Brutey's zeal for religion and charity prompts Badin to write him about a project on his farm he had in mind for some time. They have three nunneries in Kentucky but no orphanage for orphan boys. Daily experiences show that there are boys bound out to tradesmen and mechanics destitute of the true principles of religion who lose their faith and morals and are hindered from following the faith of their ancestors and from attending divine service on Sunday and holydays and the like. To prevent these evils is the business of the Catholic clergy, especially since Protestants are doing this for Catholic youth. Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget encourages him in the project. Badin admits his weakness yet says God uses the weak to do great things. He will ask his friends to help. The youngsters will not only receive a Christian education but also trades and, if the disposition appears, training for the priesthood. He needs a sufficient number of mechanics, a school master. These would be like lay brothers in a monastery. Brutey may have such candidates for the brotherhood among his acquaintances. They would be welcomed. Orphans of other dioceses would be admitted. He sends his compliments to Bishop Louis William DuBourg who brought letters for him from France. He sends his regards to Tessier and the other gentlemen. :: II-3-n A.L.S. 3pp. folio, 3