Alphonse McMaster writes his sister, Sister St. John McMaster. The ship arrived outside the bay on Sunday night where the wind failed them. It took a long time to get the chain cable ready and to furl the sails. The next morning the anchor was hoisted. On Aug. 15, the Feast of the Assumption, he went ashore, attended Mass, and then saw a few sights with a young fellow who came as a passenger. It is very strange to seek direction around the city in English and not to meet anyone who understands you. He wishes this letter to be included in the 6 A.M. mail and so concludes. contained in James Alphonsus McMaster papers :: I-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.