Henry's letter of the 4th gave Orestes great pleasure. Orestes pitched headlong down the stairs from the very top and is now uneasy about his head which may perhaps give way any day and leave him insane. He sympathizes with Henry who is suffering from the gout at an early age. Orestes asks that Fifine give a full account of all her children. John Brownson was married Easter tuesday April 23. by Father James WArd, who boasts that he has sat at the table of the great Dr. Orestes A. Brownson . John's wife is Mary Glass, second daughter of an Irish Jeweler of Fort Benton, Montana, whose family are living near Orestes in key West, four miles from Dubuque. John and Mary are to be back this week and go to the housekeeping in Rockdale, about 3 miles from Dubuque and one mile from Orestes. John will probably mine this summer with Ned Brownson until fall and then teach a school again 7 or 8 months. Orestes father-in-law, 71 years old, mother-in-law- 68 years old and their deaf daughter 47 years old, live with Orestes on the farm. Mary Brownson 19, Sarah Brownson 13, Annie Brownson 11, and Louisa Brownson 9 go to the school five miles from home. Mary is dull in everything but music. Sarah is in a higher class than Mary and a Brownson to learn, Annie sings best, tenor to easy times and soprano to anything excepts operate music. Louisa has only robust health and large soft black eyes to boast of. At home Rosa Brownson 7 and Charles 3 are the rest of the live. Of course Charles is the favorite. John and his wife are devout Catholics. Orestes hopes Henry can get Sadlier to make a statement soon. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo. 12