Cheverus acknowledges Bruté's letter of September 30. Today is the feast of St. Denis and they hope and pray for France and the missions. He hopes that Abbé Caron instead of sadness will soon reap a harvest. The arrival of the missionaries Vincentians for Louisiana is important. There is hope there and in Kentucky. As to his own diocese he has bad news. Father James Romagne threatens to leave next summer. Reverend Francis K. Brosius has to return his family to Europe, because of his health. Mr. Dennis Ryan has received only minor orders but his foot is healing and there is hope that he will be ordained. Cheverus agrees with Bruté on the article of St. Gregory VII and hopes that Bruté will not fear to offend him by his opinions. He wishes that Pasquiet would return. On August 4 at Newcastle he baptized, confirmed, and communicated a lawyer of 46 years, Samuel Bishop. Many Protestant friends, among them lawyers like Bishop, were present. Cheverus sends his respects to Mother Elizabeth Seton. He sends greetings to Richard and Josephine. The widow of John C. Seton, the father of Rebecca, and his two children prepare to enter the church. Father John Tessier writes to Matignon offering him lodging in Baltimore but he is asking the Archbishop to excuse him from the ceremonies because he lacks funds. If he had funds he would try to get one or two priests to help them. He trusts in Providence but feels he should not contract debts. He has to advance $100 to one coming from Mayenne who is recommended by Abbé Songe at Mayenne. If Bruté or Tessier can advance the $100 he will have Father Durant call for it. Matignon will answer Tessier. Brosius will write to Babade., P.S. He has received Bruté's letter of the 5th. He encloses the money order in Bruté's name. He sends his compliments to Maréchal. Matignon agrees with Bruté on St. Gregory. :: II-3-n A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to., 8