Lefevere came to Mackinac on his way back from Lake Superior hoping to find Lefevere, but he was told that Lefevere had to go to Detroit on some important business. Pierz writes this letter to tell Lefevere how much pleased he is with the mission at Mackinac and la Pointe St. Ignace ; the churches are well kept and the priest is loved by all the Christians. Consequently the Parish wants Lefevere to let the present priest remain as long as it is possible. They plan to build a new church in town because the one they have now is much too small for the number of Catholics. Everybody in Mackinac expected the arrival of Lefevere, but Pierz says it is better to defer Lefevere's visit because the majority of the people in the town and in his mission were fishing at Castor's Island and that their return is fixed for the beginning of September. Two weeks ago Pierz wrote a letter to Lefevere asking for the balance of his yearly salary, because he needed the money; but yesterday he got a letter from Mr. More telling him that Lefevere paid a great part of his salary for him. But, at the present time Pierz is in great need for money. Because he has to pay the school teachers and the men working on the millin about 10 or 12 days. Pierz begs Lefevere to send him whatever is left from his salary and if possible a $200 loan. He will be able to pay back as soon as he receives the money from his own country which will be within one or two months. Pierz attaches great importance to his mill, because he wants to offer it for the good of the poor Indians. In case that Lefevere accepts his demand for a loan, the money should be sent to Mr. About or Father Hyacinth Van Renterghem at Mackinac. :: III-2-h A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.