The letters of the bishops are enclosed. One of Foy's reasons for putting in an early appearance in Baltimore is to read the papers; another is to work in favor of having the next congress meet in St. Louis—Detroit is his second choice. He is utterly opposed to Chicago and would rather see it go to New York than to Chicago. He wishes Brownson would tell him on what day he will be in Baltimore, as he does not care to arrive there before him. He will stay at the Renner, which is near the Cathedral and central. Is not Brownson making a mistake in trying to bring out the memorial volume in such hot haste? To be well done, the work must be done with care. Foy sends a photograph, but that is all. His paper is not yet finished, and even if it were, he is too lazy to make a copy of it. He intends to finish it next week. P.S.: Why not a "memorial" instead of a "souvenir" volume? Why introduce a French word when a better English word is available? :: III-3-c A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.