Martin mentions that the article he has written for McMaster in relation to the "Progress of Catholicity in Iowa" and the dedication of Father P.J.R. Murphy's churches in Waterloo and Waverly in this vincinity were suggested by Fr. Murphy's zeal and executive ability. He asks that McMaster call attention editorially to this article, in behalf of settlers who may be seeking homes in the West. He believes that this portion of the country offers advantages in cheap homes and in Catholic instruction and educational facilities, as well as much cheap and fertile land. He asks that McMaster let him know if he wishes him to correspond on matters of a Catholic nature dealing with this portion of the world, or on subjects of a general literary, historical or musical nature. He requests one dozen copies of the issue containing his report, to be sent him at Waverly, Iowa, care of Father Murphy. He encloses 60 cents for the papers. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.