Mrs. Brownson received Henry's letter of the 4th and both she and Henry's father wish he could be retired. She thinks it would be a fine thing if he had two thirds or even one half of his present salary for the rest of his life and cautions him against resigning as Congress may do a little justice before it adjourns. She wrote to Fifine before she received Henry's letter. Henry's father wanted to write Fifine a long time ago but could not because he had a deal of writing to do and his hand has been lame about three weeks. He has done little the past week or two since the Doctor wishes him not to write even if his hand were well as this is the season when he is susceptible to gout. He wishes to know if he can do anything in regard to Henry's getting retired. They send their love to him and Fifine. She is sorry Fifine's health is not good. Little Philip will be a year old tomorrow and she wishes she could see him. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.