Foltier, Father Stephen Jules, Vermillionville, Louisiana, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1857 June 22

A lawyer whom Foltier asked to give his attention to what went on at the Abbeville court in regard to the estate of Father Anthony Desiré Mégret has reported that affairs had been set back to next December after the court at Lafayette. The judge, at the request of Daniel O'Bryan O'Brien and others has ordered a survey not only of the village but also of the areas above and below Abbeville. In any case, Rousselon having resigned, will not be troubled by this difficulty. It would be well to write to the lawyer Rousselon has chosen to settle the accounts as soon as possible. At last they have a music teacher. They have a very good English teacher but they must not lose sight of the fact that they must have a strong person among the children. On one hand there are the more enlightened ones who forsee the triumph of the English language and want it taught exclusively. On the other hand the Acadians, even those in Attakapas, ask for French only. But one cannot become a leader without the study of English. Rousselon is to tell Mother Therese Chevrel, O. Carm. ? not to lose sight of this. The convent would do very well if it were provided with all the elements. :: VI-1-l A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.