Rosati hopes Timon is better; his sickness has affected Rosati. Timon must have received Rosati's letter informing him of the cause why Father Peter J. Doutreluingne, C.M. has not come. Father J. Bergeron does not wish to remain here. Rosati must keep Father James Fontbonne in his place. Father Philip Borgna, C.M. since Easter has lost the use of his right hand and is now in Fredericktown. Father Victor Paillasson has declared his resolution to join the Jesuits; he will leave New Madrid in three weeks. Rosati does not know how he will fill so many vacant places. Rosati does not know how he will be at the seminary before Corpus Christi. If Father Louis Tucker could go to New Madrid before Paillasson leaves it would prevent many inconveniences. Rosati wrote Timon not to send the seminarian who is to be ordained to St. Louis; it will be better to ordain him at the seminary. Rosemond Pratte will pay Timon $51 sent to Rosati by Mrs. Ferdinand Landry through Madame Julia Bazire, R.S.C.J., Superior at St. Michael. Rosati received a letter from Father John Mary Odin from Cape Girardeau. Rosati is glad that Timon has filled that station. With regard to the parishes entrusted to the Vincentians, the Superior has to make choice of the subject and propose his nomination to the Bishop. After the Bishop sends the letters and faculties, the appointed pastor can exercise his functions. The Superior can recall the missioner but must apprise the Bishop and propose the successor. The missioner may leave for a time to make his retreat and the Superior send somebody to take his place during that temporary absence., P.S. If Timon has reasons not to accept the powers of Vicar General, Rosati also has good reasons to continue them. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.