Follot, Father Francis C., Plaquemine, Louisiana, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1867 February 16

Odin's letter of the 13th arrived yesterday. Knowing that Michael Schlatre was going to the city last Sunday, Follot thought he would explain their affairs and now Follot has had a fever or he would have written. Mr. Marionneaux asks $10,000 or he will keep the property which he says is worth $30,000 and he has already had a judgment registered from the Court of the 5th District. $8000 was offered him, but in vain. So if Odin wishes to keep this church and have the title, he should take it all on himself. Follot would do his best to collect or Odin could authorize him to handle this matter himself. The diocese would be easy to realize the other 2 or 4 thousand piastres and when everything was paid, Follot would make a gift, full and entire. To obviate any difficulty, Follot, after the sale by Marionneaux, would make his will in Odin's favor. In short Odin should get the title and find the money to buy it or authorize Follot to act. When he is a little more presentable, Follot will leave for the city. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.