Grignon, Father Mathurin F., Natchez, Mississippi, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1855 November 27

Within two hours after taking leave of Blanc, Grignon received a visit from Miss de Mailly, head of the school in the house beside Rose Hill. She asked to rent Rose Hill for 3 years at 1000 piastres a year. As she seemed anxious to have it, Grignon showed indifference, promising however to write to Blanc, but telling her that probably the Archbishop would like to at least get the interest out of it, etc. Grignon thinks she would give a little more than 1000 piastres. If an agreement is reached, there should be a contract which would guarantee payments and the proper upkeep of the house. The lady seems anxious to rent but seemed not to want to occupy Rose Hill until the beginning of January 1856. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.