He received McFarland's letter some time ago, and it dissipated the fog and melancholy that overhangs this place. He did not like to take the trouble to write or to give the pain to tell of his affairs, but now he feels differently about it. He should not give in to his ups and downs. He was too elated when he went to Utica. Then he had trouble with the other priest, Father Joseph Stokes who gave prescriptions beyond those of the Bishop. He wrote to the Bishop but Stokes did also. Now he is pastor of Little Falls. He gives an excited description of Little Falls. He needs some things for which he must go to New York. He regrets that Father John Harley is not recovering. His mail to be directed to St. John's, Utica. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.