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He sent what was ordered from Philadelphia. As yet no appointments. They have their retreat next week. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. Postcard

Scope and Contents He hastens to reply to Edwards' letter. His previous letter probably has been forwarded. He is glad that Edwards is having such an enjoyable vacation. He asks if Edwards thinks that Mrs. Catherine Dunbar will really give that sum for a chapel. If Father General Edward Sorin, C.S.C . were sure, he would begin building and tear down Phelan Hall. Hudson is sorry to hear such reports of Mr. R. Father William Corby, C.S.C., chancellor of Notre Dame University has informed Mr. R. that the council...

Scope and Contents He is in doubt if Edwards expects news from him or not. Mr. Regan was ordained in Covington. Hudson feels sorry about the pictures and has resolved to ask no further favors of the Major. Father Daniel Spillard is likely to exchange places with Father John M. Toohey . Brother Cajetan will be in charge of the minims. Hudson will try to secure Brother William as a canvasser for the Ave. Cigars were prohibited. Fathers William Corby, Daniel Spillard and Peter Fran ciscus were appointed to the...

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He has written to Father A. Hechinger that Edwards would reply to his questions concerning books for the Lemonnier Library. Edwards must have nearly all the books on his list. He encloses a proof of the note concerning Luigi Gregori . He asks Edwards to see what is wrong. :: Enclosure A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. Enclosure

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He tells him to see what Miss Shea says about her father's medal. He and Edwards must try to go to town together again some evening before Edwards goes away. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 1p.

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He asks Edwards to let him have Mr. Fish's letter back. He is preparing to go to Peoria this week and will try to visit Father Vattman also. :: XI-2-h A.L.S. 1p.

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He often wishes he could see Father Van Dyke and the others. The farmers are clamoring for rain. Father Fitte is expected home at the end of the month. Father is up again but his mind is very feeble. A new range is being placed in the kitchen. Prospects are bright for a large school next year. :: XI-2-g A.L.S. 3pp.

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He sent a letter to Edwards at the present address. He asks Edwards if this is not a fine card; it was made in Germany. :: XI-2-h Postcard, signed

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To be plain, Hudson discredited the report of Edwards' return to South Bend. He sent him some things to read and wonders what he can do to make Edwards happy. Poor old Brother Columkille died very happily. Mr. Fenelon has received the last Sacraments. Father General Edward Sorin is in Rome. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He wished to write Edwards last week, but the Scholastic consumed every moment of his time. Father Steib left for the Trappists at noon. Poor unfortunate. The sea-side is out of the question for Hudson. His lot is to work hard and be ill often as long as he is at Notre Dame. John English is not as well as he was. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He wishes Edwards a joyous Christmastide. There is no word as yet from the New York firm. If a letter cames after tomorrow, he will address it as requested. The ground is covered with snow.. a white Christmas. He sends greetings to George Rhodius. XI-2-h A.L.S. 1p.

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He was glad to hear that Edwards is daily gaining strength. Father Smith's appointment is one of the best things Father John W. Cavanaugh, C.S.C. has done; it offsets many mistakes of inexperience. The plastering on the new hall began today. There was trouble securing workmen as usual. Bishop Camillus Paul Maes has been very ill, but is now better. Mr. William J. Onahan was there at the first of the month. Msgr. Linneborn is expected soon. :: XI-2-l A.L.S. 3pp.

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He sends with this no enclosure a copy of the present issue of the Ave Maria which contains an article on the new college and an improved lithograph. It cost something to purchase so many but perhaps it will pay as an advertisement. The council is already in session. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Hudson was sorry to learn of Edwards' illness. Hudson sends a mortuary card no enclosure which Miss Keenan left for him. Father Thomas E. Walsh, C.S.C., is back and Hudson has delivered the message to him and will not mention the affair to any one else. The washrooms are torn up; they are substituting iron for lead pipes. Father John O'Connell? is absent in Logansport and will not return for some time. Mrs. English was ill last Sunday when Hudson was over at St. Mary's. Sister M. della...

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Is Edwards to return Saturday; urgent need of a picture he has. :: XI-1-k Telegram 1p.

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Hudson has written twice to Ella B. Edes. The Gerarchia and Juris Pontif. Propaganda did not reach him; she sent a brochure in his care for Dr. Parsons. That, too, was lost in the mails. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Father Thomas E. Walsh, C.S.C. speaks of visiting H. L. Mason during the vacation. Fathers Peter Cooney and Michael H. Fallize are at the Temperance Convention. The church is progressing fast and will probably be opened by the time school opens. Maurice Francis Egan has sent a note; he is still suffering from neuralgia. Father Kirsch was very ill in Brooklyn. Brother Gregory Noonan died last night. Hudson asks for photos of Shea and Hickey. The Chapter at Saint Mary's is still in session....

