Frances, Dr. P.P., Carencro, Louisiana, to Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1878 October 26

Hoping for better times in order to settle his accounts with the much regretted Father Guillot, he abstained from presenting his bill. Also Guillot's disinterested zeal for the construction of the Church of St. Peter commanded patience. Death has taken Guillot whose personal possessions are insufficient to cover his debts. He saw Guillot at least twice a week and Guillot's servants also had need of his services. Death has taken from him a child whom he has buried in St. Peter's cemetery. He wonders if Perché would consent to his having the small piece of land in payment of the debt. $100 is cheap for medical services for more than sixty weeks. He has not spoken to Father John F. Suriray about this because all his disputes have had their solution from Perché. :: VI-3-a A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.