Heard from Matthew, who said that his family would return to New York; heard that the Confederate army has left Munson's Hill and that Union soldiers now occupy it; also heard that the Banks will take another loan of $50 million; does not know how far Beauregard has retired; has felt for some time the big battle before Washington would not happen; is not sure what the news will do to the cotton market; cotton proves have risen but he has only sold 90 bales; the srats he buoght are also worth more now; is ging tomorrow to stay with John Mayers at Crosby; Mr. Clunas sends regards; Mr. Clunas may visit N[ew[ York in the winter or spring; Laura heard from Mrs. Proctor that Miss Dilworth was wondering what Rutson's plans were; may visit her when he had planned to although he stlll does not know if h he and Mary Bold will go to Sedgwick; does not like to leave Liverpool given the current cotton sitution; Mrs. Cropper sent him a ticket to the meeting and speeches concerning the opening of the School of Science and Art; he could not attend, so he returned the tickets; sends her a newpaper whch gves a description of the event [not preasent]; Tom Bold will help Mr. Jenning's apply for a job at the Docks; saw Mr. Healing's newphew, who said his uncle's halth has not improved; called on Mr. Hugh Craig, but his office was closed. 4pp. ALS