They wish to tell him that they are well but old, that James and Jerome are well, and that Josiah is studying in Cleveland. Dr. John and his family are well and William and his family also James has purchased eigth acres near them and lives with them with his two children. He is the squire of the township. Jerome is a healthy boy, but his education has been neglected. They have a good crop of corn and wheat. They have church every other Sunday at Wapakonetta, with the priest preaching in German. Bishop John Baptist Purcell was at Wapakonetta last December and inquired about Francis, saying that he hoped to have him for his diocese. They would like to see him again. P.S. They ask William McFarland to send this to Francis. The outer address is to William who folded it over sent it to Francis. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.