Many thanks for James's kind letter. It would give Carleton much happiness to be near James and he would go if he had the idea that James would remain stationary, especially as it would aid him in his heavenward journey. Last Monday Carleton went to Milwaukee with W.G. to see Mr. Ryan. Carleton had to return to obtain transcript of the mortgage as it cannot be found among Mr. Meeker's papers and Mr. High, the executor, declines to refund Carleton the $50 which he paid for the foreclosure. Carleton is broke. James will have to borrow $200 for him. He lent Helan $100 in August, but fears she will not be able to repay. His liabilities extend only to the parsonage, for which he subscribed $100 supposing the Episcopalians would not ask any subscription. He had to pay some accounts he supposed Mr. Brooks had paid. He trusts that his visit to Milwaukee will help Mrs. Ryan on the road to the Faith. He had given up all hope of Miss E. He wishes James would ask cousin Kate about Miss Macpherson? . If she would be a good mother to Grace Carleton would be satisfied. He had a long letter from Mr. Lamson who wants him to join him in Rome. Also one from William Seton who will be here on Wednesday. Carleton has been hard at work drawing in cornfodder. Grace is well and at school at the brick house. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.