Glajeux, Bérard des, Paris, France, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 April 21

The councils, appreciating the needs of Natchez, whose administration has been confided to Blanc, have voted in its favor, a subsidy of 20,000 francs which the treasurer is sending with this letter. This sum is a deduction in advance from the funds placed at their disposition by the Pope who has prescribed that the faithful, in order to gain the Jubilee, give an alms to the Association of the Propagation of the Faith . Natchez seems to be among the missions needing immediate help. They have only thanks to give to Blanc who was one of the first to install their Association in his diocese. The solicitude which Blanc has for a diocese not his own calls forth their support. His administration will save it from ruin. May this extraordinary subsidy contribute to its success. This letter is signed by Glajeux and by J. Choiselat Gallien, treasurer. L.S. On the same paper: