Citizens' Bank of Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana, to The Ursuline Nuns, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 June 9

Eugene Rousseau, cashier, transmits a copy of an act passed by the Legislature at the request of a large number of the stockholders of this bank providing for the raising of $1,000,000 by means of subscriptions to a cash stock. The Ursulines are requested to file their written vote for or against this act. The benefits of the subscription are given. On the reverse of this letter is printed an act to authorize the Citizens' Bank to convert shares secured by mortgage into cash shares. This has been signed by E. Warren Moise, Speaker of the House of Representative; W.F. Griffin, President pro tem. of the Senate; P.O. Hebert, Governor of the State of Louisiana. Approved April 28, 1853. A true copy, Andrew S. Herron, Secretary of State. :: VI-1-e Printed L. Act 3pp. 4to.