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Soon after the death of his uncle, his father died. He is glad he was not at college when death came. Now he will have to encounter the rough side of the world and will not return to Notre Dame next session. He asks for a picture of Fathers William Corby and Thomas Walsh. He wonders if Father Walsh received a manuscript from him. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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It has been a long time since he heard anything from Notre Dame. He has not been idle since he left Notre Dame, but has kept up with his studies continuously. He has decided to study law. He is sorry to hear of Father Nicholas Stoffel's C.S.C. indisposition. He sends a fine lemon grown in his aunt's green house. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He thanks Edwards for the portraits of Father Edward Sorin and Father William Corby, but he has not received them. He would like one of Father Thomas Walsh and of Father Daniel Hudson. Norfleet invites Edwards to call on him if he should ever take a trip south. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He sends three new subscriptions and regrets that he cannot do more in his leisure time. He congratulates Hudson on a year of publication and can see no means of improvement. Miss Eleanor C. Donnelly informed Norris of the disposition she made of his verses written for her. Maurice Francis Egan says she is a Saint. The notice of "Preludes" will be read with pleasure by the author's admirers. He thanks Brother Francis for information on the bound volumes. He would like to have numbers 48...

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Illness in the family has prevented Norris from writing. It would have been a charm of novelty to attend commencement as Norris never attended college, but he cannot accept. Norris is writing to Egan in response to a sympathetic letter. He is under deep obligation to Hudson for his kindness. Norris asks a remembrance at the altar. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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Norris thanks Hudson for the gift as well as the Pamphlet, with the accompanying pictures and the Scholastic. It is a wonder Hudson doesn't shake up Maurice Francis Egan for his admirers listen in vain for his lyrics. Egan and Eleanor Donnelly sent Norris New Year's greetings. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He sends some verse in honor of Our Blessed Lady and her devoted child. He hopes to find favor for St. Stanislaus. He thanks Hudson for his criticism on his "Flowers of May". It is the most cherished of all notices. He takes pleasure in being considered one of Hudson's contributors and he will give his best efforts to Hudson. Hudson is to keep the verses in remembrance if they are not accepted for Our Lady's Journal. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Every person at Notre Dame is a friend. Edwards' telegram for 50 copies The Catholic Chronicle flattering as it is for the writer of a maiden editorial has been received. There will be no charge. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He will try to get volumes 1 and 2 and will take pleasure in having them bound for the library. Mr. Hyde cannot accept the invitation to visit Notre Dame at present. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He has been obliged to give up his position for his health and since he recovered he has been unable to secure anything. He addresses Edwards to influence some of his friends in his behalf. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 6pp.

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Norris notifies Hudson of the death of his father and requests prayers. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Norris sends Hudson Christmas greetings. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Norris submits an article for the Youth Department of the Ave Maria. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Norris thanks Hudson for the gift. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter of the 7th received. Norris offers his sympathy to Hudson upon the death of his father and tells Hudson that it must have been unusually sad since he could not be present. It must be soothing to receive so many petitions and prayers from the readers of the Ave Maria. He thanks Hudson for being put on the free list of contributors. He is doing what he can for "Preludes" and is sorry he cannot send more subscribers for the Ave Maria. "Preludes" is a charming volume and is...

Scope and Contents Hudson's kind letter received. Norris will be happy when he can meet and know Hudson personally. He has received a letter from Mr. Egan who is eagerly looking forward to his trip west. Norris has received all the back issues of the Ave Maria and has his volume bound. Enclosed are two sonnets, both addressed to his sisters, one of whom is a religious of the Hotel Dieu of St. Joseph in Kingston, Ontario, the other is an artist. She delights in painting altar pieces of Our Lady and her...

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Norris submits some sonnets which he acknowledges cannot match the sonnets of Father Edmund Hill's C.P. The Catholic Chronicle shall appear soon in Bay City, edited and owned by John Hyde and Norris. It is hoped that Father Hudson will aid in the project. Their pastor Father Thomas Rafter is supporting the project. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Norris thanks Hudson for his notice of Norris's new venture. Hudson should publish none of Father Edmund Hill's, C.P., sonnets, while he, the master of the sonnet is alive. He admires the articles by Father Thomas J. Jenkins who is a good friend of his pastor, Father Thomas Rafter :: X-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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He regrets that he cannot attend the commencement exercises of the University because of his poor circumstances. He speaks of the health of his father and its effect on his mother. He asks for a place in Hudson's mementoes on the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Perhaps next year he can go to the commencement. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 4 pp. 12mo.

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Norris sends a few verses for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Frank J. Wilkin, the bearer, goes to Notre Dame a stranger. Norris takes advantage of his slight acquaintance with Edwards to recommend Frank to his care.

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Norris submits an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Norris thanks Hudson for the note in last week's literary supplement. Mr. Hyde will be delighted with a notice in the Ave Maria. Enclosed is a little Valentine for the "Youth's Department". He will send some verses for St. Joseph's month. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Hudson is congratulated on his success in publishing the Ave Maria. Norris thanks Hudson for the copy of "A Troubled Heart". :: X-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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Hudson's acceptance of a previously submitted sonnet encourages Norris to offer some more verses which he encloses. If these songs are accepted, he will regard it as the direct approval of the Blessed Virgin; if not accepted, he will pray that some day he will be allowed to sing his songs in the bodily presence of the Blessed Virgin. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. crown 8 vo.

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He encloses some lines intended for publication in the Ave Maria which he was inspired to write after reading Maurice F. Egan's sonnet, "The Knighthood of Today." This sonnet is sent with Mr. Egan's permission. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1 p. 12 mo

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A thousand apologies for the error which has deprived Edwards of his paper for weeks. He is going to try to fill a longing desire to see Notre Dame. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He was delighted to receive Hudson's letter and thanks him for appreciating his efforts. He will send other contributions later. He encloses the amount of his and Sister's subscription for the Ave Maria and would like to know if Hudson has any volumes of the Ave Maria for past years on sale. He was sorry to hear that Hudson has not been well. He encloses the Sister's address. He thanks Hudson for the extra copies. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo.

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Norris requests one copy of the "Lives of the Deceased Bishops" sent to Convent of the Sacred Heart, Grand Coteau. Enclosed is $7.50. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Sister requests Hudson send her a copy of "A Book For May" and "Golden Wreath" as advertised in the Ave Maria. She inquires if Hudson would be interested in publishing a biography of a member of her community. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.