Neuralgia, rheumatism and gout have prevented Brownson from answering Henry's letter sooner. He is unable to lie in bed or sit at a desk without great pain and is much worse than when Henry and Fifine were there. He seems to be slowly getting better though it seems that his brain is being affected since he is unable to pursue a connected train of thought. Mrs. Brownson received a letter from Henry and is enclosing Brownson's letter in her reply. Both Henry and Fifine like Atlanta and are not paying an unreasonable price for board. Brownson is anxious to have Henry become acquainted with the real Georgians. He has always liked the Southern people. Negro suffrage will amount to little since the southern states are returned. The Negroes are southerners and will very soon vote with the southern whites against the northerners. They have nothing of loyalty and are not likely to be influenced by gratitude when once their freedom is secured. Impeachment is a failure and Grant will probably be the next President. Brownson has written nothing for the Catholic World and only two articles for the Tablet since Henry last visited him. Henry is asked to write soon and often, also to give his love to Fifine. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.