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She received Hudson's note. If he accepts the story she will appreciate it greatly. As yet she has not received a copy of the magazine Ave Maria. :: X-2-d A.L.S. Postal Card

Scope and Contents Emery thanks Hudson for the two dollars he sent her. Among the stories in the Ave Maria, those of greatest interest to her are "Cyril's Vocation", and "The Life of Pere Lacordaire". The latter article has a special interest to her for it recalls memories of an essay she submitted to the Month in 1876 on a related subject but for which she never received any acknowledgement. She has since rewritten and included a few revisions in this essay. Feeling that it would refer to and complement...

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She thanks Hudson for the note and the enclosure. If Hudson has occasion to send her a postal order again it would be more convenient for Emery if it would be made payable in Boston. She had her short story "Marguerite's Recompense" forwarded to Hudson by Reilly of the Pilot who had described this story as "marketable" although it could not be used in a newspaper like the Pilot. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She encloses a translation forwarded to her by its translator, miss Churchill, who would welcome payment for it if it is published in the Ave Maria. Emery also sends an article of her own which if it is too long can be shortened according to the instructions she gives herewith. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 32 mo.

Scope and Contents At the request of friend Emery advocates the publishing in the Ave Maria of this woman's story "Lydia's Inheritance", which besides possessing literary merit gives a fine portrayal of one phase of New England life. If the story is suitable this friend would welcome remuneration. Emery would like to have Hudson's opinion concerning this story and her own article. "How One Manufacturer Paid His Dues". She notices a mistake in her name on the Ave Maria's mailing list. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp....

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She sends two articles commenting on the works of Emily Bowles with the intention that they be printed in the Ave Maria. She wants Hudson to pray that she will be able to devote her whole self, body and soul, to doing the will of God. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She received two letters from Hudson, one containing seven dollars in payment for her story "Peter Audubon", and the other in answer to her letter regarding her friend's manuscript. Concerning the payment she believes a mistake probably due to a misunderstanding was made but she doesn't care to quibble over financial matters with the Ave Maria. About the other letter: her friend has taken it thus leaving Emery without being too well acquainted with its contents. However, she states in...

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Having a manuscript that she contemplates sending to the Ave Maria, she would be comforted to know that Hudson would be its judge. Therefore, she asks if it is his job to do this. A poem for the Ave Maria is enclosed. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She includes another article for the Ave Maria and if accepted would desire to know about it within ten days. If not accepted she would like to know in what way it could be used. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Miss Emery has received Hudson's postal order for $16. She is glad she sent that letter to Hudson as it will show how matters stand. She becomes very puzzled over money matters as she does not seem to understand them. She asks Hudson to pray for her and a Protestant friend who has been ill and suffers with nervous prostration, and sometimes they fear insanity. She would like to give her the water of Lourdes. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Emery sends some extracts of articles for the Ave Maria. The Article on "Universal Jurisdiction" is from Bishop James O'Connor's sermon on the "Catholicity of the Church" given at the Plenary Council. She was impressed with Judge Merricks's remarks. Emery thanks Hudson for the copy of "Lepers of Molokai". :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Hudson's letter and enclosure received. Miss Emery thanks Hudson for the Mass. Due to the Mass Mr. W still lives. He rallied from the attack in a manner not thought possible. Today is the feast of the Portiuncula. The "Ave Maria" arrived. :: X-2-f A. Postcard Unsigned 32mo

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Miss Emery sends a criticism, written by a friend, on her drama. It connects the life of Anne Catherine Emmerich with those of Madame Elizabeth and Madame Royale. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Miss Emery is forsaken after such a long silence in both magazine and letters. She is sending an article that she has translated. The confirmation is passed. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 64mo.

Scope and Contents Miss Emery thanks Hudson for remembering the book as she does not see it in the list he sent. The title was "Devotions of Dame Gertrude More", published by Thomas Richardson. She would like to see Mrs. Parson's "Life of St. Colette". She asks Hudson if they ever send him books. Congratulations on a speedy recovery, was it Our Lady who did it? She wonders if Hudson liked the poem she sent. A poetic version of an anecdote in "The Glories of Mary". The reason Hudson received one manuscript...

Scope and Contents Emilio writes McMaster his connection with Mr. Caulfield. He feels it best to inform McMaster to be careful with Caulfield. He has been sufficiently informed as to Caulfield's operations there. Caulfield has got a paper from the minister authorizing the company. Emilio wishes to know what Caulfield intends to do. He expects the latter to tell McMaster something of his plans although Caulfield is very secretive. Emilio wonders if there is any possibility of forming companies in New York....

