Oakeley expresses thanks for the kind and comforting note. He thinks that Mr. JohnDalgairns had spoken to Oakeley about a letter which he received from Wadhams after recovering from an illness he had this summer, Oakeley found that his intimate friend in literary undertakings had, upon his own initiative, joined the Roman Catholic Communion in Belgium. The reason for this act Oakeley believes is a state of morbid resentment under which his friend left him. This friend had been a respected friend and inmate of Oakeley's house. However, Oakeley believes his work for the present is in their own church, and mentioned this merely to explain the possible interruption. of the translation of St. Bernard's works. He is determined to carry on if his health will permit it. He extends his regards and sympathy. P.S. It will give him great pleasure to hear from Wadhams. James A McMaster Collection :: I-1-m A.L.S. 4pp. 16to.