McGill, John, Bishop of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1871 January 21

No arrangement has been made as yet by him with the executors in regard to the disposition of the estate of James H. Behan, since one legacy to a Mr. Taylor of England, whose residence they have not been able to discover, and the payment of expenses for bringing back Mr. Behan's remains is yet to be settled. Since receiving Purcell's letter with Bishop Edward Fitzgerald's of Little Rock relinquishment, he has received no others with the exception of Bishop John H. Luers of Fort Wayne, which was not the document desired. He has not written to any others himself, and does not know how many more relinquishments Purcell has received. He does not like to act upon the discretionary power granted in Behan's codicil, but would rather do so after the voluntary relinquishment, before adjusting the legacies of the former stock holders. Did Purcell write to all on the list McGill sent, including Abp. Francis N. Blanchet of Oregon, Abp. John McCloskey of New York and Abp. Peter R. Kenrick of St. Louis? He does not think the Hospital of St. Vincent de Paul, Norfolk, will consent, although he has not spoken to the sisters on the subject. He expects to meet the executees shortly when they will determine what sum is yet to be disposed, and what is to be done in the two points referred to in the letter. P.S.—Please excuse blots as he has no time to copy. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.