Jan, Father Ange Marie, Vermillionville, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 December 5

He has just performed a very sad duty here. After giving the last sacraments to Father Anthony Désiré Mégret he heard his last sigh. His illness, which did not seem serious, lasted only 6 days. He died this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Tomorrow the services will be held; Jan has gathered all the priests in the area. The people want him buried inside the church; Jan thought it wise to let them do so. It is impossible for Jan to see about Mégret's temporal affairs; he saw him only a few hours before his death. P.S. Jan has locked up the papers which he found, he had no cash. Emile is taking care of the presbytery. Under the circumstances, Jan did not think he should refuse the Sisters who asked him to hear their confessions. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.