On coming here Guilbride called on Father John O'Reilly who, in speaking of Guilbride's oath of attachment to the diocese of St. Louis, told him that he was not freed from its obligation and that no bishop would receive him. Guilbride wrote to Bishop Joseph Rosati, C.M. to ascertain the latter's intentions in granting him his exeat. Bishop John Baptist Purcell expressed anxiety that Guilbride had not brought any letter from Timon, as to his general conduct, etc. Guilbride related to Purcell his high mettle, his discontent at the Seminary, the reason Timon assigned for not giving him letters of recommendation: namely, that his rank of deacon and his exeat would be sufficient and that if Timon gave him these letters they might precipitate his ordination for which Timon said he thought Guilbride unworthy. Purcell would have received Guilbride if he could wait until Purcell received from Timon, letters confirmatory of Guilbride's statements. But the season was advanced, Guilbride's means very scanty, and he feared to remain in Cincinnati lest he be hemmed in for the winter. Guilbride therefore departed but his oath obliges him to stop here. His intention was to go to Emmitsburgh and remain there until the Council convenes in Baltimore. Then he could present himself to some bishop and Timon would be on the spot. Guilbride heard at the Seminary that Timon would go to the Council. But as Guilbride must remain here until he gets an answer from the Bishop, guilbride deemed it better to write to Timon requesting a letter expressive of what Timon thinks Guilbride deserves. Timon should be aware that the obligation he laid on Guilbride in his last confession is more than sufficient warranty that he will never proceed to priesthood without being rendered entirely secure by his confessor. His slender means, his delicate situation, his inability to advance, will be sufficient excuses with Timon for his requests. Were he not in Sacred Orders he would not be so solicitous, for then he could turn his learning to some account. He begs him to date the testimony as if given on the day of his departure from the Seminary. He sends respects to Mr. Daly and his family. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.