O'Neill received Timon's letter on August 10. It gives O'Neill great consolation and ease of mind to have the opportunity once more of spending the remainder of his life in the service of his Creator. O'Neill's resolution was made three months before he left St. Louis which he told John Cotter, who told O'Neill that his intention was to join the Vincentians before long. O'Neill would not come to this place, were it not for Father Simon P. Lalumière who wrote to him in St. Louis. O'Neill gave up hopes of an answer from Timon. Encouraged by a man from Maryland who bought a mill and distillery in this town, O'Neill commenced to work for himself. He was sorry when he received Timon's letter of being in this situation. He had to furnish himself with tools and timber. But his time here will not be long. During the four months O'Neill has been here, he has had the opportunity to hear Mass only four times on account of the absence of Bishop Joseph Rosati who arrived lately. O'Neill does not forget the little trials and crosses he had when at the Seminary no more than he forgets the opportunity he had there of sanctifying his soul. This little trial in the world will be sufficient for the remainder of his days., P.S. Timon is to write a few lines more and direct it to the care of Clement Washington or John Murphy; Post Master. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.