Greau in the name of the Central Councils of Paris and Lyons of the Association of the Propagation and for the absent president informs Lefevere that the allocation for the diocese of Detroit for the year 1845 is 20,000 francs. Guided by motives of prudence and considering that the annual allocations are the result of anticipated receipts, the Councils have decided on a sum lower than the presumed receipts. Should it happen that these receipts prove greater than those of last year, the diocese of Detroit will be allocated an additional 5,000 francs. The writer notes that inasmuch as Lefevere, in his letter of March 28, mentions a new establishment of Father Edward Sorin, the Councils have decided to give to this new establishment of the Brothers of St. Joseph Congregation of Holy Cross a sum of 5,000 francs to be given them personally by Lefevere. It is in consequence of this that the allocation, for the diocese of Detroit has been kept at 30,000 francs. The Councils desire to keep the allocation for the Detroit diocese at that figure. All the missions of America have been subjected to a reduction because of many new missions. He hopes that Lefevere will find in the actual allocations an important resource for accomplishing the good work in his diocese. Lefevere's communications are ever edifying and enlightening to the Councils and the writer hopes that Lefevere will send one of these before the work of the next apportionment. The letter is signed both by P. Greau in the name of the Council and of the absent president and by G. Choiselat Gallien, treasurer. A post script in the same handwiting as the letter reminds Lefevere that since it is the duty of the treasurer to give out the funds it would be well to give him an idea of the mission. Enclosure: