On re-reading Hudson's letter of congratulations on his improved health, Dallas says that we can never promise ourselves anything in this world. He has been sicker now than when he was at Fort Supply, Indiana. Dr. Norris is not certain what is the matter with Dallas. He cannot believe that there is anything seriously wrong with him as his health in general is good. He hopes that Hudson has completely recovered. The cathedral is a magnificent building but it is not complete as they built it without a sacristy and now a place is spaced off on the Epistle side for that purpose. Dallas and his wife went to Mass there and after Mass the crowd remained and viewed the church. It is superior to Notre Dame but his Mass did him little good at St. Patrick's and he prays when he attends Mass at Notre Dame. He has lived in the far west so long that he dislikes going to a High Mass now. The Ave Maria and Scholastic are received regularly. He asks Hudson if Father General intends to have photographs of the crucifix made? He is glad to hear that Elmer Otis has been sent to Notre Dame and tells Hudson to give his love to the boy when he sees him. He tells Hudson not to count on a visit from him this winter as he will remain until well or until General Sherman assigns him to duty. He has no heart to write on the last Indian Massacre and Dallas thanks God that under the same conditions last fall he did not meet any Indians as he fears he would have met the same fate. He asks Hudson to pray for his intention. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.