Becknell, Pierre Aimé, German Coast, Louisiana, to The Trustees of St. Louis Church, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1844 March 17

An extract from the meeting of the trustees of St. John Baptist Church : They met today at the call of the President. Present were J.S. Haudressy, president, Becknell, Lezin Becknell, George Roussel, Simon Pollet, and Armand Gravois . The president read a letter and memorandum which the trustees of St. Louis Cathedral had sent them. The following resolutions were unanimously adopted: 1. With much regret they have seen the misunderstanding with Bishop Anthony Blanc . 2. They consider this disunion a great calamity for the Catholics of New Orleans. 3. They do not share either the opinions or the steps taken by this minority and so cannot give their support to these principles. It was further resolved that the secretary send a copy of these resolutions to the trustees of St. Louis Church. All names of members present at the meeting are copied at the end of the extract including that of A. Boudousquié not mentioned above. :: V-5-a Copy French 3pp. 4to.