Bruyère, Father John, St. Thomas Seminary, Bardstown, Kentucky, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1841 January 21

Bruyère is the priest from Lyons who received hospitality from Blanc several days ago when he was on his way to Kentucky. To relieve the monotony of this retreat where he is studying English Bruyère offers his services to Blanc during Lent. It was a preaching career that he prepared to follow in France when he was urged to do something not spontaneous enough for him and which may oblige him to return to France. He would be happy to be of use to Blanc. ` A.L.S. French ` On the same paper: ` _____ ` Chabrat, Bishop Guy Ignatuys, Bardstown, Kentucky, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana ` Bruyère asks Chabrat to add a few words to his letter. Chabrat recommends him in a special way. He is an excellent priest but troubled by some scruples. Chabrat hopes these will be dispelled by time and Blanc's company. Rather than see him return to France, Chabrat would consent to his remaining with Blanc., P.S.Father S.H. Montgomery has expressed a desire to remain under Blanc's jurisdiction for two years. Considering Montgomery's pecuniary embarrassments, Chabrat grants him leave to do so though his Covington congregation must suffer greatly from so long an absence. ` A.L.S. French and English :: V-4-l A.L.S. French and English 4pp. 4to.