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A copy of "Stories for Stormy Sundays" is being sent to Hudson. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hudson's book "Glimpse of the Spiritual Life" is in the binding department. In one week, Hudson's lot will be shipped to him. :: X-2-l A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Noonan forwards the Epistle and Gospels mentioned in Hudson's correspondence of April 25th. :: X-2-h A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Noonan asks McMaster to discontinue sending the Journal to the club either addressed to O.P. Duffy, or himself, as Duffy has been out of town for five months, and none of the subscribers have made arrangements to take the paper this year. However, he asks that the paper be sent to himself, and he encloses the money for a years subscription. He feels that no Catholic home should be without the Freeman, and that McMaster writes interestingly on the events of the day. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 2pp....

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They are sending a few proofs as specimens. They will be glad to send a large batch of proofs if Hudson will let them have particulars. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Norfleet received Hudson's book "Glimpses of the Supernatural" but he has not finished reading it yet. The essay "A Visit to the Blessed Sacrament" is the most striking feature of the book to Norfleet. He would appreciate Hudson's using his influence to change the erring ways of Norfleet's brother. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Norfleet was for a short time a student at Notre Dame. While there he heard Hudson deliver a sermon which Norfleet admired. He requests Hudson send him his picture. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Norfleet gives several reasons why he is glad to have Hudson as a correspondent. He is glad to know that he was not forgotten at Notre Dame even though his stay there was a short one. Hudson's lecture on Henry W. Longfellow induced Norfleet to pay more homage to this American poet. He would like Hudson's opinion of the Ingersoll-Black controversy. Norfleet wishes Hudson would write him something on the doctrine of atonement. He requests the address of D. A. Harrington of Boston. ::...

Scope and Contents Norfleet would be obliged if Hudson could find time to write to him once a month. He thanks Hudson for the copies of the Ave Maria and the pamphlets. Norfleet asks Hudson for an answer to a question proposed by persons of atheistic tendencies. In the assassination of President James A. Garfield, he believes he has an illustration of the doctrine of atonement, which he would present to Mr. Ingersoll. He encloses a few verses for publication in the Scholastic. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 4pp....

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Norfleet is in trouble, his brother has been away from Notre Dame since January 14th, after obtaining permission to be absent for a few hours. Now he wishes to return, but Father Thomas Walsh refuses to let him. He cannot return home. Norfleet asks Hudson to talk to Walsh, so that, he will change his mind and allow Norfleet's brother to return to Notre Dame before next fall. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Norfleet is pleased with Brownson's works and studies them carefully. He desires to learn all modern languages and to have an intimate acquaintance with the sciences. Norfleet wishes Hudson's opinion as to whether or not he should gratify these longings. He is a young lawyer of twenty-three who is looked upon in Tarboro as an up and coming young man. Yet, he feels he could also go to a larger city and do better, and he thinks that he could improve himself immensely if he continued to...

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Norfleet thanks Hudson for the copies of the Ave Maria and the Scholastic. He apologizes for not writing oftener for he desires to continue his correspondence with Hudson in order to be guided by Hudson's thought and knowledge. Reading Orestes Brownson 's essays has helped him. During the recent President Cleveland victory celebration Norfleet had an occasion to make a speech and was complimented for his efforts. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 12pp. 12mo.

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Norfleet inquires if Eliot Ryder 's book has been published. Hudson stated he had read the Black-Ingersoll controversy and Judge Black's defense was as able as a Protestant could make against an infidel. Why doesn't the Church array herself against Ingersoll? Norfleet sends his respects to Fathers Walsh, Stoffel, and Professor Edwards. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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Norfleet sends Hudson Christmas greetings. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Norfleet mentions the remarks in the "Standard" of Philadelphia by Fr. Weuinger concerning Ingersoll and others of his class. Then Mr. Norfleet describes the world as "digging;" nothing that is fixed is grasped. Opinions are conflicting — his mind cannot solve the problems. Such men as Newman and Gibbons reassure him. He wishes that he could attend the commencement at Notre Dame. Hudson should give his regards to Fathers Walsh and Stoffel and Professors Coleman and Edwards. :: X-2-i...

