Byrne, Bishop Andrew, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans. Louisiana, 1851 April 27

Byrne received Blanc's letter of the 10th only a few days ago; he thanks Blanc for his interest in this diocese. There must be a mistake about the value of Father Constantine Maenhaut 's property here. Byrne will say Masses for Maenhaut and his intention as soon as the property be valued. Byrne has 4 priests that would begin immediately and Byrne would secure to them the rent of the brick house to be equally divided until the entire obligation be discharged. Byrne sends respects to Maenhaut and the vicar general. P.S. Blanc is to inform Father Rousselon that Byrne has written to Patrick Coffey to call for the $75. P.S. The present occupant of the brick house says he does not pay $100 a year. The safest way is to have all valued. :: VI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.