Beauclerc, Victor, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1841 January 15

Beauclerc sends Miss de L's reply. Her fears of a trip to England are deeper than he can combat. It is difficult to have her join her grandmother without her parents knowing it and besides the Marquise de L. could not leave London without her sons knowing it. She would have to give her granddaughter over to those who have a right to claim her and this is to be avoided above all. If Blanc knew the persons and the circumstances he would share Beauclerc's opinion. Miss de L. hopes to receive word from London agreeing to her return to France. In the meantime she offers to retire to some honorable refuge; she acts in his interest and he is grateful. But he doubts they could find a refuge. His resources are dwindling; he can do nothing as he planned for the expiation of his faults and the well being of his family. He will seek from Blanc the strength and consolation he needs. :: V-4-l A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.