Mrs. Brownson thanks Henry for his congratulations upon her 67th birthday and is grateful she has been spared so long, although she regrets her life has been no better. She is glad Henry has left the Army and is pleasantly situated, and especially because Fifine is such a good wife. Henry's father's health is as usual. He returned from Boston pleased with his visit. Anna Brownson came back with him and stayed two or three weeks. Anna has much improved. Her father lives in Cambridge and his income is $7,000 a year. Brownson has been to New York and stayed two or three days since his return and expects to visit Henry immediately after Easter. Mrs. Brownson would like to visit Henry but cannot. She would not feel satisfied without visiting Dubuque also. Dr. Brown was here a few days ago. It is a month since he returned from Rome. Bishop John McCloskey has accepted him for a Priest and he is going to St. Louis. Brown told the Brownsons about his visit to Rome and his experiences there. Mrs. Brownson sends Henry and Fifine a miraculous medal given Henry by Monsignor Robert Seton . The first volume of William Seton's book the "Charter Oak" is out and the Brownsons have a copy. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.