Boutelou's conduct may appear very astonishing to Timon. He feels highly flattered by the attentions Timon had for him when he lived with Timon in learning the English language. The motive of Boutelou's delay lies in the loss of the barrel of cider and box of Father Louis Moni. Boutelou got on the steamboat at Mr. Davis' landing and passing by Mr. Pratte, Boutelou received his things on board by the yawl with the two boxes, one directed to Moni and the other to Father Jean Audisio. In a few days they arrived at Donaldsonville where Boutelou was to leave the boat. Knowing no one on the boat, he recommended Moni's box to the clerk of the boat who promised he would direct it faithfully. He did not take a receipt as he thought Pratte had taken one. Boutelou put the letters for New Orleans in the steamboat's box. He got another boat to Bayou La Fourche. Audisio has received his box by the same boat. All are thankful for Timon's goodness in replacing the loss; all who have tasted it have found it very good. Hippolyte Vives is in good health; he seems very satisfied with the short stay he made with Timon., P.S. Boutelou asks to be remembered to Fathers Olivier, Tornatori, and Paquin; also to Mr. Daly? Delay and family. Boutelou's uncle Father Henry Boutelou de St. Aubin is very well and sends his respects; he is to write to Timon. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. English and French 4pp. 4to.