Pierz received Lefevere's letter of Sept. 17, just as he returned from Ionia where he had accompanied some Indians to buy land. Pierz bought the land in the name of the three chiefs. They bought more than 1,000 acres of the best land they could get. This land is situated at Arbre Croche Bay, on the other side of the river, Lacroix and Middletown. Consequently the whites will not be able to establish themselves among the savages. This is very important in order to preserve the savages from corruption. At the present time, Pierz and Stewart are working together to obtain the emancipation of the savages and to make them citizens of the United States. During his trip to Ionia, Pierz almost died of a strong attack of cholera, but God's Providence preserved him once more. He gave $5 for each of the purchases of land, so that in company of the Indians, he will own the land they bought. This is very advantageous for the mission and the savages. Pierz got 3 stoves for his schools, but Lefevere misunderstood him, because what he really wanted was a stove for his room and one for his kitchen, because he shall spend half of the coming winter at Lacroix. For that reason, he needs a kitchen stove and the necessary utensils, which will cost $20. He asks Lefevere to send him such a stove through Mr. Abbot at Mackinac. The teachers want to be paid monthly, so that they will not have to look for food to the neglect of their schools. Pierz also is in great need of money. He does not have enough money to buy his winter supplies. He is still working on his great catechism and other writings. He asks Lefevere to send him half a year of his salary from Sept. 1 to March 1, or to give a note on Bidel and Drew of Mackinac. Thus, he will be able to take care of the schools and of his mission. He needs two bells of $40 each, but he will be able to get them for $32. He hopes to get them before the fall is over. He ordered them from a Mr. Cap, a good bell maker in Detroit. He asks Lefevere to pay for them from his salary. :: III-2-h A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo.