Chavaete, Father P.S., Woumen, Belgium, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1856 May 4

Chavaete has received the draft which Blanc sent last November. He writes now to inform Blanc that this year he will not need the money so it can be invested. He and the Sisters at the hospice have obtained a sum of money and since the profits in America are greater, he has advised them to use this money here in place of what would come to them this year from the estate of Father Pierre Francois Beauprez . Blanc once wrote that he could place it at 6 percent or more. The money for the last draft was used in great part for the upkeep of the hospice. Now Chavaete is building a gate lodge?. It will cost at least 7000 francs. The only thing that worries him is that the death of one or the other could result in great difficulties. Would it not be good to arrange this affair in a definite manner? Blanc should send him a statement of the complete inheritance. Five or six years ago Mr. Robert, an attorney of New Orleans, sent Chavaete an inventory but from what Blanc wrote it was exaggerated? especially? about the house in Toulouse Street. If it is not settled could it not be arranged to prevent difficulties in the future? It is of great interest for these good Sisters to have all in order. He leaves it to Blanc to use the necessary means. The handwriting in this letter is difficult to read and this calendar may not be a true summary of the contents. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.