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Lambing returns the proof with an addition. Judge Edmund Dunne 's article on Purgatory pleased him. Lambing sends a typographical curio sity which appeared in Pittsburgh recently. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Lambing apologizes for not sending in the advertisement sooner. He expects his pamphlet "Masses" to have wide circulation. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lambing encloses an article on the Rosary, which he did not have time to correct. He will leave it to Hudson to put it in good shape. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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A notice from the "Standard" is enclosed with a few suggestions for the Ave Maria. Lambing suggests that the Ave Maria print this story. John G. Shea should be asked to write an article on it. It would increase devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and the history of the devotion to the Blessed Mother would be traced. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Lambing would like to borrow Volume One of the "The Magazine of American History." :: X-2-l A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Father Herman Alerding's "History of the Diocese of Vincennes", Lambing admires all of it but its lack of prudence. The article Lambing has in the course of preparation is on the publication of the Banns of Matrimony. Lambing has tried to write a brief account of the routes of the early French missionaries and explorers to the Far West and the Mississippi Valley and at the same time show that these discoveries were made by missionaries or at least Catholics. He does not think it will...

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Lambing has finished part of the article on the Missionary Routes, and will send the remainder later. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lambing would like to write for the Ave Maria, but business afairs prevent him from so doing. Times are not so good in Pittsburgh. The diocese is suffering from the Bishop's long illness. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Gratitude is expressed for the Haydn story. Lambing hopes to send an article on the brown scapular shortly. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Lambing sends an article on the brown scapular. Historical studies take up a great deal of Lambing's time. He requests some Water of Lourdes. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Lambing requests 25 copies of "Masses for the Dead". He sends Hudson the second of his "Researcher". :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents On last Sunday they organized the Ohio Valley Catholic Historical and Antiquarian Society . Lambing was elected president. His Researches go off slowly. John Gilmary Shea and Richard H. Clarke made a mistake in putting the membership of the American Catholic Historical Society so high. There is not sufficient literary ability at the head of the society in Philadelphia. Their circular is no credit. Lambing has a nephew, fifteen and a half, with him studying for the Church. His brother,...

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Lambing regrets that he could not visit Notre Dame after his last trip to Chicago. He asks Hudson's opinion about his new historical venture, and for some back issues of the Ave Maria. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lambing so far has survived the hard times; he describes the present as the hardest times since the Panic of 1873. His parish is decreasing because he has more deaths than baptisms. Lambing thanks Hudson for advertising "Mary's Shrine." :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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He sends a copy of his "Sunday School Teacher's Manual" for notice in the Ave Maria, and he extends to Hudson best wishes for the New Year. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He received Hudson's letter. The duties of his parish have prevented him from writing for the Ave Maria lately. Much of his time is spent in working on a History of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. He has a prospectus made of a volume on Matrimony, Civil and Mixed Marriages, and Divorce, which he intends to write, but these plans must wait until the History is completed. He mentions a few changes which should be made when the next edition of his pamphlet on "Mixed Marriages" is printed. Then...

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Lambing asks Hudson if he thinks it would not be well to have the Bishop of Fort Wayne examine the "Mixed Marriages", so as to get approbation for the next edition. He wants Hudson to inform him of his suggestions in time to carry them out without being hurried; for a city pastor is not the most independent of men. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Lambing is about through with the revision of his manuscript, but will retain it until he returns from the retreat on the 27th. He would like to spend a few of these hot days in the shade of Notre Dame. He informs Hudson, confidentially, that the Catholic Parent's Friend is soon going to suspend publication, as the editor wanted Lambing to take a share in it and have it published in the east, but he has lost enough on the Catholic public. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8vo.

Scope and Contents Lambing sent the revised manuscript on mixed marriages to Hudson. It will make a larger pamphlet, but he cannot see how he can reduce it, and he believes it will have to be re-examined because of the new matter introduced. Bishop Joseph Dwenger's approbation is at the beginning of the manuscript, but should be kept out until the book is examined. The manuscript is written in pencil because he is quite nervous in warm weather. Lambing wants to know when the printing of it will commence,...

Scope and Contents He hopes of that his delay caused by being away from home in returning the proof sheets did not too greatly inconvenience Hudson. P.S. He proposes writing a short series of articles defining the positions of Catholics in regard to public morality. Since the language used in attacking certain amusements and illustrated papers will of necessity be frank and outspoken he wonders whether the story would be suitable for the Ave Maria. When he completes an outline of the proposed articles he...

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His work keeps him too occupied to allow him to write for the Ave Maria at present though he expects that changed conditions will permit him to fulfill his promise sometime next month. He inquires about the progress of his pamphlet "Mixed Marriages." His article "A Memorial Altar" destined to appear in the Catholic World next week in his opinion will be found very interesting and appropriate by Hudson. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1 p. royal 8 vo

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The regretable delay in obtaining the approbation of John Tuigg, Bishop of Pittsburgh for his pamphlet was due to the fact that the bishop is now extremely busy with diocesan duties. Wanting to make a few minor changes in manuscript he asks for other proof sheets to examine. He is thinking of advertising his "Orphans Friend and Sunday School Teacher's Manual" on the back cover of the pamphlet. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. royal 8 vo.

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Lambing advises Hudson to change the mailing of the Ave Maria as he has now moved into his new house by the side of the church. He tells Hudson that some advertisement has been given on his two books and does not think this announcement is too early. He would like a few days of repose at Notre Dame. P.S. The cover of his "Mixed Marriages" is very neat. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lambing has looked over the proof and finds it correct but has made some additions to the text to strengthen his argument. He tells Hudson that he is enjoying good health and is nearly situated in his new home. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 8 vo.

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Lambing received the cover of "Mixed Marriages" and the advertisements. He is satisfied with the cover but would like a minor change in the introductory remarks. He encloses a map of Pittsburgh and has marked the church and the Cathedral on it. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8vo.

Scope and Contents He does not have his house in order after moving and he is occupied by another task that will not last long. He is sorry to lose any of the argument from his manuscript but is glad Hudson took the one he did. He would like Hudson to send him the press notices, as he expects to deal with the question of matrimony in the future. He has been engaged for several years in collecting material for such work but cannot say when it will be undertaken. Hudson may send 50 copies, as he does not...

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Lambing has just sent the last manuscript. He regrets to hear that Hudson is in poor health. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Lambing acknowledges the receipt of the book that Hudson sent. He promises to send Hudson a copy of the Duquesne Register which is out now. Enclosed is a poem that appears in it, together with an enclosed cutting which shows the progress of the Historical Society. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Lambing will take the blame for allowing the bill to run so long. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Bishop John Tuigg has gone to Rome and will not be back in time to give his approval to "Masses". Under the copyright law two copies of the best edition must be sent to the Librarian of Congress. Lambing is writing an essay on the marriage ceremony and the Nuptial Mass for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 4to.