Rosati is delighted with Timon's report in his last letter. He thanks him for the mission of New Madrid, Missouri and hopes that Father John Boullier, C.M. will continue there until Providence will dispose otherwise. He will be pleased to see Fathers Joseph Giustiniani, C.M. andHector Figari, C.M., but he must have at least another who can sing. Perhaps Father Francis Simonin, C.M. or someone like Father Bartholomew Rollando, C.M.? who has never seen St. Louis, can come. They should be here before Palm Sunday. Rosati has just finished the retreat for the Sisters. He also gives instruction to the Sisters at the Hospital and another at the Asylum. But his financial affairs worry him. Rosati has just received from Rome, permission to establish the feast of Ste. Philomene; he has determined upon the first Sunday of September. One more patroness for the diocese. They must dedicate a chapel to her in the new church. Rosati will communicate to Mr. Leon the part of Timon's letter which regards him. Yesterday Rosati was called to see Captain Wilkinson at the home of Mr. Darby. Wilkinson was very ill and did not want to die without baptism. Rosati baptized him and this morning he seemed a little better. In a week he will be able to go back. Father Peter J. Doutreluingne, C.M. left here yesterday evening. He was going to stay overnight at Vide-Poche and expected to arrive this evening at Old Mines but the roads are bad. Rosati wants to know if the Catholics of Apple Creek, Missouri were included in the number given Father Blaise Raho, C.M.. Father Francis B. Jamison is doing much good here; he is going to begin a day school. They will use St. Mary's chapel which they do not need since they have the new church. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.