Brown received McMaster's letter of the 5th. McMaster's efforts to obtain his liberty were in a good cause and Brown trusts they contributed to a happy result. Their friends there are all well and all feel that their condition will be materially improved by the removal from Lafayette, of blessed memory. No preparation was made for them, the removal of such a crowd was entirely unexpected by the officer in command, but he and all his officers and men are doing what they can for their comfort. Brown says it is an admirably built and large fortification. They have a mess of their own, draw their rations, and add what they please, so they shall share well and at a more economical rate. The people of Boston in various ways manifest sympathy and good will. They are allowed ample exercise during the entire day, and are freed from the vexation and annoyance of bolts and bars. He wishes they could have a personal talk about matters and things but as that is impossible the next best thing is to hear from you in a general way by post. There is only the usual restrictions in their correspondence. His friends send their remembrances. Brown writes in haste as he has much on hand in the way of correspondence. ` P.S. They have the freedom of walking in a limited part of the parade ground during the day. The comforts they have they have to protect and pay for entirely out of their own means. The condition of things on board the State of Maine was very uncomfortable. He encloses Mr. Hansins check for $5.00 for Hansins and his debt to McMaster. Brown thanks him again for it. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.