Dumartrait, A., Secretary of the Congregation, 1840 July 27

Extract from the minutes: The trustees, Messrs. Desparut Deblanc, president; Ed. Simon, Charles Fayot, Charles Olivier Duclozel, Zephrin Beressod, George P. Briant and Dumartrait met and passed the following resolutions: That they would not recommend St. Aubin because of the unfavorable prejudice against him while he lived at Attakapas; that they could assure their pastor of a fitting living. The pastor would receive 1200 piastres a year; he would have all fees from marriages and baptisms; 5 piastres for a marriage in the church, 10 for one away from the church; for baptisms away from the church 5 piastres. For baptisms in the church and services to the sick without fee., A.D.S. French :: V-4-k A.L.S., A.D.S. French 6pp. 4to.