Since he has many sick people, he cannot copy the documents sent him by Father F. X. Pfaller, but he sends the original to McMaster asking that they be returned as Father Pfaller expects them. He encloses copies of his letters of jurisdiction from Bishop James O'Connor of Omaha. He finds it hardly possible to explain the acts of Father H. Imoda and his helpers only that they were influenced by the traders who feared that he would become acquainted with their unjust dealings with the Indians. None of the Jesuit Fathers speak the Sioux language. The Indian Missions are in a deplorable condition and the Indians are in distress. Disorderly missioneries are being appointed, causing speculation in his mind. He asks McMaster's advice as to reporting this matter to Rome. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.