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Notice is sent of the death of Robin Barrett :: X-2-m A. Postcard. S. 1p. 32mo.

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Starr was pleased with the notice of Father AegidiusHennemann, O.S.B.'s death . She wants a few copies of the notice that she might send them to her friends, many of whom are friends in Europe. It seems that Francis Howe has Starr in her heart but refuses to have anything to do with her. Starr has pity on Miss Howe's mother who is suffering from an incurable malady. She hopes to help her with her prayers. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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B. I. Durward 's "Madonna of the Rose" pleases Starr immensely. She is delighted to learn that Durward's name is amongst the list of contributors to the Ave Maria. The tale is full of simplicity and Christian beauty. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Eleanor Donnelly telling her about the note that she wrote in the Introduction on "Pilgrims." Starr wants a Mass to be said for her book, "Pilgrims," for several specific, named intentions. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Starr was disappointed because she missed Hudson on his last trip. She thanks Hudson for his liberal payment for her services. After Hudson left, Professor James Farnham Edwards came in carrying a portfolio of Signor Lugui Gregori 's sketches. Starr is beginning a busy season by giving two lectures each week. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Starr sends an article. Mrs. Thompson's return visit to Boston was interesting. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Hudson may take the liberty to give the book any title that he chooses. It is Thanksgiving Day and they attended Mass to offer prayers of thanks for the country. :: X-2-n A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Starr believes the retreat Hudson directed for Joseph Cooke did him much good. She questions Hudson about an article on vestments that she wrote sometime ago; she requests a reprint. Starr is sending an article to the New York Freeman's Journal that would not be the correct size for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Starr will soon have a story ready for the Children's Department. She was disappointed that Hudson could not use her article for Corpus Christi. Who is "Octavia Hensel?" :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Starr thanks Hudson for the $3 and sends an Easter poem. The letter from La Comtessa Montalembert to Mr. Wilstach is being sent. Starr regards it a fine thing to have a young American so praised. Charles Warren Stoddard is writing a paper on "Chapel of Palma". This morning Starr received a letter of congratulations from Father Joseph Carrier, C.S.C., and a letter from A. R. Riordan :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Starr wrote to Mr. B. I. Durward inquiring about the location of St. John's Abbey, so please return the poem. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Starr wants the address of the paper called "Adam" recently started in the South. :: X-2-o A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Enclosed is a composition by a friend of Starr's who has done a lot of traveling. Starr was disappointed at the rhyme and she had deliberately written over her lines. Father O'Connor received the story. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Starr thanks Hudson for the enclosure which she received. She discusses some of the work she will do shortly for the Ave Maria. One story will be about St. Theresa. :: X-2-n A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Starr encloses a story about a martyr for children. About the book, Hudson should not have the money paid to anyone but Starr. It does not belong to the publisher because the order was to Starr and not to the publisher. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Hudson is to manage the notice and note as he wishes. She will send a note about Fr. Hoyt. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents When she arrived in Chicago she had no idea that her illness would detain her there indefinitely. Though her cottage is not exquisitely furnished, she is provided with the essentials of life including the services of a skillful physician and a wonderful opportunity to receive the Sacraments daily, as she had at St. Mary's. Because of the prompt response to her request for reference books she was able to finish her story on time. Her sickness prevented her from writing a story about St....

Scope and Contents Miss Starr is copying Rose Howe's letter for Hudson. Few people can give so charming an idea of Leo XIII as Miss Howe does. Miss Starr feels as though this may be the last Hudson will ever get from Miss Howe as she is very feeble. Starr tells Hudson that neither of them can help with the undone work but each in his own way must give the work all it will take. Starr encloses a letter from a Catholic woman in Chicago. She has three little children and has a promising future, but she has...

