Brownson received Henry's letter of the 23th inst. this morning. He wrote Henry on the 21st enclosing a check on the Nat. State Bank of Elizabeth which Henry had not received when he wrote. Brownson wishes Henry Godspeed at the Biddle House. The $75 he sent Henry with the $10 in his last letter he begs Henry to accept as his Christmas present to Henry and Fifine. Brownson never expected Henry to pay him. Brownson is glad Henry has resigned and has no doubt Henry will be able to support his family at law after the first year. If Henry is prudent and economical and applies himself, he will at any rate have the sense of being a freeman, and he has done as his father wished, which he did not when he left the artillery but by so doing he got the right sort of wife. Brownson thinks Henry will be fitted to exercise at the law. If Brownson's letter of the 21st has not reached Henry he wishes to be informed immediately. He asks Henry to tell Fifine that a letter from her would give great pleasure but that the Brownsons do not want her to injure her eyes which is the reason why Brownson has not written her. When Henry is settled down, Brownson shall come to see them both and his grandchildren, unless his old enemy prevents. Having been to Boston, he is full of courage which he hopes is the case with Henry and his daughter. Brownson does not think Henry has lost time by entering the Army, but is very glad Henry is out of it. His love to all. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.