Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis, St. Michael, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1851 February 16

Father Jean Martin, their neighbor, finished his jubilee today, preached by the zealous Father Masson, C.S.S.R.? . Father William? Gilles, S.J. and Abbadie went alternately every day to help out in the confessional. Their own ended 2 weeks ago and thanks to the efforts of Father John M. Delcros, C.M. , they had some consolation. At the chapels, Abbadie had 45 Communions at St. Joseph; and 50 at St. Mary's. The offerings totaled $60 which he sends. They were to bring the tobacco today; bad weather has prevented. Abbadie is beginning to have some fear about the wall of the church. In July he had the crack filled with mortar. It reappeared some weeks ago. Abbadie is anxious to see H.? Baudet to see what he thinks and Blanc also to see what could be done. On the address side of the letter Courtesy of ébastian? Martinez . Also, in pencil, in Blanc's hand Corner of Dumaire and Clayborn, $8500. :: VI-1-a A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.