Scope and Contents Now he feels that he must write about money. The church lacks many things because it has not received its share of revenue which was at least a third greater than that of the German church which has always reserved over $300 for its priest. The Bishop knows that he has had to pay $40 to $50 for the organ the remainder of the $100 to be paid when he can. He has always had trouble to take care of both congregations and that the expenses have fallen on him even though by chicanery Father John...

Scope and Contents Jordan encloses McMaster's last letter to himself and also the circular from the Academy neither are present. The school recommended is too stylish for Jordan's means and he cannot consent to send his child to any school where there is not the broadest basis of equality. There is an excellent school here and nothing more could be desired for his child were it not for the extreme and intolerant Presbyterian nature of the teachers and books. Even though his child is the only Catholic at...

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Jordan did not specially request an answer to his letter of the Aug. 20th, but it is now time to determine what to do with his little girl and so he asks further advice on the subject. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Jordan requests an Ave Maria sent to a friend. The subscription is enclosed. Noonan and Company are bringing out "A Daughter of St. Dominic." The preface is by Father O'Neil, O.P . The arrangements into chapters has been a task of love with Jordan. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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A poem is enclosed for the Feast of St. Agnes. It is called "Sanctuary Dove". :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Jordan is grateful for the "Life of Haydn." Jordan thinks that Miss Eleanor Donnelly 's work is so good that she despairs that she can ever hope to accomplish anything. Miss Jordan wishes the Ave Maria well. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Jordan sends Hudson a half dozen book marks which contain errors in the poetry quoted, yet several friends want the book marks despite the errors. She plans to dispose of them and make up the money to Hudson. Jordan was able to get a bargain in ribbon and asks Hudson how much he wishes for book marks. Two Jesuits at St. Mary's, Fathers Ronald McDonald and Anthony Mandari, admired the book marks. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

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Jordan has a story for the Ave Maria. The pastor of the Portuguese church Father H.B.M. Hughes has been sent to Wales on a new mission. Hughes received a letter from Father Joseph Damien DeVeuster thanking him for the organ. She has not met Kathleen O'Meara, but did meet Katherine Conway :: X-3-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Jordan submits two children's poems "A Christmas Story" and "Planning in the New Year". Tell Brother Jacob Francis Cunningham that Jordan's club is showing up. Jordan called to see Brother Jarlath Jeremiah O'Brien but found him out. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Mr. Young thinks "Echoes From the Pines" will sell even though it was not out until today. The Pilot has reviewed it. Jordan hopes to benefit from John Boyle O'Reilly's criticism. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Jordan is glad she sent the verses even though they were not in time for the Christmas issue of the Ave Maria. She is pleased Hudson likes the story. Such critics as Katherine Conway, James Gilmartin Father Dennis O'Callaghan said the sketch showed talent. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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February 1st is the sixth anniversary of her reception into the third Order of St. Dominic. She spoke to Roberts Brothers about sending Hudson Kathleen O'Meara's "Mabel Stanhope". Hudson is asked to give it a good notice. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Jordan is pleased that Hudson returned her manuscript. See Literary Notes published in the "Republic" for the criticism copied from the Halifax Herald, which was written by Archbishop Cornelius O'Berien. She inquires if Hudson has recieved a copy of "The Secret of Sanctity Revealed by De Montfort". Father O'Niel, O.P. has arranged for an American edition of "A Daughter of St. Dominic. :: X-3-d A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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She gave the manuscript to Mr. McGuire of the Republic. She asked McGuire to reproduce Archbishop O'Brien's criticism of "Echoes". There is a new director in Father Roche's home. He will return after a rest. Father John Ford says that two priests are needed. Angelique de Lande and Jordan are friends. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Miss Clara Thompson is a niece of the first Bishop of Erie. Josue M. Young . The family does not have a good picture of him and Jordan inquires if Professor James Edwards has acquired one for Notre Dame. The feast of St. Catherine of Siena will be the fourth anniversary of Jordan's profession in the Third Order of St. Dominic. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

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Jordan submits a poem about Our Lady. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Jordan submits a few sketches. The notes for them are authentic and were sent from Belgium by Father Sweins, O.P., director general of the Perpetual Rosary and Prior of Louvain. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Jordan submits a sketch for the Youth Department. It was good of Hudson to return the article on St. Dominic's. Father John W. Murphy was sorry it did not appear in the Ave Maria. He was consoled by the report in the Pilot and the letter in the Catholic Review. She is pleased to see Amy Pope's name in the Ave Maria so frequently. Angelique De Lande, a personal friend of hers has been through a siege of sickness. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Hudson will receive copies of Choral Leaflets originally prepared for use in the Confraternity of Thanksgiving at the French Church, Notre Dame des Victoires, of which Angelique de Lande is secretary and Jordan is president. She wishes to know if she can look to Hudson for encouragement in this matter. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.

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A few verses written as a tribute of gratitude to our Blessed Mother are enclosed for the AVE MARIA, but it is feared that they will not be up to standard. If refused she asks that the faults be mentioned. Prayers are offered for the continued success of the AVE MARIA. :: X-2-j A. L. S. 1p. 8vo.

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Jordan has a poem entitled "In Our Blessed Mother's Keeping" as well as a series of stories for children. A copy of the last Ave Maria is requested. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Jordan submits a poem that she wrote for the Ave Maria. Henry W. Longfellow assured Jordan that she writes sufficiently well to demand pay. She published a little pamphlet of verses a few years ago for the Little Sisters of the Poor; Longfellow gave them a favorable criticism. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Jordan sends a poem entitled "Our Mother's Journal" for the Ave Maria. She asks Hudson to send the Ave Maria to the newly established Dominican Community in the Portugese parish of Boston. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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She submitted an article to the Pilot that had appeared in the Ave Maria. Due to an error the Ave Maria did not get due credit for it. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Jordan sends Father Hudson several poems. Several of her friends have spoken highly of the Ave Maria. Mr. McCarry of the "Catholic World" is a well, whole souled Catholic who gets his strength during the day from being before the Altar in the morning. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Receipt of $3 for a poem is acknowledged. Jordan is glad that the poem pleased Hudson. She has had much encouragement during the last year. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Acknowledgement is made of the receipt of some pamphlets. :: X-2-n A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Jordan thanks Hudson for the notice he gave her literary efforts. Father Edmund Hill, C.P., writing from Buenos Aires to Sister Mary Francisca praised Jordan's work. She plans to send Hudson a copy of "St. Dominic's Church" on satin. Jordan quotes prices for the various types of bookmarkers that she has made up. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Jordan inquires if Hudson's health is improving. She thinks the story "Child of Mary" is one of the best stories she has read. Eliza Allen Starr must have been pleased with her medal and the sonnet by Maurice Francis Egan . Jordan submits and article. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Jordan inquires if Hudson can publish her poem "St. Germain at Nanterre" in the July 31st number of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-c A.Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.