Flaget informs Brute of the changes which have taken place in his diocese with the departure of the Incomparable Mgr. Francis Patrick Kenrick. Father Ignatius Aloysius Reynolds has taken over the class of Theology and the Scriptures and has given up the presidency. Father George Elder was recalled to that important post. Father William Byrne, very well known by Brute has been withdrawn from his college where he was doing exceedingly well to fill the position of vice-president. Every one approves this new plan and Flaget is particularly satisfied in seeing those who at one time found it difficult to confirm with his desires now working earnestly and happily in their new capacities. It was at the exhibition at the college, July 27, that Reynolds made public his resignation. There were at the college then 103 resident students and 45 day students which gives evidence of his capable administration. Besides his first year in charge he raised the cost of board $25 dollars per person which augmented the receipts by more than two thousand dollars. Inspite of this the college still has debts which are decreasing but not as fast as Flaget would like to see them. Since Byrnes is taking with him two of his excellent professors to Bardstown one of the seminaristes from his college desires to continue his studies under Brute's direction. Elder who is attached to this young man and who is partial to your Holy Mountain has written of it to Father John Baptist Purcell who has agrees provided that Flaget gives a good recommendation. Carter the man in question was born of Protestant parents and was himself a Protestant until after his twentieth year. He made his studies under Byrne and decided to become a Catholic and was baptisted by Father John David. He entered the seminary and received tonsure. He is of common intelligence but likes to be among ladies with whom he is popular. He made great sacrifices in becoming a Catholic and still bears the reproches of his Family and Flaget is attached to him and thinks he can one day do great service to the Church. Monsignor Kenrick is not greatly impressed by his learning since he does not get Latin well. Flaget leaves the rest to Brute's experienced judgment. letter missing :: II-3-o - - - A.L.S. French 4pp. 6