Badin regrets that the time for Brute's departure is near and he will not be able to greet him for probably the last time of his life. He is sorry for the mistakes he has made. He asks Brute to accept the donations of the Association of the Propagation destined for Kentucky. Father DeLamennais will give him them or indicate another to do so. He is fatigued having had to write to Father Wheeler as desired by Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget. Mr. John Rogers the architect of Bardstown wants to go with Brute and will take charge of the "plunder". He has assigned it for transportation to his friends MM. Francois etc. Perhaps he will return before Brute departs but if not he wishes him well in his plans and for the voyage. Enclosed is a letter of Brute to a prelate: In case Badin has not presented the letter of Father Gabriel Richard he mentions three special requests from the letter: 1. the list of books, 2. to demand wine from his brother at Saintes. Brute has written a letter about this but has no reply, 3. to get an agent for the mission of Michigan. Baind has a copy of this note. Brute was wrong in remitting the money to Mr. Bellamy although that was what he told the Monsigneur Bishop Edward Dominic Fenwick What he told Father Gicquek was nearly the Monseigneur is to explain the matter 100 francs any how he sends him what he has received except 30 francs for which he is responsible to Fenwick. He has recommended Michigan and Phio as much as he can, often more that he spoke of the needs of Emmitsburg especially in the face of that fire which should deprive Father Jean Dubois who created all as well as the work of Fathers Elder, Byrne and others. :: II-3-o - A.L.S. - French - 2pp.6