Scope and Contents Norfleet received the two pamphlets on scepticism and science. He read the lectures with interest, but has not quite finished Father John Zahm 's which he liked better because of the subject and because he solves a problem which often troubled Norfleet. Is Christianity reconcilable with evolution? Christians, Zahm says, may believe theistic evolution, if they think it sufficiently established. Would Hudson suggest a course of reading that will comprehend the theory and then its relation...

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Norfleet has been busy preparing for his examination by the Supreme Court of North Carolina. He passed the examination and now is a recognized lawyer. Norfleet is very ambitious for more knowledge and self-improvement. He would like to continue studying and also take a trip to Europe. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Norfleet thanks Hudson for the copies of lectures of Father John A. Zahm, C.S.C. What does Hudson think of the Catholic University that is soon to open at Washington, District of Columbia? Bishop John L. Spalding 's address at the Plenary Council on this subject was outstanding. He is sorry that Henry Brownson decided not to write a biography of Orestes Brownson. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He sends three new subscriptions and regrets that he cannot do more in his leisure time. He congratulates Hudson on a year of publication and can see no means of improvement. Miss Eleanor C. Donnelly informed Norris of the disposition she made of his verses written for her. Maurice Francis Egan says she is a Saint. The notice of "Preludes" will be read with pleasure by the author's admirers. He thanks Brother Francis for information on the bound volumes. He would like to have numbers 48...

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Illness in the family has prevented Norris from writing. It would have been a charm of novelty to attend commencement as Norris never attended college, but he cannot accept. Norris is writing to Egan in response to a sympathetic letter. He is under deep obligation to Hudson for his kindness. Norris asks a remembrance at the altar. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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Norris thanks Hudson for the gift as well as the Pamphlet, with the accompanying pictures and the Scholastic. It is a wonder Hudson doesn't shake up Maurice Francis Egan for his admirers listen in vain for his lyrics. Egan and Eleanor Donnelly sent Norris New Year's greetings. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He sends some verse in honor of Our Blessed Lady and her devoted child. He hopes to find favor for St. Stanislaus. He thanks Hudson for his criticism on his "Flowers of May". It is the most cherished of all notices. He takes pleasure in being considered one of Hudson's contributors and he will give his best efforts to Hudson. Hudson is to keep the verses in remembrance if they are not accepted for Our Lady's Journal. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Norris sends Hudson Christmas greetings. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Norris notifies Hudson of the death of his father and requests prayers. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter of the 7th received. Norris offers his sympathy to Hudson upon the death of his father and tells Hudson that it must have been unusually sad since he could not be present. It must be soothing to receive so many petitions and prayers from the readers of the Ave Maria. He thanks Hudson for being put on the free list of contributors. He is doing what he can for "Preludes" and is sorry he cannot send more subscribers for the Ave Maria. "Preludes" is a charming volume and is...

Scope and Contents Hudson's kind letter received. Norris will be happy when he can meet and know Hudson personally. He has received a letter from Mr. Egan who is eagerly looking forward to his trip west. Norris has received all the back issues of the Ave Maria and has his volume bound. Enclosed are two sonnets, both addressed to his sisters, one of whom is a religious of the Hotel Dieu of St. Joseph in Kingston, Ontario, the other is an artist. She delights in painting altar pieces of Our Lady and her...

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Norris thanks Hudson for the gift. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He regrets that he cannot attend the commencement exercises of the University because of his poor circumstances. He speaks of the health of his father and its effect on his mother. He asks for a place in Hudson's mementoes on the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Perhaps next year he can go to the commencement. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 4 pp. 12mo.

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Norris sends a few verses for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Norris submits some sonnets which he acknowledges cannot match the sonnets of Father Edmund Hill's C.P. The Catholic Chronicle shall appear soon in Bay City, edited and owned by John Hyde and Norris. It is hoped that Father Hudson will aid in the project. Their pastor Father Thomas Rafter is supporting the project. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.