Beaugier, Father Anthony, Ville Platte, Louisiana, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1858?

Beaugier writes to Rousselon to be his advocate to the Archbishop. After studying Father Gilbert Raymond, Beaugier finds him to have a wicked heart. Raymond could not put up with Father Rene M. Pineau Pinot nor Father Henry A . Picherit Pichery, nor the latest assistant. He is a money grubber, with ambitions toward the mitre. Beaugier and his cousin have been in his grip for some time and money made them discover the demon in this monstrous vicar-general. He has deceived the Archbishop. When the Archbishop comes for Confirmation Beaugier will ask his parishioners if it was Beaugier's fault that they do not have a fine church, and whether his cousin is not a model of virtue. When the Archbishop sent Beaugier to Opelousas he promised to be a good priest; in exchange the Archbishop humiliated Beaugier's cousin. Raymond loves money like Judas.Messrs. Coreil and Marcel want to advertise the rental of Beaugier's presbytery. Raymond promised to take Beaugier's part with the Archbishop. But Raymond wrote against Beaugier and schemed with Marcel and Coreil to buy the presbytery. Raymond wants to send Beaugier away as a bad priest and send away his cousin and hire a negress. Who would take care of the church and receive those who come for his services when he is gone? His cousin will not leave before proving that she has been calumniated. The Archbishop does not have the right to punish Beaugier without giving him the right to justify himself with his calumniators who have not set foot in the church for 4 years. They are merchants who have a little money. N.B. Three years ago when the Archbishop came to Ville-Plate for the first time, Raymond remarked that Beaugier's presbytery, furniture and library were poor. P.S. So that his letters will not be intercepted by his two enemies. Rousselon is to address his reply to Beaugier's cousin, Jean Gabet ? at Opelousas. Beaugier wrote to Father Perché to inform him of the misfortune the Archbishop threatens. Rousselon is to talk with Perché to open the archbishop's eyes. For proof see the church at Mallet, or at Calcassieu. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. French 8pp. 4to. 16mo.