It has been a long time since he wrote and he would be surprised at that were he not so conscious of the press of duties. The long absence of the Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget places on his shoulders burdens above his ability and causes him great anxiety. He has enjoyed some tranquility since his return. The seminary continues to console. The Bishop gave tonsure to two, one of whom is Moretti and the other Charles Coomes. He has also promoted Desrigauds and Shafer to minor orders. Since the departure of two others all goes sweetly. They also commence their community of young ladies following the lines of the inimitable Father Charles Nerinckx. He has gathered six girls in a log house on the plantation a half mile from the seminary. It is the home of a tenant, a two story house of logs about 18 feet square. They were allowed after hearing a Mass by the Bishop, in the presence of him and Father Guy Chabrat to elect officers -- a mother, an assistant and a procurator. The mother is the youngest of the group. They have begun their school and have only two boarders and one or two externs. David thanks Bruté for a copy of their constitutions and hopes he will also copy the rules. He has given them one in the meanwhile. He can place his copy in the hands of Miss Connel who comes to join them. Or of Mr. Monyhan whom the Bishops have agreed to accept into the diocese. David is busy building a chapel. Today they laid foundations of stone. The bricks are there but they lack means. They need another thousand dollars. The chapel will be 64 by 30 with a sanctuary of 40 by 5 and a choir 24 by 20. The Bishop is a marvel and his speeches are admired. He has brought back many wandering sheep. He speaks English well. He wishes that Bruté could do so also. He does not know how Bruté now speaks English but the efforts require work. Many times he has imagined that Bruté was with him and he dreams that it may happen some day. :: II-3-n A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to., 4