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Stanfield requests Hudson choose a title for the story. Maurice Francis Egan is kind enough to say she has a gift of imaginative writing and advises her to continue in that line. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Stanfield thanks Hudson for publishing her verses and submits another poem. She has been writing a rondeau for Maurice Francis Egan to pass judgement on. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Stanfield received the book and in reading it was charmed. Some of it she had read in "Fors Clavigera". It was news to her that Francesca Alexander was an American. She has composed a poem for Lippincotts and it waits the verdict of Maurice Francis Egan. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Stanfield thanks Hudson for the copy of "Christ's Folk". The friendship between John Rus-kin and Francesca Alexander is interesting. Stanfield wishes she had been a Catholic. Hudson has never said that he read "Fors Clavigera", the letter to the workingman: they seem in Ruskin's best manner and have many thoughts similar to those of Francesca, which he has edited. She walked out to Mass this morning and stopped at Hudson's door to leave some flowers she had picked from her gar-den only...

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Stanfield cannot find her "Mornings in Florence", but she will send "St. Mark's Rest" instead. The East Indian paper was gratefully received. She mentions a series of articles that she is planning for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Stanfield thanks Hudson for the five dollars. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Stanfield thanks Hudson for the copy of the Ave Maria. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed is the proof. The proof is discussed. Stanfield sends the best wishes for a Merry and Happy Christmas. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Gratitude is expressed to Hudson for letting Stanfield see Miss Eliza Allen Starr's kind words. Stanfield finds "Christian Schools" of great use and the sketches are getting into shape. Stanfield has dedicated her little flower garden to the Blessed Virgin and Sister Du Pazzi of St. Joseph's Academy is to name the flowers for the altar. Stanfield is very impressed by the modesty of her friends at Notre Dame. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Gratitude is expressed for the money. Stanfield is thinking about writing a St. Patrick's Day story for the Ave Maria. Stanfield visited a prison and was attracted to a young Irishman, an inmate of one of the cells. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Here is manuscript #2. Stanfield hopes it proves satisfactory. How oddly Father Joachim Adam uses the word advent. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Stanfield regrets that she could not send the manuscripts as originally planned. She leaves Wednesday on a trip for a couple of weeks. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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The receipt of $7 is acknowledged. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Stanfield hastens to complete the book notice for Hudson. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Flora Stanfield hopes to send some poems to the Are Maria. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Stanfield has an article on St. Christopher for the Ave Maria. She will visit Notre Dame soon. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Stanfield thanks Hudson for the twenty-five dollars. Hudson knows of her enthusiasm for Florentine art, so Stanfield needn't tell Hudson how she enjoyed Eliza Allen Starr's lecture. She will have more sketches for Hudson during the coming week. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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About a year ago, Stang made the accuaintance of Clarke's friend, Mr. Anderson, now Minister in Denmark. He encouraged Stang to do historical research about the life and work of Bishop Erik Upsi. As Stang intends to devote some time to this project, he asks Clarke where he might find more on Bishop Erik than appeared in Clarke's "Lives of American Prelates." :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents With the cooperation of his cousin he has succeeded in acquiring a cane and salt cellar formerly used by Father Demitrius A. Gallitzin . In order to obtain the cane which had been inherited by the nephew of Joseph Freidhoff he found it necessary to give the nephew a two-year subscription to the Ave Maria. He awaits Hudson's decision before granting his cousin a subscription for his work in securing the cane. The list of new subscribers to the Ave Maria will be sent tomorrow. Father...

Scope and Contents Stanislaus saw the Chamber's 4-fold Book Folder advertised by Marder Luse for $600, built for Rand McNally and Company and discarded by them after eighteen months of use because of the irregularity of their work. Since Lloyd's machine costs $1100, Hudson would save $500. He will see Mr. Henderson, Rand, McNally Company's foreman, to ascertain if all is true. Garrett Byrnes may be able to give information. Father Julius Frere has profited immensely by his visit to binderies. Brother saw...

