Now that our Missioners have traversed the immense plains of Patagonia from the Atlantic Ocean to the Cordilliers, and twice crossed over those famous mountains on their way to Chili, - in­structing and baptizing various tribes of savages as they went, at the cost.

 For in order to establish fixed residences for Missioners in the Patagonian desert according as the natives unite in colonies or villages, he obviously requires a much greater number, of priests, catechists and mums, as also a goodly store of household chattels, provisions and diverse articles, indispensable both for daily sustenance and divine worship..

 Those poor neophites, though willing to assist us; can offer nothing to our Missioners save the sad spectacle of their deplorable misery.

 Thence will go forth columns of Missioners to evangelize Araucania and West-Patagonia,.

 It is difficult to imagine, dearly beloved Co-operators, how I am continually pressed and s upplicated by our indefatigable Missioners.

 Induced by those powerful motives, we have decided to prepare a fresh band of Missioners who will get forth, D. V., towards the end of November.

 [718] On the day selected for the departure of the Missioners I intend to confer with my beloved Co-operators in the Sanctuary of Mary Help of Christians, and while I now invite you, I cannot help begging you to have the goodness to search amongst your acquaintances and friends, whoever might desire to concur with his mite to this work of humanity and faith..

 Mary Help of Christians, Protectrix and Mother of our Missioners and of the poor Patagonian savages, obtain from God for you every most desirable Benediction both spiritual and temporal..