He answers Brute's letter of July 15. First he assures him which Father Jean Dubois that he has nothing to fear about Mr. Lowe. They know all that Brute has said of his past life. They agree and so does he about his character and unstability for the ecclesiastical life. He is also a hypocondriac. The president cures him by applying the punishment he used on the students. He seems afraid that he will hear from his wife, but the letter she sent to Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget does not offer much hope. David does not think that the man will be happy and the positive refusal of his wife might persuade him to seek his happiness in other circumstances. He has asked his sister in law to be a mediatrix. He does well enough in his studies and is sufficiently respected by the students whose sub prefect he is. His defence is printed in Lexington. He has a copy from which to prepare an errata sheet for the worst errors. He will not have copies for some days because they will come by way of Louisville. Brute's friendly criticism will be welcome although the pamphlet was written in fits and starts and amidst interruptions. The Minister tried to see what was being printed but through a friend Mr. Palmer this was prevented. David does not claim infallibility. He will send a copy to Brute when the printing is delivered. He wishes he were freed from the turbulence but submits to the will of God. Bishop John England of Charleston and Archbishop Ambrose Marechal suggest that he retire to a convent of the sisters where he could write but that is not possible. The Sisters are far behind those of Brute. When school ended they had 50 boarders. They would have more in September of they had the room. They cannot build because they do not yet have the deed. They have only a log cabin for a chapel. Flaget is visiting the western missions as far as Vincennes and will return in October. He would like to talk to Brute. Brute is assure Mister Rose that he has received her letter with the addition of Eleanore Elder, and is to tell her that they have received the rules for the hospitals with the second volume of the life of St. Vincent de Paul. David thinks they have sent the first part perhaps with Mr. Phalen. They can send other things for them by Father Ignatius Reynolds who is returning to Kentucky. He ought to answer Sister Francis at Baltimore. :: II-3-o - A.L.S. - French - 3pp. 4to.