Mrs. Brownson is much distressed to hear of Fifine's poor condition and can well understand how hard it must be for Henry to be so far away and obliged to stay several days longer. In all probability, however, her mother sees that she has every attention. Orestes A. Brownson went to New York and has not returned yet. The Times announced him as having been at Fordham on Wednesday, and probably he is now enjoying himself somewhere. The Bishop had confirmation this morning and it was very warm in Church. Mrs. Brownson is sorry not to be able to see Henry on his return but since Fifine is so unwell she is aware of the fact that her son would not enjoy himself very much. She hopes, however, to see him before too long. It would please her if Henry could make a living by law inasmuch as he would be free from the army. As Bishop James R. Bayley said that very morning a cross will get into every house and the great thing was how we bore it. Mrs. Brownson hopes to hear from Henry soon to the efect that Fifine is better. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.