Hudson's letter of January 26 has arrived to find Osouf at Nagasaki where the Bishops of Japan and the delegate of the Superior of the mission of Korea were gathered for the first synod. Osouf thanks Hudson for the welcome he gave the request regarding the Leprosarium of Father Testevuide. During a confirmation tour Osouf is spending time with Testevuide, who was touched by Hudson's appeal. During the synod the people came from long distances to gain the indulgence which the Holy Father granted on the occasion of the twentyfifth anniversary of the discovery of the Japanese Christians. From eight to ten thousand Christians assisted at the ceremonies. Much distance has been covered since 1865, when the farmers made known to Father Bernard Petitjean the existence of the Christians. :: X-3-k A.L.S. French 4pp. 8vo.