Lucas, Father Peter, West Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1846 November 2

He was received very favorably. Yesterday the pews were sold by Valentin Hébert, president of the trustees; they brought only $300, very little for a church without fees, linens, vestments, etc. The presbytery is open to all the winds. In 5 months the church should be clean and furnished and good order reign. He is determined to sacrifice to finish up his expenditures at New Iberia. Lucas has a High Mass and catechism every Sunday; old people, young people and women come; they listen attentively to his instructions. :: V-5-f A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.