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Murray notices that De Courcy-Shea's "Catholic Church in U.S." mentioned a Governor Thomas Sim L of Maryland as having been converted by Father John Dubois . Does Clarke have any knowledge to authenticate this fact? Murray solicits this information for his Convert List for which Clarke sent so many names a short time ago. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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This is a printed form which McMaster must fill out and return, as he has been proposed for admission into the Xavier Alumni Sodality. Murtha states that the information is required by the Constitution of the Sodality. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Maurelian submits an article and asks that it be published in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Maurelian sends Hudson a copy of Education, a bi-monthly periodical. This copy contains notices and Dr. M. A. Newell's "Report on the Christian Brothers' Exhibit" at the New Orleans Exposition. It was read at the National Educational Convention at Saratoga in July, 1885. Maurelian solicits a reprint in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Myers thanks Hudson for sending Father Weninger's address. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She, a young woman, would like to repay her parents for the great amount of money they have spent in rearing and educating her. Now that they are being afflicted with one misfortune after another with resulting financial distress, she feels that she could justify the schooling they gave her by using her knowledge to advantage. Thus she would like to be permitted to write articles for the Ave Maria Knowing that any remuneration she would receive would greatly aid her parents. Anything...

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He asks McMaster to forward to Lourdes the enclosed few dollars as he does not know how to correctly address the latter so that it would reach there safely. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hudson's letter received. Miss Nader thanks Hudson for mailing the rejected manuscripts to her. The amount expended is enclosed. Miss Nader will gladly contribute articles for the Youth's Department, to the extent of her ability. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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Mrs. Nader's husband, John Nader, became a life subscriber for the Ave Maria in the first year of its publication. Their pastor, Father John Tanzer, Fort Hamilton, New York, told them it would be a blessing in their household. The name is a prayer. Mrs. Nader encloses a sketch and would like to write similar sketches for the Children's Department, if accepted. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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Nadin encloses an original set of verses, "The Way of the Cross" for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Naire encloses $10.00 for subscriptions. This does not pay up but he will send the balance soon. Living in Dakota was difficult but he is glad he stayed. P.S. He would like the statement sent to the address given, Note in pencil The bill is to be brought up to date and one year ahead. It is to be shown to McMaster. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Nally asks information where they can obtain a large photograph, engraving, crayon or some other good Portrait of the illustrious Orestes A. Brownson, after whom they have named their club which they hope to make a representative Catholic society here. They wish to frame it to hang in their rooms. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

Scope and Contents Nally acknowledges receipt of Brownson's favor in which he so promptly replied to his communication, and offers the thanks of the society for the very acceptable gift of a photograph of his father Orestes A. Brownson. It has been handsomely framed and all are very proud of it, especially at having received it from Brownson's hands. If he is ever up this way they will be glad to offer him the freedom of their rooms and will consider it an honor to be able to contribute to his enjoyment. P.S.:...

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It is some time since G.H. House wrote him about a tax deed which they hold on St. Ann's Church, Detroit?. Lefevere replied he would have House's proposition submitted to the members of the church. What was the decision? Nash would prefer that Lefevere would have the title than anyone else. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Nash received Lefevere's letter of December 8 to G.H. House in which Lefevere offered $200 for the title to a piece of property. By examine his register Office, Lefevere will find that House paid the state $120 instead of $55.61. Nash does not know what the property is worth but has been told it would bring $100,000. He supposes $1,000 or one percent would be a small price for their title. He has persuaded House to agree to a quit claim to Lefevere or the Trustees for $300. If Lefevere...

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Natta visited Abbe Antoine Brugidon, director of "The Adoration of Reparation of Catholic Nations" in Rome, whom the Pope has appointed head of a collection for construction of churches in Rome. Documents are sent to Hudson and he is asked to help. Natta will remain at Rome until after Easter and then return to Casale Monferrato. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.

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Naughten acknowledges receipt of the Ave Maria. Enclosed are 2 copies of a pamphlet "Brief Writing for the Million." :: X-3-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Neale was busy throughout the Christmas Season. He feels people know little about priests as passengers do about the engineer on a boat. Neale thanks Hudson for the notice given the books "Short Points to Mental Prayer" and "Catholic Belief". The latter work Neale used to settle many questions. Neale thinks Robert Ingersoll would make an excellent convert if he could be brought to examine Catholic doctrine. He contends that Ingersoll is a wit, a poet, an orator and a noble spirited man,...

Scope and Contents Neale says he is not collecting money to build a floating church. He already has three churches which are in need of repairs and the people have not the money to buy the needed articles. If the contributions for the floating church are not reclaimed Neale will take it as an indication that the contributors wish it to be used for repairing the three churches. After reading the article in the Ave Maria about his plans to build a floating church; Neale got scared and wrote to his superior...

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Neale gives more reasons for the need of a floating chapel in the Chesapeake Bay. The man who gets up a floating chapel must be free. Neale asks Hudson if he can put him in touch with the Hong Kong people. Neale sent Hudson a likeness of his friend, Father Livius Vigilanti :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Neale thanks Van Ness for her sketch of his family and impression of himself. He understands her objection to leaving the note in the manuscript. The Sisters of Charity at Leonardtown are doing well in their new school and should have a large number of students. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Neale returns the copy, ashamed of all the trouble he has caused Hudson. They take no papers and Neale controls no money, so he hopes Hudson will not be slighted because he does not subscribe to the Ave Maria. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Acknowledgement is made of the receipt of $52 from Hudson. :: X-2-n A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Neale apologizes for not sending an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sketch of the floating chapel Stella Maris :: X-2-m Drawing 1p. 32mo.

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Neale hopes that Hudson's helath has improved. About 180 scholastics are leaving this area by steamer after spending their vacation here. Neale received a letter with a $2.50 post office money order for Hudson, sent by Mrs. S. M. Neale, Hearne, Texas in payment for a subscription to the Ave Maria. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Neale is grieved to hear of Hudson's delicate health. Since taking it over, the Ave Maria has improved greatly, but Hudson is trying to go out in a blaze of glory. The lecture "Christian Schools and Scholars" which appeared in the Ave Maria was the first article of its kind that satisfied Neale. The Month published by the Jesuits, thinks Dr. Story in his work on Luther is too strong. As for Elizabeth Ten Broeck 's manuscript he returned it with the objections of his family to its being...

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Neale has been talking about a floating church for seven years. It would be the best way to get to all the faithful living along the bays and inlets of the Chesapeake Bay. Archbishop James Gibbons likes the idea. Neale feels he is not the man to carry out the job. A man spoke of giving him $5000 two years ago, but Neale told him there was no prospect of building the church. He had plans drawn up by head of the Charleston Navy Yard. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Neale has received $127.75 from Hudson and hopes that Hudson has received his letter expressing how Neale feels regarding the floating chapel. Neale prefers to repair his own churches if the contributors will permit him to do so. The floating chapel will cost at least $5,000. While Bishop Henry Northrop was confirming on May 26th, Neale missed his note book which contained a check for $20 sent to him by Hudson, payable to Father Pye. Neale wishes Hudson to stop payment on it. :: X-2-m...

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Neale is stationed at Bohemia Manor on the eastern shore of Maryland, where the Jesuits had a school long before they established Georgetown College where Charles Carroll of Carrollton went to school. He submits two articles that Hudson might use. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.