Rosati has never been in a situation so trying. Cahokia, Illinois is unattended. He has written to Father Francis Regis Loisel to come and take charge at least provisionally. He hopes Timon does not consider this wrong. Father Peter J. Doutreluingne, C.M. is here; he assisted Father Matthew Condamine. Rosati begged Doutreluingne to defer his departure until next Monday in order to set the affairs of this parish in order which no one can do as well as he, being known in the parish. Father Francis Xavier Dahmen, C.M. still has a bad foot; he was cured but now it has returned. He is getting better and drags himself about to do his work. They have been called for the sick in the country and across the river. Father James Fontbonne not speaking English, Rosati unable to go by horse, they do not know how to do so. Rosati has received a negative reply from Father John Baptist Nozo, C.M.; Rosati can only carry out his plan. He will sell everything; he will pay what he owes for the church and he will depart. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.