being now desirous of returning to his clerical station at Saint Louis, visiting the various Indian tribes of the interior in his route; he is authorized to do so. Commanders of posts and others belonging to this Department will afford every facility and assistance to the Reverend Father, when called upon by him to aid in his mission of peace to the unfortunate race whose confidence he has always most generously maintained.
By order of General Harney.
A. PLEASONTON, Captain Second Dragoons, A. A., Adjt.-Gen.
Reverend P. J. DE SMET.
My Dear Governor:
This will be presented by the Reverend Father De Smet, the heroic missionary of the Indians among the Rocky Mountains. He was a great favorite of poor Schoolcraft and Mr. Weed on our voyage across the Atlantic in 1843. He is the same guileless Indian missionary now .as he was then. Ever yours faithfully,
Hon. WILLIAM V. SEWARD, New York, July 14, 1861.
Dear Sir:
My friend, Father De Smet, whom I think you saw a year ago, has just returned from a visit to his Indians beyond the Rocky Mountains and can impart useful information to you.
x JOHN, Abp. of New York.
New York, Aug. 28.