Keating, M., New Orleans, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1856 March

In accordance with instructions from the sexton of St. Patrick's Cemetery, Keating has examined the vaults. He submits the following report. 1. The iron cramps binding the cornice are not long enough, they are only 10 or 12 inches long. They should be 3 feet and of brass or copper. 2. The cramps binding the upper slabs of "plaster" will stain the front and should also be brass or copper. 3. The brick course now laid on is not needed. The better way is to put on a new roof which will have a pitch of 1 1/2 inches more than the old one. 4. The broken lintels ought to be replaced instead of patched up. 5. The vaults do not range correctly in front and create the idea of an unworkmanlike job. 6. If the cement be put on the smooth old roof there will be no bond and it will no doubt scale off. A.D.S. :: VI-1-j A.L.S., A.D.S. 4pp. folio