O'Hara has been informed by Edward Newsom? that Mrs. Ell?en Maher now residing in Perryville wishes to contend for a legacy left to her by O'Hara's father. O'Hara was appointed executor and intends to discharge that duty with honesty. Mrs. Maher received her annuity until her marriage to Maher when she left the place O'Hara prepared according to the orders of the will. Those provisions were for the support of her family but not for Mr. Maher's family. As O'Hara was not a competent judge he consulted Father Victor Paillasson who told him to consult a lawyer. O'Hara consulted Mr. Kane of Kaskaskia who said he thought O'Hara had no right to pay it any longer but if they contended, he should give them $50 rather than a lawsuit. Mr. Newsham? 2 or 3 month s ago asked O'Hara if he would leave it to Bishop Joseph Rosati. O'Hara agreed to comply with his decision. Through Father Vital Van Clostere O'Hara showed the will to the Bishop but as he was not acquainted with the laws of Illinois he refused to decide on it and asked O'Hara to consult Timon., P.S. He hopes the business will be settled. If Timon writes he is to direct to Prairie Rocher. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.