Timon's letter was received. He sees with joy that Timon has finally begun to declare the word of God at St. Louis. Odin urges Timon to banish entirely the spirit of fear which disquiets him. St. Mary's Seminary seems to be on a good footing. Father Labadie has succeeded Timon as prefect of health. On Timon's return to the seminary he will live in his cell and consecrate all his time to sharpen his arms against the enemies of the Lord; he has not been given any function to fill. Bishop Joseph Rosati, C.M. received a letter from Rome announcing that a Superior General has been appointed for the entire society of Vincentians. He will reside in Paris. His name is Father Peter Dewailley, C.M. DeVeille. The vicar general at Rome is always full of zeal for the Barrens; he announces that the King of Portugal has established the priests of their Congregation in Brazil where they are strongly supported by the emperor. Father Leo De Neckere, C.M. is at New Orleans; he will remain there until the arrival of Rosati and will preach the jubilee in that city. Odin will go to Apple Creek in 12 days and proposes Thursday to go to Bois Brulé Bottom. The bishop has him preach often; Odin is glad to learn the language. Odin saw Mr. Myre's brother who told him that Myre desires to study here. Mr. Lesieur's new horse almost cost him his life, throwing him to the ground some distance from here. Dr. Harris thought he was dead and called the coroner. A half-hour or hour later LeSieur regained consciousness and asked hospitality of the Brothers. The next day he was able to continue on his way. Odin spoke to the Bishop regarding the negress whom Timon mentioned; the Bishop thinks it would not be prudent to contract new debts. Madame Rose Philippine Duchesne, R.S.C. may be glad to buy her. If she does not need her, the bishop will speak to Madame Eugénie Audé, R.S.C. who will probably buy her. Timon is again requested to send the patent of the land; it is urgent to have a deed made to the Congregation. Brother Donati, C.M. begs Further Edmund Saulnier not to have his vines pruned until he goes himself to gather the branches. The bishop wishes Timon to send the candle from the consecration of Bishop Michael Portier to Charles Grégoire at Ste. Genevieve. He also left behind an umbrella which Timon is to find and send to him. Father Jos. Paquin, C.M. also left a blanket or two. The bishop by mistake did not give two "gourdes" to Mr. Basseron, the blacksmith, or fixing his carriage. He asks Saulnier to loan Timon this pay him. Odin did not see Timon's father James Timon as long as he wished. He sends respects. He sends his respects also to Saulnier and Father Joseph Anthony Lutz. Timon is to write if his sojourn at St. Louis should be of some further duration. Father John Boullier, C.M. is on retreat where he will fill himself withzeal to go soon to Kaskaskias. Perhaps Timon can find in St. Louis some books in English fitting to give to Protestants. Today someone came from Whitewater asking for an English catechism and asking Odin to go there to preach. Odin would like to send some little Indian curiosities to his family by DeNeckere; Timon is to try to get a pair of shoes. P.S. Father Permoli, Boullier, Vergani, Paquin, etc. send regards and ask prayers. Timon is to give the enclosed letter to Lutz. :: IV-3-i - A.L.S. - French 4pp. - 4to. - 24