Brownson has sent Henry the letter from Gerogetown College which explains itself. Not knowing whether Henry is counted among its Alumni or not Brownson will take no notice of it, though he himself is an honorary member of the Philosophy Society. Brownson has been busy writing two articles for the Catholic World in review of Mr. Gutler's Papacy Schismatic. He has written nothing for Ave Maria for some time since the plan of the periodical is so narrow that it prevents latitude in writing. Henry's article for the Ave Maria was very good and his mother was greatly pleased with it. Brownson has not been into the city since the previous November though he is less of a cripple than he was. He will be obliged to have a nail cut out which has grown into his toe. Sarah can now sit up a short time each day. Her attack was a bilious fever and she has that fool Westcot as her doctor. Henry's mother is very tired from nursing her. Henry is asked about his health and how he is getting along with his new commanders. His department and his Regiment are seldom noticed in the papers and Brownson infers that they are all peaceably disposed. The spring must have been as disagreeable for Henry as it was for Brownson in 1824. If Henry escapes the fever and ague in August and September he can count himself proof against the complaint. The River Rouge is worse than the Chickahominy, though Detroit is not so bad. Brownson wishes to know where the fort stands. Whether it is the old fort built against the Indians and later surrendered to the British or whether a new one has been built to protect the river front. Brownson has no news to write Henry. Impeachment, of course, has exploded, the President has grown prudent, Seward is garrulous but harmless, McCulloch blunders as usual and the finances are in a bad state. The real pressure of the war is just becoming apparent as well as the curse of the protective policy. The capital of the country is getting into few hands and the people at large are impoverished and controlled by the landholders and great corporations. Henry's mother sends her love and is impatient to hear from him. Henry is asked to write immediately so that his parents may know whether he is well or ill. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.