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Scope and Contents Henry's mother is very much rejoiced to hear of the safe arrival of her little grandchild and that he has been made a Christian. She hopes that he will be a second Samuel and know the Lord from his youth forward. It was consoling to learn that Fifine was better since Mrs. Brownson was anxious about her. She hopes that Fifine has a good nurse, one that will not allow her to see much company since she cannot be too careful of her self. Henry is to kiss Fifine and the baby for Mrs. Brownson and...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson is much obliged to Henry for his recent letter and is glad to know that he is continuing well in the warm weather. She is sorry to hear that Fifine has not been well and is afraid that perhaps having too much company and excitement in her weak state is responsible. She inquires as to the baby's condition. The position of an army officer at present is indeed unpleasant but time may bring something more favourable and at least one is certain of pay while in the army. It would be...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson is much distressed to hear of Fifine's poor condition and can well understand how hard it must be for Henry to be so far away and obliged to stay several days longer. In all probability, however, her mother sees that she has every attention. Orestes A. Brownson went to New York and has not returned yet. The Times announced him as having been at Fordham on Wednesday, and probably he is now enjoying himself somewhere. The Bishop had confirmation this morning and it was very warm...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson asks forgiveness for not having answered his letter until now and also for all of her delinquencies and shortcomings. She hopes Fifine is still improving and has more than regained her usual strength. Seeing the baby would please very much and it is to be hoped that he gets through the warm weather, which is so trying to small children. Henry, she supposes, feels anxious to know how things will turn out but he should trust that everything will be for the best even if not in...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson has been neglectful in answering Henry's letter but she has been very busy. An artist, Mr. Pinkelin was taking Brownson's picture for the orphans in Boston. It will be raffled there at the Fair in the hope that it will help the Fair as well as the artist. Brownson wanted a picture to be kept in the family so a copy was taken. The last one will be on exhibition in New York. The artist has recently come for Munich and is painting pictures much more cheaply now than he will when...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson was about to answer Henry's letter to his father, since Brownson thought he would not be able to write his son, when she received Henry's letter to her. She is very glad that both Henry and Fifine like the Brownsons. She does not like the people of the South. However, she hope for the time when the northern and southern states a more united than ever. Henry's father has been unwell and has written only one article for the Tablet recently. The weather has been very infavorable...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson, through lack of time, has been unable to express her joys and thanks for Henry's letter. She speaks of his father's illness in its various stages, during which time he was attended by Dr. Grier and Dr. Hewit. The condition was diegnosed as acute rheumatism from which there was intense suffering. Brownson has taken a great deal of medicine and his diet consists mainly of beef tea. Mrs. Brownson has a bed in the office from where she can look after her husband throughout the...

Scope and Contents On the night that Mrs. Brownson wrote a letter to Henry for her husband she was taken ill with a sickness that lasted four days. For about ten days after she was very weak but now feels much better. During this time she did not see Brownson at all and Sarah took good care of her. Brownson is gaining slowly and has-been out for a ride twice in a carriage which was brought to his door in order that he might be placed in it. He has very little pain anymore but his knees and ankles swell when he...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson is writing to Henry in order to relieve his anxiety about his father. The Dr. found Brownson not so well on the previous evening but hopes to get him on his feet again. He was decidedly opposed to the castor oil, laudanum and spirits of turpentine which Brownson has hurt himself by taking, and has changed the medicines. Dr. Grier came to see Brownson on the previous afternoon after not having stopped by for two or three weeks. He lost his wife last summer and has not been worth...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson has received Henry's letter and she is very anxious to have him and Fifine visit her an Brownson on their way to Detroit. She has requested Brownson to urge the visit in his letter to them and she expects to see them on or before Christmas. Henry's father is continuing to gain and is now eating much better. Langdon Healy from Brooklyn, visited the Brownson recently, and they found him very pleasant. Mrs. Brownson's health has improved considerably since her husband's recovery....

