Dear General:
St. Louis University, Sept. 9, 1868.
I heard to-day of the arrival of General Sherman and paid him a visit at his office. I represented to him the case of removing the Upper Missouri tribes in the vicinity of Forts Sully and Rice, to the neighborhood of Fort Randall, adding its objections and difficulties. The general showed me the map intended for the Indian reservation. It is about as large as the whole State of Missouri and extends from Fort Randall, above Fort Sully. The upper Indians, he added, " may select any spot, even opposite Fort Sully, if
they choose." I learned that General Harney has the entire control of the reservation and that $2oo,ow have been placed at his disposal, to help the Indians through the coming winter. Of course, you will see General Harney. Your great experience, advice and direction will be of great service to him and result in the welfare and happiness of the Indians.
Try your best to induce my brother, Two Bears, to make a good selection, not far away from Sully. Should a Catholic mission be established, and I have good hopes it shall, I would like it to be in his neighborhood, according to the promise I made him. From a letter I received lately from Colonel Otis Two Bears appears to me in great dis
tress, as few animals are found in the prairies. Should you
see him, try to console him. In my answer to the colonel I inserted a long paragraph to him.
Present my best respects to Mrs. Stanley, to Captain Duffy and family. I received a very fine letter of his son. James, from Rhode Island.
Should you find out a good locality for a mission, confer on the subject with General Harney and give me information and advice in due time. I hope we shall not meet with any opposition in Washington, if the sentiments of the Indians are well known and duly represented by yourself
and Harney. On the subject of missions, as far as my ex-