Dirieux?, Caluire, France, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1848 July 19

Not having a reply to a letter of December 24, 1847, he asks again for information. Denis Giraud was born at St. Simphorien July 28, 1760, to Francois Giraud and Francoise Valandru and died at New Orleans in 1838, 39, 40 or later. Giraud left his native country at 22 announcing to his parents who opposed his marriage that they would never see him again. He wrote once to his mother from Santo Domingo. He left Santo Domingo during the revolt of the blacks and, went to New Orleans where he died. leaving a considerable inheritance. He is said to have left his land called St. Mary to the Sisters of St. Joseph . If Blanc finds the date of his death he is to get the death certificate. His heirs are Widow Page and Widow Lamptaz, nieces. He is not to be confused with Mr. Giraud who died two years before and whose estate has been settled. P.S. If Blanc sees Father John B. Escoffier, C.M. he is to tell him that his family is well. Written by E. De Bornes, notary. On the same paper Father Boué asks Blanc to send the death certificate. Father de Senez adds his thanks for the trouble Blanc takes in this case. :: V-5-j L.S., A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo. 10