Lecuru, Father Paul Emile, St. James, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1857 June 22

Lecuru asks when Blanc will come to St. James. Father Jean Martin was in the habit of giving First Communion to only one or two children at a time; Lecuru sees that a larger number would vex him. So he does not want a preparatory retreat. There are 50 adults at Vacherie for Confirmation; an even greater number at St. James. Lecuru thinks they must have the help of another priest for this occasion. Martin did not welcome this idea but it is necessary. Lecuru asks Blanc to ask Father John M. Delcros, C.M. to come. Delcros had promised Martin to come for Lent but he did not come. :: VI-1-l A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.