Mrs. Brownson is much obliged to Henry for his recent letter and is glad to know that he is continuing well in the warm weather. She is sorry to hear that Fifine has not been well and is afraid that perhaps having too much company and excitement in her weak state is responsible. She inquires as to the baby's condition. The position of an army officer at present is indeed unpleasant but time may bring something more favourable and at least one is certain of pay while in the army. It would be better if Henry could get retired as he wishes and his mother hopes that he will not be sent anywhere this summer. A lame arm has prevented Orestes A. Brownson from writing Henry and in addition he had a great amount of work to do. Mr. James Sadlier is sick and Mrs. Sadlier wants Brownson to write all he can for The Tablet since she cannot write much now. Father Isaac T. Hecker wants an article on the recent law of the Legislature in favour of Catholic Schools. Dr. Hewit is of the opinion that Brownson's health has not been better in five years. At South Orange last week the Bishop James R. Boyley told Brownson that he looked as well and as young as he did 15 years ago. Mrs. Brownson hopes that the election will pass off quietly in Virginia although things are not so peaceable in Richmond. This is the anniversary of the battle of Games Mills—those were indeed dreadful times. The Elizabeth district is now having its hot weather. Love to Fifine. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.