The Committee of Prelates in Plenary Council assembled, to look after the spiritual interests of the Indians, instruct Stephan to be their agent to transact all business with the Indian Department and authorize him to receive the yearly salary assigned from the money the U. S. Government will allow the Catholic Schools of Indian children. Gibbons signs as chairman of the Board. Walter adds that the above is a copy in the handwriting of Archbishop Charles John Seghers Copy :: I-2-e A.L.S., Copies 5pp. 12mo. folio