Le Saicherre, Father John Baptist and Father Francois Ceuppens, New River, Louisiana, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1865 January 24

Since receiving Odin's reply this is the first chance to send the explanations he asked for. The dispensation was for affinity. The marriage took place yesterday and they were obliged to use the dispensation given for disparity of cult as the Protestant party refused baptism because of confession. Odin is to send a few lines that they can show the couple. Odin spoke of a box of books from Belgium addressed to Ceuppens. Ceuppens has not ordered any but it may have been sent by a friend. They cannot send the money to have it sent but could pay through Mass Intentions. Ceuppens has been sick for a week. This morning the doctor said the fever would be gone today. :: VI-2-i A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.