Choiselat Gallien, J., Paris, France, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1846 March 13

Receipts of the Association of the Propagation of the Faith for 1845 has exceeded the figure for 1844. Blanc will receive for 1845, 25,000 francs, 15,000 from Paris and 10,000 from Lyons. Also the 4000 francs about which he wrote have been placed to Blanc's credit. It had been entered twice, once at Lyons and once at Paris. Choiselat Gallien sends Blanc's new account listing receipts credited to his and two withdrawals, one to Cardinal James Philip Fransoni of 2500 francs and one a draft sent to Father Hercule Brassac for 2469 francs leaving a balance of 7986.60. The box with articles requested by Blanc left Paris in December and was shipped on the American ship Elizabeth, Captain Hasty, which left Havre January 10. P.S. He is enclosing two printed receipts; Blanc is to fill them in with the amount received in 1844 and 1845. The receipt forms are with the letter, filled in with 30,500 francs for 1844 and 15,000 francs for 1845. :: V-5-e A.L.S. French 6pp. 4to. 12mo.