Alden thanks Brownson for sending him Tarducci's Life of Columbus. In translating this work Brownson has made a valuable contribution to literature, and Alden congratulates him upon the ease and naturalness characterising the style— so that no one would suspect that it is a translation. He is much impressed with Tarducci's work: he gives a reality to Columbus which cannot be found in any other life. One cannot take it up anywhere without being irresistably impelled to read on and on. The charm of the narrative, apart from the, other elements of value which are hidden beneath it, will give the book the success it so well deserves. Alden has often wished to write to Brownson in reply to his kind letter about his "Interpretation", but the theme of Brownson's thoughtful criticism is so broad, deep, and many-sided that he cannot find time to do it justice. It would be more satisfactory to talk with him. He remembers their brief interview with much pleasure. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.