Gallagher encloses a letter for John. He supposes John will have received the fountain pen he sent, and he cautions John always to carry it in his pocket with the point up. He will have trouble with it if he does not do this. Stylographic pens are different, being carried point down. John's father is away at Baltimore; he had expected a letter from John, but the letter arrived only this morning. The weather in New York is nice. Gallagher hopes John is having a pleasant time in New Orleans. All John's friends are well and send regards. P.S. A subscriber has stopped his paper. Maurice Francis Egan sends regards, and hopes John attends to his deed in San Antonio, Texas :: I-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.