McMaster has just received John's telegram, He sends letters from his sisters with this letter. Gertrude's letter has not arrived, but the Carmelites have had two deaths in two days and are occupied. John should leave a forwarding address with Fitzwilliam and Company. He asks John to write a short letter. He is sending John a box of cigars which he asks John to count to see if the Post Office people have stolen any. He wishes John a happy birthday. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.