John wrote last before he went to visit their mother and brothers. He found them better than he had expected but weak from illness. William's son John, 16 years old, attended the stock. Mother looks older and more infirm. Jerome though pale has a good consitution. James has married a second time. He visited the grave of their father in passing through Wapaukonetta. He did not have the assistance of a priest, because the priest was also ill, but he had prepared well for death. Josiah spent ten days with him during the holidays and seemed content. He has another son, William Rush. There has been little sickness in Tiffin but a disease called "black tongue" has appeared in Toledo and proved fatal in 8 or 10 cases. He has read the U.S. Cath. Mag. but thinks it not a good number. He asks Francis to get some medical magazines for him. He will probably send to New York for his medicines next year. If Francis plans to visit them next summer he should say so and plan for a good visit. P.S. He has received the Freeman's Journal Francis sent. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.