Odin has written a great many letters to Timon and to Bishop Joseph Rosati and received only a few lines that Father Jean-Baptiste Tornatore, C.M. wrote in May. He continues to occupy himself for the good of their Congregation Vincentians and religion in Missouri. Their confreres of Poland have promised2 or 3 priest, he will obtain a very good one from Piedmont and 2 novices; probably a few from Spain and France. The great mixture in their seminary is apt to dissatisfy the minds especially of the novices. Would it not be well to fix the house at Cape Girardeau and place there those who have not finished their studies or novitiate. Timon might borrow $1000 which Odin will refund on arrival. The Pope desires very much that they do something for the Indians. Timon told Odin that a physical apparatus might be very useful' it will cost about 8000 francs. If they purchase only what is needed to complete the one they have it would save a little to pay their debts. If Timon answers immediately Odin will receive the letter at Paris. Their Superiors in Europe are disposed to assist them for the future. Bad information had made a fatal impression but Odin has made them understand the good to be done. The Sisters of Charity in Piedmont are desired in every direction; they have 8 hospitals. If those of America could be united to them it would be a great thing. Europe continues in a poor state. In Spain religion is losing ground. Odin hopes the companions he has sent are already arrived. The Piedmont priest who will accompany Odin knows French; he is looked on as one of the best of their house of Plaisance. So many persons have been collecting that it is hard to get something. He thinks it better to start for America in the spring. He has about 25,000 francs and hopes to collect more. Propaganda promised to furnish this year about $3000 and a similar sum next year until they are entirely out of debt. the superior General wishes them to try to make a good establishment at Cape Girardeau. The priest of Plaisance might make a good Master of Novices. Odin sends respects to Tornatore, Paquin, Brands, Olivier, Loisel, Wiseman and all friends. He was told a few days ago that Hilary Tucker and George are well. They regret to be away; it is poor speculation to send young men to study in Europe., P.D. They have replaced the relics of St. Vincent in their church of Paris. Odin will leave Genoa day after tomorrow. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.