He does not know how McMaster or the public liked his story, but it may help to stir up the love for the Pope. McMaster's generous spirit led him to meet the Zouaves, and it was this chance that permitted Murray to meet McMaster. Bishop Edward Horan of Kingston appreciated Marray's move and has never faltered. It was accidental that Murray wrote for a paper, for as a soldier he hates much talk; action must tell. Immediate and direct service for the Holy See will do more for the Church in America than any volumes will. He regrets not having heard further from Tracey, but if God wishes this to continue, he will bring it around. Murray has a topographical knowledge that cannot be equaled. He lost most of his manuscripts in the pillage of 1870. He lists several books that McMaster could secure from the Angot Library, Paris, France. McMaster could tell him whether these articles of historical interest would help the cause. He asks McMaster to try to get through a jeweler in New York the Cross of the Order of Pius IX and the Silver Cross of the Campaign of 1867, which are made in Paris. Together they would cost about 110 france, or about $21. These decorations were in his trunks that were lost. He wrote an article on education for McMaster but tore it up upon mature consideration, feeling that it was none of his business. A decision from the Head of Christendom is the only settlement. He does not understand why Lactantine cannot be read instead of the historial Lallur. He believes young men intended for the Church should be taught Latin and Greek, especially Greek, so that they could converse with the Holy Fathers. If special assistance is needed to manage a Council of Bishops, what would take place at a council of professors? It is not the study of old pagan literature that is harmful to Catholics, but it is the literature of the period that Catholics read without discriminating. Outside the writings of the Catholic Church, there is no group of writers that is not corrupt today. McMaster has been long-suffering now for a year. Although time lessens grief, it does not bring back what is gone. Murray hopes the boys are well and also McMaster's daughters. Murray was shown a letter in which plans were completed to have him take over the editorship of a Catholic Paper in Cleveland. However, it all turned out to be untrue and he consoles himself by reflecting on the hermit system. It is easier to be patient in physical suffering than in mental pathos, though neither are agreeable. His kind of chat in this letter with McMaster has relieved his solitude. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 11pp. 12mo.