Brownson thanks Fifine for her very kind and affectionate letter. No daughter could write one more grateful to a father's heart. He did not dream that either the Major Henry or Fifine would miss him enough to feel lonely after his departure. He was so unwell and so fussy while with them, that he fancied they would feel relieved when he was gone. Saving that he was so unwell, he had a cost pleasant visit, and could hardly prevail on himself to cut it short when he did. He did not feel himself a visitor, he felt he was at home with his own children. He arrived home safely, stopping Wednesday night with Father Isaac T. Hecker in New York, but was very unwell for a couple of weeks or more, but is now as well as usual for him, and is hard at work. His journey did not do him any harm, but good in that he found his children well. He feels at case about them, and does not think that they need feel any great anxiety for themselves. He loves much his two grandchildren, and all of Fifine's family that he became acquainted with. Fifine is to tell Henry that he has pretty well made up his mind to revive his Review. There are so many questions he wants to discuss, which he cannot discuss except in a review under his own name. His only unwillingness to do it, is the injury Father Hecker may suffer by his withdrawal from the Catholic World. Brownson wishes to be remembered to Mary and Eliza, who were so kind to him, and to Fifine's excellent mother. If she visits New York, she must not fail to come and see the Brownsons. He gives his special love to Philip and Sally and Henry. Brownson is very busy just now. Sarah Brownson has been a good deal unwell, but is getting better. Mrs. Brownson is nearly worn out. She dismissed while Brownson was gone, one girl, another soon after his return, and has tried to break in another girl just from England, but will send her away next week. He does not know what she will do. She sends Fifine a mother's love. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.