McGill, John, Bishop of, Richmond, Virginia, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1870 October 29

He sends a list of stock legatees to whom was distributed sixty thousand dollars, in proportion to their claims. The stock was sold by Mr. James H. Behan the testator who revoked the previous provisions and left the payment to the legatees to the discretion of the residuary legatees. He quotes Behan's codicil in full, so that Purcell may show it to the legatees to whom he writes. The question arises whether the residuary fund is to be exhausted for the purpose of giving to the stock legatees, or is something to remain for the residuary legatees? He thinks that the Bishops will understand the meaning and will be willing to relinquish. The trustees of St. Vincent's Hospital will probably not do so. He has not ascertained the amount of the funds to be turned over to the residuary legatees. Expenses are still to be incurred, such as bringing from England the remains of Mr. Behan. A power of attorney from Purcell would authorize McGill to receive the funds and give receipt to the executors. He supposes the enclosed form will suffice. P.S.—He lists 20 legatees of the Behan estate, most of them bishops. He thinks that a power of attorney to receive and receipt to the executors for the residuum signed by Purcell and notarized will suffice. He encloses a form. The form gives McGill these powers of attorney from Purcell. The form must be acknowledged before a notary and sealed. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.