He arrived in St. Louis after 5 days after meeting with all sorts of accidents. The engine burst, ran off track etc.; he almost froze to death, and as consequence has been sick for four days. He finds St. Louis changed. The influx of strangers makes it look like a strange city. He met all his old friends. Eugene has gone to Florida; Alex Garasche is in Washington and McMaster will probably see him as he passes through. Baudry Grasche is in New York. There is a great fever for emmigration to Montana, and will probably take place this Spring. Some Mexican fever, too. Business prospects doubtful, many expecting a crash, others a boom. A vast number of new firms by new methods are forcing the old houses to be up and doing. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.