sentences:  On September 4, General Tipton gave the order to begin the two-month march, which later became known as the Potawatomi Trail of Death.Father Petit was willing to join his Potawatomi parishioners on their journey, "at least until I can place them in the hands of another pastor," but Bishop Bruté initially declined his permission.The Potawatomi began their march to the Kansas territory without Father Petit; however, the bishop soon changed his mind.