He has received Francis's letter of the 10th. He wishes to enclose some money for books but has not been making sufficient collections. He wishes him success in his new surroundings, but expected him to find everything well. He thinks the exercise he will have to take will be good for his health. Francis will have trouble getting a housekeeper. Father Joseph McNamee, their pastor, has this difficulty. Possibly their mother would come and live with him. She could not do the work but she could supervise the work of another. It would be well to write and ask her before visiting her. She lives with Jerome and keeps her own house, but it is too much for her. Bishop John Baptist Purcell is expected there about the middle of June. It is 2 years since he was in Tiffin. In a few weeks the cars can run as far as Carey. He is pleased that Father is coming to visit them. Josiah writes that he is well. He thinks he will attend medical school. His own family is well. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.