Since the beginning of the war the Paulists have had several invitations to serve as chaplains, especially from Archbishop John Hughes of New York but they have not found themselves in a condition to accept. He has been forced to reconsider on receiving McFarland's letter of the 9th but they find that because of their small numbers they cannot a post without seriously crippling their community and imperiling the interests of the missions. As to sending a Father until the missions begin, the labors of the mission are so taxing that no other task can be undertaken during the summer. They hope that the Bishop will understand. They will pray for the Bishop's mother whom they remember with respect. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.