Layton, Thomas, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1854 July 22

In consequence of a visit today from Mr. Myers and his intimation that the Catholic Male Orphan Asylum was bound to pay him now the balance on the new building, Layton had an interview with Mr. Hebrard . Hebrard explained away the remarks he made yesterday and he says that he understood the contract in the light in which Blanc and the board generally viewed it. This has relieved Layton's mind not a little; he would regret remaining under the same impressions about Hebrard as those he entertained yesterday. Layton is disposed to do all they can for Myers. In speaking with Myers today, Layton told him that with Blanc's approval they might pay him as follows: Cash, $1500; orders for rent due in August $750, in November $750; a total of $3000. Layton hopes this will answer Myer's necessities for the moment and when Dr. Mercer shall have paid his subscription for $5000 the total unpaid of the whole contract will be about $4000. :: VI-1-h A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.