Carroll acknowledges Richard's letters of July 28 and Sept. 3, 1803 and Feb. 8, 1804. He did not see the first until about Christmas because he was traveling. When he recommended to Richard and Father Jean Dilhet to advise their parishioners to provide the traveling expenses of another priest he meant this merely as a recommendation. If Richard had reasons for postponing the announcement he is not to be blamed. At the time Carroll had fears that all the Sulpicians would be called to France by Father James Emery, judging from his letter to Father Francis Nagot and himself, but probably will not do so now. Carroll would be content to have Dilhet remain with Richard if he would be happy and Richard so wished, but Father Michael Levadoux said something which made Carroll think Dilhet might assume too much authority in the parish as Richard's senior. Carroll proposes that Dilhet take the place of Father Jean Rivet at Vincennes, who had died after establishing that parish on a good footing. Carroll proposes the separation of the two confreres only because Richard, being near Canada can receive spiritual ministrations and because the change was suggested by Father Nagot. It appears likewise that Riviere au Raisin can or will not support a priest and Carroll thinks the parishioners should be left without one until they learn docility. Richard can visit them from time to time from Detroit. He has asked Father Anthony Garnier to supply him with some Sulpician who learned English during his exile in England and has hopes because the condition of the clergy who have returned to France is not very happy. Carroll approves of the days appointed for the 40 hours indulgence. It is a revival of the practice of the Jesuits to whom Carroll formerly belonged and was first introduced by St. Ignatius. It is desirable that the law discipline the wretch who insulted the altar at Makinac. Carroll approved of Richard's action in removing to Detroit the sacred vessels but suggests that he obtain the consent of the Trustees in a written document with inventories in duplicate, one copy to remain at Makinac. The sets of the synod are not printed but a manuscript copy was carried to Detroit; there is no copy of the ritual left. He is far from disapproving of Richard's regulations concerning collections. He had heard of a custom of allowing occasional collections to be taken up by young ladies of high birth, but thinks this would lead to difficulties if persisted in constantly. It is desirable that there be uniformity in the public service in the United States and for that purpose he encloses a copy of the pastoral letter to the faithful of the diocese which will include those statutes about collections. These contemplate only men as collectors. If there be opposition to this rule of the diocese Richard is not to push matters until he has conferred with Carroll lest the goodwill between pastor and parishioners suffer. Richard's friends in the Seminary are well and receive satisfaction in his contentment and good services. :: III-2-f A.L.S. 4PP. 8VO., 10