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson is not surprised that Henry is uneasy about his parents if he has not heard from them since he has been in Chicago. Both his mother and father have written to him, however, since he arrived there, and have also received mail from him. All are well at the Brownson home and Henry's father has gone to New York. He went to see Mr. Sadlier about publishing a book and expects to return on Monday. He means to have Dennis Sadlier pay him more for his articles in The Tablet. Orestes A....

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson expresses sympathy for not having written her son Henry before this, but assures him it is not from forgetfulness. Men's minds are so broad and elevated that they cannot easily descend to every day's particulars. Eliza, the girl living with the Brownsons was troubled with sore fingers for those weeks, forcing Mrs. Brownson to do the cooking. Since Orestes Brownson's book is being printed, she, Sarah and Eliza go downtown nearly every day, especially since St. Mary's parish has...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson wishes Henry and Fifine a happy New Year and the greatest blessings. She says that on Sunday, St. Stephen's day Dec. 26., the Brownson's commemorated the baptism of four of their children 25 years ago. She hopes Henry had a pleasant time in Milwaukee and that he will be back home by the time this letter reaches Chicago. She expresses concern over little Philip's health and hopes that they all are better for the journey. Her Father and she sympathize with his difficulties with...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson acknowledges Henry's letter of Jan. 6th and expresses her pleasure at Henry's visit in Milwaukee. She thanks Fifine for writing and rejoices at her good health this winter. Henry's father has been waiting several days for a letter from him and is undecided about the trip to Chicago, although his health is good so far this winter. She thanks Henry for offering to accompany his father and says that he and Sarah are both anxious she should go but she hesitates because of the...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson was very glad to receive Henry's letter of the 7th inst. She had been afraid Henry had not got back well, or had found Fifine worse or the children sick. Henry must have been delighted to see Philip walk. George Brownson did not walk until he was Philip's age, until suddenly one day he was walking all around the room. Most children take a few steps at once—not so George—he wanted to master whatever he undertook. Mrs. Brownson hopes little Sally is doing well. She looks upon her...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson was greatly pleased with Henry's letter of May 17. She hopes he is well now and cautions him to be careful of his condition. She is also glad that he finds good company in Detroit and hopes that he will be stationed there for some time. Mr. Brownson's health is good, and he went to New York two weeks previous to attend Judge White's funeral as well as to visit Dr. Hewit about his foot. Last Tuesday, Dr. Hewit came over and took out part of the mail and as a result Brownson has...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson apologizes to Henry for having forgotten to say goodbye to him at the Ferry and assures him that she is, at all times, wishing for his best good. Henry was sick and worried when she saw him last and was full of care in getting away. She thanks him very much for his kindness and in going to the Ferry with her. She likes Miss Josephine Van Dyke, Henry's fiancee, very much and is pleased to have her as a daughter-in-law. She sends her love through Henry to Miss Van Dyke as well as...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson fears that Henry thinks her very negligent for not having written him but explains that she has been too busy. Things are going better at the Brownson home than they did and Mrs. Brownson has the best girl working for her that she has ever had. Annie Brownson arrived on November 11 and is expected to stay all or part of the winter. She has improved greatly and is now a firm and pious Catholic. Mrs. Brownson likes her much better than before. Annie wishes to be remembered to...

Scope and Contents Both of Henry's parents have received a letter from him recently and Orestes A. Brownson has already answered. They are glad that Fifine is recovering her strength and tell Henry not to be uneasy since her mother and sister will look after her. Mrs. Brownson is sorry that Henry has to stay in such a lonely place but is conforted by the thought of only a short stay there. Henry's father had a severe attack of rheumatism during the previous week which was concentrated in the elbow of his left...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson thanks Henry for his letter of the 6th. She is sorry about Sally Brownson's cholic. Brownson has had a severe attack of the gout brought on by writing too much—for besides the Catholic World and the Tablet he has written three articles for the "Ave Maria". He has a new suit ready for his visit to Detroit, but will have to postpone it until he catches up with work neglected because of the gout. Bishop Bayley James R. Bayley gave a lecture yesterday and made the Brownsons a short...

