Having received Henry's letter, Van Gennip asks that Henry deal with Jeremiah O'Connor as he judges proper, provided that he is sure that the debt will be paid as O'Connor promised and as Henry atated to Van Gennip in his letter of Nov. 30. 1881. He relies upon Henry's judgement in the matter, though the work in China the money is to do will be delayed. His opinion is that O'Connor owes $5727.28 and not $4,500, however; and he encloses $10 to pay for postage etc. He will say on, his first free day, a mass for Henry's intentions that God may grant his choicest blessing for his temporal and spiritual welfare. He wishes Henry and his family a Holy Christmas and a happy New Year. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.