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

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

Having learned (?) from the census of the parish sent by Quintanar on June 12 and having been told in Manchac that the church needed repair, Quintanar is to propose it to the Commandant who, (Penalver) is persuaded, will have it done at once as he does not doubt his piety.

A.L.S. Draft (Spanish)

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1798 Jun. 12

Quintanar, Father Felix de
Galveztown, (Louisiana)

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

Complying with Penalver's orders, Quintanar sends the census of the parish.

Enclosure:

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1798 Jun. 8

Quintanar, Father Felix de
Galveztown, Louisiana

The census of St. Bernard's parish of Galveztown for the year 1798. Total of souls 271, an increase of 34 over last year. Joseph Pauli, Captain of the Militia, has not made his Easter duty. This church has a fixed income and fees, 50 pesos a year. It needs a pulpit, a frontal, a black cope and complete repair.

A.L.S. (Spanish)

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1798 Aug. 8

Poire, Miguel

Dispensation from the third degree of consanguinity asked by Miguel Poire in order to marry Maria Landry.

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1798 Aug. 8

Poire, Miguel
New Orleans, (Louisiana)

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

Miguel Poire, native and resident of the parish of St. James of Caabanose appeared before (Penalver) and stated that he wished to marry M(ari)a Landry of the same nationality and asks that testimony be received on the following points: Poire is the son of Magdalena Richard and Juan Poire, son of Miguel Poire and Marg(ari)ta Richard. M(ari)a Landry is the daughter of Ana Cornie and Jose Landry, son of Oliverio Landry and M(ari)a Poirie, daughter of Miguel Poirie and Marg(ari)ta Richard. His fiancee's parents are poor and have eleven children and by marrying her he could also help them. Most of the Acadians in the parish are related. Poire asks (Penalver) to grant a dispensation and to direct their pastor to marry them. Father (Isidro) Quintero states at the beginning of the document that Poire appeared but did not know how to sign.

D. (Spanish)

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1798 Aug. 8

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

The testimony is to be received. Quintero certifies this and adds in a note that he notified Poirie of the decree.

A.D.S. (Spanish)

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1798 Aug. 8

Quintero, Father Isidro
New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Poire appeared and swore to (the same information as already given and that) he is 25 years old and single and that there was no other impediment to the marriage. The bishop signs this before Quintero.

A.D.S. (Spanish)

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1798 Aug. 8

Quintero, Father Isidro
New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Renato Arnaud appeared as a witness and swore to (the same information as given above). Arnaud is 36 years old and signs as Rene Arnaud.

A.D.S. (Spanish)

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1798 Aug. 8

Quintero, Father Isidro
New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Carlos Brot appeared as a witness and sw3ore to (the same information as given above).

A.D.S. (Spanish)

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1798 Aug. 8

Penalver y Cardenas, Luis, Bishop
New Orleans, Louisiana

Having examined the testimony, Penalver grants the dispensation under the following conditions: that in the month before the marriage they make a general confession and two others, fast all the Fridays during that time, that they obtain twenty "Bulas" for the poor souls and that for the month they recite the rosary. On the fulfillment of these conditions, word will be sent to the pastor of Caabanoce that he may marry them. Quintero certifies this and adds that he notified Poire of it and that word was sent (to the pastor).

D.S. (Spanish)

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