Chavaete, Father P.S., Woumen, Belgium, to Father Peter Francis Beauprez, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1850 July 12

Beauprez's cousin told him the contents of Beauprez's letter, received several days ago. Chavaete also received the letter from Beauprez dated May 23. Chavaete has been waiting for definite news on this question which is still pending. He was surprised to learn that Beauprez suffers from the cold in his new post; the lakes must be responsible. Beauprez wrote that Mr. Ryan had sent a letter to Chavaete's brother-in-law about an arrangement with his family and that he had given him full power. It would be well for Ryan to abandon this affair as there are minors in the family and it could result in a lawsuit. As for the 100 francs claimed, he cannot be held responsible. All the buyers counted exactly the amount owed, as Beauprez knows, being present. Concerning the little farm of Notary Teys ?, Chavaete has done all he could to buy it and has not succeeded. Last year he wanted to sell it for 20,000 francs, but not having authorization from Beauprez, Chavaete offered him 19,000. Teys, thinking Beauprez would buy at any price, raised it to 22,500. The way to do is to wait 5 or 6 months and then not let him know that it is for Beauprez. This land runs along the sea-wall for 4 or 500 feet. On information from Louis Selschutter, Chavaete learned that there would be a way to make an exchange with him. The 1200 feet of depth also ends at Broull Street. P.S. Best wishes from Beauprez's family and all his acquaintances. A.L.S. French Enclosure: