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Sister requests Hudson say Masses for her intention. She asks where she might get the numbers of the Ave Maria for the last two years bound. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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On her return from the studio she found Hudson's letter. How kind Hudson is to recall and pencil the funeral sermon for her sister. Should she prepare the design for the title page? She will send a poem that Sister Mary Sienna, C.S.C. wrote. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

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Sister is sending Hudson a book, "Ames' Alphabets", which contains letters that surpass any that she could conceive. Sister Mary de Pazzi, C.S.C., sends regards. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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Sister attributes her long silence to the belief that Hudson did not want her design for the cover of the Ave Maria. She was consoled to learn, when Father Francis Franciscus, C.S.C., showed her an issue of the Ave Maria, that her design was being used. She requests copies of Eleanor C. Donnelly 's poems. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Sister thanks Hudson for his gift. She has charge of the Children of Mary's Sodality. Sister Mildred sends her thanks for the gift that Hudson gave her. The cornerstone of the Texas capital is to be laid. Sister Florentine requests three copies of Miss Eleanor Donnelly 's poems, together with several copies of the Ave Maria. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Sr. Florentine wrote for the necessary instructions and ink for the design that she is making for the Ave Maria. She sends her sympathy to Hudson on the death of his brother. The specimen letter enclosed, she thinks pretty and would be right for the Ave Maria. Florentine knows that Sister Mildred will appreciate the copy of the "Life of St. Mildred", which Hudson sent to her. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sr. Florentine cannot re-execute the designs for the Ave Maria due to pressing duties. Her pupils need all her attention at the Art Studio. Easter brings work for the Church and the following Sunday they expect Bishop Claude M. Dubuis to dedicate a new Church. If the work can be postponed until the summer vacation then she will complete the design. Enclosed is a letter from Crosscup and West Engraving Company. Had Sister known the requirements, she could have completed the work...

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Sr. Florentine thanks Hudson for postponing until the vacation the work on the new design on the Ave Maria. The photographs reached her safely. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Sister writes that the design will be finished and sent to Hudson. She hopes it will meet the requirements of the Photo Engraving process. Only the title page is ready. The company promised that the work could be completed in a week or ten days. Sister promises to do the other design if the one completed is satisfactory. Inquiry is made at to the welfare of Father-General. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 7pp. 12mo.

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Sister is doing some design work for Hudson which she describes at great length. The company that has been engaged to reproduce the design will send the bill to Hudson. Father Peter Franciscus sends a few friendly words to Hudson. Sister hopes that Hudson is feeling well. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister is pleased to learn that Hudson is satisfied with her design for the Ave Maria. She asks Hudson to let her know when he wishes the designs for the Youth Department. With the assistance of her pupils, Sister is preparing a marble mantle for the Austin Ladies' presentation to the New Orleans Exposition. She wishes Hudson's advice as to whether or not she should ask Father-General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. for permission to send the painting of the old Crucifix to the Exposition. ::...

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Sr. Florentine speaks of the designing work that she is doing for the Ave Maria . Since the Ives Process requires a change in plans that seem favorable to Hudson, she agrees to postpone further designing. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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She wishes Hudson a Happy New Year. She has delayed answering Hudson's letter of Dec. 11, 1883 because she was too busy. What she wants to know is how she should write to the Philadelphia for instruction to begin the work that Hudson wants her to do for him. She discusses the technicality of the work that must be done. She hopes that Hudson was able to see Sister Mildred during her stay at Notre Dame. They expect to see Mother Colette soon. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 7pp. 16mo.

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Florentine thanks Hudson for the photo of the painting of the Crucifix. The photograph is so excellent that she would like to order a large number of them. She would be pleased to handle the remodeling job for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Sr. Florentine shall start her designing work for Hudson next week. A certain lady who requested some Masses said in a Novena previously now asks that the Novena close on the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. She wishes only Hudson to say the Masses. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Sr. Florentine thanks Hudson for the kindness that he has shown them. Miss Begley who requested some Novena Masses to be said for her intentions encloses $10 for this purpose. She asks Hudson several questions regarding the work that she is doing for him. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Sr. Florentine encloses her first idea of a design for the cover of the Ave Maria. She feels that before doing further work it would be best to speak to Hudson. He could ascertain with Father-General Edward Sorin and Professor Luigi Gregori whether or not the picture of Loretto is correct. Included also is a design for the Youth Department. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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Sr. Florentine thought of making a new design but decided to retouch the original and then let Hudson decide what should be done. Sister Mary Mildred is sorry she did not see Hudson while she was visiting St. Mary's. Florentine wishes to know what Hudson thinks about the representation of the Translation of the House of Loretto, and to have Father-General Edward Sorin and Professor Luigi Gregori examine it. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Sister Florentine regrets to learn that her design was not satisfactory. The changes that are to be made are negligible; a few crosses omitted would make the design legible in the opinion of the engraver. Sr. Florentine is sorry to hear of the accident that befell Father-General Edward Sorin :: X-2-l A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Sr. Florentine wishes she had received instructions from the engraving company before attempting the design. She will try again if Hudson is not in a hurry. It may be better to let the engraving company draw the design to suit their requirements. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sr. Florentine sends a subscription renewal for the Ave Maria. All at the academy hope Hudson will soon visit them and say Mass at their chapel. Sister Mildred sends her regards. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents As Odin desired, Florenville has asked several of the inhabitants about the possibility of giving them as a teacher the person he had recommended when Florenville and Mr. Lorrain were received by him. Odin can assure him of food, lodging and expenses but no salary until conditions improve. If his protege is willing to accept these conditions, Florenville has entrusted Captain Laporte which a letter for Mr. Raymond announding that his passage is assured in advance. :: VI-2-n A.L.S. French...

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The firm informs him of the shipment of three boxes of antiques.

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Ever since the Moral and Social Reform Committee has been organized, Mr. Shortall has been ill, and has given the writer a carte blanche to use Shortall's name in any matter. Onahan is not asked for labor, but for advice. No charitable and philanthropic representation can be made that does not include Catholic work. There are some Catholic women on the Committee, but they seem unable to assist. He asks Onahan's aid. Bonney will send a formal notification if Onahan accepts.

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The Psychic Research Company advanced the subscription price of the Journal of Suggestive Therapeutics to $3 per year. It is superior to all other magazines dealing with Mental Science, Hypnotism, Health. They offer a special subscription for $1. :: XI-2-c L.S.(Typed) Postcard

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He asks him to look out for a young man named Albert Newell from Pittsburg and make him happy and content. The boy's father is a great friend of Floyd's and any kindness shown to the boy will help him. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 3pp.

Scope and Contents The enclosed letter no enclosure announcing General Daniel J. Keily 's death reached her on Sunday. She replied immediately letting Mr. Reiburtz know that the General was no relative of hers. He was from her native city of Waterford and knew her nephews, Dr. Philip Flynn and Captain James D'Arcy . Keily was an officer in the Pope's army until he was induced to join the United States Army. Keily visited Sister frequently at the convent and until two weeks before his death, they corresponded....

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He has tried to get the numbers of the Atlantic that are missing, but was not able to procure them. He lists the numbers they want Edwards to get. He asks Edwards to have Father Hudson send the October number of the Messenger that is missing. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He has sent by freight the 13 volumes of the Ave Maria and 12 library books which he had bound. He is in need of money and asks Edwards to send him $50. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Since his return from Notre Dame he has been considering Edwards' wish and the welfare of his boys and has concluded to work for Edwards on the same terms that he had when there. The boys could do all the sewing and work he would need on the same condition that James worked so that he could give them a trade and education. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.