The Adjutant-General has informed Brownson that the Secretary refused Henry's leave of absence. Brownson has not heard from Henry since he left home and does not know whether he is at Fort Warren or not. He is just recovering from a fit of gout. The day of writing is the anniversary of Mrs. Brownson's baptism and she is at Mass. The Brownson's are hosts to an actress, Mrs. Sally Brownson Goodrich Thayer, a cousin of Henrys, and a person who is intelligent and free from an engagement. She was from San Francisco although born in Benton, Mississippi. Brownson comments on his incorrect spelling of this state. Henry is asked to call in at home on his way to Detroit or if he is not able, then to write soon. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.