Gutton, Father Philibert, False River, Louisiana, to Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1873 March 6

Gutton only yesterday received Perché's letter of February 25 requesting information on the sale of the churches at Pointe Coupée. Gutton does not know the exact details. The property was sold on May 12, 1869. The creditors were Father Francis Mittelbronn, S. Van Wickle for supplies and work, Mr. Correge the sacristan, Gutton for his salary, and Mary Calvin for money loaned. Court expenses came to $1,116.14. The Church of St. Francis at Pointe Coupé was sold for $825, and the Church of St. Mary at False River for $750. The difficulties which occasioned this unfortunate affair had begun long before Gutton's arrival. Perché should fine in the archives certified copies of the transfer made by the sheriff and also a copy of the definitive account and of the judgment. :: VI-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.