Today DeBruyn called upon Henry Schoolcraft and was received with great politeness. After reading Rese's letter, Schoolcraft said that Rese was mistaken when he accused him of favoring the Protestants more than the Catholics. Schoolcraft added that as a private person he may have his own opinion, but that as an agent of the government he does not have any religion. The Catholics are entitled to the same rights as the Protestants to the funds for the missions and for the education. The distribution of these funds would be done according to proportions. Schoolcraft thought that the letter Rese could be considered by him as an application and that he could fix up Rese's business. However, he added that the application could be made by DeBruyn in the name of Rese. But DeBruyn felt that if he took the matter into his own hands, he would make an enemy of Schoolcraft; but if he let Schoolcraft take charge, he would be giving away the lion's share. Consequently, DeBruyn decided to temporize a little and told Schoolcraft he was going to write Rese through Dr. Webster. Schoolcraft added that he was not able to favor one more that the other, but that in Washington they do not seem to look at the matter the same way, since they give to anybody who sends an application. As to what has been done at the Grande Riviere, that was a very singular alteration. And this is the Senate's fault; indeed, Judge White, of Tennessee, a very good man, was not informed well enough, and made the mistake in the belief that there was only one mission. But Schoolcraft knew that there were two of them, and his treaty mentions the word "missions." Schoolcraft believes that the Catholics are entitled to the same rights of property as anybody else. Schoolcraft adds that the Catholics would explain the treaty as if everything concerned them without giving the least attention to others, and that they would request for them the entire allowance; as to the others, they will do the same thing and the government would have to give twice the same allowance. DeBruyn is tempted to believe that this is a specious explanation by which they might lose everything, since in claiming such a way they abandon the whole thing without dispute. If they fail in their claim, everything is lost. But DeBruyn believes that this might be the best way to follow, since even in the case of failure with Schoolcraft, there will still be a chance in petitioning Congress and in showing the facts to the public. It seems to DeBruyn that it will be possible to gain as much that way. DeBruyn says that for want of better advice, it seems best that Rese send him a letter. DeBruyn could tell Schoolcraft to consider Rese's letter as an application so that he will be able to procure for the Catholics a better share of the allowance. DeBruyn adds that Rese should reserve the liberty of action in case Schoolcraft fails in having justice done. DeBruyn says that Rese should add to his letter a kind of explanation stating that Rese is tired of the partial attitude of the certain men in their action in Washington and if they carry on the same way he will act with energy to see that justice be done. Furthermore Rese should insist on the insignificant number of people in the other missions as compared to the Catholic one. DeBruyn asks for instruction from Rese but believes that the method just stated seems the best to get results. Schoolcraft told him that he would not like to compromise his reputation. DeBruyn will tell Schoolcraft he just received Rese's letter and he believes that this would be a good stimulant to get Schoolcraft's confidence. Schoolcraft told DeBruyn that Augustine Hamelin wrote the Secretary of War for a position under the present treaty stipulations. Schoolcraft wants Rese to confer with Hamelin, so that they may reach an agreement concerning the job; whether teaching or otherwise. When the Church agrees and recommends Hamelin, Schoolcraft will be ready to recommend him to the Secretary of War. Since the money would have to be taken from the funds for the instruction, DeBruyn believes that Rese's answer concerning the matter should insist that since Augustine applies for the job and belongs to the nation and is prepared for it, it is only just that he should be preferred to anybody else. Rese should add that he wishes Schoolcraft to be informed that the savages send a petition in favor of Hamelin. Father Andrew Viszoczky came here, but is now at Arbre Croche. Viszoczky wanted to wait for Rese at Mackinac, but DeBruyn did not see him. Father Frederick Baraga wrote Abbot that Viszoczky would come to Mackinac during the month of September., P.S. DeBruyn believes that it would be a good idea to ask something of Margaret, if she wishes to have a school at one of the two places, since what is not taken from the funds goes somewhere else. DeBruyn concluding says that in case Rese does not want Schoolcraft to do anything, he should tell him so in a separate letter. :: III-2-g A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo.