Barron, Bishop Edward, Jacksonville, Florida, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 September 12

Barron sends this letter of sympathy in the midst of Blanc's trials. He sends his respects to Fathers Rousselon, Perché, Duquesney, Mascaroni, etc. In order to prevent a civil marriage, Barron has been asked to obtain information about Antonio Jourdan, if he is living or dead. Jourdan is about 43, married to a lady of St. Augustine. Florida, Antonia Crespo with two children. They lived then in Charleston, South Carolina, then went to New Orleans where Jourdan was put in prison because of debts. Mrs. Jourdan was so badly treated by her husband that she returned to Jacksonville and is living with her parents. Jourdan is about 5 feet 5, pockmarked, black hair, light complexioned. He went to New Orleans to live with his family there, 8 years ago. There has been no news of him for several years. It is not known whether he is French or Italian. He was a fruit and jam seller. He married Miss Crespo 11 years ago. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.