DuBourg acknowledges Bruté's letter of the 21st and is pleased that Bruté's attitude towards him has changed. The exchange of affection is mutual. He asks Bruté's prayers for himself and the flock entrusted to his care. He does not answer here Bruté's entreaties to stay for the Council. He gave his reasons to Father Jean Tessier. DuBourg feels that Bruté will offend Father J.B.T. Paquiet and others if he stays away until November. Horatio's mother and sister who reside here are no more advanced than six months ago. The mother listens with pleasure. As to a daughter married in Bruté's area, DuBourg does not know her. The father who is full of zeal he has placed in the hands of Father Ambrose Maréchal. As to Bruté he has written to Father Paquiet that they should send him to Mt. St. Mary's. He did not communicate the reasons to Father Jean Dubois. He is convinced that the matter in question would pass in the Council. :: II-3-n A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to., 5