Lamy, Father George, Covington, Louisiana, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1858 February 17

The offer Rousselon made to Father Victor Pivet on his last visit to the archbishop's house, prompts Lamy to address Rousselon. They would like to live in the presbytery. 1. Because it is next to the church and is in good condition. 2. Because they fear becoming a too heavy burden for the people who have given them hospitality who refuse to accept any pay. 3. Because remaining a longer time with them, they could endanger the success of their mission. They would like another bed, some knives and forks and dishes and some extras for confreres and for Rousselon should he come. The Polar Star which makes the trip every week, could unload their shipment right at the foot of their house and church which is built on the banks of the Bogue Falaiia. Pivet is happy; he loves Covington. Lamy is happy also, he and Pivet live as brothers. P.S. Pivet asks to be remembered. To tide th em over until Holy Week when they will go to the archbishopric, they will need two bottles of Mass wine. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.