He apologizes to Bruté for writing to him only on envelopes but he has to take advantage of the best means to get his letters to Europe through Baltimore. He encloses a letter for Madame Fourrier which is for the most part for her brother, the Bishop; he hopes that Bruté will not delay it. That to Father Jean Tessier is open so Bruté can read it and also their confreres who may be interested. Father Felix D'Andreis and eight of his confreres who may be interested. Father Felix D'Andreis and eight of his confreres Vincentians will spend the winter in Catholic homes. They can help by saying Mass and will have to learn English. Father Stephen Theodore Badin offers to take two. They delay because they do not speak french perfectly and they want to enter with the Bishop Joseph Rosati to make a grand entrance. The presence of Father Andreis has been good for his seminarians., P.S. Father Jean David is very happy to be able to offer hospitality to these men. It would be unfortunate for religion if Bishop William DuBourg became coadjutor. His new diocese is a field suitable to his zeal. He does not consider Father Ambrose Maréchal for bishop and five times more as archbishop. He is a grand man but does not have the talent for government. Bruté notes that he considers this an indescretion that should not be passed on. He sends regards to Babada, Dechevigné and Vepres. :: II-3-n A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to., 9