He has received Francis's letter with the news that Jerome has arrived in Watertown but that their mother was not well. They also received the Watertown papers telling about the elections and the interest in the Liquor licenses in New York. The taverns do not sell liquor in Tiffin but whiskey is sold by the gallon and barrel, one grocery selling 148 barrels in six months. They have organized the sons of Temperance as well as the Odd Fellows and Masons and other societies for good objects. Several township meetings have been held to help the Irish. Something has been collected but nothing forwarded except the $200 sent by Father Joseph McNamee . Next Sunday at their church there will be another collection. Six weeks ago a meeting was held in the Court House and committees appointed for each school. He lists the books he wants Francis to buy for him. He arranges to have the books sent to a merchant in Tiffin through an agent in Sandusky City with his name on the side of the box. He asks if they will see him next summer. Dr. Pennington, Josiah's partner, will marry his niece, the daughter of Dr. Kuhn. Josiah was talking about marriage but has been quiet about it of late. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.