Orestes is much pleased to see in the copy of the Detroit Free Press which Henry sent to him that Philip J. Brownson is progressing so well. Long may be continue and become as good as he promises to be great. The other children must be doing well. With brains directed by true religion Orestes admits that his only block has come from not obeying the Church. Orestes sends Henry the Dubuque Herald wherein is mentioned that John Brownson passed the examination for a Principal's Certificate but whether either of them will be appointed to a school for the coming year is doubtful. Orestes is too old, John too young. He encloses a photograph of John. Orestes second son Edward Brownson is managing one of Bishop John Hennessy's farms near here. Though Edward is but 18 year old he is very large and smart. He does not like to work for Orestes so that it will be a blessing if he can please the Bishop in running the Epworth farm. Sarah Brownson's is in delicate health but is the housekeeper. Annie Brownson and Louisa Brownson work on the farm with him. His corn, the best in the vicinity, is nearly ploughed and the gardens are in good order, but the farm is not yet sufficiently developed to support the family. Orestes killed his first ratlesnake yesterday. Orestes wishes he could visit Henry. Nothing pleases him more than hearing of Henry and his family. P. S. He asks if he told Henry that he was thrown out of a wagon by the spring breaking from which he keeps his right thumb so twisted that he can hardly write legibly? :: III-3-a A. L. S. 4pp. 12mo.