Jacobs states that he sent about a fortnight ago, a book entitled "In Spirit and in Truth", to McMaster, but had not the time to write McMaster, and he must have been at a loss what to think of it. The book was recently published in England by the very Rev. Fr. Bridgett. C.SS.R., Rector of this house Mount St. Alphonsus, and a convert from England. Jacobs also sent copies to the Archbishops of Baltimore and St. Louis; to the American Provincial of Redemptorists and the editors of the Catholic Mirror with the view of making the work known in the United States, and if thought advisable, or having it republished there. He feels that it will be more enthusiastically received in America, because the non-Catholics there are more liberal-minded. The English, Scotch, and Irish bishops and clergy, especially Dr. Manning, speak highly of the book, as have leading Protestant papers. The name of the author and the "Imprimatur" were omitted in order to render the work less unacceptable to prejudiced minds. The names could be added in an American edition. The limited number printed is the cause of the high price, and the price of a larger second edition would be considerably reduced. McMaster may publish any remarks he feels suitable, and Jacobs would appreciate learning what McMaster and others think of a republication in the States. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.