Mrs. Brownson was about to answer Henry's letter to his father, since Brownson thought he would not be able to write his son, when she received Henry's letter to her. She is very glad that both Henry and Fifine like the Brownsons. She does not like the people of the South. However, she hope for the time when the northern and southern states a more united than ever. Henry's father has been unwell and has written only one article for the Tablet recently. The weather has been very infavorable and Mrs. Brownson is of the opinion that his condition will improve when the weather becomes settled. Henry and Fifine have a good boarding house and Henry's mother hopes that Fifine finds good lady friends since it is difficult for her to be so far away from home. Mrs. Brownson feels that Henry is kind to her and can not imagine how Fifine should ever deserve an unkind look or word. Henry is asked to write her concerning his health and also the effect of the climate upon him. Today is Ascension Day but the rain prevented everyone but Hannah from going to church. The sun came out this afternoon however, in all its glory and is making amends for its absence. Mrs. Brownson has received a letter from Orestes Brownson Jr . and she asks Henry to write to him. He may have his faults but he also has very many good qualities and Mrs. Brownson grieves to see her children at variance. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.