Baraga received several letters from the Bishop and he thanks him for the money that is being sent to him. He has already made arrangements to settle his bills, but those who have received money-orders do not have to be paid immediately, they will wait until the Bishop has received the sums mentioned in his letters. The first money order of $181- is made out to a man who can wait until spring 1848. The Bishop should not pay until he has received the annuities for the Indian schools in the spring of 1848. The second money order is $50.-; the third one is $348.-. This sum contains the contribution which Baraga made to the Church of Fond du Lac, which will be 40 feet, by 24 feet, by 11 feet when it is finished. Baraga asks the Bishop not to say anything about that expense which he has made for a mission which is not in his diocese. It is all done for the honour of God and the salvation of souls. Bishop John Martin Henni contributed $100; Father Otto Skolla $50; and Baraga an equal quantity. Concerning the circular of the War Department, Baraga will write to the Bishop on his return to L'Anse. Baraga arrived at Lapointe on Aug. 22 and he will remain not altogether two weeks. He is quite grieved about the poor Indians at Fond du Lac Minn. Those at Grand Partage Minn. have meanwhile some hope. Father Chone, who is presently at Lapointe, has promised them that they will very soon have a Jesuit father. But the poor forsaken souls of the Fond du Lac Indians will be lost. :: III-2-h A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo