He has been busy every day with odd jobs. Today he expected to spend a few hours in peace, but when he got to Manero's office a Frenchman came and talked to him concerning an agency in New York. Later he went to the Palace and has been writing this letter ever since. He writes about Cantfield and Massey in strictest confidence. He is working in the Bureau and if he fails at this job will get out of the country. He is very hopeful of success. The chief of the Cabinet and the Emperor's secretary is against American emigration, advising Maximilian that an influx of foreigners will prove bad. He thanks McMaster and all his friends for their prayers, and assures McMaster that he does not forget them in his own prayers. He went to Guadalupe to pray for them. He has not failed to observe his duties since the day at the Jesuits.' He asks that the French papers be sent to his Father after McMaster has used them. He asks McMaster to thank all for their remembrance. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.