Grassi avails himself of the journey of Father Edward Fenwick to Emmitsburg to thank Bruté for his letter of December 27, particularly for the observations on the "Pious Guide" but their corrections will be of no avail since Father Francis Neale has been so busy with other affairs and the printer will object to further delay. Dornin has advertised the book but if he does not begin Mr. Milligan of Georgetown will begin to print it. Grassi received the volume of Fenelon sent by Bruté through Father Francis Beschter. He does not know if Father Ladavière has left America for France. As Fenwick is ready to start he must close., P.S. He sends his regards to the men at the seminary; also to Mrs. Paton. He is pleased that she has made her first Communion. :: II-3-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to., 2