Kundig wrote to Father Edmund Kilroy some time ago, but Kundig conjectures Kilroy did not receive the letter. Kundig and associates received the ordo for 1843 and thanks Lefevere. Since his return from Detroit Kundig did not write Lefevere. There was nothing of importance and Lefevere's time is precious. He wishes to tell Lefevere of an idea that weights on his mind. Kundig is credibly informed that Mr. Williams, treasurer of Trinity Church, will not be able to pay him the money due him after the collection is made because of the demands made on it by Kundig's creditors. Some of his creditors are willing to take 35 cents on the dollar but he cannot pay them that, and the others dollar for dollar. Kundig sees but one solution. He will give Lefevere a receipt to Mr. Williams for all due him from the congregation, if Lefevere will accept it. Kundig wants the money as soon as possible since the interest on debts he could cancel at 25 cents on the dollar is accumulating rapidly. He cannot save anything for six or eight months to come. He is opening the way for someone after him to earn. Such it was in Detroit and Ohio. He desired to leave Detroit because he could not meet his creditors. Some have appointed lawyers in Milwaukee to call upon him, but he has more rest from them. With $700 he could clear himself of all debt. Not having it and being unable to get it he prays that God may do what he pleases with him. He and Father Thomas Morrisey are so busy as sometimes not to know what to do first. He should now go 150 miles to Mineral Point, Wisconsin where the first inhabitants are Catholics, General Becket, Colonel O'Neil, Captain Dotch and their families, Doctor McSherry etc. and to two other places too Catholics who never yet saw a priest in Wisconsin. He would explain their doings but, having written them up for Mr. Smith editor of the Detroit Catholic paper, Lefevere can read them there. He writes these letters at home; he has no time on the mission. He is sorry to have to stay at home now answering six weeks back correspondence, and neglecting urgent calls. He is convinced Wisconsin will take a noble place among the dioceses as soon as a bishop is appointed for it. If Lefevere toured the zealous and contented Wisconsin congregations he would return well pleased. Most Catholics here came last year or this, are poor but healthy and have good land and water. They are hopeful and thank God for having brought them to Wisconsin. He sends Lefevere the handbill for the school arrangements. The plastering not being finished the opening of the institution for boarders had to be postponed, though many have called for the purpose., P.S. He wishes Lefevere a happy new year that as it is the first for Lefevere as Bishop, it may be the best of his life. Father Morrisey would wish the same, but is on the mission. :: III-2-g A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.