Baraga and Father Otto Skolla are in Lapointe because the mission in L'Anse is too small to occupy two priests. Even the priest's house is so small that it can hold only one priest, though Baraga had to use the only room it contains also for a schoolroom. Father Skolla had to sleep in another house which was quite embarrasing for everybody. Therefore Baraga decided to bring him to Lapointe for the winter as there is no priest in that mission. If Father Skolla likes the place and if the Bishop consents to the dismissal from the diocese, he can stay there. Baraga encloses again two blank checks which the Bishop can fill out as he sees fit. :: III-2-h A.L.S. French 1p.