He writes after deliberation with regard to an editorial. The obstacles in the say of his making the trip to Rome are the want of funds and his present engagement. He teaches some course to day scholars in some buildings that were formerly Regiopolis College. He thinks that he should not have much difficulty in securing a replacement but he will not leave until another teacher can be had. His family does not have the means to enable him to go and he does not wish to have them sacrifice more. He sent McMaster two articles but since they are of no use he asks to have them destroyed. General de Charetle at the close of the Franco-Prussian War declined to enter with his regiment into the French army. It was agreed that in the eventuality of a war with Italy, the Papal Zouaves were to form the extreme vanguard. Catholics from all parts of the world will be called upon to lend a hand. He offers McMaster consolation upon the death of his son saying that it is better to be in Heaven while young. The child was the image of McMaster and had his walk. He offers his true sympathies for all McMaster has to suffer in the struggle for truth. God alone can give him grace with which to continue. He asks for the prayers of McMaster and his children, and if he can be of any service, he asks to be informed in what manner. He sent the article regarding himself to his Lordship, but refained from asking any opinion or giving any. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 7pp. 12mo.