He received Francis's letter of Dec.25. He does not want to give the impression of being envious. Francis has studied medicine enough to know what he is experiencing. He describes his studies at the Medical Department of Western Reserve College, a Presbyterian institution. A Mr. Case has given a plot and funds to start a new college in the city. They plan a marine hospital. There is a bill in Congress reducing the cost of postage. He speaks of events in Cleveland. Their church was established four years before and has 3000 members. A German church will be built next summer. There are several respectable converts. Father Peter Paul McLaughlin is a good speaker. He has doctored several cases which he mentions. The parents and others are well. Jerome should get one or two years of education in business. He urges Francis to come and visit them. He likes Cleveland and thinks the countryside very good for vacation. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.