Hutchison thanks Hudson for the supply of prayers to the Blessed Lord that Hudson sent to him and sends Hudson some English stamps. He hopes that the use of this beautiful prayer brings many people nearer to God. He enjoyed the Ave Maria. Hutchison was afflicted with Roman fever in 1876 and still sees no prospect of improvement. He has been confined to bed for the last four months with an infection of the spinal cord, but he hopes to recover. He thanks Hudson for some newspapers. John Pius is preparing for his First Communion. P.S. His last hurried journey to Rome to Pope Pius IX's funeral made his health worse. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.