Dabbs, Julia, Monroe, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 March 9

Father Julius J. O'Dougherty has been in Monroe now one week. She fears he does not feel sufficiently encouraged to remain, many Catholics being lukewarm. The church is not yeat completed, the altar, pews and organ gallery yet to make. There are two good workmen at work. The vestry is used for Mass. The subscriptions not paid up amount to $1000 of which $800 are thought good. Dr. C.H. Dabbs has been absent since February 5 on a visit to Washington City. He will be home the latter part of the month. Julia received the letter of introduction to her husband of O'Dougherty. Father Patrick Canavan wished her to collect a small debt due him by John Fulham . She received $20 today from Fulham. It can be paid to the church and deducted from what remains of Blanc's subscription if Blanc will pay Canavan. On the 6yh she sent a box on the Cora 2 for Canavan. On the letter in pencil Mr. Douglas called to deliver this but Blanc was from home. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.