To explain his long silence he blames Father M Derigaud who has had Brute's letter and failed to return it. He begins a letter knowing that he will not finish it that day. From St. Joseph there he will go to Nazareth for the examinations which will number 40 or 50. Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget will be with him. He will have with him one of the French priests from New Orleans, a colleague of Father Martial. He is taking refuge with them if matters permit. The comparison of matters in New Orleans with the imposter Father Angelo Ingesi and the horrible relaxation of discipline makes life at Bardstown much better. The names of the priests are Evremond and Fouche ages 32 and 40. Fouche speaks a little English and the other speaks so well that he has been given a class in French at the college. David continues to be the professor of English. They have nearly a hundred students in the college including 25 or 30 boarders. Father George Elder has done very well and has the friendship of the public. His prefect Joseph Hazeltine is a good man whom Bishop Flaget met on his trip to Detroit. He is in philosophy and will receive the subdeaconate. Mr. Lonce, a convert separated from his wife is the second prefect. Father Francis Patrick Kenrick is vice president until Reynolds returns. Bardstown is visited very much by people from Louisville where they have the yellow fever. They plan to finish the tower and the facade of their cathedral. The city and the congregation have charge of it. It will cost $1,800 to $2,000. The other cities of Kentucky have furnished the interior at nearly $2,000. David comments on Brute's criticisms of his pamphlet. The phrase during brethern he thinks proper, as also dear souls and beloved brethern. He has sent his defense of the Vindiction to Lexington to be printed. It is more than a hundred pages. He has worked hard but a better mind would have done a better job. He has many other things to write. He is undertaking a new catechism for the diocese. He also teaches music at the cathedral and has to copy much. He examines at the school where there are 50 boarders and 30 externs, not counting the 10 girls who go half time and work half. He hears confessions of the Catholics including the 20 Sisters there and 8 at Bardstown. David explains the difficulties and task under which he has composed his studies. He is consolded by the good news of the progress of religion in Europe given to Brute. :: II-3-o - A.L.S. - French - 4pp. 4to. 6