Lecomte. A. and Henry Hertzog, Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1848 December 10

They wrote on November 25 about a schism which has existed for some time between their pastor. Father Joseph Gi stini i and the trustees of St. Francis Church. The church has been closed. Not seeing an end to these difficulties they send a resolution taken by a good number of the Catholics. They intend to make up a subscription to build a chapel which would become the property of the Bishop of New Orleans or to the bishop of the new diocese, should there be a division. They ask Blanc to express his wish on this subject. :: V-5-j A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.