Mégret, Father A.D., Lafayette, Louisiana, to A. Latiolais and L.P. Mouton, Lafayette, Louisiana, 1842 October 21

In the civilized world each has his place and each is master in his own domain. True democracy respects authority; they try to restrict it even in the religion which is outside human administration. Maurice Mouton knows that his jurisdiction as parish judge does not extend to the cemetery; Edmond? Mouton, a trustee, knows that he can do nothing without his group. They arranged everything without Megret: he did the best he could for the sake of the deceased. Soon they will be assuming the stole in what they call their own church with which the pastor of Lafayette would have nothing to do. A light offered in a religious ceremony becomes the property of the Church. They must respect in their pastor the authority he holds from the Church. :: V-4-m Copies French 3pp. 4to.