He is writing in his shirt sleeves. Since he left New York, he, Father L Dold and Fauvre have given missions in Cairo, Paducah, Fancy Farm and Columbus. Next Sunday he begins a French mission in New Orleans and on the 26th of January he will lecture for the Sisters of Mercy in that city. From there he will proceed to Texas. He asks McMaster to follow him with his prayers. He asks McMaster why a reply by one of the fathers to Balderini's letter has not been published, as it was already been published in the L'Univers. He is of the opinion that McMaster is not well informed on the Cuban affair. Captain Joseph Fry made his first communion with him at the age of 42; although he was baptized a Catholic he was raised a Presbyterian. Fry's exertions were instrumental in helping to have 19 protestants and one Jew baptized. Although the papers say much about collections for his wife, as yet she has not received anything. Bosaine who betrayed Maximilian will be shot also. Louisiana is ruined financialy, taxes are exhorbitantly high, and many are on the bread line. In the city the carpet-baggers and scallawags buy real estate for the taxes with money stolen from the public treasury. A new house was opened at Chatawa with Father Alexander as Master of Novices. He asks McMaster for a donation at Christmas to aid in supporting the novitiate. He is not sure of the happenings in Cuba . The Archbishop of Santiago is reported to be excommunicated by the Pope. McMaster is requested to say a good word for the "Life of St. Alphonsus," as well as to send a picture of himself and the girls. He advises the northern people not to come South, as there is no work, but a few may make a living by hard work on small farms. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.