Father Matthew Felix Ruff arrived yesterday, a priest forever. Timon is to pray that both try to husband well the immense grace conferred on Ruff the day of St. Barnabé. Bruté is grateful for Father John B. Tornatore's offering. He is glad of the success of Father Joseph Wiseman's mission to Cape Girardeau. they may yet be destined to work together. Bruté must have a college and Seminary. Could not Wiseman's place be marked in it? What can Bruté know of even projects until he returns from Europe. He will see what seems best as he goes on. He does not foresee his travel to get as many addenda and branchings as Father John Mary Odin, C.M.. He waits for the return of Father Simon Peter Lalumière, now at Fort Wayne, to determine for Ruff. He must trust him to his first essays. Bruté said not a word to Ruff of Timon's letter. Timon is to remember Bruté to Mr. Hase. Also to Father Raho., P.S. The more fuss by the forgers of conspiracies, the better it seems for institutions they hate: At the Sisters of St. Joseph's, 95 boarders: 90 and more at Nazareth: 105 at Mt. St. Mary's. Bishop Samuel Eccleston confirmed a good many boys. Confirmed also at St. Joseph; was delighted at both places. Bruté's school here comes on well for a beginning. He hopes Kaskaskia continues to prosper. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. folio