Stoddard's mail now comes in "lots" as he gets many letters. He feels out of the world with the quietness that reigns in the islands. It was very refreshing to receive Hudson's letter. Stoddard does not care to return to the world, but he is fearful for the future. Living is very expensive where he is now, far more than in the United States. Stoddard trys to be contended and thanks Hudson for his prayers. Father John Pinasco, S.J ., has sent Stoddard a statue of the Madonna. Could Hudson send a souvenir, something he has blessed? He thanks Hudson for the "Ave Maria." He has all of Hudson's letters and his photograph beside him. He would like to hear from Lady Georgianna Fullerton but does not know her address. The sketch enclosed is to be followed by something about the dear old Bishop who had such a remarkable life and died here. He was the first priest to land there. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 4 pp. 12 mo