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1797 Jun. 14

Quintanar, (O.M.Cap.), Father Felix de
Galveztown, (Louisiana)

to Bishop Luis Penalver y Cardenas
(New Orleans, Louisiana)

Quintanar sends the census in compliance with section 24 of the Instructions.

A.L.S. (Spanish)

Enclosure:

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1797 Jun. 14

Quintanar, (O.M.Cap.), Father Felix de
Galveztown, (Louisiana)

to (Bishop Luis Penalver y Cardenas
New Orleans, Louisiana)

The census of the parish of St. Bernard of Galveztown for the year 1797 gives a total of 247 souls, an increase of 21 persons. 5 failed to make their Easter duty: Joseph Pauli, Captain of the Militia, a German; Pedro Aruet, Luis Aruet, French; Fran(cis)co Casu(?), French; and Josep Basil, Maltese. The church has an income of 50 pesos from the king and a cabaret tax of 50 pesos. It needs a pulpit, candlesticks, censer, holy water sprinkler, a black cope, and complete repair.

A.D.S. (Spanish)

On the same paper is written:

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1797 Jun. 27

(Penalver y Cardenas, Luis), Bishop of
New Orleans, L(ouisiana)

to Father Felix Quintanar
(Galveztown, Louisiana)

Having seen the census of the 14th in which Quintanar gave the names of those who had not made their Easter duty, (Penalver) is glad because this parish has fulfilled its obligations better than all the others, but he is sad if only one soul goes astray. He assumes that Quintanar has omitted nothing to bring back these five lost sheep but the Commandant of the place might aid in making them see that not only are they neglecting a precept of the Church but are giving scandal and bad example. Penalver perceives in Cavallero (Francisco de?) Rivas a depth of religion no longer common in the colony and Penalver believes that he will omit nothing he can do for God who is the true sower.

A.L.S. (Spanish)

V-1-a A.L.S., A.D.S. 4pp. 8vo. (Spanish)

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1797 Jul. 9

Castro, (O.M.Cap.) Father Buenav(entur)a de
Iberville, (Louisiana)

to Bishop Luis (Penalver) Penalver y Cardenas
(New Orleans, Louisiana)

Castro encloses the census noting the most urgent needs. Many who have not made their Easter duty would do so if Penalver would threaten them with the grave penalties of the Church. Castro has been expecting Father Luis (de Quintanilla O.M.Cap.?) ever since notified by Penalver; he has delayed compiling the record of the income of the church as advised in Penalver's last letter.

A.L.S. 1p. 8vo. (Spanish)

Enclosure:

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1797 Jul. 8

Castro, (O.M.Cap.) Father Buenav(entur)a de
Iberville, Louisiana

to (Bishop Luis Penalver y Cardenas
New Orleans, Louisiana)

The census of the church of St. Gabriel of Iberville for the year 1797 gives a total of 621 men and 436 women, 1057 in all. This is an increase of 32. A list is given of the names of those who did not make their Easter duty. The church has no fixed income; it needs a statue of its patron, a lamp, a silk canopy, a holy-water pot and sprinkler, silver cruets and plate; there are two missions a year for their spiritual welfare. Benjamin Gardine and wife, Th(o)mas Gimes, George Scolfry and wife, Guillermo Lonston and Major Harrison are listed as Protestants.

A.D.S. 1p. 4to. (Spanish)

On the same paper with the letter is written:

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1797 Jul. 14

(Penalver y Cardenas, Luis), Bishop of
New Orleans, Louisiana

to Father Buena(ventura de Castro, O.M.Cap.
Iberville, Louisiana)

93 have not made their Easter duty according to the census which Castro sent. Penalver has confidence that the exhortations of Father Luis will do some good as his character is suited to the task. Castro is to tell him not to fail to inform Penalver because he takes great pleasure in knowing of the fruits in La Fourche.

V-1-a A.L.S. Draft 2pp. 8vo. (Spanish)
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