McMaster wishes to have the terms of his agreement with Hecker, in written form. The terms agreed upon, on June 6, were that the Rev. Dr. J.A. Corcoran should be associated with McMaster in the editing of the "Freeman's Journal", but that this relation was not to interfere with McMaster's present position as its editor. For the seven years he has edited the "Freeman's Journal" it has been identified with Catholic causes and has been comparatively free of party interests and cliques. He has his entire wealth and reputation tied up in the "Journal". He cannot accept a subordinate position in it, at this time. He has always acknowledged and insisted on the right of ecclesiastical censorship over the "Freeman's Journal", as faith and morals of the Catholic Church, and as to the discipline of the Diocese of New York and he desires it now. He will be delighted with any arrangement that can be made with the Rev. Dr. Corcoran. McMaster has known him well by reputation as a most honorable and chivalrous gentleman, and as a man of large mind and great learning. He would heed the advice and open the columns of the "Freeman's Journal" to the writings of Corcoran. He believes his past docility in things pertaining to ecclesiastical authority must give weight and confidence to his declaration. He wants Hecker to explain these sentiments to the Archbishop John Hughes :: I-1-m A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.