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Scope and Contents Mannix is sorry about the Golden Jubilee article, which she has sent to the Catholic World. Hudson must have forgotten what he wrote in reply to her question as to what space he could give her. The sisters wanted the article to appear in the Ave Maria, but when they heard Hudson could give them only four pages they requested Mannix to send them to the Catholic World. Mannix presumes that religious women are very unreasonable. There is nothing the matter with Mannix but anxiety as to the...

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Hudson's telegram arrived this morning. Mannix went to work at once despite a headache and an engagement. Mannix completes the letter with a short poem on her faithfulness to Hudson. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Hudson may rely on her for some "Chats" next year. Mannix wishes she could write like Christian Reid. Mannix sees there is a limit in Hudson's prospectus of a possible magazine for children. Brother Lawrence called the other day. He is nice, but she likes Brother John Chrysostom? better. Mr. V is far from the fold. Mannix is afraid he may commit suicide. :: X-3-l A.L.A. 3pp. 12mo.

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Mannix is glad Hudson liked her article on the Golden Jubilee and thanks him for the money. The pamphlet whcih came last week would not be suitable for the translation for the Ave Maria. Mannix hopes Hudson received her Christmas story and verses. Business is picking up a little. John B.Mannix is engaged on a case from which he will probably recieve a couple of thousand dollars. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 6pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Hudson and Mr. Valentine were evidently of one mind about the sonnet. Mannix does not see what she could do with more than one hundred copies of Starr's book. She would send them to the mother house and let them distribute them wherever they pleased. Mannix hopes the Catholic World people have not lost her manuscripts. Mannix sent copy of the article to the Century. She has a story of which James Grant Allen could make good capital. Mannix tells Hudson of her dreams. She has not been...

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Mannix sent Hudson the manuscript of the "Golden Jubilee". She also sends a copy of "The Greatest Thing in the World". She suggests printing 150 copies of the article. Mannix makes suggestions for a Catholic calendar. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Has Hudson seen the Prospectus of the Poor Souls' Advocate . Has the editor no real friend to "do" his English for him? She thinks they made a mistake in going out of their line as they propose. The editor sent Mannix some verses for translation. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Mannix received the money order together with the manuscript of "Kitty's Piano", which she does not think can be condensed. She thought Father Boniface Luebbermann, was the editor of the Poor Souls Advocate . He writes their prospects for next year are good. She has received no word from the Catholic Publication Society regarding her story "Two Schools". Mannix never heard anything about her manuscript sent to Murphy. She will write to Kehoe and tell him that Hudson will endeavor to...

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Mannix sends the first part of a translation of "Christopher Columbus" and "El Siglo". She inquires if Hudson would like a sketch of Garcia Moreno from the life of Lady Herbert. She is disappointed in the Poor Souls Advocate. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Mannix has sent Hudson two installments of the translation and the second part of the "Divinity of the Catholic Church". The boom in San Diego collapsed long ago and affairs have been growing less and less satisfactory. A large influx of tourists is expected because of the yellow fever epidemic in Florida. At present their finances are not flourishing. One good case would set her husband on his feet, for he is a first rate lawyer. The translation of the "Acts and Practices of Christian...

Scope and Contents Among the many things which Mannix admires about Hudson is his frankness. Mannix refers to Hudson's recommendation to destroy her story "Kitty's Piano", which she has not carried out. She sends some French sketches which she has translated together with a Christmas story of Southern California. Her story "A Tale of Two Coasts" is taking shape. She has been honorably mentioned in the Magazine of Poetry. Hudson's new story is very strong and she has read nothing better in a long time....

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Mannix submits a New Year story. Did Mannix write Hudson that Mr. Galwey was about to take a chair at the new University? She considers him a better writer than Egan. What does Hudson think of the conduct of President Benjamin Harrison and Premier at the dedication of the Catholic University ? Brother John Regis Heim visited her last week. John is strongly inclined to Annopolis. There is good news from their "gold mines." :: X-3-k A.L.S. 10pp. 16mo.

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Mannix submits a correction. She will have some translations from the Spanish for Hudson shortly. She should not like to think that Christian Reid Frances C. Tiernan was like that. Mannix has a friend who said Miss Fisher's family thought her eccentric. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Although her name is not on the list of poets in the new prospectus of the Ave Maria, perhaps Hudson would let her try her hand writing verses for children. John's reports are very good. Margaret will be 13 in January. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Due to storm damage to the railroad they have not had mail service. Maurice Francis Egan being on the spot ought to count for a great deal. The Ave Maria improves steadily; she remembers the time when she thought it insipid. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 8pp. 16mo.

