Francais, Father Nicholas, Charenton, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1854 February 12

Francais is sorry to have to ask for a dispensation; he has done all he can to dissuade them. Pierre Adrien Hebert, son of Helie Hebert and Azelie Pitre, wishes to marry Madelène Avelina Robichaud, daughter of Simon Robichaud and Domitille Louvière, 2nd degree cousins on the maternal side. He said in his last letter that he hoped to see Blanc during this month but he is so busy it is impossible. It will not be before the first week of Lent. Blanc will no doubt receive complaints from Father Anthony Theves about marriages Francais has had to perform in Theves' jurisdiction. He wrote Francais an insolent letter to which Francais did not reply. Francais has not received a cent but as soon as he receives the amount he has decided to send Theves the whole thing. He was forced by circumstances. Moreover these people offered to put in writing their refusal to be married by Theves. :: VI-1-g A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.