Patrick Egan, the bearer, says he has three daughters in the convent here. He also has 2 boys, one 10 the other 12 years of age. The gentlemen of St. Louis University will not accede to Egan's proposal to place his two sons in that institution for five years. Egan requested James to write to John as an introduction; Egan will explain his ideas. James sent John a long letter some time back and also a few lines by Mr. Pratte. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.