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Mother has requested Emily to go home with Sister Ambrose, S.C. as soon as a Sister of Charity arrives to take her place. Perhaps Blanc knows all about it. Father Mariano Maller, C.M. is at home but Mother says he looks badly since his return. Emily will go to New Orleans before she goes home. Sisters Theonella, S.C. and Mary Theobald, S.C. have just arrived here from New Orleans. :: V-5-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Blanc's letter came but sister knows nothing of the breaking up of their schools Sisters of Charity. Father Mariano Maller, C.M. promised a music teacher when he was here. Almost all their music scholars are gone and Sister cannot get a word from Maller or Mother. If they have to leave, Sister thinks Blanc can get the Religious of the Sacred Heart or others who would be glad to get it and the Jesuits would be pleased to have them. Sister will be sorry if Blanc has to sell the house. :: V-5-n...

Scope and Contents She takes advantage of Father John F. Cambiaso, S.J. Campiazo's return to send some money; many robbers are going about. They have very few pupils at present, no more than thirty. The cholera has frightened them but she thinks the Protestant ministers have been the cause of a great many leaving. Father Auguste Martin says the Jesuits have caused a great excitement at Baton Rouge. Reverend Woodbridge, the Presbyterian minister, keeps a boys' school; he is bitter against them Sisters of...

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Sister received Blanc's letter of the 3rd. She hopes in a few days they will see him in Baton Rouge. Father Hippolyte Gache, S.J. is very kind to them. He speaks very little English but she hopes he will learn, for he is just the one for them. P.S. Sister gave Father Auguste Martin some money when he went to New Orleans to get some catechisms; he left it with Father Rousselon. P.S. This account is for the past year. A.L.S. Enclosure:

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Just before Father Auguste Martin left, Emily gave him $4.50 to get them some catechisms. As Blanc had none at that time, Martin left the money with Father Rousselon. Blanc is to send them as soon as he can. She forgot to let Blanc know the last time he was here. She hopes he will be there in May. They have not had anything done to the house yet. :: V-5-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Did Blanc receive the letter she wrote about some catechisms? They are expecting Blanc soon. Their school is very good. They had to refuse some music scholars because of Sister M. Ambrose, S.C.' s health; she keeps up until Blanc can get another in her place. They are also in need of another teacher independent of music. Emily wrote to Mother but she is silent about all. Ambrose cannot be reconciled to die in Baton Rouge, particularly with the confessor she has. :: V-5-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Father Auguste Martin says that Blanc sends for money for the house. It would be the greatest pleasure to send the entire sum but it is not at her disposal. She will send what she can. She hopes Blanc will come to see them and then he will see where the money has gone. She knows nothing about the house as neither Blanc, nor Martin, nor Sister Mary Margaret, S.C. said a word to her about it. Since Christmas they have had very few scholars. She heard that Sister Regina Smith, S.C. has been...

Scope and Contents Blanc's letter was received. She was in hopes he would soon pay a visit to Baton Rouge and she would have the opportunity of showing the books and yearly account of the house. She will not make apology for not sending money for she does not know if she will ever have any. She hopes some one else will have that pleasure. If there are any old French catechisms she asks for several. She hopes he will come before he goes north. The free school is no better. Father Martin spoke about it from the...

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Sister received Blanc's letter and was disappointed that he would not be there for the retreat. If he will still be in New Orleans, she asks for permission to go down after the retreat to see him. V-5-l - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}

Scope and Contents They have been waiting so long expecting to see Blanc daily in Baton Rouge. Father Auguste Martin went to New Orleans not long since and told them to go to confession to the priest he left in his place. In the mean time Sister Serene, S.C. arrived and said that the council had passed that they could go to no priest but the one appointed except with special permission from the Bishop. Sister asks for this permission. The school is getting pretty good. Poor Sister M. Ambrose, S.C. will not...

Scope and Contents They have begun to say the 100 Masses which Rousselon sent them on January 23 and they would like to receive some other intentions. Last September 8 they elected their new abbot, Father Maria Benedict Benoit, who is a veritable saint, very virtuous and very capable. If Father Henry Aubert were still living he would tell that he is a coarse man but to those who know him like Emmanuel he is truly a child of the Lord. Until Benoit is consecrated, Emmanuel will be in charge of the community. ::...

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He has received the check of $30 for the 66 Masses. Their abbot, Father Maria Benedict Benoit was confirmed today by Bishop Martin J. Spalding and will be consecrated early next month. :: VI-2-d A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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The Archbishop is forced to decline the invitation to attend the Columbian Catholic Congress, because delay and distance will not permit him. He has great hopes and shall offer prayers for its success. (Three typed copies attached.)

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The 13th being the feast of their Mother General they wish to have the installation of their Mother Superior on that day. They ask Odin to receive her profession of faith. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.