Monroe wanted to see McMaster before he left the United States but was unable to do so. He would like to have a year's subscription to the Freeman's Journal but has no money available. He would like to have, however, a parcel of papers sent by any clipper vessel to Macao in the care of the American Consul. He would like to see any back copies of the Journal since the last of April. Monroe is unable to give McMaster any information concerning this expedition for publication but on his arrival in the Pacific Islands he will make remarks connected with the Catholic cause. The performance of societies in those islands as well as of our public agents are disgraceful. Father James Roosevelt Bayley Bailey had promised to send Monroe a letter from His Grace but he has not done so. Monroe asks McMaster to remind Bayley of the letter. The letter is to be of a form stating that Monroe had resided as a Catholic in his Archdiocese. He sends his regards to Father Bayley and Archbishop John Hughes and he hopes Patrick Murphy is doing well. Monroe expresses sorrow at not visiting Mrs. Barry, whom he thinks he knows, before leaving New York. He will introduce himself to her husband if he should see him. Note on back—The Archbishop John Hughes sends his compliments to Lieut. Monroe and says that indisposition prevented his sending the recommendation before. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.