Wadhams says that he did not wish to write or to visit McMaster, when he was in New York with Father Gabriel Rumpler, because of an unconquerable aversion for association as long as he remained a Protestant. He realized his duty to profess himself a Catholic but wanted to select his own time. One of his letters to McMaster contained some money, which, evidently, was not received by the latter. Wadhams paid the booksellers "Casserly and Sons". He came to St. Mary's Seminary two weeks ago and declared his wishes to be received into the Catholic Church. He received his first communion yesterday. This seminary is under the direction of the Sulpitians, who consist of a superior and eleven priests, who have charge of 14 theological students and 130 students in the college. Wadhams likes all of his professors but especially his confessor, Father FrederickFredet . He has decided upon a course in theology. He states that episcopal conversions to the Catholic Church have increased since McMaster left, but they have not been as numerous in this country as in England. Pierce Connelly who formerly officiated at Natchez, Mississippi is now in Rome, while his wife and daughter have taken refuge in a convent. Among the converts are a Mr. Walsh, a young man who has gone to Rome to study for the priesthood; Rev. Augustin Hewit ; Rev. Henry Major, who is married, of Philadelphia; and the Rev. Mr. H. Hoit, who has been censured by Bishop Hopkins in attending Catholic services and distributing Catholic manuals. The Episcopal Church of New York is quite the same in that Rev. John M. Forbes receives confession; Dr. Pusey administers punishment; Bishop Onderdonk remains a half pay while Bishop McCrosky of Michigan is officiating for him; Bishop Whittingham is disturbed in regard to the possible conversion of some of his unmarried clergy. The students of the General Theological Seminary are quiet of late, although Bishop Delancy of Western New York made a motion at the late meeting of the Trustees to suppress the institution, under the pretense of restoring peace in their communion. Wadhams believes this action may be to make a school for the dioceses of New York. Shepherd remains contented under Bishop Levi Silliman Ives, but Wadhams expresses his desire to see Shepherd converted, since he is still unmarried. Wadhams is enclosing a letter for Clarence Walworth. He will write again in four weeks. Judge Peter H. Burnet is sullen and Wadhams has had only one letter from him since the latter left Ticonderoga. Wadham's mother was sad when he left home. Harriet, his niece, died on October 9 at Whitehall, where Wadhams had taken her on August 1. Mrs. Atherton was married and moved away. Her daughter, Mrs. Davis, remains. Wadhams extends his blessings to McMaster. Wadhams visited Father Gabriel Rumpler last November to make inquiries about McMaster and to see Rumpler's home. Wadhams was much pleased with Father Rumpler. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo. 10