Choiselat Gallien, J., Paris, France, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1845 April 8

On March 20 he addressed a box to Victor Marziou at Havre to be sent to New Orleans containing a chalice, an ostensorium, a ciborium, the last two asked for for Blanc by Father Boué of Lyons. Also the ciborium, the ostensorium, processional cross, censor, sprinkler and missal asked for by Blanc for St. Mary's of Attakapas . The total amount is 1660 francs. The box was sent on the American ship, Alfred, Captain Myers . Choiselat Gallien still has on hand for Blanc 6,837.25 francs. Details of the allocation for 1844 are given on the third page of the letter. Expenditures include 800 francs paid to Father Hercule Brassac on November 18, 1844; March 8, a draft by Boué for 400; March 15, a draft by Didier Petit for 3052. :: V-5-c A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.