O'Bryan, D., Perry's Bridge, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 March 28

From the treatment they have had, he is compelled to inquire the cause of all that has happened in regard to the Catholic service in this parish. When Father Stephen Jules Foltier came, they were all well pleased at the manner in which he proposed to treat their local difficulties and with his assurance to say Mass here on Sundays at 1 o'clock. They immediately took steps for the erection of the church. Foltier informs him that in order to obey Blanc, he must abandon Mass here. They feel much grieved. Blanc no doubt has good cause to do so; if it can be removed, O'Bryan desires to do so and continue the erection of their church here. If it cannot be removed, will Blanc give them a priest if they build their church? Although O'Bryan is not a Catholic his wife and children are. If the cause is not removed and Blanc will not give them a priest, they must seek for spiritual salvation through other aids. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.