He has received Lynch's letter to care for the wants of the parents of Father James O'Reilly, deceased. According to the will and the law he cannot give any relief. He has had an application from the person appointed by Father Bernard Smith and he will have to obey the courts. O'Reilly's money is invested in a mortgage on a church in Providence, Rhode Island. It is for $15,000 with $600, and $100 he received from Rome in other possessions, such as chalice, watch, pyx, etc. Against that the estate owes to estate of his uncle $1540, to Mr Dempsey of Providence $1573.55, to his housekeeper Mrs. Hamilton $350, to Father Charles O'Reilly, $1500, to the same Dempsey $391.92 on railroad stockgood for nothing and another note for $300. $1795.72 of debt remains after the probate of the will. The sum of $4,000 is to come out of the estate for his brother John, the balance to be invested in some college or seminary for the education of members of his family to the priesthood. He wishes he had power to take care of the parents. He forgot to mention the note to his Uncle Dr. O'Reilly for $300, which he paid to the amount of $319 with interest. He did not answer until he heard from the court. P.S. Father Smith's bill claims 133 pounds. In the papers of Bishop Francis P. McFarland . :: I-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.