Dumartrait, A. Secretary, St. Martin's Church, 1843 August 12

An extract of the resolutions of the trustees. After Blanc's letter of July 17 had been taken under consideration at the meeting on August 5 and after a second reading of it at the meeting today, the Council of the fabrique make the following reply: Their difficulties are stated here. Considering that by these resolutions the trustees did not intend to lessen in any way the powers which they recognize as belonging to ecclesiastical authority; that the Bishop has the right to appoint the pastors and assistants, the fabrique can only address themselves to him to complain of abuses and to ask for the replacement of anyone who neglects his duties; and considering that the recommendations made by Blanc to Martin be faithfully carried out, the trustees hope that there will be no other discussion and that Blanc will let them know his views on the salary of the assistant. A.D.S. French 2pp. :: V-4-o A.L.S. French 6pp. folio