Spalding replies to Hennaert's letter of September 28 written in the name of Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere of Detroit. Spalding has thought that a change in the direction of the American College of Louvain would be beneficial, Father Peter Kindekens is wanting in "suaviter in modo." Kindekens has intimated his willingness to retire on account of his difficulties with the Association for the Propagation of the Faith . His bishop also needs him at home. Spalding is not acquainted with Father John de Neve but he relies on the judgment of Lefevere and is prepared to sanction his appointment. Spalding has sent his nephew Bishop John Lancaster Spalding to the college where he also has two other English subjects, one a genuine Kentuckian. He thinks the views of Bishop Louis Joseph Delebecque of Ghent should be carried out without delay and the change made as soon as possible. Spalding will sign any letter of testimonial in favor of Kindekens which Lefevere may propose. It is very important to secure the continued confidence of the Belgian prelates and the Propagation at Paris. P.S. He sends his best regards to Lefevere. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.