Carr, J.B., Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 October 2

Carr transmits the Report of the Committee no enclosure appointed to examine the charges lately preferred against Father Joseph Giustiniani, C.M. and his assistants. They have refrained in the report from commenting on any of the charges except such as affected the Church herself. They are well aware that it is not the province of laymen to teach or decide. They suggest that such portions of the Report as vindicate the character of Giustiniani may be published in the Catholic paper of the diocese. They desire that the sentiments of confidence and respect with which they regard him may be as extensively circulated as were the charges. P.S. They have found it impossible to prepare a written copy for the mail of today. They therefore send the Natchitoches Chronicle of this date which contains their report. :: V-5-h A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.