Timon received John's favour by Father John Boullier,, C.M. and would have answered by him but they started without his knowing it. Besides, Timon expected John. Now he writes by a man who is going to make a purchase in John's neighborhood; perhaps Daly's little place might suit him. Timon is thankful for John's safe return; he is informed that John is improved by his travel. Timon thought John would return by New Madrid and give some account of L. Timon sent L. some things, also the 6 months dues. When Mary Timon urged Timon to send a decent outfit, he did so to the amount of $50. She also promised to pay for the first 6 months' board but did not pay a cent. Owen Timon wrote but nothing satisfactory. Timon would imagine that Margaret would by her sewing be able to support herself. He would not advise her to come to St. Louis. As for Timon's meddling in Daly's request about getting a place for Robert, Timon had enough of that before. Timon will send a subscription to the Diary; he has also sent John's to the Pilot. John Gorman is their agent; he wanted Timon to take it but he refused. The New York Weekly Register and Catholic Diary is so irregular and so many complaints. Timon and many in St. Louis are disappointed that John is not stationed here. Timon has done nothing yet about the mortgage. Ames and Mary Timon Ames think he ought as at his death it would be a bone of contention among the children; it will cost perhaps $100. If the money is not forthcoming they will have to get a letter from Belane? to the sheriff? directing him to take a fresh mortgage on the new deed. Timon is out of business at present and has very little left. He is in tolerable health. John is to give his love to the Dalys and Margaret. Timon had a letter from Agatha Timon Douglas which hurt his feelings; it is likely she showed his answer to John. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 3pp. folio