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1801 Jun. 17

Barriere, Father Mig(ue)l Bern(ar)do
At(t)akapas, (Louisiana)

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

There are about 405 families in Barriere's parish but to get the exact number of persons would be very difficult because of the distance. He wanted to use the help of the syndics but they do not do this willingly or do it badly. As for the negroes it is impossible to know the number as their owners do not want to give it.

A.L.S. (Spanish)

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1801 Jun. 4

Barriere, Father Mig(ue)l Bern(ar)do
At(t)akapas, Louisiana

Census of St. Martin's church for 1801, a total of 1892 souls, an increase of 73 men and 98 women of the whites and 32 men and 48 women of the slaves. 50 men and 107 women have made their Easter duty. The income was 15 pesos for rent of land and 148 pesos 2 reales for pew rent. There are 30 Protestant families and 20 or 30 Indian families, a total of about 150 Indians.

A.D.S. (Spanish)

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1801 Jul. 20

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

to Father Miguel Bernardo Barriere
(Attakapas, Louisiana)

It is lamentable that out of 1892 only 157 have made their Easter duty. Barriere could read Penalver's letter to inspire in them a consciousness of the tepidity.

A. Draft S. (Spanish)

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1801 Jun. 12

Colman, Father Sant(iag)o
Pensacola, (Florida)

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

Colman encloses the census of the Church of St. Miguel and the list of those who have not made their Easter duty.

A.L.S. (Spanish)

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1801 Jun. 12

Colman, Father Sant(iag)o
Pensacola, (Florida)

Census of St. Miguel of Pensacola for 1801. A total of 732 souls including Protestants, 19 less than last year. The fixed income is 50 pesos, the incidental fees were 9 pesos 4 reales. John Forbes and his 85 dependents are included in the Protestants. They are Englishmen allowed by the king for trade with the Indians.

A.D.S. (Spanish)

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1801 Jun. 12

Colman, Father Sant(iag)o
Pensacola, (Florida)

A list of those who did not make their Easter duty in 1801.

A.D. (Spanish)

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1801 Jul. 18

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

to Father Santiago Colman
(Pensacola, Florida)

(Penalver) encloses a paper to be posted in the church. This is in reply to Colman's letter of June 12.

A. Draft (Spanish)

Enclosure:

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1801 Jul. 18

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

(Penalver) has the list of those who have not made their Easter duty in Pensacola and he admonishes them to do so. He orders this to be posted in the church.

A. Draft (Spanish)

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1801 Jul. 28

Maguire, Father Juan
(Fourche de Chetinachas, Louisiana)

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

In compliance with Penalver's letter of April 7, Maguire sends the census for Ascension parish in his charge.

A.L.S. (Spanish)

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1801 Jul. 28

Maguire, Father Juan
Fourche de Chetimachas, Louisiana

Census of Ascension parish at la Fourche des Chetimachas for 1801: A total of 996 souls, an increase of 100 from the time Maguire took over the parish. About 250 have not made their Easter duty. The church has no income; the fabrique has 127 pesos. The church is rotted underneath; the house needs windows, doors, etc.

A.D.S. (Spanish)

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1801 Aug. 6

Peleagonzalo, (O.M.Cap.), Father Tirso de
S(a)n Bernardo del Torno, Louisiana

Census of St. Bernard's parish for 1801: A total of 618 souls, an increase of 76 since 1797. All are Catholics. The following have not made their Easter duty: (28 names are listed). Of the slaves belonging to the French, they gave not even been to Mass except 12 belonging to Josef Solis who come to Mass and have made their Easter duty. The church has no fixed income except 24 pesos given by His Majesty and occasional fees under 20 pesos a year. The neighboring islanders make an effort with their alms for candles and oil for the Blessed Sacrament. the church is so small that it cannot hold half the people for Mass and the foundation and roof are rotted.

A.D.S. (Spanish)

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1801 Aug. 7

Peleagonzalo, Father Tirso
New Galvez, Louisiana

(This census is the same as above of August 6 except for some variations in spelling, the omission and addition of a few names to the list of those who have not made their Easter duty.

A.D.S. (Spanish)

V-3-a A.L.S., A.D.S., A.D. and Drafts (Spanish) 14pp. 4to. 8vo.
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