Orestes tells Henry to accept the 15th of Feb. if no other date can be agreed upon, and to telegraph him accordingly, so that he may be in Chicago a day or two beforehand so as to rest. He is not particular about the terms, for his only inducement to accept the invitation is the opportunity to visit Henry, Fefine and Philip. $150 will answer, or $100 and expenses. He apologizes for any nonsense in his last letter Nov. 19, 1869 of which he was ashamed as soon as he had sent it. He knows Henry's warm affection and respect for him and that Henry is prouder of his than of Henry's mother's name. He gives his love to Fifine, and asks her to kiss Philip for him. Henry's mother encloses a letter to Henry just returned from the dead letter office. His health is not perfect but fair and he hopes to keep his appointment. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.