Doutreluingne is to read this letter tomorrow from the pulpit. The trouble Doutreluingne has been given, very unjustly in his parish, afflicts Rosati very much. If his health and duties permitted he would come tomorrow himself. His parishioners should recall what Rosati told them on another occasion that in sending Doutreluingne to Kaokias [Cahokias] as their pastor he was doing them a great favor in giving them the preference over many other Catholics who have asked for a priest. But Rosati is convinced that it is not all the parish which persecutes Doutreluingne. These troubles are stirred up by a handful of individuals who are not the most zealous for their religion. So the many should not be punished by leaving them without the help of religion. Doutreluingne is to call them together, announcing that this gathering is the only one Rosati recognizes. If they promise to submit to rules which experience has proved to be so useful for the good of the parish, Doutreluingne is to continue his services; if they refuse Rosati will arrange to give his services to those who will appreciate them better. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.