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Waylen sends the thanks of her mother, sister, and herself for the obituary of her brother. She encloses copies of two manuscripts found among his papers. These articles are similar to those appearing in the Catholic Standard and the Connecticut Catholic . If the articles are published Hudson is requested to send them extra copies. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

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She received the $5.00 and the note that Hudson sent to her. She sends belated sympathy at the destruction of Notre Dame and encloses a mite for the aid of reconstruction. She asks Hudson to have the Ave Maria sent to their address in Philadelphia after Thursday. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Finding her "Picture's Message" in the Scholastic Annual gave her pleasure and she gives her thanks to the compiler. Bishop Spalding's Oration is beautiful. He possesses a charming style rare among Catholic writers. She cannot forgive him for being dismayed when he hears a woman use intellectual arguments. However she read the oration with delight and she tried to forget the bitterness. A manuscript is enclosed that was written for the Lamp some hours ago. She would like to see it...

Scope and Contents Miss Waylen gives her sincerest sympathy to Hudson upon the death of his father. She asks Hudson to help her as she wants to make Father Hecker's acquaintance and interest him in a volume of poems she wants to publish, for the benefit of Irish distress. Some of them appeared in the "Lamp" and "Irish Monthly". If Father Lockhart were within reach he would give her a letter of introduction as he and Father Hecker are friends. Father Russell spoke well of her verse. If Hudson would help...

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She encloses a sonnet and a juvenile story. The sonnet appeared in the "Irish Monthly" but the story is new. No doubt they will agree on terms if Hudson likes her work. No inclosure. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Hudson's letter and enclosure received. Hudson should return "Golden Pippin" and if the printed copy of the sonnet is handy she would like that too. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Miss Waylen sends a sketch for the Children's Department in the April issue. If Hudson does not like the passage of "The Devil's Jump" he may strike it out. If it is not satisfactory it should be returned. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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She is glad "Robin" is liked. If a more attractive title occurs to Hudson he should not hesitate to change it. Father Russell included her name in the list of special contributors in the "Irish Monthly". She would like Hudson to do the same. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo

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Miss Waylen gives Hudson her new address. She encloses a sonnet. "The Illustrated Catholic American" offers prizes for sonnets but will not consider Miss Waylen's on the grounds of professionalism. It was a barren compliment. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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Hudson's letter with remittance for "St. Cecilia Bridal" received. Miss Waylen would like another copy of the number. "Altar Flowers" was a charming story. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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An original tale is enclosed that has been taken from the editor of the Lamp to be offered to Hudson. She expects a small sum for it but she realizes that Catholic magazines cannot pay much. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Having been forced by circumstances to leave England after her father's death she would now like to establish a reputation as an American writer. She encloses a circular showing that she has written for the Irish Monthly and a story entitled "A Picture's Message" which she wrote for the London Saint several years previous to this desiring that it be published without remuneration in the Ave Maria. The initials of the pen name attached to this article differ from those she uses at...

Scope and Contents He presumes Hudson has been receiving his paper the "Connecticut Catholic" with the other exchanges. He has been appointed Editor and hopes Hudson has noticed an improvement in it. The circulation is increasing. He has a sister who writes under the name of "Ethel Tane" for the "Irish Monthly" which is an excellent monthly. She has sent a Catholic story called "A Tale of Two Loves" which is laid in England. He wants to bring her before the American public and in a magazine whom his...

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The writer encloses $1.00 for the distressed Convent of Mount Carmel. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The writer sends $1.00 for Mount Carmel, and if it is too late, asks that the contribution be given the Carmelites at Baltimore. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The writer sends $2.00 for Mount Carmel. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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The writer encloses $2.00 for Mount Carmel. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The firm of Weaver and Sterry, request McMaster to allow them to reprint an editorial appearing in the Freeman's Journal of either July or August. The article concerns the compulsory use of olive oil by churches and the firm intends to re-publish it crediting the Freeman's as its source. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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This firm have imported pure Italian olive oil for use in sanctuary lamps and are now prepared to sell it. This circular discussed the qualities and prices. :: I-2-a Mimeographed circular 1p. 8vo.

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Webb sends $1.25 as an offering to the Pope, from five members of his family. He expresses his regrets at the size of the offering but will repeat it once a month as long as the Pope is suffering. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Webb submits a sketch on Sister Harriet Emerson . He has lost his daughter, Mrs. Sally Rodman, who died but five days after giving birth to a child. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Thomas J. Jenkins, who is of the opinion that his reminiscences are worth preserving, sent him a copy of Hudson's note of Nov. 12 indicating he would be willing to accept for the Ave Maria his article on Father Stephen Theodore Badin. It was declined by the "Catholic Quarterly Review" and unless Hudson is willing to have it continue for three months possibly he will object also. Father William H. Hill, S.J., of St. Louis and other clergy who have read it think it will be of...

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Since he is anxious to have Father Edward Saurin Sorin examine his MSS. on Father Stephen T. Badin he is sending it at once. Hudson should send him a postal if it is not satisfactory. P.S. He hoped to get more definite information on Father Badin's work at the Pottowattomie mission. A note might be added to supply the ommission if it is published. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He is glad Hudson is satisfied with his article. Hudson has full liberty to change the title or parts of the sketch. He asks for a revised proof to see that the proper names are rightly spelled. If Father Edward Sorin cares to add anything about Father Badin's work it could be added as a footnote. When the article begins he wants 3 copies of each No. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Webb asks Hudson to reconsider his consent to give a place in the columns of the Ave Maria for his proposed, History of the Church in Kentucky . The proposal was sent to Hudson last December. Webb gives three reasons why he approved the publication of his work, at the instance of Father Thomas J. Jenkins . But now he concludes it would be best for the Ave Maria and himself, if his manuscript were returned. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Webb approves Hudson's decision regarding the article on Father Stephen Badin . He would like to pay for the subscription of the Ave Maria at the end of the year. The article on Badin should prove interesting to the readers of the Ave Maria. Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C., two years ago stated that on his return from Europe, he would supply Webb with certain facts regarding the life of Badin while he was living on the St. Joseph River. Webb would be glad to have these facts. :: X-2-k...

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Webb gives two reasons for requesting the Ave Maria to publish his biographical notice of Sister Harriet Emerson :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Webb discusses the publication of his book. He hopes that publication will begin before the six weeks period as set by Hudson, because he feels that so long a delay would destroy its value. The book has been submitted to Father Thomas J. Jenkins and Father Walter H. Hill, S.J., of St. Louis. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Webb writes in reference to an article that he wrote for the Ave Maria three months ago. He realized that his article may not be worthy of the Ave Maria. The sisters expect the article to be published and cannot understand the delay. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Webb sends $2.75 as dues for his mission band to be used for the poor Indians. He is going to dedicate much of his time to organizing the whole parish into bands and is much interested in the welfare of the Indians having been a captive of the Araphoes for 15 months. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.