Sarah is sorry about the delay in sending Henry's box. She told Orestes A. Brownson that Henry had put aside the books he wished and if Brownson had any more to send, he would have to put them in another box. Nothing is settled yet. Father Michael A. Corrigan has not answered Brownson's letter and so Brownson proposes to go to Orange tomorrow with Decker. Sarah would rather he would not, for fear Brownson will be too confiding to that detestable Lackman. The Benedictine nuns cannot give Sarah an answer as they are pressed for room and Father Henry Lemcke has not been consulted. He is so angry at Sarah writing Gallitzin he may refuse. It would be unexampled ingratitude if he did, for Sarah did a great deal for those nuns when they had no other friend. Brownson wants Sarah to stay with the Sisters of Charity near Seton Hall but she prefers the Benedictines. Sarah has so much to do, she wonders if she can do it and live. Father Thebaud has been cheering up Brownson for several hours. They get along well together. Sarah persuaded Brownson to go into his better dressing-gown over his objections. Sarah knows nothing more demoralizing than rags and shabbiness. He is entirely satisfied with the arrangement proposed. She hopes Henry found Fifine and the babies well and gives them all her regards and promises to play "South American" forests with them. P.S. Brownson has changed his mind about going to Seton Hall and prefers Fordham now. He had believed the nuns at Seton would nurse him. Sarah half wishes he might toy them and wonders at what age sentimentality begins to decline in that sort of temperament. But Sarah confesses Brownson is very kind and accepts the poor fare her incompetent housekeeping sets before him without a murmur and keeps his spirits. He desires to have a director and devote himself to the care of his soul and this inclines him to Fordham. She asks Henry's prayers to guide them. Henry should not distress himself about them. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.