The column under Don Francisco Tristany joined the forces of General Don Rafael Tristany on the 12th at Laliente. There are 5 Tristany brothers. Two died on the field of honor. The three living, Don Rafael, Don Francisco, and Don Antonio are splendid men. Don Rafeal is commander in chief during the absence of the Infante. A few nights ago the enemy surprised Don Rafael and took back a cannon he had previously captured from Prades. The Carlists lost 6 horses, 2 mules, and 1 man but the enemy paid dearly. At Gironella, Murray received the Freeman's Journal. Wills arrived just as the troops were leaving for Bia and Casseras and brought the paper for Oct. 18 with him. Murray read it all, even the advertisements, and believes that McMasters pen has lost none of its vigor, judging especially by the article on the wild horse and the poem on the dead of Memphis. Father David Phelan spoke like a true priest unlike some others who are betraying the Irish race over to the Devil. Those who send their sons to schools of the state will only come to their senses when the devil has their son's soul. At Moya the Cathedral is magnificent. Catalunia shows such faith and genius in every one of its mountain churches. Murray visited the Ermitage of Our Lady of Quiralt on his last reconnaissance to Berga. There is but one priest in the Ermitage and he has been forced to flee many times. The church there is of exceeding richness but the famous statue of Our Lady, which usually adorns the sanctuary, has been hidden in the mountains. The republicans destroyed one statue, desecrated 2 altars, and ruined the elaborate woodwork in the vestry. The troops are leaving Moya for Bia. Wills who has just arrived to replace his brother, is the first pontifical officer Murray has set since the siege of Rome. Very few officers return from the campaign in France without wounds. The troops left Moya in a tremendous hurray and slept at Estany as a measure of prudence. Lavalls has not yet taken Vich and since the affair of Prades there have been no new battles. It is likely that further action will only come when the prince returns. Their presence here detains 25,000 men in the province and prevents them from joining the large concentration at Navarre. The Republican army is 100,000 strong, 20,000 of which are Sons of Liberty, and the scum of the earth. In Navarre the enemy force cannot exceed 50,000. The Carlists in that province are all armed and number 20,000 men. They are steadily receiving arms and ammunition and are growing as a result of this. Murray is uncertain of the population of Navarre but lists that of Catalunia as 985,000. On Nov. 6, the Hollanders joined the batallion at Cironella. There were 14 of them plus one Roman. Another Roman went into the escort where there are already 4 Romans. Many more would come if they had the money. The Count of Alcantara, whose son died in Rome of mortal wounds received in Mentena, paid all expenses of the 14 Hollanders. We have been joined by a man from the Principality of Monaco. The Hollanders are fine men and are well received and liked by all. Murray's old friend Strozkens, a Belgian who fought with the Pontifical Abrizzi, is amongst them. From Orista, the troops proceeded on to Prats. News has just arrived of the great Carlist victory in Navarre. At Berga the previous day Murray siezed an immense hog which a peasant was trying to take to the enemy in the garrison. We are now 2,000 strong and are in good spirits. They have with them many young lads of from 12 to 16. Two of Murray's friends from Canada wish to join the army but their father will not let them go. He would wish to help the Pontiff but fears that anarchy may got a hold of his boys. Anyone who does join resigns any claim to his own life. Murray cannot write to the St. Michael's Society until he sees his Royal Highness and hears from McMaster about his letter. No outside help has reached them at all. There is no sickness here. The Spaniards are always sober and dignified. There is none of the curse which usually follows an army. A young volunteer of 14 years joined them whose father is a liberal. The republic here means and stands for; state schools, conscription, taxes on blood, and priests paid by the state. Such a program has been prevented in Catalunia, and the young men who would be forced into the enemy army take up arms with us to fight for the right of choosing their own carreers. The young boys of 13 or so have charge of prisoners and conduct men of 40 to the French frontiers and turn them over to the French army. Eighty of these boys plus a few very old officers took the last group of 180 prisoners of France. The men here get their pay and buy all they need themselves, sometimes paying very unfair prices. Wherever the Carlist forces pass they enrich the country by giving hard cash and not paper notes. Gold money is abundant. The republicans pay in bods - or plunder, but it is not usually worth a red cent. Murray, even though isolated in Prats can get his letters out to McMaster just as easily as he could in Canada. A fellow here was left for dead by enemy assasins, the Cipazos, but recovered after receiving 8 wonders. It is impossible to give details by letter but we shall speak of this later. Aunt Martha was delighted with the letter from G. Mang. Don Alfonso will not return before 15 days to a month from now. All is hopeful for us and he is the right man to free Catalunia. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 121pp. 12mo.