Beleke, C. Tasiniv J., Baltimore, Maryland, to William Seton, New York, New York, 1853 March 24

Beleke has received Seton's second letter from Pan and has not yet answered the first. Correspondence is not the only mark of friendship, so he has not forgotten Seton. Whenever he sees Clairvaux he thinks of Seton, his wife and children. He has been an invalid for more than three months and is so weak that he is exhausted by the least exertion. He is is Baltimore to consult the doctors. He dreads the symptoms of his disease. If President Pierce offers him a mission he will accept it, as a voyage would benefit his health. He is in debt to Seton for his invitation and appreciates his friendship. His present occupation no longer agrees with him and it would be financially better for him to live at St. Mary's in Pennsylvania and look after his property. The Colony is flourishing and soon two railroads will pass through it. If forced by bad health to leave the mountain he will probably take a pleasure trip to Europe in which case he will visit Seton. Doctor Short is still with them us but says he will leave for California next month. Beleke does not know whether Short was successful in New York, for he is silent about it. Beleke fears that Short is in trouble now. Mr. Pielman, who has bought a few shares, is uneasy. Mrs. Miles intends to move to Baltimore next month. He does not know who will occupy Clairvaux. Mrs. Miles refused to give up her colored man. Mr. George Miles is a government agent in Europe. They now have 135 boys at Mr. St. Mary's . The number is increasing daily. They have begun to build an addition to the college. The life of Mother Seton has been published. It contains nearly 400 pages and is praised. William's name figures in it. Nale Rideant, a colored man, has asked Belere to remind William of his promise. He said any assistance would be gratefully accepted. Beleke would like to see them all. Campbell short has received letters from William junior and his brothers but surprisingly, has not answered them. Beleke promises to answer William's letters more promptly hereafter as he expects his health to improve with the weather. He gives his respects to Mrs. Seton and the children. :: II-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.