Some time ago James wrote by a gentleman going to the Barrens with a letter of introduction from the Messrs. Walsh. But as he understood after that John was at the Cape, perhaps he did not receive it. Yesterday James heard from the Bishop that Mr. Pratte had informed him that John had been very ill with a boil, but was getting better. James will not now mention those things he mentioned in his last, hoping to soon see him face to face. The Bishop is anxious to see John here. John is to let James know whether Mr. Borgnia Father Philip Borgna, C.M. is recovering the use of his hand. It is strange that Owen Timon is detained so long at Kaskaskia?. James has written him twice and sent a small remittance but not a line from him. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. folio