Orestes has received Henry's letter of the 20th. and volume 1 of Orestes A. Brownson 's Works. In his isolation he has as yet met no one who has seen the work, but he assures Henry that he and his family find it excellent. He admires the introduction, calling it one of the grandest articles ever written by a Brownson. The language he says, is incomparable and quotes Sarah Brownson as asking why Henry does not write more. The more he reads of his father's writings the more he admires him and regrets that he knew so little of him in later years blaming only himself, however, for doing only as he pleased. He finds much that he does not understand but that is not the fault of his father whose writing he calls clear and choice and exact. He fears that Henry may make too many omissions in the work and urges him not to give up the project and that eventually it will pay largely. The first volume may not please Catholics as much as the later ones but finds true progress of his father's reasoning and convictions most valuable. Theology can be found elsewhere but not his father philosophy. He finds, in spite of hours of metaphysical speculation, many unsolved problems, and recalls his father's saying: "Well, grant what you say, what then? Are you any better off? "Only faith and practice of religion will give the finive mind a glimpse on the infinite. Bronson Alcott attempted to convince him of his permanent existence and failing, pronounced Orestes a great philosopher, though he felt himself a great fool, and Alcott a greater one, since he was without faith. Orestes hopes to hear that the publication is becoming a financial success and regrets that since seven at home must live on $1.50 a day he can do nothing financially hopes to be able to in the future. He hopes that his brother and family are well and thanks him again for the book. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.