Delahoussaye, Mrs. L., Franklin, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 May 28

Losing business obliges them to try to sell the house they now occupy. This house having been enlarged and arranged for a boarding school can scarcely suit for a residence. It will be bought, she fears, for a Protestant school. They would ask only a part cash payment, especially to see a religious school in their parish. She believes that Father Paul Guerard, assisted by two other priests, would succeed in setting up a college; everyone here desires to see it. The house next to them could be obtained at a good price later. Behind them is a large open ground which could also be had later. She could already have sold to Protestants but she cannot make up her mind. Their religion would suffer too much. But necessity is a cruel tyrant and they are forced to sell. By selling part of the church land, the money could be used for the college which would also serve as presbytery. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. French 4pp. 8vo.