I had an interview yesterday with the Governor-General at Niagara: he told me the Council could not revoke its settled decision to send Mr. Archibald by way of the British Possessions, and for the best of reasons, which he explained to me, and which I shall communicate to you later. We cannot therefore arrive together, as I had expected. I shall not be alone, because I shall have with me people who come to aid us. Mr. Archibald regrets he cannot come by way of Pembina; he wishes, notwithstanding, to arrive among us, and before the troops. Therefore he will be glad to have a road found for him either by the Point des Chenes or the Lac de Roseaux. I pray you to make enquiry in this respect, in order to obtain the result that we have proposed. It is necessary that he should arrive among and through our people. I am well content with this Mr. Archibald. I have observed that he is really the man that is needed by us. Already he seems to understand the situation and the condition of our dear Red River, and he seems to love our people. Have faith then that the good God has blessed us, notwithstanding our unworthiness. Be not uneasy; time and faith will bring us all we desire, and more, which it is impossible to mention, notwithstanding the expectations of certain Ontarians. We have some sincere, devoted and powerful friends. I think of leaving Montreal on the 8th of August, in which case it is probable I shall arrive towards the 22nd of the same month. The letter which I brought has been sent to England, as well as those which I have written myself, and which I have read to you. The people of Toronto wished to make a demonstration against me, and, in spite of the exaggerated statements of the newspapers, they have never dared to give the number of the persons present (?). Some persons here at Hamilton wished to speak, but the newspapers discouraged their zealous efforts. I am here by chance, and remain, as this is Sunday. Salute for me Mr. O. [O'Donohue?] and others at the Fort. Pray much for me. I do not forget you. Your Bishop, who signs himself your best friend, A. G. DE ST. BONIFACE. _Letter No. 2._--BISHOP TACHÉ _to_ PRESIDENT RIEL. BOURVILLE, _5th August_. M. LE PRÉSIDENT,