Keller, Father George, Covington, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1860 April 27

In consequence of the wishes of his bishop, Keller may not stay any longer in the mission Blanc has given him. Keller will arrive in New Orleans on May 8, and will leave at once. He would be gone by now but since he does not have any money for his journey, hw will rest until May 5 when he will have a marriage at Bonfouca . Concerning the belongings of each parish, he leaves all furnished by the congregation. The only thing he is taking is a vestment he bought for $40. His predecessor took away everything, and Keller hopes no one will accuse him on his crimes, since he has enough to suffer for the defiance of the Covingtonians. He will put the two chalices at Covington back into Blanc's hands; the effects at Bonfouca will remain there. At Madisonville, the people have furnished a room; all will remain there. There are two vestments. The chalice is in the hands of Father George Lamy ; it was given to the church. It would be good to tell Blanc about the furnishings taken by Lamy or better if the people of Covington tell him or Madame Anatole at Bonfouca. As to making the mission succeed, the best course seems to place a missionary bishop here until the people are better instructed and are practising Catholics. :: VI-2-c A.L.S. French 3pp. 8mo.