Timon's favor of December 8 reached Badin in Louisville 12 days ago because of his absence from Cincinnati. Badin is about forming a small French congregation of about 25 families in Portland, Kentucky? where a chapel will probably be erected next summer. Here at Knobs, Indiana is a chapel with 39 families, Irish, French, and German, and at New Albany, 20 more which have attracted Badin's attention since he left Timon. He regrets that he could not visit the Barrens to see Father Donatien Olivier, the Sisters and his old parishioners. Badin thanks Timon for saying 20 or 30 Masses at his intention. The arrival of two more priests may afford Timon assistance in doing Badin this service. His continual traveling often deprives him of celebrating. Badin is gratified to find that he and Timon agree respecting a male school in St. Louis. Badin would probably have been more open with Timon's bishop, had he not been encumbered with a traveling companion. Perhaps he would also have appeared as a meddler. He hopes Timon will succeed; there is not time to lose or sectarians will profit. Timon has relieved Badin's mind by informing him that Badin had sent $20 worth of Catholic books to Mr. Manning. They are dear now, but were much dearer 18? years ago. Badin asks Timon to inform Father Philip Borgna, C.M. that he sent him or the printer, $5 for the Shepherd. Joseph Dwyer promised to have them remitted. When in St. Louis, Badin's finances were rather low, as usual. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.