Were McMaster in John's place in Rio he would send each of the enclosed letters to the enclosed letters to the Consul General and the Minister Plenipotentiary. They may bring him offers of courtesy, and give him some advantages. They may also bring offers to "show him the town" from the clerks of Consul or Minister. He should ignore these, and should get to Mass and the Sacraments. Often. Here sheet No. 2 is missing. If John needs more money. McMaster will honor at sight any draft up to 500.00. He gives this to provide against anything unforseen. He asks John to write him. The shipping records, which he has watched daily, give no news of the Bark Templar. He encloses two letters which he hopes John will use. :: I-2-m A.L.incomplete 6pp. 12mo.