Canon Schmid thanks Father Rese for the letter. Schmid is very happy that Rese is doing the work of a good shepherd and is following the example of St. Paul and St. Francis Xavier. His reward has already been great by the excellent result of his labors, but ineffably great will be his reward in heaven. When the present Pope was so happily chosen, Schmid thought of Rese because God has fulfilled one of his greatest wishes. The Archduke and Cardinal Rudolph died a sudden, but yet not unexpected death. He bore his long sufferings with Christian heroism. The good Mr. Strassmann also died. The cholera marbus is threatening. The Redemptorists are willing to send several members of their community. Rese should communicate with their superior. The Provincial of the Brothers of Charity is also inclined to send one of his dearest brothers, Brother Herman, who is not only a very pious man but possesses also some talents. He could become in a short time either a priest, or a teacher or be put in charge of the sick. He is a credit to his community. That God has blessed the Leopoldine-Society is very evident, if only Rese or his Bishop would acknowledge the receipt of the money. Mis Boihier and Miss Pepi Mayer and her maids are untiringly active in collecting for the missions. The Ursulines and the Salesians want to be remembered in Father's prayers. The Salesian nun who had given a letter to Rese for Prince Demetrius Gallitzin would like to know where he is and what he does. :: III-2-g A.L.S. German 1p.