Mr. Hatch has favored Purcell with Miss Bertrand's kind letter which he was pleased to receive. He is glad to learn that the health of the family has improved especially that of Mr. Bertrand, who had been so delicate. He is truly distressed to learn of fire by which the Bertrand's sustained so heavy a loss. God tries His elect thus. They will soon see the light of His countenance in Holy Joy. He feels greatly the fact that they are deprived of the consolations of religion and knows by his own experience how difficult it must be for Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere or any other bishop to find enough men to meet the needs of increasing Congregations. Miss Bertrand should write Bishop Lefevere of her desolate condition without Mass on Sunday and tell him she writes on Purcell's advice. He exhorts her to remain faithful like Tobias until services are restored. Purcell sends sincere respects to her brother, sister, and also her aged Father, the honor of whose acquaintance he does not have. She should say her prayers morn, noon, and night, read a devout book for a quarter of an hour every day, and teach some destitute children the catechism and the love of God. :: III-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.