Sorin has returned from Natouassibi, Notawasepe, Michigan ; he saw Mangouogan and the other Indians; this morning he was about to continue his journey up to Detroit but his house will not actually permit so long an absence. According to the replies of Mangouogan Sorin understands that no money has yet been paid to them but that Mangouogan expects $3000 within a week. Everyone assures Sorin there that Mangouogan's brother-in-law, Hokan, an American, has won him over and plans to break up camp with the $3000 as soon as he gets it. If the money is not already paid, Sorin thinks the only thing to do is to prevent its being paid to the Indians without a safe person who would prevent, if not its theft by Hokan, at least its squandering by the Indians themselves. The building of a school house and a church would be the best way to make this money bear fruit but if it is paid without precaution it is as good as lost or almost so. If the Bishop thinks it fitting, Sorin will still agree to make the trip to Detroit. He had the misfortune to arrive at Niles Michigan a few minutes after the departure of the Bishop. He has many things to tell him and has had time to talk with him about nothing. Mr. Morentais of Natoauassibi has offered Sorin his house as an outright gift for the Sisters if the establishment is made. He is leaving immediately. There are 98 to be confirmed at Bertrand Michigan :: III-2-h A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.