J.B. encloses a communication to McMaster to inform him of the correct story of recent events in Natchez. McMaster will undoubtedly view the action of the military authorities as a great outrage and Bishop William H. Elder as a much injured man. The whole Church is more or less affected and interested in the matter. He tells McMaster to make whatever use of it he deems advisable but not to make known the identity of its author. J.B. realizes these are dangerous times and he is not so unreasonable as to expect McMaster to publish the document. His only object in writing is to furnish data and points on which he can comment. The Bishop himself is suffering in the vindication of the principles involved in this matter and this is of pressing consideration. He is most uncomfortably situated in a little country tavern and consequently is the object of curiosity and is forced to listen to vulgar conversations as may be expected from the type of people who patronize such a place. This is a real martyrdom for a man of the Bishop's habits and position and J.B. is worried over his health. He begs McMaster to use his influence with anyone who has favor in Washington. J.B. advises him to speak particularly to Mr. Kernan on the urgency of the case. Nothing will be left undone to influence the authorities against the Bishop. Thus it is imperative that something be done at once. Military pride and religious bigotry are already enlisted against him. J.B. leaves the matter in McMaster's hands. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.