Dumartrait, A., St. Martinville, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1840 June 24

They hope to hear that Blanc has had a good trip and that on his return he will take under consideration the letters Dumartrait has written to him and to the vicar-general, Father Auguste Jeanjean. Six weeks have gone by without a priest to replace Father John Francis Brasseur who left suddenly. Some persons have heard that Blanc is getting ready to send them Father Molly Father Bernard Permoli?. Dumartrait has already told Jeanjean that the pastor would receive $1200 a year which together with fees would amount to 16 to 18 piastres. :: V-4-j A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.