DeNeve acknowledges McFarland's letter of July 23. He immediately sent word to Mulholland and Cooney on what terms they are received. From their letter he fears that they are not far advanced, but they will try. They will expect in due time the young student, Byrne. He hopes the Bishop will impress on him that he is to acquire not only knowledge but the piety of the ecclesiastical spirit, and that he should take the occasion to learn German and French. DeNeve has been in Gand and spoke of McFarland's arrangement to the old professors of Fathers Florimond De Bruycker and A. De Regge. All thought they would not work well together, and that these men would work better separately. A younger priest would be better with De Bruycker. Father De Regge does not make up his mind quickly. De Neve will ask the Bishop of Ghent and leave the decision to him. If he will not come he will send him a priest that will be satisfactory to McFarland and De Bruycker. Tomorrow he will go to the great Catholic meeting at Mechlin and will give a report on the American College at Louvain. He will endeavor to obtain a considerable addition before two years. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 3pp.