Herbért, Valentin?, St. Martinville, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1844 May 21

In the absence of Adrien Dumartrait, secretary-treasurer of St. Martin Church, Herbért sends Blanc the following: Blanc's letters of May 5 and 12 were considered and the trustees wish to make the changes in the new church cited by Blanc but the desperate situation of their affairs makes it impossible at present. As soon as circumstances permit they will hasten to proceed. The sooner services begin in the new building, which is now entirely finished, the sooner the income will be increased. The trustees hope that Blanc will comply with their invitation at a time he will designate to bless the new church or to authorize Father Giles F. Martin to proceed with the ceremony. :: V-5-a A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.