Mégret, Father Anthony D., Vermilionville, Louisiana, to E.I. Guégnon, Vermilionville, Louisiana, 1844 January 16

Mégret assures Guégnon of a complete forgetfulness of the past as far as he personally is concerned. As to the sacred cause which was the matter of the controversy, it is not within Mégret's province to say. Catholic society has been offended and God outraged. Mégret hopes that Guégnon will justify himself in the eyes of others according to his education and religion. There are certain positions in the world where it is difficult to reconcile one's interests and one's faith. P.S. From this day on Mégret wishes to be counted as one of Guégnon's subscribers. Continuation of original letter: Upon receiving the paper of the 20th, Mégret read a letter of the Committee of Vermilionville submitting to those whom the parish was to send to the convention the following: 9. "Try to insert into the constitution this essential point: That all religious sects will always have the right to choose their priests or ministers and to deal with them about their support." The response of the elected representatives was evasive. Mégret is debating whether to write something on this subject to make people see the absurdity of this question but he has put if off thinking it may be a matter for higher authority. However if Blanc thinks he should, he is to let Mégret know. Copy A.L.S. French :: V-5-a A.L.S., Copies French 4pp. 4to.