O'Bryan, D., Perrys Bridge, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 August 26

A few days ago O'Bryan wrote informing Blanc that the seat of justice of this parish had been located by the court at this place and that the citizens were anxious that Blanc build his church at this place. The owners of the land of the town offer to give Blanc an entire square for his church and presbytery. In addition they propose to give the land for the burial ground. The sum of $936 will be paid to assist Blanc in the construction of his church and 12 or $1500 will be given by the citizens if Blanc will build here instead of the Abbeville. Blanc has not gone to any expense in Abbeville except such as can be conveyed here. Accepting their proposition would add to the settlement of this vexed question of a seat of justice and unite his church which has been divided in his local contest. O'Bryan is raising a Catholic family, the only one of the Creole Americans in the parish. P.S. The original proprietor of the lands has lately died. But his heirs and wife are fully able to comply with all the propositions he made. O'Bryan married one of his daughters and knows her desire and that of the widow. The heirs are all minors except two, one a Catholic and the other will soon have a Catholic wife. :: VI-1-d A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.