Grace, F.G., Plaquemine, Louisiana, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1866 August 12

It is perhaps the duty of older members of St. John's to address Odin upon its present condition. The trouble in their church is likely to deprive them of the Sisters Marianites of Holy Cross . The claim resting on their church must be met hence the offer of $6000 or nothing was of a dictatorial character. If the church be sold, the question of title to the lot will avail little. By making arrangements the church will contribute something towards the procuring of the money necessary. The congregation looks to Odin to save their church from the sheriff's hammer. Their pastor has incurred the ill feeling of the people of the congregation. Grace suggests placing the parish under the control of the Congregation of Holy Cross . Odin has no doubt heard of the ill feeling existing between the convent and the pastor. The convent is in a position to become important after a short time. Soon they might have a Catholic school for boys. The closing of their church has already had its bad effect. The church is advertised for sale but papers have been sent to New Orleans for service by the sheriff upon Odin which will delay the sale until the first Saturday of October. :: VI-2-l A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.