Byrne, Bishop Andrew, Little Rock,Arkansas, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 January 12

Before replying to Blanc's letter of December 30th, with their new set of faculties, Byrne wishes him a happy New Year. He agrees that some measure ought to be adopted on the subject of the last portion of Blanc's letter; if only one or two prelates would benefit, that should not stand against the regulation. In the eastern provinces, in the archdiocese of New York, every church contributed for the last 12 years, from $50 to $100 annually toward the maintenance of the Bishop. In Ireland, the Bishops not only receive a certain amount from each parish but reserve one or two of the best parishes together with the Cathedral church. In considering the pro rata question, Byrne's opinion is that the present state should not be so much considered as the progressive state of religion in some years. The Holy See required the minutes of the proceedings of the last Council; they were carried by Bishop John McGill of Richmond. It is thought that many have written after the Council. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.