Keap, J _____ M., Pittston, Pennsylvania, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1864 January 8

He has been busy with various things and has not had much time to do his duty toward the Freeman's Journal, and to answer _____ Duggan's letter. Subscribers are falling off for reasons without any foundation. He encloses $15.00 for continuation of subscription for members of the fish club. He speaks of a fair given by the St. John's Church and of the assistance rendered it by the brass band. The fair realized a profit of $2,000 which will be used to erect a steeple and bell on the church. He hopes the people of the country will not fail McMaster in his hour of need. ` P.S. He asks that Duggan send him a copy of names and number of subscribers in both clubs. He lost the one he sent before. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.