Gouesse, C.S.C., Father Francis, Detroit, Michigan, to Father Isidore Guesdon, C.S.C., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1855 August 24

Gouesse will not claim anything which does not belong to him. The rules accord to those who withdraw from the Community, with the consent of the Superior General, an outfit of clothing and even a sum of money if they have rendered service to the Community. As this is his case, and since he has received neither clothing or money as Guesdon knows according to what he wrote about it to Canada, the rules and Gouesse's affirmation were more than sufficient. Luckily Gouesse was doubtful, having asked Father Joseph Réé C.S.C. for the enclosed piece no enclosure under the date of July 30 and which Guesdon asked Gouesse for. On August 11, he asked for his outfit of clothing from Holy Cross who instead of sending it, gave him an authorization to have it. About the chalice, he believes Guesdon is mistaken. Father Basil Anthony Moreau, C.S.C. did not give it to Gouesse. He permitted him to buy it with money given ad hoc and which would certainly never be put into the Community. Gouesse has suffered enough from and in the Community to ask Guesdon to put an end to all painful memories by granting or refusing what he asks for. If Gouesse could, like Guesdon, send to the north and to the west those who do not harmonize with him, and to replace them with others, no doubt Gouesse would have been very happy too. All the Sisters can tell Guesdon what belongs to Gouesse, in particular, Sister Mary of the Passion, C.S.C. and Sister Mary of Calvary, C.S.C. . His theology and scapulars are to be given to Sister Mary of the Passion. P.S. All is to be addressed to Father Annet Lafont, New York without any mention of Gouesse's name. If Guesdon writes soon, he is to address Gouesse at the bishop's house in Detroit. He sends respects to Guesdon's archbishop. A.L.S. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. French 4pp. 8vo. 12mo.