Lachapelle, Charles? Ferrand, St. James, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 May 16

Several times Lachapelle has been on the point of writing to obtain a recommendation; now circumstances oblige him to do so. He was deprived of obtaining the education he desired for his two oldest but he has not lost the hope of being more fortunate for the youngest, aged eleven and half. His wish is to find a position in a convent where as a teacher of harp, piano, and violin, he could support his family and procure for his daughter a Christian education. His marriage is in order both in the Church and civilly. The contract is registered at New Orleans and with Judge Derbè . So his children are citizens of the United States and have a right to all the privileges of America. Madame Annette Praz, R.S.C.J.? Pradt and Madame de Barbarin, R.S.C.J. have always encouraged him, and have declared that as soon as possible they would give him their pupils. But as long as Mrs. Elément ? continues her lessons at the convent, there would be no chance for him. He would have preferred to realize his wishes at St. James, but God's will be done. He asks Blanc to consider his request. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.