Darby, P., New Iberia, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 January 12

As the time for collections draws near, he writes to learn what use he should make of the money he would have here in May in regard to the estate of Father Julian Priour and during the time Father J.E. Blin was at New Iberia. Since the arrival of Father Anthony Thèves, Darby has done nothing for the church as Thèves said that he and Blanc had agreed not to hire a collector. According to Thèves, Blanc wishes to use Priour's estate money to repair the church at New Iberia. At the time of their interview at New Orleans, Darby thought Blanc told him to make repairs on the house Blanc loaned to Mrs. Goujon . There is also an obligation due Widow St. Marc Darby signed by Priour in Blanc's name. Darby thought it would be good to retire this with the money from Priour's estate. The last time he saw the widow, she pointed out that if it was not paid soon she would claim the legal interest. After the settlement at New Orleans between Blin and Blanc there was a balance of about $500 due Blin from St. Peter's Church. The Priest of New Iberia gave Darby, two or three times a year, the accounts due and after collecting them, Darby charged 8 percent. A short time ago, Darby wrote Blanc about the lake property to tell him that D. Avery of Baton Rouge had offered him $1200 for it. Not having received a reply, Darby fears his letter went astray. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.