Fernandez, Manuel, Ascension, Louisiana, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1849 May 5

The undersigned represent all the Spanish living in this parish. They need a Spanish priest as they do not know French. They have learned that the superiors of the Lazarists wish to take away Father John Francis Llebaria, C.M. who is the only one who has shown interest. They ask Rousselon to intercede with the Bishop to leave Llebaria here. 28 sign with Fernandez. V-5-k - A.L.S. - (panish - 4pp. - 4to. - {2}