Scope and Contents Brother is certain Mrs. Cromwell of Baltimore took out a life subscription. He met Father John Slattery, the Superior of the Josephite Missionaries, who attended Fordham with Hudson. He asked about a life subscription which he wished to get for the Franciscan Sisters in Baltimore. Maurice Francis Egan was ill recently. Patrick Hickey is not well. Stanislaus left New York after a severe attack of cholera, from which he recovered at his brother's in Washington. The doctors insist that...

Scope and Contents Father William Corby C.S.C. said in his letter to Brother Stanislaus that he had written to Senators McDonald, Bayard, and Voorhees in regard to their action. They will do all they can to conclude the matter. Stanislaus wrote them a note of thanks hoping they may push the matter further. The people in Washington are as sensible to gratitude as anyone. McDonald was very grateful when a copy of Maurice Francis Egan's poems were presented to him. It is prayers of the Community at home, the...

Scope and Contents Stanislaus sends a copy of the order to Hudson, for the press, to keep so the manufacturers will fulfill the conditions. He sends the only copy of "The Professional Record" he has. The French copy of Henri Lassere's book he would like to keep. Stanislaus informed Hickey what Hudson said about notices of the "Illustrated Catholic American" and Hickey said Hudson did more for McGee. Egan was delighted to hear from Hudson. Stanislaus believes the publication of Bishop Moran's letter on the...

Scope and Contents Stanislaus came to New York by way of Boston. He has examined the "Acme" presses and saw them at work in Boston. He discusses printing presses. Stanislaus would not have gone to Boston without informing Hudson, but after being ready to start by rail for New York, his brother had him take an ocean trip from Baltimore to Boston, saying it would be more healthful. Stanislaus met Father F. Kollop at Sweeny's. He left for France. Enclosed is a postal order for $12. Brother Louis can fix any...

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Stanislaus is busy looking about the business of purchasing a press in New York. He discusses printing presses. Hudson should write to Stanislaus in care of Sweeny's Hotel or Thomas Clark. Stanislaus has to use quinine for his malaria. Being busy, he had no time to see the publishers about Father General's Edward Sorin book, "Bernadette". :: X-2-f A.L.S. 6 pp. 12 mo

Scope and Contents Stanislaus gives various prices to Hudson on printing presses including a correction on a price stated in his last letter. He describes the New Campbell press in detail. Stanislaus wishes to talk to the McLaugh in Brothers about the working qualities of the press. Stanislaus called at Hickey's and they were "overhauling" Hudson for not noticing the "American Catholic." Maurice Egan invited Stanislaus to Brooklyn to dine. Father I. Bergrath was staying at Sweeny's Hotel also. He has gone...

Scope and Contents Stanislaus has arrived at a conclusion regarding the best press for the money that will fit the requirements. After much consideration he has decided the Cottrell Babcock is the better press. Stanislaus explains why the Cottrell press is superior to the other presses examined and the difference in price range. Freight must be paid from Rhode Island but a man from the factory branch house will set it up merely for his transportation fee. It will work both "Ave Maria" forms together. If...

Scope and Contents Stanislaus has looked over more types of presses but has given the order to Cottrell and Babcock as theirs is the best for the money. The order is enclosed, drawn up by young Mr. Cottrell who is attending to the business while his father is at the factory. Hudson should sign it so nobody can say Stanislaus acted unauthorized. The press will be ready in September. Stanislaus was introduced to the Superior of the seminary at Williamsburg who was going to the springs in Virginia for his...

Scope and Contents Stanislaus sends Hudson a copy of the "Eagle" containing a notice of the appointment of Father P. F. O'Hara to St. Anthony's Parish, Brooklyn New York. O'Hara, Maurice Francis Egan, and M. V. Hickey inquired about Hudson's health. Stanislaus met Mr. Gill at Egan's; Gill is writing an article on Notre Dame for "Manhattan Magazine ", and he wishes illustrations which Father Thomas Walsh should send immediately. If Smith's views are not available, McDonald might be engaged to take...

Scope and Contents Brother Stanislaus has safely reached Washington but has not yet seen any of the Congressmen. He will visit Mr. Calkins at his residence as soon as the session closes, in order to ascertain what changes he will advise in the Appeal. He regrets that he did not stop in Baltimore and visit the Custom House on the special clauses relating to the importation of works of Art. He may be able to make them out in the Congressional Library. It was the wish of Father Superior Edward Sorin to find...