Lucas, Father Peter, St. Martinville, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1845 April 17

On the 15th Lucas received Blanc's letter dated March 26. He does not believe the parish has suffered since Father Giles F.? Martin left as, since he was almost always ill, Lucas did almost everything. Church is well attended and all is quiet. Almost a year ago Martin made his will which he gave to Lucas. It is in the bottom of his trunk which is always packed ready to go. Martin told Lucas that Blanc was his universal heir and that Father Julien Priour was his executor. Martin owes Lucas some, Mr. Lebesque $100 or so, and $15 elsewhere. Lucas sends his respects to Martin. P.S. Lucas would like to know whether Blanc received the 17½ piastres he sent with Mr. Monhaut; it was the Easter collection for the seminary. :: V-5-c A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.