Kneeland acknowledges the receipt of McMaster's letter of November 25 as well as one of two weeks previous. He was astonished to hear of McMaster's return from Europe. He would have made a personal call on McMaster if the latter had not said that he intended to remain only a few days in New York. He would like to talk to McMaster in order to learn of the latter's activities and plans for the future. Kneeland and his family have been living on the farm during the past summer. Fanny's health has been improving. Effie, Lisa, and Mary are well. He states that there has been little change in their temporal concerns, and Fanny and he hope to remain Episcopalians the remainder of their lives. He believes Mc Master will be shocked by this statement, but they have given due consideration to the subject and think they are doing what is right. Any efforts to convince them of the contrary will be useless. Kneeland wishes, however, to remain a friend of McMaster. Mrs. Kneeland is passing a few days at Flatbush. Sarah is staying with Kneeland to take care of the children. She sends her regards to McMaster. Kneeland desires to see McMaster. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.