De La Houssaye, S., Franklin, Louisiana, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1867 December 10

They have no Catholic school for the boys. She has a school for girls. The house Odin visited has been abandoned by Mr. Dunn to his creditors; a Presbyterian minister has been put in his place but not being able to pay, will be put out quickly. Several friends have advised her to take his house but her means do not permit it. If Odin would authorize her to buy it for him she knows she could get terms. She does not want to talk to Father Richard Kane before having Odin's approval. There is a small property near the church which they wish to buy for a presbytery. Kane said to help pay for this presbytery he would sell the little house next to the church if Odin gives permission. It is a good chance to get the Rugby School for almost nothing. P.S. She believes Dunn had asked 8000 piastres but she is almost sure Odin would have it for 5 and on terms. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.