Baraga had to waste 10 days already and may have to wait 10 days more, before he can return to L'Anse, because the Lake is at this time so stormy. People from L'Anse have given him good news of his mission. His Indians remain faithful to the promises which they have given. There is only one person who has taken a drink at Copperharbor during Baraga's absence, not to intoxicate himself altogether, but because he has always drunk. There is only Joe Piquette who drinks as he has done before, may be even more. Baraga had told the Bishop at L'Anse, that it is useless to let him take the "Pledge", for he is not able to keep it. The whole family is the same. Concerning the report about his missions which he has promised to the seminarians Baraga asks the Bishop, to give them the English manuscript which he had given to the Bishop in Detroit. It contains all he has to say on that subject and it saves him to write a letter about it. Baraga inquires about Father Peter Kindekins and wishes him health and a long life, because he puts great hopes in his zeal and his devotion to the missions. :: III-2-h A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.