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Norris thanks Hudson for the gift. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 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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Hudson's acceptance of a previously submitted sonnet encourages Norris to offer some more verses which he encloses. If these songs are accepted, he will regard it as the direct approval of the Blessed Virgin; if not accepted, he will pray that some day he will be allowed to sing his songs in the bodily presence of the Blessed Virgin. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. crown 8 vo.

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Norris submits an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hudson is congratulated on his success in publishing the Ave Maria. Norris thanks Hudson for the copy of "A Troubled Heart". :: X-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Norris thanks Hudson for the note in last week's literary supplement. Mr. Hyde will be delighted with a notice in the Ave Maria. Enclosed is a little Valentine for the "Youth's Department". He will send some verses for St. Joseph's month. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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He encloses some lines intended for publication in the Ave Maria which he was inspired to write after reading Maurice F. Egan's sonnet, "The Knighthood of Today." This sonnet is sent with Mr. Egan's permission. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

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He was delighted to receive Hudson's letter and thanks him for appreciating his efforts. He will send other contributions later. He encloses the amount of his and Sister's subscription for the Ave Maria and would like to know if Hudson has any volumes of the Ave Maria for past years on sale. He was sorry to hear that Hudson has not been well. He encloses the Sister's address. He thanks Hudson for the extra copies. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo.

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Norris requests one copy of the "Lives of the Deceased Bishops" sent to Convent of the Sacred Heart, Grand Coteau. Enclosed is $7.50. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister requests Hudson send her a copy of "A Book For May" and "Golden Wreath" as advertised in the Ave Maria. She inquires if Hudson would be interested in publishing a biography of a member of her community. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents In answer to Clarke's letter of Mar. 10, Northrop knows of nothing to add to the life of Bishop Patrick Neeson Lynch given after his death in the Charleston paper which he sent to Clarke. There are some pages in Dr. J.J. O'Connell' s book, which it was thought Lynch prepared himself. Archbishop John McCloskey of New York was his bosom friend and might give Clarke some information. Father James A. Corcoran was a fellow student and a little pumping might get many facts about Lynch at...

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Northrop sends McMaster $3 as the subscription fee for the Freeman's Journal and a donation of $2 to the Carmelite Convent in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is not sure that McMaster collects for that institution but sends the money anyway. McMaster has noted on the bottom of the letter that he does not collect for the New Orleans Carmelites but will forward the money. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Northrop has two kinds of property which have large prospective gains. One is a gold mine that can be bought at $20,000 and only needs a little development. The other is a group of fifteen bromide mica mines. He encloses a sample. He has just returned from the San Louis ? Valley and the county is filling up wonderfully. His office is complete with stenography and typewriter and so he can supply any reports needed. He would appreciate being recommended to anyone who would like to...

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He encloses a subscription for the Journal. The balance is for the Indian fund. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Northrop thanks Hudson for sending him a subscription to the Ave Maria. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He presents his compliments to Hudson and hopes the "Chronicle" reaches the Ave Maria. :: X-2-j A. L. S. 1p. 8vo.

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A poem dedicated to Walsh by the Princes of Notre Dame. :: X-2-m A.D.S. 5pp. 4to.

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They submit an article on the late Superior of Namur in Belgium. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The writer asks Hudson to insert the enclosed lines in the Ave Maria. The lines were written at their request by Miss Harriet Skidmore, with whose work Hudson is already acquainted. The subject of the poem, Miss Brenham, is fully discussed. They wish Hudson success in the New Year. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo

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The sister writing the letter asks Hudson for his prayers for one of their deceased sisters. Her obituary is enclosed and it has already been published in the San Jose Pioneer but that paper is not read by Catholics. Many of her friends would welcome it in a Catholic surrounding. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1 p. 18 mo.

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Hudson's remittance has been received and the order entered. :: X-2-h A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Nozo has just received Timon's letter of February 3. It gave him consolation in his anxieties over their mission in America. He has nothing but praise for the zeal of his confreres. But Nozo is sorry to see that after all the Congregation Vincentians has done for the Diocese of St. Louis, they have received treatment very different from what they should expect. If the circumstances have become more favorable for the continuation of St. Mary's College, all that is necessary is to inform...

Scope and Contents All the news about their mission in America has only reaffirmed them in their resolutions and measures which they have taken on the subject. They are very touched that Bishop Joseph Rosati, C.M. is opposed but they have had to seek above all the good of their institute. They have been consoled to learn that their confreres have learned of their decisions with pleasure, that those who were separated seem so well disposed to return. Timon is to tell them that they will never lack the...

Scope and Contents Nozo has received the letter in which Timon and Father John Mary Odin, C.M. have stated the reasons which make them judge that it is à propos to continue to have charge of St. Mary's College. This shows Nozo to be quite inconsequent but if it is for the greater glory of God, he will not be hindered by human respect. Nozo will make no decision on the subject for the moment and Timon can defer until a new order. Since Timon plans to come to France, they will examine this affair., P.S. ...

Scope and Contents Nozo saw with consolation the departure of the three young confrères Vincentians from Italy who wish to share the work in America. Nozo is told that Timon is undertaking a new enterprise at Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Nozo urges him not to undertake too much, nor to increase his debts. Nozo knows Timon intends to do all he can to continue St. Mary's College Barrens, Missouri. Nozo notes with sorrow that many confrères and especially Father John Mary Odin, C.M. manifested, at first,...

Scope and Contents Father John Timon, C.M.'s stay in France must seem long to them, but not to Nozo because of the many affairs that he had to treat of after Nozo's return from Italy. Nozo gave him advice about their mission which is particularly dear to him. He consents to their keeping St. Mary's College until favorable circumstances present themselves for withdrawing from it. Timon will let them know Nozo's plans about several things. He relies on Timon's and their prudence in the part to take in the...

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Nugent thanks Hudson for the bound volume of the Ave Maria. Their hospitality to Brother Fabian Francis Murray was an expression of love to her whose paper he represented. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Nugent encloses $5 for Father Pye 's church. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Oakeley expresses thanks for the kind and comforting note. He thinks that Mr. JohnDalgairns had spoken to Oakeley about a letter which he received from Wadhams after recovering from an illness he had this summer, Oakeley found that his intimate friend in literary undertakings had, upon his own initiative, joined the Roman Catholic Communion in Belgium. The reason for this act Oakeley believes is a state of morbid resentment under which his friend left him. This friend had been a...

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At the request of Mr. Alexander Fullerton a discourse on the funeral of Lady Georgiana Fullerton is forwarded. It was written by Father Gallwey. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.