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Ryder's wife and daughter reached Chicago two weeks ago. They live together and get along fine. His little girl thinks highly of her father. Ryder wants to know if Hudson linked the poem "Liberty" and if he published the sonnet "The Yearning for Things Divine"? He likes Charles Warren Stoddard 's "Troubled Heart". Ryder wants to know if Hudson published anything by Adelaide Procter in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Ryder has been threatened with lung fever. He encloses an attempt at a sonnet. Ryder comments briefly on his work. He is glad that Maurice Francis Egan is pleased and Egan is right about the sincerity of Ryder's work. Ryder does not seem to think very highly of the work he has done on Professor Joseph Lyons ' poem, and will not accept the ten dollars. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Ryder comments on some of his work and makes arrangements to meet Hudson. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Ryder sends some clippings and he comments on work that has appeared in other periodicals. Ballard Smith and Bennett will surprise Hudson; Eleanor Donnelly 's letter is not creditable to him. Ryder requests another copy of the sketch of Maurice Francis Egan :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Ryder has given his wife all his pay on every Saturday but one and he has been under the influence of liquor but twice since his wife arrived. He does not think his actions call for his wife to write a calumnious letter to Hudson. Ryder will not let his wife know that Hudson sent her letter to him. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Ryder has been busy sending off election returns and so could not see Professor Joseph Lyons . He encloses some verses. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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From the way Hudson writes it seems he has lost all faith in Ryder. The truth was bad but misrepresented is worse. Ryder had to send his wife the money with which to come to Chicago, that is why he is without money. Ryder has promised his mother to come home. The expense is an obstacle and if Professor Joseph Lyons will get him a railroad pass Ryder will be grateful. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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When Hudson paid hid last visit to Chicago, Ryder tried to avoid all disagreeable topics. He regrets the affair of which Mrs. Ryder wrote, occurred. She thought that her husband would lose his place after the elections, but she was wrong. Such has not happened. For Ryder, it was a pleasure to learn that Hudson admired several of his latest works. Ryder discusses his literary efforts at some length. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Ryder thinks the poetry in the Ave Maria was not good during the past year. His poems will rank with any that Hudson has published. He comments at length on the writing of poetry. Ryder met Father Thomas Walsh, C.S.C. recently. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Ryder writes that Professor Joseph Lyons promised to call him. Ryder leaves a note for Hudson at McCoy's as a reminder. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hudson's last epistle was read with gratitude but also with pain. :: X-2-n A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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On Sunday Ryder had a chat with Father Joseph Roles of St. Mary's Church. If Mrs. Ryder should happen to write to Hudson as she threatens to do, Ryder asks Hudson to form no rash judgement that would injure their friendship because of what she may say in her epistle. Mrs. Ryder has a strange way of telling the truth that makes it misleading. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Ryder thanks Hudson for the glimpse he gave him of Eliza Allen Starr 's letter. He only cuts out the clippings and he does not read them criticially before sending them to Hudson. Female bards do not take kindly to censure and Ryder knows that Eleanor Donnelly is very touchy. Ryder would like to meet Charles Warren Stoddard :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Although Ryder has twice been reminded of Hudson through mail, he has not replied to him. Enclosed is a notice from the New York Sun on a book by Father Thomas Jenkins . Ryder is now employed as a proof reader. No enclosure. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Ryder lives six miles out of Chicago. The nearest rum shop is in town and he proposes to stay home on the 4th. Life is quiet and he is comfortably situated. Ryder values highly the great interest Hudson has taken in him. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Ryder is working in Chicago and will call on Professor Joseph Lyons Thursday. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Ryder describes Hudson as one who is always his friend. The way to Heaven is hard; God doesn't make it easy but the Devil tries to make people comfortable. Ryder's agony is terrible when he thinks of his wife and child. A few lines by Mr. Samuel H. Derby are written and submitted to the Ave Maria. Promises are difficult to keep if one does not have the will to keep them, so Ryder will not promise Hudson that he will retrain from drinking whiskey, but he will ask God to give him strength...

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Ryder submits some verses for the Ave Maria. He saw Professor Joseph Lyons at the station. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Ryder is now employed by the Kellogg Newspaper Company. His pay was raised from $15 to $18 per week. This is considered good because the times are very hard. In Chicago alone, 30,000 men are out of work. The company is in debt. Enclosed are some clippings that may be used. Ryder has noticed the improvement that has been made in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Ryder heard from his wife; the letter made him sick. He encloses a letter to her to be forwarded through Hudson. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Ryder encloses an article that he feels Hudson will be interested in. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Ryder discusses the merit of a poem that he sent to Hudson. He allows Hudson full judgment as to its merits. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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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 has just returned from Rochester, Indiana where he wrote up part of the Zora Burns murder. He encloses an article. He hopes to see Professor Lyons are long. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Enclosed is a poem by Mrs. Mace. Ryder will visit Professor Joseph Lyons. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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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.