Gutton, Father Philibert, Fausse Rivière, Louisiana, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1866 March 14

Gutton has just learned that Mr. Provosty has presented a charter and that the three churches are to be incorporated. Gutton sends Odin these two petitions in order to oppose it. Father Victor Gavard will tell Odin what Gutton cannot write. The resources Gutton put aside to help form a congregation at Fausse Rivière, are used up. Burials continue to be made at Pointe Coupée. The church needs repair, the cemetery settled and land to be paid for. D. Lejeune who sold the land offers a note at 10%. If Odin would like to retire it, it would be a gain for him. :: VI-2-k A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.