Buteux, Father Stanislaus, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 March 17

Buteux thanks Rousselon for his kind reply but it is impossible for him to do as they wish. At least Buteux notes Rousselon's promise for the summer. Does Rousselon know anyone like Joséphine at their house, whom Buteux could have as a servant. He needs someone to cook and wash for him and perhaps two small boys. He could pay not more than 8 piastres a month; if he were alone; he could pay only 5. He needs someone who would consent not to have visitors. When is Rousselon going to give Buteux his place as his secretary or as assistant at the convent? Rousselon is to think of him when Father Napoleon Joseph Perché becomes bishop. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.