A copy of the last will and testament of Résé, Bishop of Detroit. He appoints his vicar general, Father Francis Vincent Badin and Father John De Bruyn as executors of his estate. He bequeaths all to his successor in the Bishopric of Detroit. If he dies at any place within his diocese he is to be buried in Detroit. If he should die without the limits of his diocese he is to b e buried there, unless his priests or parishioners wish him to be interred amongst them. His successor is to distribute $500 amongst the poor. 1ooo Masses are to be said and $600 in alms are to be distributed amongst the priests of the diocese. His executors are to have $250. If they deem it advisable to procure the advice of professional men they are to pay for it from his estate. The witnesses, James A. Van Dyke and Bernard D. Cavanagh sign. :: III-2-g Copy 4pp. folio Copy courtesy Dr. Franz Mueller