De Held hopes that the gravity of the case about which he writes will be an excuse for his writing. The Bishop knows, better than he, what took place in Monroe, Michigan, last month. Not having details except from Father Louis, he cannot pass definitive judgment. For that reason he has not proceeded with the request of Father Louis for a dispensation from his vows. He supposed that this step was the result of a passing emotion and in so grave an affair he could act only after having collected all the information possible. In the meantime, Father Louis had left the house at Monroe and the Redemptorists De Held hopes that he has placed himself at the disposition of Bishop Lefevere and he asks him to give refuge to Father Louis while he awaits order from his Superiors. This is, of course, with the supposition that Father Louis has done nothing to forfeit the esteem of the Bishop for if he has committed faults which, according to their Rule would expell him from the Congregation, then de Held can do nothing for him except to lighten the weight of his misfortune in so far as he is able. It would be infinitely useful to him to know the Bishop's opinion in the case. Upon the request of Father Louis Gillet, C.SS.R. he takes the liberty of sending the enclosed letter with the hope of its reaching the Bishop. His consolation in this sad affair is the thought that this unfortunate priest has shown much confidence in the Bishop's goodness and in that of the Vicar-General and he hopes that Father Louis will turn this to his benefit. DeHeld recommends to the Bishop his other confreres under Lefervere's orders especially Father Giles Smulders, C.SS.R., new Superior at Monroe, whose charity and patience will, with God's help, see him to the end of his present difficulties. Father de Held signs this letter as Provincial. :: III-2-h A.L.S. French 2pp. 4vo.