He rejoices to be able to send the deed for the church at Down Bayron, a parish in trouble but now docile. He is satisfied with his congregations, especially that of Grand Rapids . The poverty is so great that he would despair if he did not have weekly alms from some French and Irish to distribute to the German families. Thanks to God he has at Grand Rapids a complete parish free of debt, and he is consoled by the submission of his parishioners in all that concerns their salvation and the common good. In this he excepts the Bohemians who are cold and irreligious. The best way is to deny them aid from the clergy whom they persecute. Concerning the house and property of Father J.C. Maciejewski he asks what is to be done. If Lefevere can do something for the poor of Grand Rapids, he asks him to do so. If Lefevere wants ecclesiastical students, he can have them if he will enable them to finish their studies. If Lefevere will make such decisions about these students he will convey them to the students. His health is very good. P.S. He asks Father Maciejewski to see that he gets a missal. He also wants a little bell for his Grand Rapids church. The Germans at Muskegon want his services. If Lefevere wishes he will visit them several times a year. :: III-2-i A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.