Lecomte, Father C., Lamotte Beuvron, France, to Bishop Francis Xavier Leray, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1882 November 14

A poor old woman of Lecomte's parish had amassed some savings by dint of hard work. She had always drawn back from investing it because of security. Then came the loan to New Orleans, a good investment with the signature of an Archbishop. This woman has had no interest for a year; Lecomte has spent 42 francs for her to pay the lawyer to prove that she gave 2,000 francs to the corporation. Leray proposes a liquidation; what does this mean? Surely Leray would not want Lecomte's parishioner to remain any longer without the income due her. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.