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[[S?]] was it not lovely of Mrs. [[Ladd?]] to say I will build the Mission House - these [[P?]] friends are willing to do anything even build a new church if he want it I do not want two churches - for a church with [[underlined]] two hands in it [[/underlined]] I have expressed in [[underlined]] strong [[/underlined]] terms (A white minister should be at this [[point]] & the Mrs. Ladd house built for him. Are all the children of the tribe to grow up to manhood & womanhood without going to church?  So I asked the Board help Miss F. to work hard for the [[four??]] Indians - I know the feeling against them just now - a preeminent Portland lady wrote lately to me.  If it were not for what we know about the Nez Perce Mission we would think all money spent upon Indians money [[strewn]] away.  We are glad we can turn our eyes to the Nez Perce?  I am [[sure?]] if the presence in Washington against present Administrative must bring [[it now?]] [[Clo h m?]]