Richard will be inclined to laugh when he understands that the one whom he addressed as "Reverend Father" is a young man of 30, and a father in another sense. Probably Bishop Edward Dominic Fenwick will have corrected him by this time. His interest in American missions will be even more real than if he were a priest. He has many friends in the missions, some of whom have assisted in his education. What he learned in their school coupled with the zeal of a virtuous mother will explain his interest. Having spoken of Richard to Fenwick he is pleased to begin correspondence with him. Richard's account of conditions in Michigan are very interesting and Petit will publish it in the Annales; he needs help as well as his colleagues. He wishes he had a great treasure from which to aid him. The Association to which Richard has written increases despite opposition. Some say the money is spent only on building churches and colleges. For his own advantage, Richard should ask aid not for buildings, but for the sustenance and support of the missionaries. Churches are necessary but Richard must not speak of the luxury of their construction as Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget has done by mistake. The Association has sent an allotment for 1825 to Fenwick and hope he hopes that a similar grant will go this year, but no particular grant can be made to Richard since he will share in the diocesan grant until he becomes bishop of Michigan. He sends his aid only to those in charge of the missions since they have been deceived by Father Angelo Inglesi and others. They do not know the particular needs of missionaries, thus Richard can see the necessity of letters to the Association telling of the missions, the savages, the country, etc. in order to interest contributors. Richard's letter of Dec. 22 was quite satisfactory Letter incomplete. Letter No. 1. :: III-2-f A.L. Incomplete French 4pp. 8vo., 4