Scope and Contents Stanislaus has just finished "Father Ravignan" and thanks Hudson for recommending it. The reading of such a book recalls the wandering mind to the main point in a pleasing way. He found Mr. Calkins at home one evening and was able to talk matters over. All that is wanted is action as the rights of the case are clear. Calkins believes Senator Blaine will be the Republican candidate for President as he is rising and Grant is descending. Stanislaus would like Mr. Rodgers to send the...

Scope and Contents This letter was enclosed with one written on April 26. Hudson should send the "Ave Maria" to Brother Stanislaus' brother, who is a good friend of the Sisters at the Orphan Asylum. He should take a life subscription and avoid the trouble of remitting. Brother Stanislaus has met Tom Ewing, Jr., who has been neglecting his religious duties according to a remark made at General O'Beirne's. Hudson should insert a petition for him in the various confraternities and another who is too intimate...

Scope and Contents Stanislaus has not received the acknowledgement of the $35 sent to Hudson on Mr. Brosnan's account. James Fenner, in a letter, mentions the fact that he is reaching his 18th year and wishes a change of duty in the pressroom. A transfer should be carefully made or it may prove annoying to Brother Romanus. The weary drag in the press room is monotonous and is apt to create a morbid feeling, but it would hardly be worthwhile to make a change in the press room. Dennis' time in the press...

Scope and Contents Enclosed is $35 from Mr. Brosnan. He pays for all his subscribers and the $12 due for 6 copies for 1879. The payment for 6 copies for 1880 will be paid later. Brother Stanislaus called on Mrs. Saul who desires to have the paper continued. He had no identification to show he was from Notre Dame so did not call on more. Mr. Brosnan wishes to know Mrs. Shoemaker's address. Stanislaus will send the notices of the papers. He is working to get their bill strengthened against Senator Morrill's...

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Stanley thanks Hudson for sending her the January numbers of his journal. She is a recent convert and thinks it most gratifying to see the progress being made in her native country. She is sure that Hudson is spreading the good seed. She encloses an episode of the Holy Father's life, and she will be grateful if Hudson accepts it as her family is in great need financially. If her article is accepted, she wants the money forwarded to her father. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents She sends a manuscript translated from the French language by Miss Helen Stanley, well known in New York and Paris society circles, who has been described as a faultless translator by a publisher in Philadelphia. Lady Georgiana Fullerton, the author of the article, advised her to send the translation to the Ave Maria. If this story is not used she requests that it be returned to her address in New York. Miss Stanley would like to know what remuneration she would receive if Hudson would...

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Mrs. Stanley tells Hudson that she has forwarded a copy of his recent note to Miss Helen Stanley who is aboard a steamer. She is quite sure that Miss Stanley will do as Hudson requests, as she likes to do everything possible for the Church. Mrs. Stanley will be happy to receive the Ave Maria and she also sends Miss Stanley's address to Hudson. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Stapleton encloses a draft for $10 in payment for the Franciscan Fathers of Columbus, Nebraska and Gerald G. Stapleton, Inland. Nebraska. He wants also a copy of "Pilgrims and Shrines" sent to Miss Ellen Stapleton, Joliet, Illinois and an "Almanac" for his mother and himself. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Father Starkey sends McMaster $1 as mission dues from his parishoners to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

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Father Starkey sends 45¢ given by a parishoner of St. John's Church to aid the Indian Missions. The pastor does not wish notice of the donation to appear in the Freeman's Journal. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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Starr thanks Hudson for his kindness in his behalf towards procuring his promotion. It is now six years since Starr met Hudson in Father Toohey's room. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Starr is seeking a promotion in the United States Army. He asks Hudson to procure a letter of recommendation for him from Father-General Edward Sorin, C.S.C., which should be sent to General William Rosecrans. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Starr responds to a call in the Ave Maria for donations for a monument to the late Holy Father, Pope Pius IX, enclosing $5. This is his first subscription to a monument, and he is happy to give it for a servant of God. Many men of rascality and corruptness are so remembered, but few good men. He also orders some pamphlets. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Starr forwards the books he received from General Sturgis. He thanks Hudson for the pictures. Until recently Father J. Gleason said Mass once a month at the fort; he has been replaced by Father Shea, both are from Notre Dame. Gleason did great good in this section of the country, before his health broke down forcing him to leave. Starr was astonished when he learned that some one wrote a letter to Notre Dame attacking Gleason's character. Shea is doing a good job but the task is too...

