Mr. Cook has sent him the commencement about the lands and the taxes on them in the state of Illinois since he has not been able to go out for three weeks. As to the 320 acres of Father Jean Dubois Mr. McGerry assures Richard that he will do what he can at the General Land Agency with Mr. Watson and Richard will also act when he is able to be out. He has sent the book on the Aposylapse to Father W. Matthews who is pleased with it and is absorbing it. Governor Lewis Cass of Michigan wrotes him a king for the book of the Jesuits Father Sagard and others on the geographical limits of the Indians in Canada. The book and the map that Brute spoke in his recent letter is just exactly what he needs. If Brute will send it by McGerry he will be grateful. If Brute will permit him to take it to Detroit he will return it next November. If not he asks that he be permitted to make an estract and have the book returned by McGerry. He has found the Dominicans but he would be glad if Brute could send him a copy of their work Vindica of St. Mary's C. He sends 12 letters views of Jerusalem. He sends his compliments to Father Jean Dubois and the others. :: II-3-o A.L.S.