Boursetty, Jules de, Paris, France, to Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1880 December 23

They have learned with pleasure of his arrival at New Orleans and they have read with pleasure the address read to him by Father Antoine Durier Duriez. His presence there should obtain and already has obtained the great result desired by all. They await news from him of the intimate details. Paul Emile Théard has informed Boursetty of the situation. For a moment they considered acting as Théard indicated, that is to notify the bearers of obligations, to join them into a syndicate, and to provoke measures to preserve their rights, but he wished to await the results of Perché's presence at New Orleans. Confidence still exists and it appeared prudent to confirm rather than to alarm. However, he does not intend to write a business letter today. They send him their best wishes. France is still experiencing very unfortunate times. The persecutions continue, but they revive faith and permit the establishment of a veritable renaissance of Catholic forces. Politically, there is nothing foreseeable on the horizon. E. d'Aquin told him that a sum sufficient to pay the interest on January 1st has been placed at his disposition. This is very fortunate and will redound to his credit if he should decide to unify the debt. Nothing has been sent for amortization. Perché should speak to Théard about it. Boursetty brought Théard's matter up at Rome and hopes there will be a favorable result. He plans to go to Rome at the end of January. Perché should tell him all the points he wishes brought to the attention of either Cardinal John Simeoni or Pope Leo XIII . The memoir which Théard printed and distributed has already had a good effect. Marquis Baviesa will be at Paris around January 15 in regard to the matter of the telegraph agency which will soon be settled; the Holy Father will also see the realization of his fondest desire. Boursetty will have occasion to speak to Théard about this soon, and he will send Perché all the documents. Monsignor Jean Baptiste Marie Parenteau did not come to Paris; Father Casa-Bigeon left his parish and retired to Saint Eulalie at Bordeaux; Cardinal Francois Donnet never ages; he wanted Father Jacques Edmund Bellot des Minières named Bishop of Poitiers. Perché knows his eminence's diplomacy. Everything is as usual at Paris. They always think of him. The pastor of St. James sends his respects. :: VI-3-b A.L.S. French 5pp. 12mo. 13