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She sends a copy of "Mother Elizabeth" their first New York Mother. She hopes Edwards will read it. She sends also a ciborium cover made by Mother Jerome many years ago. She has not forgotten her promise. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 3pp.

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She takes great pleasure in letting Edwards know that their reading room has been papered and painted. She thinks it would be well to dispose of their grand round table. Edwards seems so enthusiastic in that line that she has no doubt he sanctions their determination. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Mother Ascension, C.S.C. seemed to receive at the end in abundance what no one dared to give her in a very small degree, when kind words and acts would have greatly cheered her lonely hours. Now she is beyond reach of her enemies. She never left her but she felt determined to live a better religious and work more earnestly for God. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 4pp.

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How can she thank Edwards for such a remembrance? She believes Edwards will be almost a saint. She will be under obligation to him the rest of her life. Edwards should see Santa Clara, San Jose and the ruins of the old missions. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She gave Lulu the papers and they enjoyed reading the account. If she sends the carriage will Hudson give the sermon on prayer? Father Thomas E. Walsh, C.S.C. promised to conduct the children's retreat. Will Hudson please pray for Mr. Reilly and his afflicted family? Sister has been offering her prayers for Hudson's brother since she heard of his death. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Enclosed is an article. Prayers are requested for the soul of Sister Blanche. Also enclosed is $1.25 in payment for the Ave Maria for C. Fehr. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mO.

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She cannot say much for the litany. It is very ordinary, though it will do for a change. Hudson should pray for Sister Mary Henrietta, C.S.C. who died recently. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The books arrived sooner than expected. The Catholic bookseller in San Francisco charges exorbitant prices, yet he grumbles about the trade not being kept where it should be. Father G.V. Coleman uses The Golden Wreath at May devotions. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She would like the bust if it is a good representation of Father Edward Sorin The last pictures made him appear so feeble she could not bear to look at them. She wants no part in the deliberations at St. Mary's. She knows Sorin received a letter that broke his heart, but could not believe it was from "across the road". But he is now beyond their reach. She cannot conceive their intention of torturing Mother Ascension. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 3pp.

Scope and Contents Alderman William H. Craig, on the occasion of a visit to the St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum, examined some of the books in the classrooms and asked whether only Catholic ones were used. He also remarked about the statue of the Blessed Virgin. He expressed himself satisfied with all he saw and said, "So far as the Sisters are concerned nothing could be found fault with. They are truly Charitable Sisters." Craig asked how the house was supported and who owned the property. He voiced his objection...

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She need not tell how highly she appreciated Edwards' thoughtful act of last Saturday. She encloses a letter Mr. Reilly sent which he would like read at dinner. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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She thanks Edwards for the beautiful picture for St. Edward's reading room. Edwards will be remembered as among the first and most generous donors to their little sanctum. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She is anxious to secure as soon as possible the enclosed list of histories; they are published in London. She asks if Edwards knows a house in the United States that would have them. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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She could not think of what it was she promised to send Edwards. Enclosed is one that Angela Ewing wrote. Sister Lucretia has no time to have it copied before Me. Luigi Gregori leaves, so she asks Edwards to have it done. They are waiting for Father Thomas E. Walsh (C.S.C.) to come to examine the graduates in history.

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She asks for a loan of a book by either Cardinal Manning or Wiseman giving a complete description of the services of Holy Week. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Lucretia sends Hudson a flattering account of their closing entertainment. There is always good reading in the Catholic World. It will soon be time for Mass and so she wishes Hudson a Happy New Year with every grace and blessing. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Enclosed is a postal money order for $2.50 to pay for one year's subscription to the Ave Maria. They are having rather unusual weather out in California where the mercury has dropped to 20 degrees. The people did not experience such weather before. It did great damage to the flowers and trees. The welcoming of the Pilgrimage to St. Mary's must have been wonderful. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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She thanks Edwards for his good wishes. She believes that Professor Joseph C. Lyons has a reputation for being late for the trains. She thanks Lyons for the many kindnesses. She hopes someone from Notre Dame will make a visit to California. They might invest money to good advantage in a vintage. She tells of their beautiful house and chapel. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Sister requests Hudson preach a sermon of the Feast of the Seven Dolours. She spoke to Father-General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. about this matter, but he said Hudson was weak from an illness. Sister asks that Hudson give only a short sermon at Vespers. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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Enclosed is a notice of a piece of music. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister forwards a letter misdirected and opened by mistake. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The Sisters at St. Mary's Academy are expecting to hear a sermon from Hudson this Sunday. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Sister sends Hudson a pair of five Scapulars. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister asks Hudson to preach a sermon at St. Mary's on the coming Sunday. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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St. Lucretia returns Anna Hanson Dorsey 's letter to Hudson together with something of their Flemish sisters. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Sister asks Hudson to prevail upon Professor Joseph A. Lyons to send ten blue bound copies of "Household Library of Catholic Poets". She forwards her premiums to Father Walsh and asks if Hudson has a catalogue of John Murphy Company. Sister asks Hudson for information on a number of books. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Sister encloses an article, which she failed to send with the report sent Monday. She added a sentence, which Hudson may delete if he thinks proper. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Sister requests Hudson remove Miss de la Barre's name from St. Mary's Academy's advertisement. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister thanks Hudson for the book on etiquette. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister asks Hudson to say Masses for the repose of Father Felix Barotti 's soul. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.