Elder, William Henry, Bishop of, Natchez, Mississippi, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1868 January 19
Item
Identifier: CANO VI-2-n
Scope and Contents
He thanks Odin for the answer concerning the marriage case at Bayou Sara. There is only one more question: is it permissible for the priest in such a case to be the only witness to the marriage? The couple fears that the presence of witnesses might cause a scandal since the townspeople already suppose them lawfully married. Particularly in such a small place it would be difficult to find two persons prudent enough to keep such a secret. He hopes to start for Philadelphia tomorrow or Tuesday. He has decided to take out a life insurance policy for about $3000. :: VI-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
Dates
- Creation: 1868 January 19
Language of Materials
In Spanish, French, Latin, and English.
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Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository