Grignon, Father Mathurin F., Natchez, Mississippi, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 April 7

Since yesterday is the first day he had felt better, he writes a few words. He was not really sick but tired out from Holy Week. There remains the consolation of seeing so many at Communion on Easter especially. However, there are always some who do not respond. He plans to try to rent some of the pews. He would also like to have an arrangement with the organist without taking anything out of the income from the pews. He has not yet found out anything about Mr. Alexard ?. Father John Andrew Fierabras spent last Friday here; things are going well at Port Gibson Gipson. Grignon received the barrel of wine he asked for from Father Rousselon but no bill. P.S. He has just received the box of holy oils. He also learned that there is a new bill against the Bishop for 20 to 30 piastres, "probated at the Court," and they do not know to whom to address it for payment. Harris is the name of the person. Father Peter Holton is fine. Marguerite wants to make a trip to New Orleans. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.