After reflecting on what Lefevere said some weeks ago, Girard found the advice, to apply to the diocese of Paris, to be excellent. But to gain the confidence of the Superiors, one must have good references. Lefevere said he would give Girard an exeat but he did not say what kind of reference he would give him. Girard does not know if the measures taken against him by some of his parishioners concerning the building of the presbytery have changed Lefevere's feelings toward him. He would like to know whether on leaving his diocese, Lefevere would endorse the papers Girard presented on his arrival and whether he could use him as a reference. It pains Girard to take this step but he no longer has hopes of being able to build a church at Swan Creek. However, he still hopes to be able to remain in Lefevere's diocese. He has just talked to Peter Jacker who assures him that the people of Rivière aux Ecorces Ecorse want to do all they can to obtain and support a priest. There, at least there is a church and house. Girard would be willing to take Lefevere's orders for this place. He asks Lefevere to allow him to at least go there and spend a week to assure himself of the dispositions of the people and give a report. :: III-2-k A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.