A socially and intellectually distinguished lady to whom Jannes mentioned Orestes A. Brownson's admirable book, The Convert, suggested that a French translation preceeded by a biography of the author would be beneficial to the Church's cause. She requested Jannes to sollicit Henry's permission for, although there are no copyright laws in force between the United States and France, courtesy demands them to seek his permission. If Henry is pleased with this undertaking he may send the biographical notices published in the U.S. when Brownson died. It would be quite useful to present a sketch of such an important figure to preface the translation. Jannes had written to the United States to procure the two volumes of articles which Henry had published and which bad originally appeared in the Quarterly Review. Jannes has the "Church and Liberalism". He has searched in vain all the Catholics Libraries in New York for the "Spirit Rapper". Jannes had been recently in the United States and had a letter of recommendation from Father E. Hamon, S.J., whose acquaintance Jannes made at Quebec. Unfortunately he had to abandon the trip to Detroit since his fellow traveler had contrary obligations to which Jannes had to submit. His regrets are increased since he could have verified for himself the remarkable influence which Henry's noted father, exerted on the intellectual and religious life of the United States. Jannes signs as Professor of Political Economics at the Catholic University of Paris. :: III-3-a A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.