Legrand, Father L., Paris, France, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1848 October 4

Legrand recommends the bearer of this letter, G. Schmitt, who came to Paris four years ago, after receiving a musical education. He was organist at the Church of the Carmelites where he was noted for his superior talent and compositions. Schmitt was teaching piano at the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Paris when the events of February took away all aid. He is going to seek out two of his students in Blanc's diocese. Their success will be a recommendation. Eighteen months ago he married a girl in Paris. Schmitt wants to be able to soon bring over his wife and child as well as their parents. Legrand asks Blanc to read the enclosed letter and forward it to Bishop Richard Vincent Whelan of Richmond which will prove Legrand's authenticity. :: V-5-j A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.