McMaster has received John's letter today, Good Friday, and has telegraphed John to wait at Mobile for letters. He has not known where to write until now, and thinks it is impossible for a letter to reach him before Master. He has told John J. Gallagher where to write, but was not able to tell Sister Gertrude McMaster, D.C.,. He advises John to finish Mobile and its surroundings, and be in New Orleans by Saturday, May 1, even though he must skip a place. John's letter was the kind McMaster liked. Even when it was delayed, after the telegram, McMaster was solicitous, for he loves John, and besides being his only son, John is the only one of his children not safely housed in this world. He is very desirous of hearing from John regularly. He hopes John can get to communion at Master and on his birthday. He wishes John could see McMaster's old friends, who would treat him well. McMaster will send John's mail in care of Thomsa Fitzwilliams, that being safer. He asks John not to overwork his strength, and reminds him to write. :: I-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.