Lesne, Father James, Mobile, Alabama, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1841 February 27

Lesne wrote some time ago in reply to a letter from Bishop Mathias Loras. He told of his resolution to leave after Easter. He will pack the rest of his things the week after Easter. Then he will leave to join Blanc if Blanc considers it fitting. His low spirits are caused either by his present false situation or by the pain of leaving Bishop Michael Portier with whom he has lived for nine years. If he has a little tranquility andn the necessities of life it will be all he will need. His debts will keep him from using his income for some years. Lesne would be abliged if Blanc will let him know whether he can give him a suitable post and what kind of lodging he could have. Having kept house he has furniture as well as his library, etc. He asks Blanc not to forget him in his prayers. :: V-4-l A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.