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Scope and Contents He regrets that he was obliged to send to Rome the letters of Bishop Peter Joseph Lavialle of Louisville, Kentucky. They published a long notice in France about him when he died. Bishop Camillus Maes who promised to write the life of Lavialle has the notice. The Sisters of the Good Shepherd whose Director he was can tell something about Lavialle. Father O'Leary spoke to Benedict of Lavialle's admirable conduct during the cholera, a short time after his coming from France under Bishop...

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Abbot Benedict has been requested by the Superior to call the attention of the Americans to the Devotion to the Holy Face of Our Lord. He sends copies of what he received to see if it would be proper to be published in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Enclosed are some manuscripts translated from Father Rigolence, S. J., by a priest who is now dead. They were returned by the Catholic Publication Society. If Hudson finds them unsatisfactory, they should be returned. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo

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Benedict sends a pamphlet that Hudson may wish to publish in the Ave Maria. He asks that Miss Ella McMahon write a sketch of the late Bishop Peter Laville and have it published in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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She will never forget Edwards' kindness as long as she lives and will ask the dear Lord to bless him. She is able to be around but is quite weak.

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She thanks him for the nice present he brought her and hopes that he will accept her humble one.

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Mother Superior is anxious to have the enclosed advertisement published in some American papers. She thinks that Edwards will not refuse to take care of this for them. She would be happy to see Edwards. The Nuns of the Congregation of of Notre Dame Canonesses of St. Augustine, whose boarding school for young ladies at Offenburg has been successfully conducted for a century intend to open a new school at Schloss Rheinburg on the banks of the Rhine. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 4pp.

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The Abbott writes these lines at the request of Father P. McSweeney who left Gethsemani about 3 weeks ago. He was teaching the little school boys since last September. He is a qualified teacher and has permission to say Mass and preach within the convent boundaries. He is now in St. John's hospital under the care of a surgeon who had to operate on his throat, which is in a bad state. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Benett writes for his sister, a missionary Nun In India. She has made an abridgement of Count De S 's life of Columbus and wishes to publish it. Benett has the entire manuscript and forwards the first five chapters for examination and will forward the balance should Hudson wish it. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Benetti has read the Ave Maria and praises it. He has learned that Hudson has many good books for sale and requests that a catalogue be sent so that he may know some of Hudson's publications, which he plans to purchase for the library established by the Bishop Giovanni Timeoleone Raimondi, Apostolic Vicar of Hong Kong. :: X-2-o A.L.S.

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Benignus asks Hudson to recommend to the Ave Maria readers the soul of Joseph V.Bourke, who died while studying for the priesthood. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Benignus thanks Hudson for the kindness shown him when he visited Notre Dame. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Benignus praises the Ave Maria and hopes that its circulation may continue to grow. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Benginus acknowledges receipt of Hudson's Christmas card and wishes him a Merry Christmas. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Benignus is obliged to Hudson for remembering him in his Mass. :: X-3-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Benignus thanks Hudson for the picture. He received a letter from Father L'Etourneau. He sends regards to Brothers Francis Xavier and Polycarp and all in the Ave. :: X-3-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Benignus is sorry to have missed Hudson on his recent trip to Notre Dame. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Brother thanks Hudson for his letter. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Benignus apologizes for not writing to Hudson. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Benignus is sorry that he can not fill the the vacancy in the Ave Maria office. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Benignus received Hudson's favor of Easter Monday. He thanks Hudson for the picture of St. Vincent Ferrer. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Benignus informs Hudson that their new residence called the "House of Our Lady of Good Counsel" will be blessed by the Vicar-General, Father H. Muehlsiepen. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Benignus wishes Hudson and Father O'Connell a very Happy Easter. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Benignus was glad to learn that Father Hudson was well. The Ave Maria is improving wonderfully. Brother Raphael 's folder ought to do. Benignus regrets to learn that Professor Charles Warren Stoddard is at death's door. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He sends a mitre worn by Bishop Henry D. Juncker and Bishop Peter J. Baltes. Father G. Janssen cannot describe the two bishops as he took no notice of such things. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Due to the confusion of getting out catalogues Hudson's order for Longfellow's small paper was overlooked. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She encloses $4 sent by members of St. Michael of the Holy Rosary. $2.75 is sent by a band whose names she sent last year and the balance by those whose names are enclosed. :: I-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Bennett, being the only subscriber to the Freeman's Journal in her town feels obliged to organize a mission group and so collected $1.75 in dues to aid the Indian Missions. She lists the 15 contributors of the money. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He read an article on composition and rules on writing for the press. It was good so he sent for a sheet to correct and had some corrected. When he returned he said that several paragraphs should be worded differently. He put an "X" at the end of each sentence where he improves. He has done better than Bennett in several places but Bennett cannot agree with him on capitals. He objects to "licentious" before Luther but not "murderous or adulterous" before Henry VIII. He wants it correct...

Scope and Contents Bennett waited to hear the worst of the fire and feared that the office was gone as his last weeks paper did not come until today. He believes that Our Lady protected the Ave Maria and thinks that may be the statute was not acceptable coming from Napoleon. He sends a dollar with his letter as he is sure a loss was sustained and if not the dollar may be used as desired. He would like to get a copy of Our Saviour's likeness. P.S. He has received no bill for letters yet. :: X-2-e A.L.S....