Mr. Cassily thinks that from $1200 to $1500 would be a fair price for Rese's house. It is utterly dilapidated, the roof much uncovered and the ceiling rotted off. Purcell would have had it taken down. Mr. Storer is not there and Mr. Spencer does not seem acquainted with the business of the concern. If Rese will accept either sum, he can sign the deed on his way to Washington or the council, if Bishop Edward Dominic Fenwick made him a deed. Purcell will have to have time to pay. He copies Rese's will, dated May 9, 1836 in which he bequeaths all his property to Purcell, Bishop Francis Patrick Kenrick of Philadelphia and Bishop Simon Gabriel Bruté of Vincennes or the survivors of this group, and to their heirs and assignees. He appoints Purcell, Kenrick and Bruté as executors of the will, F.B. Jameson, James McCaffrey and Michael McGann signed as witnesses. Purcell suggests that Rese see a lawyer at Detroit concerning its validity. Bishop Charles Forgin-Janson is expected, if not arrived, in New Orleans with Bishop Anthony Blanc. Mr. McCosker's niece asks if Rese saw the horrid story in the Franklin Repository on the downfall of "Bob." He wishes Rese a happy Christmas and New Year. :: III-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.