LeCozic, Father Hyacinthe, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché, Bordeaux, France, 1880 May 20

Perché's letter from Paris dated April 13 caused him great joy, for he wondered if he had placed him with others of whom he had formerly spoken. Perché judged rightly and, if LeCozic has not always been able to speak as openly as he would have liked, his sentiments have not changed. Perché knows their situation through the letters of Fathers Gustave A. Rouxel, who, despite appearances, is devoted to him. Financial matters are calm, law suits have ceased and it is hoped that as a result of the agreement between Bishop Francis Xavier Leray and the corporation there will be no more. The claim of the Assurance Company of Memphis for $2135.06 has been settled for $1604. On orders from Leray, he has not paid any interest, but, according to the situation of creditors, he has paid some against their capital. This has not stopped violent murmurs. As to the loan coupons, he does not know what Leray will decide before his departure for Europe in June. :: VI-3-b A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.