Buteux, Father Stanislaus, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1848 March 5

Rousselon is to ask Bishop Odin's architect to suspend work on the plans for their church at the Bay. Buteux must see him himself to give him the necessary explanations and he will have a chance when he takes the train for Lake Ponchatrain where he must go to get the boat for Covington which he plans to visit next week. By taking the boat on the 17th, he will say Mass at Covingon on the 19th. If Rousselon can let the people know, a larger number can be at the church and begin to make their Easter duty. He sends his respects to Bishops Blanc and Odin. P.S. He plans to be in the city on Wednesday or Thursday of next week to meet the architect. He will also make the contract with Mr. Chevillon. The letter is sent through the kindness of Mr. Paillasser ?. :: V-5-i A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.