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Starr is resting up by taking a vacation in the country. She sends Hudson copies of the Errata for "Patron Saints". :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Starr encloses the name and address of a person in Philadelphia she thinks could give a good sketch of Miss Eleanor Donnelly :: X-2-l A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Mrs. Piquette writes that she will marry Mr. Van Dyke on September 8th. Bernard Issac Durward has written a sonnet on Patron Saints. She inquires if Hudson will copy it in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-g A.L. Incomplete 2pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Because of her business in Chicago she has not rested as much as Hudson may think. Although her story will probably be late for the Assumption edition of the Ave Maria she hopes that it will still be of value. It is her fondest prayer that after the early retreat Hudson was given the same assignment for the coming year. She was pleased to read Miss Howe's article directed to the adverse readers of "Aunt Winifred", and especially the compliment it paid to the editor. She thinks it took...

Scope and Contents She encloses a sonnet appropriate for publication on the feast on St. Sebastian. She was happy to see her "Capuchin Chapel" published in the Ave Maria and she hopes that "St. Ambrose" will be printed in the near future. If Hudson has hesitated to publish "St. Ambrose" because of her statement when sending it that it was intended only for the Children's Department he may brush aside this objection. She adapted it to a young audience in accordance with Hudson's previously expressed wish...

Scope and Contents She received Hudson's letter which mentioned the possibility of his being removed from the editorship of the Ave Maria. In her opinion the idea is very unreasonable. Since the Ave Maria is flourishing under present management she cannot understand why things should be changed. She advises Hudson to hold tenaciously to his position. In regard to the stories Hudson desires for the Ave Maria's juvenile section, she believes that with the financial aid of the Ave Maria she can...

Scope and Contents Both Miss Starr and her nephew were delighted with the photograph of James Alphonsus McMaster . Such a head would make a wonderful subject for a crayon portrait or a marble bust because of its expressiveness and character. She wishes Egan to thank McMaster for the photograph which she will place among her collection of friends. Unless there is an unforseen delay, the book "Pilgrims and Shrines" should reach her by Christmas. She sends her compliments to Mrs. Egan and to Miss Egan. in...

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She sends some original information about Father Panfilo for the Ave Maria. Then writing about Father Ferdinando Battistas she asks that the Ave Maria spell his name as she has spelled it, include all his titles, she refer the readers to a former issue of the Ave Maria which contains information about him. She imagines that Hudson's work keeps him too busy to come to get his pictures. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She is sending a manuscript which was sent to her for examination by Frances Howe . She believes it is very suitable for the Ave Maria. Howe she says is perturbed because of an omission of a Chapter from "Aunt Winifred" dealing with prayers for the souls of Protestants. Starr is amused that this was cut out since in her study of theology she learned that we should pray privately for all souls. She would prefer that the Howes and Hudson make their own arrangements as to the remuneration...

Scope and Contents She encloses the money for a subscription to the Ave Maria for Miss Julia Allen. She asks if in her absence from this country the Ave Maria has printed anything about Dr. Allen, who in her opinion is one of the greatest American converts. It is her belief that the Americana do not appreciate his greatness. She would like to know the form of addressing and closing a letter to a Cardinal. She plans to send Hudson a picture which she bought at the old Church of St. Ambrose in Milan. She...

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She thanks him for the Standard. She regrets that there is not an English version of the Switzer but she is continuing the search. She asked the child's mother to send her an English copy of his recitations. She sends an article for "My Children" on St. Mary Major. If this story is well received she will write a similar one, though not quite as rich in theology, for the May issue. She comments about the beautiful cold morning. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Starr would like to have the Ave Maria sent to her this week. She will be traveling soon and leaves a forwarding address. Starr neglected to give the notice to Hudson of the New York Freeman's-Journal. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Starr thanks Clarke for his letter in praise of her biographical sketch of Bishop John McMullen . Clarke should use it as he thinks best. It would be easier for him if she had given detached facts. She will send the information concerning the diocese of Chicago, but he does not wish to be too communicative. McGovern does not want Starr to have the full truth so long as so many are living who were connected with it. Starr believes that a perfect expose would be harmless. But after he had...

