Barq, Aug., Waterloo, Louisiana, to Father Napoleon Joseph Perché, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1860 October 8

A year ago he asked Perche to insert an advertisement in the Propagateur Catholique for a job as a teacher. After receiving Perche's reply, he was compelled to accept a job at Philadelphia academy directed by a Protestant minister. The academy closed several months after his arrival. For the past year he has been living on the proceeds of some French lessons. He has finally decided to come to Louisiana to look for a job. Father Leon Fillion of Charleston warmly recommended him to Professor Magruder of Baton Rouge but he fears that the letter arrived too late. Perhaps Perche could indicate a job as a teacher in one of the parishes of Louisiana. He can teach all branches of an elementary course. He speaks English and Spanish. he incloses a letter from Fillion to let Perché know the interest Fillion takes in him. :: VI-2-c A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo.