Brownson received Henry's letter of the 25 inst. and was glad to learn that everything was going on as usual. Not knowing what train his son would take Brownson was unable to see him off at the depot. He has since been very busy, working very hard for small pay. He has written two articles and a literary notice of a new batch of Muklbach books, two articles for the Ave Maria and a complement for the Tablet. He has seen and spoken with Father Isaac T Hecker and although there is not precise harmony in their views it seems that they can get along together without much mutual snarling or growling. Impeachment will be voted down as it should be, Congress is likely to have a fit of economy and will most likely reduce the army though probably not the number of regiments. Brownson is glad to learn for certain that there is but one captain in Henry's crops who ranks him. Henry is assured for the future. Fifine Miss Josephine Van Dyke will help him greatly in this and will be in more ways than one a blessing. Mr. and Mrs. Brownson are greatly pleased with their daughter-elect and are completely taken captive by her. Brownson considers it an honor to have such a daughter and is greateful to Henry for selecting one so worthy of him and his parents, as well as to her for accepting the alliance. Brownson sends love to her and claims that he never felt prouder than when Henry told him he could call her his daughter. Mrs. Brownson loves her as much but uses fewer words about it. Anna Brownson is visiting the Brownsons and while she is a good woman, sensible and pious, Brownson feels kindly towards her but does not love her. If Josephine sends him an invitation to the wedding it will break his heart not to accept but he will accept if his health reamains good and if he can find himself a decent suit of clothes in season. Brownson is sorry for the reason that prevents the wedding tour and would obviate it if he could. However, he believes that it is just as well and perhaps better that Henry need not continue making sacrifices just for Society. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.