Larnaudie, S.J., Father Frederick Springhill College, Alabama, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1866 January 7

Before turning over the administration of the parish, Larnaudie believes it his duty to inform Odin of the financial situation of St. Joseph's Church of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana . At the last accounting with the trustees the debt was: 1. $1253.53 due in back salary for the pastor. 2. A note for $566.66 due to W.S. Pike since June 2, 1860 at 8% was protested in June, 1863 and a new note for $702.70 was signed. This was paid on November 29, 1865 and amounted, with interest, to $843.10. 3.90 bonds of the debt for building the church have not been paid. Since 1862 the trustees have not been able to fulfill the conditions for buying back the bonds. In May 1865 the debt was $9000 for the principal and $2160 for the interest. During Larnaudie's administration he paid $80 for the interest on 5 bonds during 1863 and 1864; $240 for the interest on 10 bonds during 1863, 1864, 1865. In May 1866 the interest will be $2560. Besides the $1253.53 due Larnaudie, the trustees also owe him $1001.19. On page 3 of the above letter Larnaudie gives a summary of the accounts. A.L.S. French 3pp. Folded with the above: