DeNeve acknowledges McFarland's letter of August 18 in answer to his of August 10. McFarland's indebtedness to the American College at Louvain at the beginning of the scholastic year was 171.10 francs. The mother of Father E.J. Vanlaan has repaid the money advanced to him. DeNeve is forced to raise the pension to $600; since the cattle plague, prices made $500 inadequate. Mullholland and Cooney are deacons now. They could be ready by about August for the sacred ministry. If he is to keep them longer he asks to be notified. He has told them to write to McFarland and tell him that they do not know as much French as they should. He cannot accommodate more than 45 students and does not know whether to build. He now has 42 theological students and the spirit of the college is very good. P.S. At McFarland's convenience DeNeve sends his respects to the two Sisters he sent. On the back: Stockman Theology 1st., Philips Theology 2nd. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.