Brute's arguments have convinced him that he should give the $50 to Father Gabriel Richard. They must not let a simple matter of money break up their friendship. His situation is very unpleasant. The subscriptions for the cathedral are not being paid. Flaget has simply told his agent to get the money here and now. He needs $4,000. The Sisters of Charity through the maladministration of a mother need a like sum. To this he has added a personal debt for a house costing $5,000. He explains his insenability to the misery of others by his own troubles, although God gives him some ray of hope. They await the arrival of Martial at the end of the month who announces twenty boarders. They already have 35 with 60 or 80 externs. P.S. He sends his regards to Father Dubois and his families. He asks to know who is elected Bishop of New York. :: II-3-o - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. 3