David apologies for not writing. He went to the Dominicans for the consecration of Bishop Edward Dominic Fenwick at which he preached. He had after that an attack of rheumatism and asthma, but is better now. He thanks Brute for his friendly criticism of his little writing, since he much interruped in writing it. He did not have a printer there and sent it to Louisville. He had arranged with a Catholic friend to correct the proofs but the printer would not permit it. David comments on topics discussed in his pamphlet in view of Brute's criticisms. He welcomes Brute's observations but wrote in haste as the matter had been promised and was expected. Hall is excited and preaches against him and the book. They tell him that Hall is going to reply. David has begun a new pamphlet on the rule of faith. He gave a sermon on this subject at the cathedral and it made a grand impression. He will take it in the manner of a discourse to men of other professions, exposing the purpose in the introduction the purpose of promoting their eternal salvation. He would use Milner and Ward as sources. He hopes that God will give him the enlightenment he needs but would submit the result of his efforts to the judgment of his Bishop. He spoke yesterday to Father Francis Patrick Kenrick about the problem of the Hebrew and Greek words and he says that the English translation is a wilful corruption. As to the news there. They have hung a bell and a clock and two beautiful pictures at the grand altar. This year they have a fine organ. They have a passable organist. Father William Byrnes is forming a school and has 60 students. They are to prepare for first communion. There will be a sufficient number on March 25 and the Bishop will probably assist. Their college has the same number of students as has St. Louis. They are beginning to take some boarders. Father Jean Tessier has received the bad news that some had taken the part of Father William Hogan, and that he had been given the church. :: II-3-o - A.L.S. - French - 3pp. 4to. 5