Blanc, Anthony Archbishop of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1859 September 29

Blanc acknowledges Purcell's letter of the 19th and as he is starting on a two weeks' visitation and wants to write to the Cardinal prefect he will not write at length. He had heard nothing from Rome and if the Pulls come Father Stephen Rousselon will forward them immediately. Despite the bad season, Blanc is so desirious of seeing Purcell that he will attend the consecration, if it does not interfere with the diocesan retreat. Blanc understands Purcell to say that he would occupy Purcell's throne. Blanc thinks this is contrary to the rubrics. He knows the objections of Bishop Armand de Charbonnell, but with the exception of the fact that he is not a citizen he will abide by the decision of Rome. He will write to the Cardinal that Charbonnell should not be elected unless he also accept the right of succession. As to the second on the list Father Julian Benoit, Blanc has given him up entirely. P.S. As he was about to seal the letter one came from FatherJamesMcGarahan from New York stating that hearing of FatherJohn Quinlan's appointment he asks as a favor that the consecration take place in Mobile, which would suit Blanc. The Cathedral is large enough and beautiful and the ceremony would have a beneficial effect. Blanc joins in the request of Father McGrahan al though his first intention was to have it in his or Purcell's cathedral. :: II-4-o A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.