Brownson is answering Henry's request for one hundred dollars and asks that the latter replace the money at the time mentioned, inasmuch as illness has prevented Brownson from earning as much as before. The rheumatism has not left Brownson's neck but his head is much better and he can think as well as usual. He wrote an article on the previous day for the Ave Maria and is about to begin one for the Catholic World on the Present State of Philosophy. Brownson diverges more each day from Father Isaac Hecker's liberalism and virtual rationalism and doubts if they shall long be able to get on together. It is not unlikely that the Review will be revived, without involving Brownson in any pecuniary responsibility, by the Sadliers under his absolute control. Brownson is pleased to learn that the condition of Fifine's eyes are improving and expects that the change of climate is responsible for it. Congress is demoralized but General Grant is trying to get Henry's extra pay continued. The army will probably like the new Secretary of War, General Schofield, who is a gentleman and a soldier. Brownson thinks that it would be funny to find his cousin, Chase, the Democratic candidate for President. He himself much prefers Hancock. Mrs. Brownson and he send their love to Henry and Fifine. :: III-3-a A.L.Signature cut off 2pp. 12mo.