Lange, Albert, Havana, Cuba, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1848 October 4

Frère Misary, lately deceased at Blanc's house, contemplated obtaining Blanc's sanction for the establishing of a college similar to Mount St. Mary or that of Bishop Hughes? of New York. Lange intended to offer him a property in Lafayette consisting of four squares with a suitable building, which Lange brought from Madame Liverdey for $100,000 on the condition that it would remain forever property of the Church. Lange agreed to sell Misary at cost and remit the first payment of $20,000 for the building of a church. He would further aid him with contributions from his friends. He would have let him pay in from one to 9 years. If Blanc would approve of this plan and nominate an individual, Lange would assign him the same conditions. Should he disapprove, Lange has a purchaser which he would prefer. P.S. The title is recorded. Direct to D.A. Lange in care of Barnum and Company. :: V-5-j A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.