Grignon, Father Mathurin F., Natchez, Mississippi, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 July 11

They are counting on Blanc's assistance for the anniversary service for Bishop John Joseph Chanche on the 22nd. Grignon advanced the 150 piastres to Father John Andrew Fierabras . It is the remainder of the money Grignon brought from New Orleans. Their sidewalk turned out well; they paved the part called for by the city ordinance. Grignon will announce a collection to pay for it. He will also propose a subscription to pave the part in front of the church and house. Four ladies have undertaken the work. Grignon thinks there will be enough money to build brick steps to the entrance of the church in place of the wooden steps, quite worn out. He hopes Blanc will not put his veto on this addition. P.S. He cannot find money for the Catholic Herald ; he will send Blanc the bill. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.