He sends John letters from each of his three sisters, an envelope containing five English pounds and directions for getting change for them, and a letter from the editor of a Portuguese Catholic paper. He instructs John to thank Phipps and Company for their courtesy in keeping letters and sending them to John. Regarding the letter from the Portuguese editor, McMaster hopes John will go to see the Father at the Hospital de Santo Bento. He is writing a letter to the Superior, asking him to hand it to the English-speaking priest. McMaster prays for John daily. He urges him to write all he cares to, and to write, if he wishes, to Gertrude. Another United States ship will arrive in Rio before John leaves, and McMaster will send letters by it. He asks to be remembered to Captain McLean. If John has time he should drop into the United States Consul's office at Rio. McMaster will write them, and they like to oblige editors of papers. Enclosed letters are handled separately. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.