Having taken up his residence for the summer at Long Branch, Brownson's letter as Chairman of Committee was a day or two late in reaching Clarke. He sends his answer herewith. He would like to know what subjects have been chosen for papers, who have been selected to prepare them, and whether any paper will relate to the colonial period or the work of Catholics prior to the 100 years. If Clarke understands Brownson's remarks, while the work of Catholics in literature, science and art is not excluded, it is not especially called for. He would be pleased to receive any suggestions from Brownson or any other member of the Committee. Was Mrs. Ellet, who wrote three volumes on The Women of the Revolution a convert? Does Brownson think that some preparatory remarks in relation to the time prior to the 100 years would be appropriate in case there is no paper relating especially to that period? :: III-3-c A.L.S. Enclosure 1p. 12mo.