Castro, Father Buenav(entur) a de
Iberville, (Louisiana)

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

Complying with Penalver's order of September 3, 1795, Castro sends the census of the parish.

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

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1796 Jul. 12

Castro, Father Buenav(entur) a de
Iberville, (Louisiana)

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

The census of the parish of St. Gabriel of Iberville for the year 1796. There are 621 men, 436 women, a total of 1057 souls. There is an increase of 18 from last year. 91, whose names are listed, have not fulfilled their Easter duty. The church has no fixed income and lacks some things as Penalver saw during his visit of April 21. There are six Protestants whose names are listed.

IV-5-j A.D.S. 2pp. 4to (Spanish)
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