Gutton, Father Philibert, False River, Louisiana, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1868 July 10

He desires not to deceive Odin, but only to secure a decent church for his congregation. When he returned from the city he met with Mr. Poydras, Mr. Roy, and the lawyer, Mr. Landry . Their advice is that Odin should immediately obtain a transfer of the debt of Father Francis Mittelbronn . This transfer should be made before a notary, and, to facilitate it, Gutton sends copies of the process of Mittelbronn amounting to about $5,800. With this transfer the chief claimant, S. Van Wikle, is not to be feared since his claim can not be for more than $1,000. After the transfer the two properties and buildings could be sold to whomever Odin pleases. The best interest of the two churches depends upon immediate action, Once transferred, there would be no risk in so far as the repairs are concerned. :: VI-2-n A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.