Byrne, Bishop Andrew, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1849 January 7

Within the last week, Byrne has refused to marry a couple who probably will attempt to deceive one of Blanc's clergymen. The parties are John Gracie and Mrs. Joseph who has been only a few months divorced from her husband. The husband now lives in Philadelphia. On the back of the letter in another hand: Boot-maker William Hogan married to Helene Murphy. Father Weelher knows Sister? Murphy of St. Louis. V-5-k - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {5}