He has received Francis's letter of October 18. They are all well, also those at Kendall, Ten and Wapakonetta. A letter from William J. indicated that he had looked over sites in Indiana but will probably settle at Wapakonetta. He would like to buy their father's estate, offering $900 cash. He asks John's opinion. He told William that his mother said that their father asked that she control the farm while she lived, and that he was not willing to dispose of it. He would leave it to their mother and brothers to decide. John thinks it strange that the farm should be depreciated 50% while the property of the county has increased in value. Josiah talks of leaving Section Ten but has not decided where he will go. John is pleased that William plans to go where his family can attend church. A good many families from Franklin County have come to Tiffin. But he thinks the morals of the town have decreased with the increase in population. He mentions several who have won prizes for art work in Cincinnati and New York. Bishop Amadeus Rappe is expected at Christmas time. He was there a few weeks ago for a day or two. He wishes that he could send Francis some money, but he can not collect enough now. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.