I also did research in these archives through the microfilm at the New Orleans Public Library, and I also found them fascinating. I particularly liked the annual reports administered by the priests of the various parishes. In St. Charles Parish (The German Coast) the priest recited an annual litany of the poor state of religion in the parish and the fact that the parishioners did not attend Mass. I found some interesting stuff pertaining to the Natchez massacre. Lots of good stuff in there - not necessarily genealogical, but good, nevertheless. Barbara ----- Original Message ----- From: ACADIAN-CAJUN-D-request@rootsweb.com To: ACADIAN-CAJUN-D@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2003 9:00 AM Subject: ACADIAN-CAJUN-D Digest V03 #282