Scope and Contents Mannix has just thought of something for the beginning of May. She thinks it ought to go before the article she sent this morning. "A Tale of Two Coasts" is taking shape in her mind. A visiting priest applied with a letter from Bishop Francis Mora for permission to say Mass in San Diego. Someone who know him elsewhere saw him at the altar and told Father Anthony Uback he was a silenced priest. He denied the charge, but when Uback wrote to his former bishop, he learned the charge was...

Scope and Contents Maurice Francis Egan should write a novellette for Lippincott's. Although she considers herself ill treated by Egan, she appreciates his able talents and uncompromising Catholicity. Aubrey de Vere seems to be a poet of the intellect only. He must have taken it amiss that so far the prizes have been awarded over his head by the Magazine of Poetry. He did receive honorable mention. Mannix did not try for the prize, but she sent two "Rondeaux". Hudson is right, it is not much wonder that...

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Mannix submits a correction of her article entitled "Columbus". How feminine Maurice Francis Egan is in his description of what women do, say and think. She quotes extensively from a letter of Mr. Valentine that she received. The Sisters in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia are the Sisters of Notre Dame from Cincinnati, Ohio. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 9pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mannix received a letter from the Superior of the Sisters of Notre Dame convent in Cincinnati stating they were not surprised to learn that Mannix wrote "Two Schools". They thought the style of "Jeanie Reilly" resembled Mannix's style of writing. She has plunged into the study of German and offers to send a translation she made of a German poem. The Poor Souls Advocate has no well defined place. If Hudson should decide to publish either "Two Schools" or "Jeanie Reilly" in book form,...

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Mannix sends the review of "Der Heilige Petrus". Her little Alice, is going to recite "Alma's Lily" at an entertainment given for Bishop Francis Mora, who is there for Confirmation. Sister Margaret gave it to her. Mother Valeria praised the verses. She asks if Hudson would like a translation from Der Katholik. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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"The Shrine of the Roses" has been delayed by visitors from Chicago. She read Robert Louis Stevenson's defense of Father Joseph Damien De Veuster and liked it, but like John Boyle O'Reilly, she thinks he said too little. Mannix disapproves of William O'Brien's delineation of some priests in his books. This is his wedding day; he should have married an Irish girl. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

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Mannix informs Hudson she will defer "The Shrine of the Roses" until next year. Instead she will send something made from a French skeleton. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Mannix asks Hudson to advance her money on the unpublished contributions he now has. Business is dull and Mr. Mannix has his insurance to pay. John is coming; his uncle will pay his way. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Mannix sends an article. Her baby burned her face and hands badly last week. Mannix prayed to Our Lady of Perpetual Help and her skin has cleared up. They expect her son John Mannix. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Mannix is sending the remainder of the article on German Marian poetry with two other pieces, one done by her sister. Next week they are all going to Pacific Beach for a rest. Mannix and her husband went to Los Angeles last Saturday. They stopped at St. Vincent's which is under charge of the Lazarist fathers. They called on Bishop Francis Mora and saw Father Joachim Adam. They went up to Pasadena, a spot settled by wealthy Easterners who came there for their health. The priest of whom...

Scope and Contents Mannix sends a few "Corners" and a translation from the German. She will translate the sketch of Agostino from "Der Katholik". If Hudson does not use it Father Luebbermann will. Their minds are exercised about John Mannix. His uncle expects to be transferred and that would leave the alternative of Georgetown. John B. Mannix has the idea of sending him to a commerce college there and taking him into the office where he could do typewriting and earn something for himself. There is a...

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When reading the Marian German poets of the Middle Ages in the Ave Maria Mannix missed much and thought Hudson may have omitted a portion. Then she found a portion in her portfolio, which she sends to Hudson. Mannix thinks she will be able to make a pretty good thing of the Golden Jubilee article. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mannix is sorry about the Golden Jubilee article, which she has sent to the Catholic World. Hudson must have forgotten what he wrote in reply to her question as to what space he could give her. The sisters wanted the article to appear in the Ave Maria, but when they heard Hudson could give them only four pages they requested Mannix to send them to the Catholic World. Mannix presumes that religious women are very unreasonable. There is nothing the matter with Mannix but anxiety as to the...

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Hudson's telegram arrived this morning. Mannix went to work at once despite a headache and an engagement. Mannix completes the letter with a short poem on her faithfulness to Hudson. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Hudson may rely on her for some "Chats" next year. Mannix wishes she could write like Christian Reid. Mannix sees there is a limit in Hudson's prospectus of a possible magazine for children. Brother Lawrence called the other day. He is nice, but she likes Brother John Chrysostom? better. Mr. V is far from the fold. Mannix is afraid he may commit suicide. :: X-3-l A.L.A. 3pp. 12mo.

