Mrs. Brownson was greatly pleased with Henry's letter of May 17. She hopes he is well now and cautions him to be careful of his condition. She is also glad that he finds good company in Detroit and hopes that he will be stationed there for some time. Mr. Brownson's health is good, and he went to New York two weeks previous to attend Judge White's funeral as well as to visit Dr. Hewit about his foot. Last Tuesday, Dr. Hewit came over and took out part of the mail and as a result Brownson has not walked much since then. Brownson stayed two nights with Father Isaac Hecker and had a pleasant visit. He is working hard and still writes for the Catholic World as well as the Tablet. Mr. and Mrs. Sadlier and Mary have all visited the Brownson's and invited them to Rockaway. Sarah is much better although not fully recovered from her fever. A dressmaker has been with the Brownson's for nine or ten days and Mrs. Brownson has not had much leisure. Miss Kearney has two aunts in Elizabeth and they live in a large house and intend taking in boarders, one of them, Mrs. Jordan, is trying for a divorce from her husband, who was Chief of Beaureguares's Staff during the Rebellion. Mrs. Brownson is sorry for these two women who went to school in her town for several years. Henry is asked to try and forgive all the Rebels for we cannot be forgiven unless we forgive. She tells Henry that his father has been busy and will answer him soon. She went to Church yesterday and today for the Sisters on Washington Avenue. He has already collected 4 or 5 thousand dollars and the supposed cost of the building is 15 thousand. Sarah Hatfield, who has sold Mrs. Brownson eggs and milk since she has been in Elizabeth, died last week. Mr. Hatfield is an excellent neighbor and Henry's father likes him. very well and supposes that Hatfield will become a Catholic. Judge William Henry, Appleton's reader, calls on the Brownson's frequently and is also liked by Brownson. She has not heard from Orestes for a longer time than usual and hopes that his family are all well. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.