Brownson acknowledges Henry's note and concludes that, since he made no mention of the fact, his health must be better. He is pleased that his son has comfortable quarters and anticipates occupying them with him next summer. Mr. Smith's death has pained Brownson inasmuch as they were both old friends. Brownson is anxious to learn whether he became a Catholic before his death, whether Mrs. Smith still lives in the old place, and whether she was left well-off. Henry is asked to offer his Father's condolences to her and Abby. Brownson asks about cousins John, Mary and Joseph. Cousin John has gone to Cambridge according to Henry and this fact reminded Brownson that he wishes to give his son a letter of introduction to the sublibrarian of Cambridge Library and to Dr. Walton, the late president, if he still lives as well as to Dr. Hill, the present president. The latter has some wholly unfounded pretensions in philosophy. Through him, however, Henry may become acquainted with Charles Eliot Norton, one of the present editors of the North American. He is a son of Professor Andrews Norton author of Norton's Four Gospels which Henry has undoubtedly seen in his Father's library. Henry should also know Dr. Noyes, the translator of John, and a man dry but learned. Dr. Francis, formerly a professor at Cambridge, abolitionist and author of Philothia should also be visited. Dr. Lathrop, cousin John's unitarian pastor is one through whom Henry may gain admission to a Boston club. Brownson instructs Henry to find Theodore Metcalf, and his sister Julia, both Catholics. He is a druggist in Tremont Row. Julia is a distant relative of Brownson's and a woman of common sense, and Henry is urged to become acquainted with her. Romain, also Señora Fario and her daughter, a Spanish lady and a Catholic Julia Metcalf will invite them and others to her to meet Henry. Julia is an old maid but a favorite of Brownson's and he hopes that Henry will make her a friend. She lives on South Street and Henry's being a son of Brownson is sufficient to recommend him. Dec. 11 is Thanksgiving Day and Henry cannot go home sooner than he is welcomed. Sarah has returned home from Dubuque and Brownson finds her much better. Henry is asked not to allude to the past when meeting her but rather to let bygones be bygones and give his Father and mother the satisfaction of feeling that their children love one another. Brownson is thankful that the elections have gone Union. He definitely does not think much of either Rivard or Barton but thinks it best to support the Administration. Mrs. Brownson is as well as usual and is very happy to have Sarah back. She would have died had Sarah remained away. Brownson is very well and contented and asks God to bless his son. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.