Desobry, Louis, Plaquemine, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1858 June 8

As a friend of the clergy and administrator with Blanc's approval, Desobry is forced to expose the troubles of Fathers Charles and Auguste Chambost . Since the fire of February 6, these men have called meetings of the administrators. All attention has centered on the church; Blanc was present the day of the contract; he knows the comments. This first difficulty overcome, it was their duty to provide for the needs of these men and theirs, 14 in number. It was necessary to activate the subscription for the College of the Immaculate Conception, which amounted to 5000 piastres. The Chambosts asked approval of the purchase of the property of Widow Matilda Cropper for 4000 piastres. This was refused them. The refusal was accompanied by injurious remarks which they did not deserve. The resolution of the majority of the administrators was unthinkable. The unhappy end of Father C. Mouret taught Desobry that he should be more familiar with the servants of God. All their actions are in keeping with the devotion that Blanc knows in them. Desobry wishes to withdraw as receiver of the donations and would advise that Blanc hold the funds for the church and college. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.