Baraga acknowledges the receipt of 2 boxes of beautiful candles, and a box of crackers. He is very happy about it. Baraga apologizes for having charged $400 to the Bishop's account, but he is sure that he will receive the money next fall from Europe. If the Bishop was unable to pay the money, it does not matter because the Company does not lose anything, Baraga will pay the interest. There were many sick this fall. Within the last 19 days 4 children died and 3 men. Two of the children were pagans, but were baptized just before death. He carries the sacraments often all day long to the sick, but he himself feels well. The crackers came in very handy because the store did not have any this year and sick people ask for them often. They dip them in sugar water and prefer them to anything else. He will correct the Ottawa books during the winter and send them to l'Arbre Croche next spring. He is sorry that he has no time to write to Father Otto Skolla whose letter he has received. :: III-2-g A.L.S. French 3pp.