Cooley, Thomas J., Pointe Coupee, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1859 September 30

Cooley is afraid that Blanc did not get his letter written in answer to Blanc's letter of the 15th. Cooley had outlined his reasons for asking for a dispensation to marry Armantine Ledoux, daughter of Zenon Ledoux . He has received no answer. There appears to be great curiosity as to what is going on between Father Francis Mittelbronn and Father H Thirion and the scandalous publications in the newspapers. Cooley is fearful that it may have fallen into evil hands so he makes his request again. He was married very young and has several young children of whom the youngest are daughters and who require the care of a mother, and another older daughter. All the family of the lady, as well as the lady herself are zealous members of the Church. Her father is willing. Cooley awaits Blanc's decision about an engagement. Zenon Ledoux is old and has been quite sick and the mother is dead. :: VI-2-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.