He encloses his brother's Father Joseph Kindekens letter, since he has no authority over temporalities, and no inclination to assume the responsibility. He interprets "to pick stone out of the river" to mean to quarry stone while the river is low to get them next spring for the foundation of the addition to the Church. Because of ill health Kindekens has been unable to finish up his business and asks for an extension. Lefevere need not fear that Kindekens will cause divisions. To reunite this parish, Lefevere should send a priest who is a perfect stranger. Kindekens' doctor suggests that a trip to Europe might add 10 years to his life, but he does not ask a favor from Lefevere, although he has labored 24 years in the diocese; crossed the ocean 5 or 6 times and the Mediterranean 4 times for Lefevere's interest. He had defended Lefevere and his doings here, in Belgium, Paris and Rome. All this time Kindekens was known as the "right hand" of Lefevere, but no, he is only a rebellious priest. He will not be an obstacle to the "little man's" plans. ` A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. ` Enclosure: