Brownson does not wonder why Henry has the blues but assures him that after all the blues do not help one. He confides that at Henry's age he had them horribly but the best remedy he found to be in reflecting upon the impossibility of knowing which events are for or against one until the final accounts are made up. He urges Henry to learn to rely in Providence who manages all things well. Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof. Brownson would write to General Sherman but he is afraid to tell him what the real trouble is. However, if the prospect remains as is now appears, he will go himself to Washington to see what he can do. Brownson claims that he has been very ill or lazy since Henry's visit and he has even neglected writing Fifine. His brain was topsy-turvy and the gout in his elbow annoyed him but his head is becoming clearer. Mrs. Brownson is better than at the time of Henry's visit but Sarah has had an attack of acute rheumatism. So, if one has not one kind of trouble then one is quite sure of having another. Henry is asked to acknowledge this letter immediately and tell him how the land lies. Thereupon he will see what can be done. He sends his love to Fifine and little Vandyke Brownson. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.