He would have answered sooner Francis's letter from Philadelphia but he learned that he had gone to New York and did not know his address. The trio have been enjoying good health. His wife and John Francis are well. Josiah is reading medicine for 15 months. He is not possessed of eminent faculties. Quackery in medicine is not confined to those who lack talent. Francis has promised to come west next summer. John wants to know what Francis has been doing the last two years and what he intends to do. He has been subscribing to the Catholic Expositor but has not been receiving it. Next spring he will subscribe to a better paper. He is collecting fossils and shells and hopes that Francis can send some from his vicinity. Last summer the Sanguinists Precious Blood Fathers came to the vicinity but as they do not speak English he does not think their college will amount to much. They are making an addition to their church in Tiffin and the Germans are also making an addition. He has heard from their parents and brothers and they are well. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.