French found Hudson's letter and package awaiting him when he arrived at his semipolar home. He is looking for the crucifix and tells Hudson that the best way to send packages is by mail and that express is very expensive to that remote place. He almost wishes that Hudson was a victim of hay fever so he could compel him to seek the same climate as he. The commercial world is indebted to the Jesuits for the discovery of that copper region. It would be a pleasure to show Hudson around this region as one of his friends has a yacht. French then describes the country around him. The article on Cardinal Manning is being read by all of his friends and all are enjoying it. He is leading an extremely lonely life and Mrs. French will not be back from Rhode Island until May. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. crown 8 vo