McMaster tells his son, James, that the latter's sister, Helen, received a letter that was supposed to have been from him. He expresses the general sorrow of the family that they were unable to minister the son's needs when he was sick with fever, but at that time they were asked to watch and give relief to domestic sufferings. On July 11, James' brother, Erasmas D.McMaster was attacked by inflammatory rheumatism, which has caused him extreme suffering. He is still confined to his room except for commencement day, over which he presided. Since it is vacation and he has little work to do he will recover. He encloses a catalogue of the students and the course of study at the university, the reputation of which is rising. The aim of this institution is to make thorough scholars. He tells James that Mrs. McMaster accompanied him up the Ohio River and remained five weeks with Algernon S. McMaster and his family while he, visited Pittsburg and other places. The mother was pleased with Algernon's fine family as well as his personal character and accomplishments. Mrs. McMaster was sick from fatigue in waiting on Erasmus and her grandson. John Crawford is to visit them this autumn, having recovered two months ago. McMaster says that the stated domestic matters could be detailed if James desires or if he has any place for them in his revolutions. He acknowledges receipt of James' note, which he received just as he was leaving for Pittsburg. He explains why it was not mentioned or explained previously. McMaster explains that in his reference to Bishop H as a discpile of St. Ignatius Loyola he did not mean that he thought the Bishop was connected with the Society which St. Ignatius Loyola founded; but explained that, since the Bishop played the part like Loyola he was a Jesuit. He does not wish to pursue the subject further. He states that he is still interested in his son's health and happiness, and hopes that he will some day return to the faith his father taught him. He had always prayed that James be saved from Catholicism. He states that though he does not explain it, still it has some meaning that they must ascertain in order that they might know whether or not they have some connection with the dark system. He states that a system which brings mental and moral degradation of the human being cannot be of God. He quotes scripture in order to prove his point. He hopes that his son will always believe his father too pious to yield to the Catholic Faith. He sends his son the regards, of all his family. He asks James to reconsider all of the protestant teachings from which the latter has slipped, and to give up his present beliefs. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.