Pax inquired in Europe about the French illustrated work "L'Univers pittoresque". It contained only a short notice on the "History of America before Columbus" by Moosmuller. The work mentioned about Greenland only that there were 16 Catholic churches, three or four convents and 2 cities, Gerdart and Alba. He wonders what city Alba is. Pax told a learned American briefly about "History of America before Columbus" and was told publication would be welcomed by all. And anyone who could furnish such materials would easily be admitted as a member to the "Massachusetts Antiquarian Society" from which additional materials could be obtained. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.