She would not write McMaster if she knew any member of the Catholic Church, but as she does not she asks him to use his influence with the Church in behalf of her sister and herself. They have suffered great hardship as a result of the war which has just been brought to a close, being among the many who have been reduced to beggary and want, and who find themselves penniless, without either home or friends. The Catholic Church is rich and powerful and has many schools; if they were educated they could earn a living as teachers, but, being uneducated, all they can do is to work for families who do not want to pay them, since they do not understand the work required of them. She wishes McMaster to use his influence on their behalf, and make arrangements for their preparation for teaching. By exercising strict economy they could pay for their tuition. She has always had the deepest respect for the Catholic church, and hopes McMaster will aid them. They were sent out of Georgia by order of General William T. Sherman and could not return, and have nothing to live on or look forward to. Their old friends are as helpless as they. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.