His father brought home John's letters Feb. 11, 1884, and they were happy to hear from him. She is writing this letter on the hope that he will be delayed at Lisbon; it will not reach him otherwise. If they have not written him it is not because they do not love him. She encloses a story her Father read her with tears in her eyes last Saturday. When they saw the notice of the safe arrival of the Havilah two weeks ago they thanked God for John's safe arrival. Many prayers are being offered for him, so she trusts he will arrive at Home, safely again in May or June. When she said "all his friends". She meant the Keileys, the Harpers, the Browns, Mrs. Henwood, and the Egans. She has not seen Mary Ellen, and would not know her if she did. She will tell Joe, who has not gone on the voyage to give her John's message. She will give Shorty his message if she can. She saw Richard Hamilton but could not say much to him. Sister St. John McMaster, S.H.C.J. and Sister Teresa McMaster, D.C. are praying for him, but have not written because his father did not think the letters would reach him. They will all love him and worry about him, and hope to see him soon again. Enclosure: A clipping, "Life in France", reprinting a sailor's letter. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.