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Miss Starr received Hudson's long letter. It told her so much that she longs to hear of her Notre Dame and St. Mary's friends. She is sending a poem to Hudson but fears it will be too late for Lent but she will write again before Easter. P.S. She asks Hudson to remember her and her friends and relatives. The Hutchison's are such faithful people. Mr. Hutchison went to Rome as soon as he heard of the Holy Father's death. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo

Scope and Contents She tells Hudson that she has responded very quickly to his call for the first week in May. She has sent out inquiries for Hudson's friend from Virginia. She tells Hudson that when he adds to the present occupation situation the circumstances of a convert, it goes to her heart. She is sure something will come if he is patient. She also read the article on Dr. Marshall and agrees with Hudson on the English literature. She cannot understand why people think there is no talent among...

Scope and Contents She tells Hudson that her delay in sending the notice of the Art Magazine was needless but they, like the other Protestant magazines, are against her task. Westlake has an article called St. Andrew in the magazine and she is going to find out all she can about him from the Hutchisons, and she will write something about him for Hudson which will help them. She is obliged to Hudson for sending her the Stabat Mater with the stations. She intended to write a notice of it but dropped it when...

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Hudson must give the story a title. The proof reader should take extra pains with it as it was written in haste. She thanks Hudson for his visit. She sends regards to Father Edward Lilly C.S.C. and to Mother Elizabeth. She asks to be remembered in Hudson's prayers. Miss Starr made her first communion twenty-five years ago this Christmas. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents It is all right with her regarding the articles Hudson mentioned. She is in no hurry and is glad to see Hudson is so discriminating. She will finish the "Appian Way" under the inspiration of Hudson's kind words. Hudson is to tell Brother Edward that the draft can be sent to her this time, a sign that she has not had to borrow from a bank. She thanks Hudson for the favors of the past year and she hopes she will be able to sell her Patron Saints. Her sickness took a lot of her time and...

Scope and Contents She has received Hudson's letter of the 22nd. The change in their business relations is so important that she needs an immediate understanding. With all the manuscripts on hand and all other articles it is not possible that anyone in authority at Notre Dame would consider her overpaid by the $200 she receives a year. Hudson has never called on her for an article of any description or at any time that she was not happy to supply, neither has she counted pages. What about the notes if the...

Scope and Contents At the request of Miss Ella B. Edes she is sending a manuscript for the Ave Maria. Both pieces are translations and Miss Edes will send the originals if desired. Miss Edes would like to have them cover a subscription for the Ave Maria. Miss Starr sent her extra copies to Brother Francis dePaula and she cannot send any to Miss Edes. She has no doubt that Hudson will make business arrangements with so popular a writer like Miss Edes. Her writings are very highly valued by Mr. James...

Scope and Contents Enclosed are two articles and Hudson should take his choice between them and mail the other one without delay. Something that Hudson said about her articles for the Children's Department got her thinking that the articles required too much culture. If all these slanders on the Catholic people are true, then we should go to work and give our children this Christian culture which has so much to do with the understanding of the religion, enriched by 1800 years of prayer, turned into poetry...

Scope and Contents Miss Starr wants to know why her articles were not printed even though she has been paid for them. She expected to see them printed. She wants Hudson to tell her his terms and then she will tell him what she thinks of them. Professor James Edwards told her that Hudson was coming to Chicago and she expects a long visit from him when he comes, also that Father Thomas Vagnier is to assist Hudson as proof reader. She asks to be remembered to her friends at Saint Mary's. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 4pp....

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She has sent her sketch of Miss Rose Howe to her mother to insure its correctness as well as their approval. It may be sent directly to Hudson and it may be returned to Miss Starr. She asks Hudson to remember her father on the 26th as that is the anniversary of his death. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. Postcard

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She sent a card this morning to Hudson forgetting the fire. At first she thought the whole school was gone but learned that the building with the Dome and the Statue, the Infirmary, and the "Old Men's home" were untouched. She hopes that the Ave Maria office was saved. She wonders if her Appian Way is safe as it could not be rewritten. She would like to have it published if it is in existence. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 1p. Postcard

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Starr tells Hudson he should take time for more rest. She hopes he will recover from the present illness. Starr thanks Hudson for printing the slips. The other poem will be sent to Hudson as soon as possible. Starr believes that Hudson had much to do with the fact that Starr was awarded the Laetare Medal. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.