Legrand, Father F., Pont de Breaux, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1849 January 27

On December 24 he gave Mrs. Chevalier, to give to Mr. St. Clair, representative to the Legislature, a letter for Father Stephen Rousselon which was at the same time for Blanc. It enclosed $14 which, with the $20.50 which Rousselon has and future collections, was to buy a chalice, a vestment and altar cards. Ten days later Francois Louis Chaigneau came to talk about his credit. Legrand wrote the same day to Blanc. Chaigneau consented to a 5 or 6 months delay. He had hoped to discharge this debt by the sale of cemetery lots but deaths have been few and times are hard. The presbytery is practically finished. He hired an old negress; on the 15th he will move in. Blanc is to keep his good will toward the people of Pont Breaux about the question of the church. Next fall they will build a decent church. Legrand would like Rousselon to come to this area in the spring or summer; he could stimulate the people a little about the church. It will be impossible for Legrand to contribute a large sum. Up to now he has received $514; if by March 15 he is paid what is owed him he will have about $700 for the year. He has spent $620 for the presbytery and cemetery; he still owes $200. He had about 40 Confessions at Christmas time and almost as many children came for catechism as last year. V-5-k - A.L.S. - French - 4pp. - 4to. - {5}