Francais, Father Nicholas, Charenton, Louisiana, to Father Etienne Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1858 September 28

If Francais did not acknowledge Rousselon's letter of May 24, it was because he did not think it necessary. He hastens to reply to the one of September 22. He read in the newspapers about the Archbishop's accident. Francais owed $40 for the vestment; he said the 8 Masses Rousselon sent him on May 24; leaving a balance of $32. Francais sent $20 by the Archbishop leaving a balance of $12; he will say the 12 Masses and then they will be even. Francais wrote the Archbishop giving an account of his mission at Franklin, telling him that it was urgent to have a resident priest. Francais asks Rousselon to send him some medicine to help his hearing. It is entirely gone in one ear; the other is not good. If this continues he will not be able to continue his ministry. :: VI-1-o A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.