John's letter from aboard the "Bonanza" has been received, and is being read by his father, who is so pleased to hear from him. Gallagher had expected to received a remittance, but supposes John is saving it for a $100.00 remittance. Already John has sent more money than a veteran agent, because he has worked so hard. Gallagher hopes John received his letter at Parkersburg, West Virginia. His father James Alphonsus McMaster deferred his Philadelphia and Baltimore visit until next week, and he and all the folks in New York are all well. P.S. John's father urges him to skip all the places left, which he can visit later on another trip, and come home. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.