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Hudson is grateful for the copy of Murray's "History". A notice of it will be given in an early number of their little paper. Sadlier and Company do not send him publications for notice. P.S. The circulation of the "Ave Maria " is now over 10,000 copies. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Hudson was sorry to find Bishop John L. Spalding 's essay on the Virgin Mary reprinted in the volume that Kehoe has just issued, without reference to the Ave Maria for which it was originally written. Hudson holds the copyright. It is true Hudson did not pay for the essay, but did not offer remuneration for fear of giving offense. The volume was given favorable notice in the Ave Maria and the Scholastic. Hudson is not unfriendly to the Catholic Publishing Society, but it seems it is...

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He is sorry not to have received Seton's letter in re the Parliament of Religions sooner; the editorial expressed his deep conviction. He understands the non-Catholic point of view. He thanks Seton for the return of the proofs; this excellent address will make a handsome pamphlet.

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He thanks Seton for his many favors to the "Ave Maria" and for his kindness to Brother Jarlath (O' Brien) who tells them that Seton did all in his power to render his stay pleasant and his canvass successful. Many people express pleasure to see Seton's oration in pamphlet form.

Scope and Contents He was glad to receive Seton's note and to hear that his Lenten instructions were so well attended. His choice of subjects was excellent. What Seton says of their young priests he has heard from many others. Seminary training must be defective in many respects. Hudson has the fondest regards for many priests he knows but he has met others whose ways shocked him. Lawrence Kehoe has not sent the book as yet. Charles Warren Stoddard has been visiting in Chicago, but Hudson will deliver...

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He thanks Seton very much for his kind remembrance. The copy is most welcome. He will be obliged to use the short pieces as notes and the longer article will come in nicely some time. If it were on the Blessed Virgin or had a less repellent title, he could use it as a leader. He would be glad to retain Robert's initials; why not give his name?

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He finds it impossible to complete a set of the "Ave Maria," but he will remember Seton's request should a set be offered for sale. He likes Seton's plan for a parish library. He hopes Seton will continue his valued contributions. Those notes he sent were read with great interest. :: II-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents In answer to Clarke's letter of February 22, Hudson says that Father Joseph Reze, C.S.C is not even distantly related to the late Bishop of Detroit, Frederick Rose. Father Camillus P. Maes, the present secretary to Bishop Borgess, is well informed on diocesan history and would be glad to help Clarke. Hudson rejoiced that Clarke is thinking of publishing a third volume of his valuable work and would appreciate a set of the work autographed. Father Sorin remembers Clarke and sends his...

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Father Hudson hopes the enclosed slips may be of some service. He asks Onahan to secure (William) Bourke Cockran's m(anu)s(cript) for him, which he would like to publish in the "Ave Maria" as soon as possible after the reading.

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Father Hudson sends some proofs of the "Announcements" and asks if Onahan can use some copies of the "Ave Maria". The death of Father (Thomas) Walsh, (C.S.C.) is a great loss. Father Andrew Morrissey, (C.S.C.) was not Father Hudson's choice as a successor, though he admits that Father Morrissey may do a better job than some others. Another loss to Notre Dame is Father (Alexis) Granger, (C.S.C.), who was a good friend of Father Hudson.

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He is on his way home and shall leave for Detroit having promised to call there on his return. He fears that he will not be able to call on Edwards' mother and also Father E. Hannin to whom he is indebted for many kindnesses. His trip has benefitted him very much and has also been of no little service to the community as he shall explain when he sees Edwards. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents The new Prof. Alphaeus B. Reynolds told him that Edwards was to return last month. Later he heard that Edwards had taken passage and then Father Fitte told him that he was not to sail until the end of the month. Reynolds says he feels at home and likes the place. Hudson should judge that he is a good teacher. The old Washington Hall and its contents were entirely destroyed by fire. Hudson tries to see Mother Ascension every month. It was the General's request that he should do so. What a...

Scope and Contents He was glad Edwards visited Mgr. Seton before leaving the country. The long vacation will give Edwards a new lease on life. Bishop John Lancaster Spalding has invited him to Peoria but he has arranged for Spalding to come to him. He does not care to go alone and he cared less about going with those who proposed to accompany him. Brother Augustus died suddendly. Father James A. Burns, C.S.C. goes to Washington next year; Father James Rogers C.S.C. will replace him. Father John O'Keefe goes to...