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Mannix has read and returns the manuscript. The boy in the story is very like her John :: X-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Mannix sends an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mannix sends the second installment of her story. Mannix thinks that she and Maurice Francis Egan could write a novel together. If he had not treated her so strangely whe might try to bring this about. T. F. Galwey and Mannix once tried to write a play together but Galwey's ideas were too strained and sentimental. She inquires if "Laurence Minot" is a genuine name. Mannix intends to send to Benziger Brothers for a photograph of Father Joseph Damien De Veuster; she has read that he was...

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Mannix has just received a book published in 1889, which contains stories she thinks Hudson could use. She sends one she has translated. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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John Mannix writes that the rumor in Washington is that James G. Blaine will resign. People familiar with administrative affairs say he and the President do not work together. She has always thought that Benjamin Harrison was chosen by the Pepublican party as a puppet for Blaine. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.

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Mannix will send another article shortly and requests the return of her story, "Two Schools" that she may finish it. She was glad to meet Charles Warren Stoddard in the last Ave Maria. There is charm in his style. Mannix wishes he would write that novel with her. Egan's and Katharine Tynan's verses in the last number were good. Was anything said about "The Mother of Dom Bosco"? :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mannix sends the remainder of her story and some verses commemorating the Purification. Since the boom collapsed, everything has gone to pieces in San Diego, but she thinks it good to be there to take advantage of the depression. Mr. John B. Mannix is getting considerable business, but finds it difficult to make collections. Saturday, he was made assignee for a firm failing in business. Her husband has been retained by a gold mining concern in Mexico for legal advise and given an...

Scope and Contents Mannix submits an article for the Ave Maria. She would like to translate the "Life of Monsigneur Darboy", if she can get through the Catholic Publication Society. Mannix fears that many of Christian Reid's dmires will not be in sympathy with her on the Irish question. Katharine Tynan as a fine picture of Archbishop John Baptist Purcell n the Catholic News for January. Tynan's article on William O'Brien as good but Mannix was disappointed with Father Augustine Hewit's ribute to Father...

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Mannix sends the second half of "Two Schools". At Atlantic City, she heard two ladies discoursing on Rev. Basil Maturin f Baltimore. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mannix submits a translation. Mannix does not know how it is in New Mexico, but here the Spanish people are not good Catholics. Though their houses are filled with images and pictures of saints they rarely attend Mass. She has become convinced that there are no good Catholics in San Diego except a few Indians and Irishmen. Hudson should keep Christian Reid t work for him because her influence is greatly for the good. Does Hudson know the real name of Harold Dijon, ho writes for the...

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Mannix acknowledges receipt of the remittance. She hopes to send Hudson the conclusion of her story "Two Schools" at the end of the week. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Why not ask Christian Reid to write a short story? "The Angel of Red Front" was a gem. Sara Trainer Smith writes well and Mannix would be satisfied if she could write like her. Mannix is intent on the Irish question; she was convinced long ago that Richard Pigott was the guilty man, because of what Mr. Healy told her about Pigott's infamy. Healy did not then believe in the disinterestedness of Prime Minister Gladstone, but credited him with personal motives. The English government is...

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Mannix submits some verses for the Youth Department. Perhaps Hudson should substitute M.E.M. or Sylvia Hunting for her full name, since it does not look well to have two articles from the same pen in the same number. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Mannix received the Spanish poems and will send Hudson a translation. Hudson may do what he pleases with her letters, she has great respect for his judgement. Who is writing the "Lay Sermons for Lent", they are good and ought to be printed in pamphlet form. The sketch of Kathleen O'Meara was touching. Her love for her mother touched a chord in Mannix's heart and brought back memories of her mother whom she describes for Hudson. Maurice Francis Egan's tribute to Patrick Valentine Hickey...

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Mannix submits the last of the translations. She is not sure Hudson will care to print "Signs of the Times". Mannix Comments on the marriage account in one of the stories. Mannix is thinking of trying for one of the prize stories for the Youth's Companion. When is the Catholic magazine for youth to see the light and who will be its founder? Does Maurice Francis Egan feel inclined to push it? :: X-3-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.