On the 25th St. Joseph's College was destroyed by fire about noon. The yard was filled with people from town before the institution knew. It took place from a chimney. Only the clothes were saved. The two wings were saved which now serve as shelter and studies continue herein. Basualdi is here yet for had he received a letter, he would be in New Orleans. Perhaps he will go in a few weeks., P.S. He sends respects to Fathers Paquin, Tornatore, Rolando, and Wiseman. Basualdi reckons that most of his fellow students are gone from St. Mary's College, Barrens, Missouri/ If there are any, he sends remembrances particularly to the Landries, Dufours, Michon, F. Signous?, etc. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.