Mrs. Brownson has been informed by Henry that his mother-in-law, Mrs. Van Dyke, has passed away Because of the vindicxtive spirit of the Southerners, Henry's mother hopes that he and Fifine will leave the South by Christmas. Brownson is too sick to express anxiety over others and is now unable to walk a step. For the past few days he has suffered greatly and his appetite has become very poor. Dr. Hewit is the only one left to attend him since Dr. Grier has given up his practice. Brownson being his last patient. On the advice of Dr. Hewit, Mrs. Brownson has been giving her husband some Gettysburg water, which is said to have effected many cures. She is very discouraged with the effects of strichnine, laudanum, quinine, etc. and fears that if this particular water does not help, then nothing will. Brownson asks his wife to tell Henry that his recent relapse was almost as bad as his first. Henry was sent the paper with Wilson's speech since his father wanted him to see it. Mrs. Brownson sends her love to Henry and Fifine. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.