Chanche, John Joseph, Bishop of Natchez, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1841 April 4

Chanche received Blanc's two letter of the 8th and 15th ult. on his way from New York whither he had gone for a few days after his consecration. He thanks Blanc for his good advice. He will leave Baltimore as soon after Easter ad he can proceed to Natchez. He will see Bishop John Baptist Purcell in Cincinnati and try if he cannot make good Blanc's suggestions in relation to Father S.H.? Montgomery and Father Ignatius A. Reynolds. Chanche has received letters from Father Joseph N. Brogard and William St. John Elliot. Both express the wish that Chanche would accept the appointment but give no details concerning the affairs of the Church. Chanche hopes Brogard will not think of leaving Natchez. Chanche entreats Blanc to continue to govern the Diocese until he can be fixed in the South. It would give him much pleasure to meet Blanc before he goes to Natchez; it would be very agreeable if Blanc would accompany him there. :: V-4-l A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.