Mrs. Brownson acknowledges Henry's letter of Jan. 6th and expresses her pleasure at Henry's visit in Milwaukee. She thanks Fifine for writing and rejoices at her good health this winter. Henry's father has been waiting several days for a letter from him and is undecided about the trip to Chicago, although his health is good so far this winter. She thanks Henry for offering to accompany his father and says that he and Sarah are both anxious she should go but she hesitates because of the winter. She would not think of going to Chicago without going to Dubuque since she wants to see Henry, Fifine and especially the baby whom she doubts is a finer child than his father at his age. She is glad Henry is so fond of his child and cannot understand how a parent can feel otherwise although she knows there are some. She hopes that little Philip Brownson will live as a good Christian. Dr. Hewit calls at the Brownson' occassionally. He is to give a lecture on Wednesday evening Jan. 19. in Market Hall, although he expected to lecture in the Catholic institute which some did not think a good place. Father Michael E. Kane has noticed it in the Church. Henry's father and Sarah have done what they could for the lecture since the Doctor needs the money. She had Mrs. Rinklin ? take two pictures of himself one of which was sent to the Fair in Boston and the other to Dr. Hewit who thinks so much of it he shall hang it in his parlor by his own father's. Brownson's book is not out yet and it frets him a good deal, since Denis Sadlier is not the man James Sadlier was and Mrs. Brownson expects him always to annoy Orestes somehow. She gives her love to Fifine and tells her she does not recall al what age she gave her children meat but thinks Philip quite too young yet and advises that bread to crackers and milk or hasty pudding is better for him. She is surprised to hear Sarah Alexander was married and wants to know about her husband. Jan. 17.. It is her 66th birthday and hopes Henry will always pray for her. She says that it seems impossible she is so old, but that does not trouble her so much as the fact she lives no better. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.