Brownson congratulates Henry and Fifine on the birth of a son and on his baptism. He hopes and prays that Fifine is well. If Henry is ordered away or is already away on Indian or any other service, he is to let his father know immediately that he may try to have the order stayed or countermanded. Mrs. Eleonor Sherman is Brownson's very dear friend. The operation that Brownson underwent on his toe nail brought about a return of his old enemy but not in very great rage. Mrs. Brownson is suffering from a severe cold but has managed to go to Mass. He sends his regards to Mrs. Van Dyke and to his brother-in-law Philip. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.