He sends a post office order for $3 for his subscription to the Freeman. He also sends a poem written by Robert M. Walsh of Camden whose father McMaster knew. If McMaster likes the poem he asks that it be inserted. However, McMaster need not fear offending Cassidy by refusing for the latter believes it is the best thing to reject the compositions of those whose talent is inadequate. However, if McMaster likes it, they will be pleased to see it in his valued columns. Robert is one of six children, whose father is dead, and whose mother is a good Episcopalian, anxious to have her children practice their religion. All of their friends are Protestants except for the Cassidy's and he would be glad to have them drawn closer to the Church. William is studying law, Frank, medicine, Charles is at Annapolis, and Robert, the oldest, is unemployed because of an injury sustained some months ago upon his knee. At one time he was book reviewer for the Inquirer, but his Catholicity did not recommend him to the Hardings. Although he knows McMaster receives hundreds of applications for employment, he asks that this letter be kept in mind should the occasion arise when a young man of Robert's type is needed. The boy speaks and writes French and Italian from his years spent in Europe where his father was Italian consul, and has read largely. He is unfitted for the rough struggle for his daily bread, but is amiable and well-disposed. He is a practical Catholic and a loyal one. His aunt, Mrs. Becket lives in New York, Cassidy's willingness to speak to McMaster of others' affairs shows his regard for McMaster. Mr. Jenks is going to Mass regularly and it is hoped that the rest will follow soon. Cassidy's classes are flourishing. 1873 was a good year to him because it kept to him his Mother and 1874 has been good so far for it brought her to him. He wished McMaster and his children the happiest of New Years. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 8pp. 16to.