Bedél, Father Peter M., Buras, Louisiana, to Bishop Francis Xavier Leray, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1882 September 14

Bedél thought that, according to Leray's letter of June 14, 1881, it was allowable to pay their tax in one payment or 2 semi-annual payments. Bedél paid last year's in January of this year. If there are new instructions, he does not know them. He cannot pay now. Receipts for the last 3 months do not amount to $18 a month. The storm on the 9th has ruined his parish; all the levees are down. He will not have his revenue of $350 a year; the priests of the city perform all his marriages and most of his funerals and keep the money. Father Langlois could give the details of Bedél's position. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.