Scope and Contents Starr is glad that his letter pleased Father-General Edward Sorin, Father Alexis Granger, Father J. Gleason and Hudson. His only purpose was to state the truth, that Gleason was uncompromising with hypocrisy. He has not seen Father P. Shea recently, but heard that another priest had arrived at Deadwood. When Starr sees Shea he will give him Hudson's message. Colonel Elmer Otis is acquainted with Father Bronson the new priest. While Otis or General Sturgis is in command here, the priest...

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She has not waited for Hudson's reply, the inspiration is upon her. She thanks him for all the favors. The welcome is so well printed that she asks for a few added pages to send out to Dr. Reuben Parsons. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Starr sends a poem to the Ave Maria. No response has been received from Hudson concerning the postal on Notre Dame windows. Mr. Norris of the Catholic Chronicle, Bay City, Michigan would be pleased to have that article in his periodical. Ella Edes in her letter has nothing but praise for Hudson's courteous treatment of her contributions and prompt payment. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Upon her return from Grand Rapids she received Hudson's note. She will gladly try to have the story completely written by tomorrow. The underamatic but edifying poetry she definitely intends to publish. If Hudson is interested in writing about St. Joseph she suggests that he examine his statue and its inscriptions in the Church of the Holy Cross in Chicago. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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She sends a note on the "Art Amateur," and a poem written by a Protestant lady. The copy was made by another lady, who should not have given the author's name. Hudson will see she has drawn her pen over the author's name. She hopes Hudson will print it. She asks about Hudson's vacation. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Mrs. John Schofield has inquired about her Breviary. Perhaps Father Timothy Maher may know something about these things and can tell if the breviary has come. :: X-2-o A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Starr submits a manuscript written by a friend which she believes should be published in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Mrs. Alice Bickford would like her manuscripts returned. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Miss Starr has received the $5 Hudson sent her for the manuscripts "Rivals" and "Friends." She thanks Hudson for the money. She encloses a description of the article on raffle. She wishes she could afford the Madonna but she is sure she can get some chances if Hudson will send a few numbers, and then she will return the articles by Express. She has not yet received the manuscript that was left with Father Tighe. She is sorry she did not get to see Hudson. Professor Edwards called the...

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She thanks Hudson for the $6.00. She has received the Amateur and asks Hudson if he wants a notice of it. If so he is to inform her by card. She is going to Durand and would like her Ave Maria sent to her there until September 6. She is sorry to hear of Father Edward Lily's sickness and hopes he and also Hudson is better. P.S. The articles for the raffle will be given to him or anyone he sends for them. While she is absent Bridget has charge of them. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo

Scope and Contents The articles "On the Appian Way" are ready for the printers. The first two were paid for as they were sent last year. Miss Edes helped her to valuable materials for L. Giovanni in Ohio, as she sent material not available to Miss Starr. She has sketches to illustrate the articles, but since the Ave Maria is not an illustrated magazine they will have to come out in a book. Hudson should overlook the Latin, on the church of St. Sebastian, or else give it to Father Thomas Vagnier to do. If...

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter announcing the death of his father received. Miss Starr has offered up prayer and Holy Communion for the repose of his soul. God did not call Hudson to a religious life to deprive his parents of grace. Now he will offer the Sacrifice of the Mass for him although there is probably disappointment as to the result of years of prayers. She hopes to see Hudson before Ash Wednesday and at least before Easter. She thanks Hudson for the copy of "Preludes." She discusses the...

Scope and Contents Enclosed is a short poem for the feast of St. Francis of Rome. She hopes it will meet Hudson's approval. She also has one for the feast of St. Catherine of Sienna if Hudson wants it. Miss Starr read the account of the death of Hudson's father in the Ave Maria and knew that Hudson's expectations and hopes in this regard were not answered. We have to value the least sign of grace. Nobody but a priest could understand Miss Starr's own hope for her father. She has offered Communion for...

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Both of Hudson's letters received. Miss Starr is gratified to know the story is coming out in the first three numbers instead of having a break. She thanks Hudson for the remittance. This is her feast day. :: X-2-f A. Postcard S. 32mo

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Starr sends Hudson an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The proof of the poem on the lighting of the Paschal Candle has arrived. In the poem, entitled "Holy Saturday", the contrast between the lighting and extinguishing is plain. This is the last day of St. Joseph's month and Starr hopes that he has obtained many blessings for Hudson and her friends at Notre Dame and St. Mary's. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.