He heard from Francis some weeks ago and waited to hear from Josiah before answering. Josiah has not been able to collect and therefore cannot pay the notes that John has against him. Therefore John cannot pay Francis. He has property but cannot sell. He sold a house and lot but had to take it back when the buyer could not pay. For two or three years he has been building and this has kept his resources employed. If he can make a sale of some property he will feel no embarrassment. Father Joseph McNamee has been absent for six or seven weeks. He said he would be gone four weeks. Some think he has gone to Ireland. Jerome wrote that he and James were well. He asks Francis's direction for sending his clothes. He asks how their mother likes her new residence. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.