Since writing from Ireland, the doctors a advised him to come back. He arrived last evening and received his mail from Dublin and the letter of McFarland of November 3. He is sorry he is not in Ireland to close the matter. He encloses his letter to Dr. Kenny, the Dean of Killaloe which he asks McFarland to send on with explanations. He thinks there will be no difficulty unless there is a delay at Middletown. He supposes the good ladies can come as soon as the season permits. He has alluded in his letter to the points of McFarland's letter. He has not alluded to the possibility of a fusion. If they come they will be the leading community of the order in the diocese of Hartford if there is a separation and that would be desirable. A fusion can take place only with the consent of all parties. It will rest with McFarland and the Sisters of Mercy to effect it. He has come back with the conviction that he has little time to spend in any work. Dean Kenny said the sisters would extend their good work through their relations through additional members they will be able to obtain. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.