Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 January 7

J. Courtade, whom Abbadie had as a teacher at St. Michael, wishes to retire to LaTrappe. Father Eutrope Proust, O.C.S.O. in order to admit him, demands a letter from his pastor, certified by the Bishop, stating that he has nothing to prevent him and that he had provided for the future of his children. He has 2 boys and 2 girls. He wanted to give Abbadie the boys; he took only one, at present, at $100 a year. The younger one will go to Ernest? Hébert, his uncle, at West Baton Rouge. The girls are with their grandmother, who, in case of death, will confide them to their aunts. It seems they have some means. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.