Foltier, Father E.J., Vermillionville, Louisiana, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1861 July 2

He believes he should write to Father Émile Hillaire to give him a clear idea of his situation. Hillaire does not understand because he was not treated shamefully. However that was only because of Foltier's entreaties among the people. He asks Rousselon to take notice of the letter and then to seal, stamp and mail it as he knows everything without Hillaire suspecting it. The Superior of the Carmelite Convent sent him a letter which Hillaire wrote to Miss _____ Pierson; he sends it to Rousselon so that she may rest easy. Hillaire should not write any more unless it is under cover. ` P.S. He has been subpoenaed for next Saturday to pay a $69 debt contracted by Father J. Mégret. If he loses he will appeal to the court and inform Archbishop Odin who should take note of it. It is a test; since the estate is bankrupt they wish to fall back on the church. He seeks a dispensation to marry W.O. Smith, non-baptized, and Belvire Chargois, a Catholic. ` A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo. ` Enclosure: