He is pleased to have received McFarland's letter and to hear about the old croneys at Mt. St. Mary's College but is sorry that he worried about the money. About politics between the Tippecanoe parties, Democrat Associations, school fund meetings and Steamship companies there is confusion. He is afraid that the hard cider men will make a poor turnout. The Democrats are going steadily ahead. He thinks the philosophers in the school are doing more good than the politicians. He is sorry to hear that the great O'Neal is losing his electricity. Fitzsimon sends greetings to others by name., P.S. He asks to be remembered in their prayers. Coyle, O'Neal, Mackey and Longhi will be ordained that week. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.