Elder, William Henry, Bishop of, Natchez, Mississippi, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1868 January 9

He apologizes for the delay in informing Odin of his return. He encloses a statement of the expenses of Father P. Reculon, S.M. . Part of their delay in arriving was a detour through Richmond and the inability to get through tickets to Vicksburg. He had wanted to see Bishop John McGill in Richmond concerning the legacy of Behan . He understands the will has gone through Chancery in England, but that individual legacies must be paid out by the Executors before the final distribution. Thus, it may be six months or more before it is settled. He received permission from Archbishop James Frederick Wood to collect in Philadelphia, and will leave as soon as possible after Sunday. :: VI-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.