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Mannix is glad Hudson liked her article on the Golden Jubilee and thanks him for the money. The pamphlet whcih came last week would not be suitable for the translation for the Ave Maria. Mannix hopes Hudson received her Christmas story and verses. Business is picking up a little. John B.Mannix is engaged on a case from which he will probably recieve a couple of thousand dollars. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 6pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Hudson and Mr. Valentine were evidently of one mind about the sonnet. Mannix does not see what she could do with more than one hundred copies of Starr's book. She would send them to the mother house and let them distribute them wherever they pleased. Mannix hopes the Catholic World people have not lost her manuscripts. Mannix sent copy of the article to the Century. She has a story of which James Grant Allen could make good capital. Mannix tells Hudson of her dreams. She has not been...

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Mannix sent Hudson the manuscript of the "Golden Jubilee". She also sends a copy of "The Greatest Thing in the World". She suggests printing 150 copies of the article. Mannix makes suggestions for a Catholic calendar. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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How strange Hudson should have sent the letter from Father Theodore A. Metcalf just as Mannix was about to ask for a medal for Mr. Valentine. She thinks she will write to Metcalf. What is it that Maurice Francis Egan lacks? She sends a newspaper extract on Miss Dorsey. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Twenty-five copies of "Golden Jubilee" ought to be enough for Mannix, and 100 or 150 can do in all. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The only "grip" which Mannix is suffering is that of poverty. Father J.L.? O'Neil, O.P. has written Mannix, but she has done nothing yet. She will have to wait 'til she sees the first number of "The Rosary". Maurice Francis Egan should do no unworthy work. Mannix has received another letter from the "Magazine of Poetry" saying they were about to publish a study of her writings. She is sending something which she thinks Hudson will not care for. She thinks Father Bernard Luebbermann...

Scope and Contents Mannix thinks Hudson made a mistake with regard to the Christmas verses and sent the wrong one, which Mannix returns. She sends her translation of "La Golondrina". Mannix has been complimented on her poem on "Our Lady of Good Counsel". "The Catholic World" had another silly story in the May number. Will her "Golden Jubilee" be ready soon? John.Mannix tells her that "Debusses, S.J." is on the title page of the book from which Father John Reynolds reads to them each evening. There is no...

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Mannix is sending another "Chronicle". She is also sending some verses to replace those she gave to Father J. L.? O'Neil, O.P.?. Mannix did some very good work for him but he did not praise anything. Maurice Francis Egan needs a rest. He tries to do too much. Father Anthony Ubach has lately removed the Indian school to the old San Diego mission. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mannix wishes she could write the serial story. The smaller one is gradually crystalizing. Will she finish the Chronicles first or begin on Colonel Garesche's memoir? The prospectus has not yet arrived. She is sending some slips about Parnell. Mannix does not think Hudson owes her any money, but if he does she would like as much as he can spare. The California National Bank failed and many depositors are not able to meet obligations on which John B. Mannix counted. There was no...

Scope and Contents Mannix is glad Hudson liked "The Florentine Mother". She will look for "Bouquet" among old papers. She feels that her children lack advantages there. Mannix does not forget the serial, but wants it to be good when it comes. She likes the "Pilot", and one does not miss John Boyle O'Reilly as one would have thought. Mannix believes the hero of "An Unfinished Story" in Harpers was Archibald Forbes. Richard Harding Davis has a career before him. William Dean Howells has not fulfilled the...

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Mannix and family arrived safely in San Diego. :: X-3-h A. Postcard S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Mannix is thankful to be away from the old scenes where she suffered so much in the last three years. The journey to California was pleasant. During the boom time the house they leased rented for one hundred and twenty-five dollars, but since the boom collapsed things are different. The pastor in San Diego, Father Anthony Uback, came from Spain with Bishop Francis Mora twenty years ago and is not liked by the people, but Mannix has found him friendly. His demeanor is saintly although...

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Mannix will send another article shortly and requests the return of her story, "Two Schools" that she may finish it. She was glad to meet Charles Warren Stoddard in the last Ave Maria. There is charm in his style. Mannix wishes he would write that novel with her. Egan's and Katharine Tynan's verses in the last number were good. Was anything said about "The Mother of Dom Bosco"? :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mannix sends the remainder of her story and some verses commemorating the Purification. Since the boom collapsed, everything has gone to pieces in San Diego, but she thinks it good to be there to take advantage of the depression. Mr. John B. Mannix is getting considerable business, but finds it difficult to make collections. Saturday, he was made assignee for a firm failing in business. Her husband has been retained by a gold mining concern in Mexico for legal advise and given an...

Scope and Contents Mannix submits an article for the Ave Maria. She would like to translate the "Life of Monsigneur Darboy", if she can get through the Catholic Publication Society. Mannix fears that many of Christian Reid's dmires will not be in sympathy with her on the Irish question. Katharine Tynan as a fine picture of Archbishop John Baptist Purcell n the Catholic News for January. Tynan's article on William O'Brien as good but Mannix was disappointed with Father Augustine Hewit's ribute to Father...