Certes, Adolphe, Paris, France, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1859 April 12

5000 francs have been allocated to New Orleans from the 1858 collections of the Association of the Propagation of the Faith . Out of this sum, Certes has paid Father Jules Mailley of Algiers 504 francs; Father Stephen Rousselon sent the receipt for 4750 francs, making a total of 5294 francs, 254 more than the allocation. Blanc has authorized Certes to dispose of this and he notifies Blanc that he is sending a draft on Blanc for this amount to Bishop William Henry Elder of Natchez. They have received Blanc's letter of February 27. They are grateful for the growth of the Association in his diocese. P.S. On May 28, 1858, Certes sent a draft for for 500 francs, the balance of the allocation for New Orleans from 1857. This form has never been presented for payment?. If Blanc did not receive it, Certes could replace it with a form for the same amount. Enclosed is a printed form for listing receipts and expenditures. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. French 5pp. 4to.