Tucker has just received Timon's letter of March 17. He is sorry to hear that so many of his old friends have been taken off by the ravages of life. He had already heard of the death of Brother Angelo Oliva, C.M.. Tucker returns thanks for the interest his fellow seminarians seem to take in him. Father Louis Tucker has entirely forgotten that he has a brother; Hilary has not received a letter from him for near 2 years. It seems that Charles had gone home on account of his health. Tucker hopes Timon will encourage him to bear up against the weary hours in college. Tucker is in excellent health as is also George A. Hamilton. They expect some more fellow countrymen from the United States. The Scotch College, which for two years was united to the Propaganda, has lately reopened. His Holiness came to visit them last carnival; it is said he will go this year to Perugia. Tucker wishes there were a good number of zealous laborers to send against those who are endeavoring to disperse the flock. The Protestants in the United States seem determined to make one great effort against the Catholics. If they will wait 3 years Tucker hopes to be one of their opposers. He does not wish to return sooner. Timon is to tell his father's family that he is doing well and to give his respects to Fathers Tornatore, Paquin, and other priests at the College. Timon is to tell Charles that he wrote not long since and to give a passing word to the friends at Bethlehem. tucker received a letter some months ago from the Bishop; he appeared to have been very sick., P.S. Father John Mary Odin, C.M. is one of the three on the list for the bishopric of New Orleans and his name stands second in the Consistory of next Monday. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.