Petit had proposed to write to richard for some time in answer to his latest letter but he has been despoiled of all such material for the Annales. It is useless to say how satisfactory the second letter was with its details of Richard's work. They now understand his position and for proof they have sent a sum to Bishop Edward Dominic Fenwick asking him to set aside a special part of it for Michigan. Richard will, however, receive another like sum because the allocations of last year have been delayed. He has been waiting also for the departure of Father Frederick Rese to give him this sum, but tired of waiting, he has sent it through London. Petit felicitates Richard on having with him Father Stephen Theodore Badin and asks to be remembered to him. He asks Richard to announce to Badin also an addition to his family whom he has called Francis Xavier, although he finds the size of his family considerable for him who has yet to make his fortune. Petit asks again that Richard write him a detailed letter about the savages and add some anecdotes which can be used in the Annales to excite interest in the missions. He asks about the erection of the bishopric of Michigan. If Richard has heard anything, Petit would like to hear it. They have urged Richard for the post and hope that their indiscretions will do no harm. They would like to know the difficulties in the way of the appointment, Richard notes this no. 3, answered Oct. 8, 1829. :: III-2-g A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo.