He inquires whether any certified news of the Pope's death has been received. :: I-2-c Telegram 1p. 12mo.

Van Dyke thanks Hudson for the book and is awaiting Hudson's visit. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Van Dyke wished that Hudson had stayed longer because he needed him just after his return to Notre Dame. He sends his compliments to Stoddard. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Van Dyke inquires if Hudson will visit him at Easter. How in Philip Brownson and what is thought of him? :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Hudson's note was welcome. Father Van Dyke would much rather talk to than write to Father Hudson. He would like Father Hudson to visit him over the coming holidays. Father William Corby C.S.C. 's gifts to the Fair helped swell receipts. He hopes to visit Notre Dame soon and will perhaps speak of something that has been on his mind for the last year. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Van Dyke is sorry to hear that Hudson is ill. Archbishop William McCloskey wrote Van Dyke that out of the four names for the rectorship of the American College in Rome, Van Dyke's was the most favorably received. He does not expect to get the position since Eastern bishops take care to keep that post for themselves. He supposes Archbishop Michael Corrigan will determine that matter. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Some 3000 Catholic Knights of America are in Detroit for a council. Does Father Thomas Walsh still intend to go the Mexico? Father Peter Cooney preached at the First Communion last Saturday. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Van Dyke asks for a catalogue for Master Philip B., who will enter Notre Dame in September Van Dyke relies on Hudson to watch over and encourage the lad. He asks Hudson to recommend a preacher for the triduum they are having. Van Dyke will try to be at Notre Dame on the 14th of September. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Van Dyke has been ill and was unable to attend the ecclesiastical retreat that was given by Father Augustine Stuhl, C.SS.R., which was followed by a synod. There is a rumor that Mrs. Piquette is receiving the attentions of George Van Dyke :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

The Church will be finished on November 14 and Monsignor Thomas John Capel will preach the sermon. Hudson is invited to come and preach in the afternoon and hear confessions in the evening. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Will Hudson come to Detroit for Easter? Van Dyke thanks Hudson for the "Life of Haydn." Hudson has not been noticing the 5th and 6th volumes of Brownson. Van Dyke's mother is quite well again. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Van Dyke inquires about Hudson's health. Enclosed is $2.50 to pay for a subscription to the Ave Maria for a friend of Hudson's. No news of Bishop Camillus Maes ' bulls. Father Robert Doman goes with Bishop Caspar H. Borgess to Baltimore. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Bishop Camillus Maes wrote to Father Peter Hennaert, signing himself bishop elect of Covington. Maes says Rome telegraphed Archbishop James Gibbons of Baltimore, ordering Maes' presence at the Council. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Van Dyke is alone and needs help with confessions and other priestly duties. He asks Hudson to come to Detroit and assist him during the Christmas season. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Van Dyke wishes that Father John A. Zahm had gone a little father than Ann Arbor, Michigan and visited him. Van Dyke suggests that Father Thomas Walsh come up and preach for him. Mrs. George Van Dyke has another baby. Father Maher had some difficulty with his faculties. Van Dyke requests that a catalogue of the Convent of St. Mary's be sent to Mrs. Fannie Osborne of Detroit. Van Dyke is thinking about getting up a Thomas a Kempis calendar for 1886. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

Van Dyke invites Hudson to spend a few weeks with him. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Van Dyke would like to have Hudson visit him during the Easter season. He encloses a slip forFather Thomas Walsh describing the locality of his and Father Edward Sorin's boarding house on a former visit to Detroit. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Van Dyke invites Hudson to spend Christmas with him. He is well and happy under the new "regime". :: X-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Van Dyke was not offended by Hudson's earlier letter and he exhorts Hudson to say what he will; he is grateful for admonition. A letter from Father Henry J. Schutjes is not encouraging as to his health. Bishop John S. Foley is very popular. Father Peter Paul Cooney, C.S.C. is to write a poem on Hudson's beard. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

Why doesn't Hudson come to Detroit? :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Van Dyke asks Hudson to come and spend Christmas with him. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Van Dyke has been declared incapable of service for two months. Bishop Caspar H. Borgess will write to Father-General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. for permission to have Hudson come and take Van Dyke's place. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Van Dyke's knee has not mended. He was disappointed at Hudson's not coming to Detroit, but he was agreeably surprised by his new assistant, Father Kelly . He encloses a notice from one of the papers. Hudson is asked to come for Christmas. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Van Dyke received the telegram announcing Hudson's Christmas visit. He will expect Hudson to preach Christmas Day and remain all Christmas week. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Van Dyke's knee injury has not mended. Henry Brownson is back and full of hopes. Brownson speaks of his visit to Notre Dame with satisfaction; he thinks Father-General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. 's letters were of importance. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

The contents of Hudson's last letter make him hopeful of meeting Hudson soon. Can Hudson be with him on February 4 and remain until Ash Wednesday? :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Van Dyke met Bishop Henry Richter and had a pleasant chat with him. Bishop William McCloskey spent several days with him lately and Van Dyke also saw Father Thomas Walsh but did not get a chance to speak to him. Mr. William Hughes of the Michigan Catholic is ill but is improving. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

Van Dyke asked Gregori to postpose his coming to Detroit since the work on the Church has progressed indifferently. Bishop William McCloskey paid him a visit recently. He hopes Hudson and Father Thomas Walsh will visit him. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Van Dyke has been confined for three weeks because of an injured knee. He has engaged Hudson for the holydays and refuses to take no for an answer. Hudson needs rest; Father Sognier E. Saulnier, C.S.C. tells Van Dyke what he already knew. Dr. Perley is here and Van Dyke see him much. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Van Dyke thanks Hudson for the letter. The mysterious Alfred has written to Father Francis A. Van Antwerp . Van Dyke is still on crutches. The Scholastic has improved since Hudson took over. Father Kelly still receives the Ave Maria at the old address. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.