Van den Broeck's letter of October 25 1841 surprised and troubled Badin. Badin has just written Mitchell that he has both Van den Broeck's draft of $100 of December 6, 1840, which he paid in July to Mr. Brown, Notary Public, and the protest which is adjoined "co-le" for colle etc., etc.... he will replace them as soon as possible. He tells Van den Broeck not to sell anything but remain at his post, where he is useful for God's glory. The new Coadjutor, Lefevere, whom Badin is awaiting daily will aid Van den Broeck greatly and report his great services and sacrifices to the government. M. Desnoyers' action appears like a Yankee trick ? To have 100 for 50, and Badin could say 25 for he gains half on the merchandise. The great judge of consciences will bring to light all the subterfuges of men. Badin wishes that God will give him Desnoyers grace to do penance. He asks Lefevere to pray for him and Desnoyers, "etc, etc.,..." :: III-2-g copy French 3pp. 8vo.