Jan, Father Ange Marie, St. Martin, Louisiana, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1851 May 24

Jan received the box Rousselon had sent. The statue suffered a little in the sending. However they began their May devotions and many came. Jan will send by Mr. Freschaux the bottles for the holy oils. Rousselon will receive, at the first opportunity, the advance he made for the statue and catechisms. Rousselon said in his last letter that he was writing Jan officially. He is still waiting, which puts him in a false position. The trustees keep asking if he has received his appointment. Could Jan erect the stations of the cross without a solemn service; he would prefer to not put any blame on his predecessors. He asks Rousselon to give permission to their sacristan to handle the sacred vessels. He asks for Father Fontbonne's address. He has seen Father Dufour. :: VI-1-a A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.