Scope and Contents Henry never forgets his father's or mother's birthday. His letter found her ill and having to give up her work. She dismissed a German girl who could not speak English but has a good girl now. She is very glad to hear that Henry's wife's sight is improving. Henry's father Orestes A. Brownson has had some gout in his right hand which did not hinder his writing. He has several connections with the Catholic World. There were two telegraphic dispatches from the Paulists inviting him to dine with...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson received Henry's note yesterday. Henry's father has not returned from New York yet so she answers Henry for herself and Brownson in the affirmative and thanks Henry for the honor he did the Brownson in selecting them as sponsors. She gives her love to Fifine and wishes both Henry and Fifine every blessing. Henry's father went to N.Y. on Friday. He gave a lecture in Brooklyn Sunday evening. The "World" says there were 2000 people present. The Brownsons have been expecting Henry...

Scope and Contents The Brownsons have been looking for a line from Henry nearly two weeks, and are afraid something has gone wrong. Mrs. Brownson wonders if Fifine is worse or the children sick. Mrs. Brownson knows Henry must have a trial with so many women folks around. "Be patient in all things, the Lord is at hand", Mrs. Brownson believes St. Paul says. She hopes Henry arrived home safely and found Fifine improving. She sends her love to Fifine and wants to know how everyone does. She neglected to get the...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson acknowledges Henry's letter of Nov. 10, and would have answered if Brownson had not sent Henry a draft for $75 upon reading it. Brownson wrote on the 12th and would like to know if Henry has received the draft. Saily Brownson must be pretty. Her hair is so fine and dark. Mrs. Brownson is sorry she suffers from the cholic, but knows she will outgrow it and abundantly repay Henry for his care. Mrs. Brownson is happy to learn from Henry's letter of Nov. 13 that Fifine is pretty...

Scope and Contents Henry's letter of the 23rd was received yesterday. They are sorry to hear Henry is not retired. His father will write Gen. Sherman this week and she will try to have him keep his word. Brownson would have written before but he had an idea it would do no good. Dr. Hewit has been to Washington to get some office and he said Mrs. Sherman said Grant would not give any office to a Catholic. Grant was in Elizabeth N.J. a visit to his brother Corbit and went to the Methodist meeting but did not...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson is writing this letter to Henry on behalf of her husband who is dictating it. His recovery is very slow and the rheumatism is at present causing great pain in the right wrist, however, Mrs. Brownson's tender, faithful and vigilant care is largely responsible for his feeling better. Brownson is happy to hear that Henry is well again and sees no reason why he shouldn't preserve his health with ordinary care and prudence. The nomination of Seymour and Blair will, according to...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson is happy to hear that they are married and well settled in their own home. It was a relief for her to receive Henry's telegraph despatch the day after his marriage and she is anxious to learn the details of the wedding. She is sorry that none of their family were present at the wedding but is happy that Orestes Brownson did not go because he has been confined to his room for several days since with the gout. It seems somewhat doubtful as to whether he will take the journey to...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson received Henry's very welcome letter of March 1st and says she would have written him soon even had she not received his letter yesterday. She is just as well pleased when Henry writes his father as when Henry writes her, although she is delighted to hear from Henry herself. His father is very much pleased to her from him, and always tells her how he is. She is glad to her Henry's health is good and thinks that he is heavy enough now, 190 pounds being enough for any one. She...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson was very glad to hear Henry was relieved from duty at Fort Leavenworth. She wants a full account of all - Fifine's health and if the baby recognized Henry. She also wants to know if Henry recovered from his attack at Fort Leavenworth. Henry's father saw Philip Van Dyke at Fordham but did not learn as much about the family as if Van Dyke had kept his appointment to call. Henry's father Orestes A. Brownson 's health is as good as when Henry last saw him. Brownson has not written...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Brownson is happy to learn from Henry's letter of the 18th that his family is well. She hopes he will be on the retired list soon and that he will visit them before long. Henry's father has not written because he thought Henry might be here, and on account of the hot weather. He is pretty well and has been writing some articles for the Tablet. He is going to have an article in the October issue on the Council that is to meet in Sept. The article in the last number of the Catholic World...