Cuny, Father Christopher, Charenton, Louisiana, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1865 June 30

He had at first thought of sending a letter by Mrs. Perret but was prevented. He supposes she told Odin that Cuny has received everywhere a welcome which leaves nothing to be desired. He had difficulty in setting up regular services for Patterson, Franklin, and Charenton but now he has a horse and buggy and can attend to the most pressing needs of his parishioners. He will give an exact account later when he sees Odin. Godefroy Prévot, son of Norbert Prévot and Ceralie Longe; and Matilda Longe, daughter of Azincourt Longe and Estelle Bernou had their banns published and came to the church at Cyprès-Mort to get the nuptial blessing, without Cuny knowing that they were related. While he was in the sacristy preparing for this ceremony a lady of color told Cuny that they were first cousins. Cuny gave them a dispensation in the name of the Archbishop. They said they had been advised not to say anything about it! The lady bringing this letter could bring back the Holy Oils. Cuny sends regards to Father Rousselon. :: VI-2-i A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.