Borgna asks Timon to intercede with the Superior to obtain permission to stay in Old Mines. The inhabitants here at Breton, west over Mines, Richwood, etc. have asked the bishop to leave him with Father John Boullier, C.M.. The Bishop in a letter to the parishioners of St. Joachim gives his approval if the Superior will consent. Four persons on behalf of the parishioners addressed a letter to Father John Baptist Tornatore, C.M., praying him to confirm the approbation of their Bishop. Borgna detests the Barrens and likes it where he is. Boullier and Borgna would try to put up a school. Mine à Breton will have Mass nearly every Sunday and the church will be finished. Borgna has been called to Gasconade County; he intends to visit the iron works of Mr. Massey. The bearer of this letter is William McCabe, son of Mrs. McKabe, a woman of the best information of this part of the country and lately converted to Catholicism. William is preparing for First Communion. Four of his sisters have been and three others will be next Sunday. Borgna sends $10 which he received from Francis Obuchon? paid to him by Mr. Perry. A Mr. Tayler, also owing the monastery, is willing to pay but he wishes his note. Firmin? Desloges is to be married to Mary Jane McHoein?. He hopes he will make a good Catholic of her. Borgna is at war with the ministers; if Timon has some good books, he is to send it. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.