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Ryder is in poor health. He is not anxious to see the proofs of "Parnassus". :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Ryder is pained that Hudson holds him accountable for the delay in Chaucer. The book looks good and has few errors. Hudson is asked to delete Mrs. Henry Callender's name from the list of subscribers and add that of Father John J. Hughes of New York City. He sends an obituary notice from the New York Herald of Dr. McHale. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Ryder wrote to the Heliotype Company and just received their reply which he forwards to Hudson. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Ryder sends Hudson the index to the Ave Maria for 1881, from January to November inclusive. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Ryder is not recuperating very rapidly. He sends the article "Hawker" together with poems copied from J. G. Godwin 's collection. S. Baring Gould 's memoir is unsatisfactory to Catholic readers, since he maintains that Robert Stephen Hawker 's baptism and reception into the church resulted from coercion. The Annual was noticed in the Boston Transcript on January 30th. Ryder sends copies to Hudson and Joseph Lyons . The sonnets to "D.E.H." appeared in the Transcript of February 4; Ryder...

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Ryder sends clippings on the death of Bishop Patrick N. Lynch of Charleston taken from the New York Papers. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Ryder is still ill. He is writing an article on Religion and Avarice which he will send Hudson. If Hudson is editor of the Scholastic, Ryder will send him clipped articles for it. He is still working on the Boston Evening Star. Ryder thanks Hudson for the volumes and he is glad to hear that the copies of the Boston Transcript were received. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Ryder has not written a single poem since the first of the year, but when he does he will send it to Hudson. He would like to know what Father Matthew Russell, S.J., says about his book. Ryder's story "Samuel H. Derby" is dead and he can't find time or inspiration to resurrect him. James Martineau, Epes Sargent credit the hymn, "Lord, Dismiss Us" to Walker Shirley and as a result quite a discussion has arisen in the Boston Transcript. Ryder's article on Hawker, in which he credited...

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Ryder sends clippings from New York and Boston newspapers on the death of Henry W. Longfellow . Enclosed, Ryder sends a sketch of Cardinal Jean-Louis Lefebvre de Cheverus . No enclosure. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Ryder hopes the plates are in Professor Joseph Lyons 's hands. He has ordered the Boston Sunday Times which contains his story to be sent to Hudson, together with a copy of the Saturday Evening Gazette in which there is a review of Walt Whitman's poems. Ryder recently received a letter from Editor Alfred Miller of South Bend. Has Hudson recognized Ryder's work in the Boston Evening Star? He is looking forward to "Parnassus" being a success. On his coming trip to New York, Ryder expects...

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Ryder enclosed something, he doesn't know what in a letter mailed yesterday. He had intended sending Dr. Braun's letter. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Ryder encloses clipping which may be of interest to Hudson, especially the one from the Boston Transcript. No enclosure. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Ryder answers Hudson's recent letter just after returning from two trips, one to New York, the other to Providence, both of which have weakened his already poor health. He does not expect improvement in his health until warm weather arrives. Ryder did not write the notices of McCarthy and Rossetti that appeared in the Boston Star. He asks Hudson to say nothing about his book, even though it has been accepted and will appear in October. It will be entitled "Phases" and will contain only...

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Ryder made a trip to New York Friday night. He saw Maurice Francis Egan, who has recovered from his illness, before Ryder returned home last Saturday. Did Hudson receive the eight page letter of some days ago. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter received. Ryder sent the file of the "Catholic." He encloses a notice that may be altered as desired. In the letter that did not reach Hudson, Ryder used Hudson's name among others as reference for his ability as a Catholic writer. It was kind of Hudson to inform Ryder of Mr. Galway's retirement. The articles will be ready to mail soon. P.S. The postage on a set of the "Catholic" is $.15 so in charging $.25 Ryder gets a trifle more than if they were sold for wastepaper....

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Ryder encloses an article for the "Ave Maria". There is much to say on the subject. He will write a series of articles on Catholic poets if the idea is favorable. The series would consist of biography with special selections and quotations. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2 pp. 12 mo

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Ryder will leave Chicago Monday and hopes to find Hudson at Notre Dame. :: X-2-g A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Ryder cannot see Hudson as planned. He must proceed on his journey. :: X-2-g A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Hudson should wire twenty-nine dollars immediately if possible. Ryder's pocketbook has been lost and he must reach the east. Ryder is sure it will be only a short time before he will reimburse Hudson for the favor. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Ryder's pay is only $7 per week. He is writing a sketch of Maurice Francis Egan and hopes to finish it in a month. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Ryder writes regarding the correction necessary in his work submitted to the Ave Maria. Recalling Christ's assertion "Except a man leave father and mother etc., he can in no wise be my disciple", it seems to Ryder that the true disciple might do. But he prefers to leave the matter with Hudson. Regards to Joseph. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Ryder doesn't know what he should say regarding his reply to his wife's letter. He forwards her letter to Hudson. Ryder loves his wife and child even though he is at odds with his wife. He has only $7 per week and feels he can't do much to help his wife on that amount. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Ryder has received a pleasant letter from Mr. Miller and two copies of the Ave Maria. He expresses a desire to see Professor Joseph Lyons . Is Mrs. Ryder 's address still Charleston? :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Ryder's wife knows he is in Chicago, and she wants him to write from there. Ryder hopes that Hudson read their correspondence. The harm that Mrs. Ryder can do him is to write a harsh letter. Ryder is well and wishes to be remembered to Joseph. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Ryder encloses some sonnets as he is in need of money badly. He met Father Sullivan recently and he asked to be remembered to Hudson and Joseph. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Ryder has not forgotten about Maurice Francis Egan . He is boarding with a Catholic family. His pay has been increased from $7 to $10 a week. Ryder's health is bad due to kidney trouble. He has done some evening work for the Tribune lately thus making a few extra dollars. He would like Hudson and Joseph Lyons to visit him. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Ryder expresses his views regarding his literary work. Had he as much admiration for Maurice Francis Egan 's verse as he has for the man, the sketch on Egan would be easier to write. Ryder has not taken a drop of liquor since arriving in Chicago. He will be pleased to see Professor Joseph Lyons :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Ryder submits some suggestions for a recent article that he did for Hudson. His health is about the same as usual. Professor Joseph Lyons has not visited him yet, but when he does Ryder will send the other proof. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Ryder submits a sketch of Maurice Francis Egan which he wrote for the Ave Maria. Hudson is invited to make any suggestions or changes that would render it more fitting. Ryder is in need of money and asks Hudson for another commission. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Ryder submits some material for the Ave Maria. The Kellogg Newspaper Company has raised his pay from $10 to $12.50 per week but that is not enough, so Ryder will be on the look out for something else. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.