Vincennes, Indiana, to Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere, Detroit, Michigan ` Hailandière asks why he should be offended by Lefevere's silence. They should be rather consoled that they have offended neither God nor a brother. He is astonished at the contrarities in the path of Lefevere but the previous history of poor Detroit could not make things otherwise and Lefevere has the weapons and must defend the kingdom of God. The bishops of flourishing dioceses must also have their trials, such as Bishop Anthony Blanc of New Orleans. Hailandière participates in Lefevere's trials. They will have a happy ending. If Father Francis Vincent Badin goes away rich from a mission which lives on alms will he not be so represented? Badin did not go to Vincennes but Hailandière met him at Louisville last week. He prepares to go to France. Hailandière, if he were in Lefevere's place, would write to Father Stephen Theodore Badin, his brother, at Louisville and again to the Bishop of Orleans France, where he goes to retire, and to all other bishops he knows to bring the matter to the attention of the bishop of Orleans. He would send to Rome to get an order against Badin. Father Louis Dufour, if he returns to Rome, could carry the message for Lefevere since he has complained of Badin to Hailandière. Hailandière asks for prayers, saying he needs them most., P.S. Hailandière has sent to South Bend Indiana, Father Edward Frederick Sorin. Sorin goes to found a college and a novitiate for the Brothers of Holy Cross. He recommends Sorin to Lefevere. He has given him faculties for the part of Lefevere's diocese at his doorstep and suggests that Lefevere change or restrict his jurisdiction. :: III-2-g A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo.