Kelly received the Bishop's circular but was too tired to answer it right off. Kelly does not know where Father James Bohan is: his trunk is there but he forwards his letters to Derby. He cannot be ready for Confirmation in May. The mission had given him enough to recover from. He asks for July 6, and if the Bishop consents he will prepare a little retreat for the children and the five converts the Fathers have baptized. As to the collection, he will read the circular if the Bishop insists. The Bishop had promised to let him this year so he could commence the schools. He attributes the sending of the circular to forgetfulness. This is probably his tightest year. The city ordinance on sidewalks will cost him $500 in a few weeks. If the Bishop insists he will make the collection under obedience. He will commence devotions in the church the next day and asks a telegram in answer. He needs encouragement. Were he gone tomorrow McFarland might get a worse replacement. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.