Monroe writes a few lines on the eve of their departure from Hong Kong. They have been there six months at a most unhealthy period. This has been interrupted by two or three cruises in the brig Porpoise, to which vessel Monroe has been attached. On one of these, they rescued over 500 Chinamen from a desert island and on another had combat with 20 war junks, pirates. Commodore Ringgold, from the effects of climate and duties, has lost his reason. Another officer in command has not been more fortunate. Commodore Mathew C. Perry has organized then on a new basis. Foo Choo is their first port. Perry has just given up command and returns overland. Ringgold did not have far to go, to go crazy. Monroe forgives him for banishing him to the Porpoise for non-conformity to the Church of England, especially as his successor has restored Monroe to his former position. This constant bickering did not suit Monroe and he has resigned. It will take some time to hear from the Department but his mind is made up to leave the service. What then? Maybe Bayley can tell. Monroe congratulates Bayley on his advancement to the see of Newark. He was informed of it by Mr. Craig, who represents himself as Bayley's cousin. Craig has joined the legation of Mr. McLane. Monroe wishes he had time to tell about the apostolic men he met here—chiefly French and Italians. Several are waiting to set foot in Japan. Monroe has finished a resume of their visit to Japan for Pere Feliciane of the Italian mission. Monroe delivered the message of His Grace to Perry. Perry said if he had had the letter, he would have inquired at Yeddo as to the existence of Catholics in Japan. The letter of His Grace in reply to Senator Lewis Cass is enough to silence slander. Monroe hopes James A . McMaster and John M. Murphy are conducting their paper to the satisfaction of the faithful. Caroline Chissholm says that Providence has a place for everyone. They will be back here in a few months when he hopes to hear from Bayley. P.S. Bayley's cousin desired to be remembered to Bayley. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 8pp. 8vo.