The undersigned chiefs and others of the tribe of the Ottawas at Arbre Croche thank Monroe and Congress for their exertions to bring them to civilization and to the knowledge of Jesus. They pray that Monroe will let them have a minister of the gospel belonging to the same denomination established by Father Marquette and others of the order of the Jesuits. During a great many years they resided among them and instructed their fathers in Christianity and agriculture. Such teachers they invite to settle on the same spot occupied until 1765 by Father Pierre Dujaunay., Signed with their totems by Macate Binessi Black Bird, main chief at Arbre Croche, Pakosigane, first chief and 28 other Indians., Witnesses: Alexandre Baurassa and John Losly. W. McGulpin and Mathieu McGulpin also sign. :: III-2-f Photostat of letter in Office of Indian Affairs given to the archives by Monsignor E. Hickey 3pp. 8vo., 5