Breul, Charles Eugene, Caluire, France, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 December 26

Breul is sending some information about Denis Giroud, son of Francois and Francoise Valandru, born at St. Simporien-de-lay on July 28, 1760. He left his native country at the age of 22, prevented by the refusal of his parents, from contracting the marriage he wished to make, saying they would never see him again. Since leaving home he wrote only once to his mother from Santo Domingo telling her that he was in a very rich position and that he would send her everything she needed. He left Santo Domingo at the time of the revolution of the blacks and settled at New Orleans where he died in 1838, 39, or 40. Blanc is not to confuse the Giroud in question with a Giraud who also died about the same time in New Orleans. It seems that Giroud left a fortune valued at 18 millions. They also learned that he gave the Sisters of St. Joseph the land and convent called St. Mary's. Blanc is to investigate this and also to send Breul the death certificate. The estate will devolve to 1. Widow Page, his niece, née Giroud, living at Crotteaux; 2. Widow Camptaz, née Giroud, living at Lyons, and to other relatives whose names Breul does not know but who live in St. Simphorien delay. P.S. Blanc is to send his reply to Mr. Debornes, notary at Caluire, as the office has been sold to him. Mr. and Mrs. Escoffier and their family, whose son is a priest in Blanc's diocese send their respects. Virieux signs as principal clerk. :: V-5-h A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo. 10