Duncan, Father William, Mobile, Alabama, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1866 March 15

A. Robert wrote to Bishop John Quinlan stating that he was the agent of the heirs of Father James Lesne and requesting payment of the amount due on account of the annuity granted by Bishop Michael Portier . Quinlan not knowing Robert, required of him the papers showing his authority. These he did not produce saying that it would cost too much. He referred the Bishop to Odin as Odin knew Robert well. Duncan sends $405 the full amount due. According to receipts filed in Court, Lesne was paid up to July 1, 1861 and he died March 3, 1862. If Odin is satisfied that Robert is authorized, he is to pay him. He made a mistake in saying $600 were due. The annuity was to cease immediately upon Lesne's death. Duncan sends respects to Father Chalon and Odin's household. :: VI-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.