Lucas, Father Peter, St. Martinville, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1844 February 24

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Identifier: CANO V-5-a

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Before Lent, dances were in vogue; should Lucas refuse Easter Communion to those who do not promise to give them up? Last Thursday they buried a lawyer of the town who in spite of falling away, ended his life in a most edifying way. They are still working on the new church; they almost hope to be able to have Mass there for Easter. For two days, Father Giles F. Martin has had a violent colic. Mr. Lebesque took him to his home in his carriage and Mrs. Lebesque sat up with him. For several weeks he had been able to say Mass and preach as usual. :: V-5-a A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.