Certes sent to Lefevere last February 5 an allocation of 5000 francs for the Detroit diocese of which a draft of 1000 francs was for Father Annet Lafont of New York. The fund now permit him to discharge the rest of the allocation, 4000 francs. Certes appeals to Lefevere for information about M. Trousson du Coudray, a relative of his who settled in Detroit since 1843 or 1844,information which he does not know how to procure since the French government has no official representative in that city. Du Coudray, born in Rheims and aged 57 years, died in Detroit September 1857. It appears he was engaged there in business. They wish to know, 1-What was the nature and importance of the business 2-If, at his death, he possessed assets in the country, or if he had possessed and sold them 3-If he had left any debts and what would be their extent 4-If he had a wife illegitimately. Lefevere notes receipt of draft on April 2. :: III-2-i A.L.S. French 4pp. 8vo.