He promises to write Hudson at length very soon. It is too bad their friend Derbey did not appear in 1882 so he sends the above hoping it will be useful. He is grateful for the enclosure but sorry Hudson did not turn over the $3 to Joseph as he wants to get square with him. He is confined to the house most of the time but is able to read and write a good deal. It would please him to make up the Ave Maria index for Hudson as a slight love-offering and help to while away his time. If anything of special interest appeared in the Ave Maria since July, will Hudson send it to him? Is the "Scholastic" published now? Top half of page torn off. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.