She has transcribed this letter of one of the chiefs of L'Arbre Croche as well as she is able. She is not very capable, however. Richard will find the name of the Indian at the end of the letter with his totem. She has written the name in French at the foot of the letter. In her own hand and on the same page is the following:` Black Bird, L'Arbre Croche, Michigan Territory, to the President of the United States, Washington, D.C.` He begs the president to hear his prayer. All his children hold out their arms to give him their hands. All the first chiefs of the Indians of L'Arbre Croche beg that he obtain for them a black robe like those that teach in the country of Montreal. The Indians desire to be instructed in the same way that their ancestors were taught in the time of the mission. The Government has promised them to build a church and they will add land so that the new pastor will not be in want. They will be happy if the President hears their prayer and sends them a black robe but one of the Roman Catholic religion. If he hears their prayer, they will give him their hand and will do so with all their hearts. :: III-2-f A.L.S. French 2pp 8vo., 4