Johnston feels much relieved at the receipt of Brownson's letter. As the Chicago readings had been postponed, he could not conveniently have gone to Detroit, but he would have gone if an appointment had definitely been made. He would not care to go— except to see Brownson—unless the Club could ask him with certain cordiality and he could expect to make around $100. He wants Brownson to concern himself no further with the matter and thanks him for his interest. He sends the note of introduction to Olden, a fine fellow. While in New York Brownson might make acquaintance with John Brisbane Walker, publisher and editor of The Cosmopolitan, a Catholic and excellent gentleman, with whose family his daughter Ruth lives. Johnston is now reconciled to her leaving home, and is almost convinced that it is best for him, if not for all old men, to continue poor and to need to work hard for a living. Mrs. Johnston and Effie have had the grippe; and all remember Brownson cordially. P.S.: Olden lives at Wetucken, New Jersey; if Brownson would like a letter to Walker, Johnston will send one. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.