Moore, Joseph H., Port Gibson, Mississippi, to Father Cyril Delacroix, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 September 21

Moore informs Delacroix of the death of Father John Andrew Fierabras after an illness of ten days. Moore came into town to attend him. There is not one here to whom he was know but will regret him deeply. He died this morning at two o'clock. Moore has collected his effects and placed them under lock and key. A letter and telegram sent to Delacroix before will prepare him for the news. A priest is of immediate necessity here. The fever in New Orleans is far behind in comparison with it here. Of the 4 or 500 remaining here after fever broke out, there were not 5 acclimated. Deaths are some 42 or 3, of which but two were black. Moore intended when leaving the city to leave here on his return about this time but he is now afraid to leave his family and will remain until the epidemic subsides. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.