Dubourg has received Brute's letter through Rodgers and will have all consideration possible for his recommendation. The young man has neither learning talents or a trade, and there money or strength are needed if one does not have a trade. Dubourg has hired him to work on the soil on one of his farms. Another youth from Brute's neighborhood has arrived. He was robbed of all his baggage and lost Brute's letter of recommendation. He speaks of Father Samuel Cooper and of his successor. Dubourg does not remember his name but he will try to give him work. He expects Brute to give more details about Mt. St. Mary's. He has heard Archbishops Carroll and Marechal regret their inability to exploit fully Brute's great talents. Dubourg has learned of the decision of the Sulpicians about Emmitsburg. He wrote to Father Jean Tessier what he thought on the matter. He has heard from Father Jean Dubois of the decision of the Superior General to keep it but there is still a difference of opinion between him and the Sulpiciams in Baltimore in repect to the prietorship and responsibility. Dubourg is very happy that the matter has been settled satisfactory since he would have regretted the closing of the Emmitsburg institution. The progress of the Sisters fills him with consolation. As to himself they have commenced well. Among the things begun are the cathedral, the college and the seminary and the establishment of the Ladies of the Sacred Heart, the replacement of some bad priests with good, and the reunion of two parished in New Orleans. Finally he had filled up the vacant parishes with the erection of several beautiful churches in brick, the prospect of native priests is already encouraging and he has also a Roman count already 26 years old, wealthy and learned. He has made part of his theological studies before family circumstances caused him to interrupt them. He has traveled six years in Europe. He was in New Orleans when the needs of the diocese revived his former interests. Brute is already aware of one wonder worker of Bardstown and he will not repeat these deeds. He assures Brute of his affection. P.S. He will write to Father Dubois and the good Mother. :: II-2-o - A.L.S. - French - 3pp. 4to. 6