Larnaudie, S.J., Father Frederick, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1865 November 21

The retreat at Plaquemine if finished. On his return, Larnaudie found Father Francis Ceupens almost settled as his successor; he is doing well. Father Cyril De la Croix, whom Larnaudie saw at Plaquemine would like to have Ceuppens as his successor at St. Raphael Chapel. It would be easier to divide the parish before the arrival of the new pastor at St. Gabriel and the best time for a new pastor on the right bank is when the people are ready to receive him. Father Jean Honoré Dubernard said he could not leave his parish before Christmas. De la Croix said he could not leave St. Gabriel before the arrival of his successor. Ceuppens, like every young priest, seems nervous about a change. Larnaudie intends to leave after Christmas. The mission at Plaquemine has retarded considerably the affairs of Larnaudie's church. :: VI-2-j A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.