Because of the calamities which have befallen several countries of Europe, the receipts of the Association of the Propagation of the Faith have suffered noticeable reduction while the number of dioceses and apostolic vicariates has not ceased to increase. The two central councils of Paris and Lyon have been forced to lessen their donations this year. Therefore the figure allowed for 1847 for the mission of Detroit has been fixed at 16,000 francs. If the receipts of the current year do not fall below expectations a supplement of 400 francs will be added to this allocation but this cannot be ascertained before next March when the collections for 1847 will be known. This letter is signed by Glajeux as President and also by Choiselat Gallien, Treasurer. :: III-2-h Printed form L.S. French 1p. 8vo.