_____ , New Orleans, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc?, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1841 February

The writer recalls that when Blanc wrote him at Paris, he said, in a figurative style, that he hoped the writer's "oldest" would be followed by several "juniors." So here is a junior about to see the light of day. If Blanc were to ask why he is in New Orleans he would not reply because he has already told his cousin and does not wish to repeat himself. If he wished to talk to Blanc about New Orleans he would say that one finds here all of Europe's finest. When he saw cherry brandy from Angers advertised in the papers, Blanc can imagine how it delighted the writer's filial affection. But since he has talked of New Orleans in his letter to Abbé Denechau, he would rather report on the time following his arrival in America. As he thinks that Blanc's good friend Mesnet? Will have read Blanc the letter the writer wrote him toward the beginning of 1838 Blanc will recall that he spent his first months at Bardstown at the Bishop's house studying English; he lead a peaceful life which recalled his days at St. Sulpice in Paris and his solitude at Bellefontaine before leaving Anjou. In April he was sent to St. Thomas Seminary, four miles from Bardstown. He regretted the peaceful life he had to leave. :: V-4-l A.L. Incomplete French 2pp. 12mo.