Gutton, Father Philibert, Pointe Coupée, Louisiana, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1866 January 17

The short stay of Father Francis Mittelbron has given a clearer view of the temporal affairs of the parish. His request for an estimate of the church properties brought out that others had the same thought. At the time of Odin's visit Gutton told him that there were those who procured bills against the congregation and now wished payment for them. Mittelbronn will tell Odin what the new charter should be and what the revenue should be used for. To get rid of the trustees the buildings should be sold and one built on the new land; then they would have peace. The church is dilapidated. People say they do not want to come to a place where even their seats are not sheltered from the rain. A.L.S. French Folded with the above: