McMaster does not know whether John received his letter to Baltimore or whether he will receive this letter, although he telegraphed to John that he would write. He wishes John would use the telegraph wires more freely, telling if he is well and where a letter may catch him. McMaster misses John very much, and goes to John's room daily, thinking of where he may be and what hardships he may be suffering. The sisters are so well housed that they give McMaster little solicitude. He has had reason to have great confidence in John, but perseverance in what is good is a grace in itself. Life will soon be over, and he tells John to rejoice in his youth, to be cheerful and merry, and to have an anchor. McMaster knows John will have an anchor, and urges him to let his soul dip down to it every day, on all occasions, in the river of life. John should not fail to say his beads, and should try to attend Holy Mass sometimes other than on days of obligation. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.