Doogan, Father Robert, Alexandria, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1840 December 8

Doogan has just received Blanc's letter which informs him that Mr. Rush lost his on the boat. The sum was $20. The letter was for Father Stephen Rousselon requesting him to add $30 and get a draft on an Irish or English bank in the name of Father John McKenna of County Derry. The sum is for M'Davitt. As Doogan believes M'Davitt has already received it out of the $2000 from Mexico, he thinks it prudent to place it in M'Kenna's hands. Doogan would be glad to know if there is a vcessel for Tampico in port as he has a parcel of letters to send. Doogan is sorry to hear that Father August Jeanjean has not yet recovered; he hopes Blanc will not be deprived of so good a man. Judge Boué, principal man of the trustees, has returned; he is a fine man and Doogan anticipates something liberal will be done. The coat does not fit but he had so much need of one he commenced wearing it. Anthing he had to say about present circumstances was said in his last letter. :: V-4-k A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.