Coudert Frères, New York, New York, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1864 February 25

At the request of Father A. Théves, formerly of New Orleans, they call attention to his claim for moneys taken from his trunk to pay debts due by St. Peter's Church, New Iberia. In 1854 Théves undertook to enlarge the church of which he was at that time pastor; this was to cost $1900. Upon Théves' leaving he placed his trunk in care of Mr. Ratier, now deceased. The trunk contained $2150; $700 belonged to Archbishop Anthony Blanc. The sheriff repaid Théves $100; the money taken from the trunk was then applied to repairs on the church. Some items were omitted from the inventory made by Father Rousselon Rosisselow, vicar general. Those who have had the benefit of Théves' money should return it; he cannot afford to lose it. The signature on this letter is indecipherable. :: VI-2-h L.S. 2pp. 4to.