Hébert, Mrs. Paul O., Bayou Goula, Louisiana, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1866 April 27

As far back as 1859 her husband, General Paul O. Hébert purchased near Bayou Goula, a tract of land and made a fine and expensive road with the wish of having a church and priest's residence built there. At no distant time, the present chapel, graveyard, etc. must go into the river. The donation was tendered without any reservations save the right to build his own family pew and have the first refusal of it and a priest always to live in the residence. The congregation of the chapel, opposite St. Gabriel, reside mostly in or near the village of Bayou Goula; the chapel is several miles off. Hébert again renews his offer of as much land as may be needed. :: VI-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.