Mrs. Brownson wishes Henry and Fifine a happy New Year and the greatest blessings. She says that on Sunday, St. Stephen's day Dec. 26., the Brownson's commemorated the baptism of four of their children 25 years ago. She hopes Henry had a pleasant time in Milwaukee and that he will be back home by the time this letter reaches Chicago. She expresses concern over little Philip's health and hopes that they all are better for the journey. Her Father and she sympathize with his difficulties with the Army and counsel patience. Orestes has an invitation to lecture in Chicago and that he has left the arrangements to Henry. The lecture will take place toward the end of winter. She confides to Henry that she thinks Orestes will not have the courage to make the trip, although his health for the past six months has been good enough for the journey. She closes with love to Fifine and gratitude that she is a good wife to Henry. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.