As Piret is so exceedingly anxious to preserve the good opinion which Lefevere has always had of him, he will inform him of what has been going on here. Lefevere's council was wise in advising Piret to return to Mackinac, and he congratulates himself for following his advice, especially because of Father Eugene M. Jahan . Bishop Frederic Baraga admits that it is Jahan who is the author of the letter from which Piret quotes. Calumny is present but the judges' certificate is in his favor. Jahan should retract since he paid the person to make the charge. Spiritual life at Mackinac is at low ebb. Many no longer attend Sunday Mass and some attend services of a Mr. O'Brian, a Protestant minister. Jahan has been at Cheboygan, Duneau City, where he has spent those days often not writing them for two years. A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo. Enclosure: