She has read in the Ave Maria how the Benedictine brothers of St. Meinrad, Ind. have sacrificed themselves for the sake of our red men of the west, and to encourage the whites to settle upon the vacant lands. The rich land is deserving more attention from our priests than it receives. The protestants come, but the Catholics pass it by. People would rejoice if some of those fathers would come among their midst. Their country is not Catholic and wonders why not make it so. The people are industrious but ignorant in regard to religion. The land is improved and could be purchased reasonably. She hopes she will hear of Rt. Rev. Abbot Martin Marty on his perilous mission. She once resided near St. Meinrad, Ind. and enjoys reading of the brothers in the Ave Maria. :: X-2-e A.L.S. Initialed 2pp 8vo