Note under place and date Absent from Grand Rapids since 4 weeks and 3 days. He wishes to inform Lefevere of the persecution and the difficulties of the German congregation of Grand Rapids. He lists the damage done to the church and its contents. These Germans, especially Mr. Schaeffer, are the ones who have written Lefevere. In Berlin, falsehoods have been told about Marco, such as his intention to destroy or carry away church goods. Some prominent people from Grand Rapids have come to Alpine to annoy him during divine service; also to gather in the house to perform in ridicule the ceremonies of a priest. Marco has postponed the baptism of two Protestants, due to the action of the Bertes, Cordes and Hake, but only for 3 or 4 weeks when they will be better prepared. All his other missions are satisfactory. What he desires and asks of Lefevere is his support, to stop these calumnies and falsehoods. The letter sent Lefevere came from a young grocery clerk by the name of J. Bertes, who has no more faith than John Cordes, his next of kin. Marco is not conscious of any fault that might give scandal. :: III-2-j A.L.S. French 4pp. 8vo.