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She hopes Hudson will print the notice concerning Mrs. Emily V. Frith's book. It is a perfect little treasure. Would Hudson care for an article on St. Paul outside the walls? She has not been well, but she is better now. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The revision of Starr's "Sketch of a life in the World" has been completed. She wishes Hudson would put in a note about Father William Henry Hoyt . Mrs Julia Smalley gave her such full details. Starr wishes to be kept informed about Father Bigelow . She knew of the Hoyt? children and met others when they were young at Mrs . Nathaniel Tucker 's in Burlington. Mr. Hoyt was one of Professor George Allen 's dearest friends. Mrs. Thompson wrote "Concerning Converts". :: X-2-m A.L.S. 3pp....

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Miss Starr was going to write to Hudson on his feast day, the 24th, the Feast of the Prophet Daniel. She hopes that the Prophet will take Hudson under his special care. Miss Starr sends him a sonnet. The giver honors the Saints in spite of his education, and Miss Starr believes he would cultivate new likes. She is glad to hear of Sam Perley's baptism. Howe is at the cottage with her grandmother. P.S. She tells him her address in August. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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She thought Hudson would like to have a note in his column of the celebration at St. Mary's. She thanks him for his notice of "Patron Saints" and for the account of St. Joseph's Cottage and the complements to her nephew, William W. Starr . She did not realize that she might take somebody through her house who would write about it. It has been copied into the Freeman's Journal. Who is E.L.D.? :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The practice given in this note is one of the sweetest things for ladies to know. She asked Sister Purificazione to send it to her as she had heard of it from her twin years ago. Starr leaves August 8. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Starr would like a little space to be given in the "Freeman's Journal" to the stupid prayer enclosed and others like it. It is annoying to have the constant cropping out at intervals of such things. He hopes McMaster will attempt to discourage this type of writing. The enclosure is a printed prayer supposedly found in the tomb of Christ during Charlemagne's time, which promises great things to the one who prays it, etc. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He has received McFarland's letter of April 13 and wishes to say that the Sisters of Charity cannot spare any of their members at present. They have promised to open two or three new schools in New York and Starrs thinks it will be difficult for them to supply these places as they have charge of so many institutions already. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Funeral arrangements for Msgr. Starrs. The remains of the Vicar General to be brought to the Cathedral today. :: I-1-e Newspaper clipping 1 column folio

Scope and Contents Father Starrs in the name of Archbishop John McCloskey announces the conditions that must be fulfilled in order that the indulgence granted by Pope Pius IX be secured. Certain churches in the city must be visited, and in country districts two visits must be made to the parish Church. There is no obligation to visit all the churches, but two visits must be made at least. The time for these visits shall extend from June 1st to December 8, 1869. Alms will be collected in special boxes and...

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Starrs has received McFarland's letter of October 13 and says that Archbishop John Hughes has no objection to McFarland receiving Father Titus Joslin into McFarland's diocese. Joslin is stubborn and self-willed and has given trouble wherever he has been stationed. He was unwilling to submit to the pastor with whom he was associated. But he has many good qualities. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Count Felix de Merode died yesterday of pleurisy. This death is a great loss to the country which he edified by his faith, charity and patriotism. Two weeks ago, De Stas dined at the home of the Count who wished to see him to learn about the work of the projected American College at Louvain . De Stas showed him the letter of December 9 and the circular addressed to the bishops of the United States. In their conversation, de Stas stressed the necessity of setting up a committee of propagation...

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Statz sends $1 for the Peter's Fence fund for Pope Leo XIII. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She forwards a translation of the notice of a miraculous picture, Notre Dame D'Absam. The copy should be returned when convenient. It belongs to their Rev. Father who made a pilgrimage to the shrine. May the Blessed Virgin accept the present account as a tribute of love and in return grant her the grace she solicits, that Hudson will mail them a list of the names and addresses of the private parties to whom the Ave is sent weekly. She sends an offering of $3.00. P.S. The Community begs...

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Mrs. Steele requests that a Mass be said for the success of a friend's undertaking. Mrs. William T.? Sherman inquires in her letters about Hudson. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Steele sends a manuscript composed by her twelve year old son Willie. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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Her oldest child, a boy of 7 years, has taught himself to read, and she asks for a list of books suitable for him. Mr. R. C. Steele is not a Catholic and she would like books on the Lives of the Saints or works pertaining to the Church suitable for a child. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2 pp. 12 mo.

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McMaster's note has been received and all he wishes will be done. Sympathy is extended to McMaster upon the death of his wife. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.