Chanche, Father John Joseph, St. Mary's College, Baltimore, Maryland, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1840 October 9

Chanche cannot let Father Peter Vincent Plunket leave without telling Blanc how gratified he was to have him write upon his return to New Orleans. Blanc's stay on Chanche's side of the house renewed all the friendly feelings created many years ago in the company of one who was a Father to them both. While Chanche condoles with Blanc's loss of two of his clergy, he congratulates him on the health of his city. Ecclesiastical matters continue to flow in the usual slow channels. Archbishop Samuel Eccleston is indisposed with an affection of the throat. Mr. Waggaman and family will leave in a couple of weeks; they return without the eldest daughter and much afflicted at the unfortunate and daring step which she took. Chanche expected daily to see the gentleman Blanc spoke of. He had spoken to Mrs. MacTavish who expressed a great desire to have him in her family and promised to further his progress in the English language. Chanche sends regards to Father Jeanjean and Sister Regina. :: V-4-k A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.