Feehan has received McFarland's letter and will give him an account of the Sisters of Mercy there. The three who remained there four years ago were unable to supply the schools. Mother Clare brought with her a number of young persons from the east. After the usual time all were professed. They were not at first all educated or the most desirable subjects. They seemed to do well. But at the beginning of this year five began to complain about Sister Basilia, the assistant superior. After this was discovered, of the two most guilty, one got a dispensation and left. The other remained until recently but did not improve until it was necessary to remove her. From time to time other postulants and two novices left. All from Providence or New York complained bitterly. No one complains of Mother Clare but her health has been unfirm. Feehan has found her candid and upright. The other sisters seem now united and keeping their rule. In the schools the Mother and older sisters have been zealous. They have over 400 children and their training of them is admirable. But Feehan has been grieved that reports have been made to the Mother Superior in New York. Feehan will give McFarland occasional reports on the community. Father F.P. Garesché, S.J. will give their retreat. It is the work of establishing the community that has kept Feehan there the past 4 years instead of going to Memphis. There is now a parish house and convent at a cost of $70,000 and a failure would be a great disappointment. A letter from McFarland to Mother Clare would be of benefit. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.