Jamey, Father Victor, Opelousas, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1841 June 13

A week ago Saturday Father Joseph Billon arrived. He seems very active and industrious but animated by a quite French zeal which in this country approaches indiscretion. If Opelousas likes him as much as he likes Opelousas Blanc can make them happy in 4 or 5 months. Jamey has just seen Mr. Bignon for the 50th time; he objected that he had notes in court. Jamey told him that he would take them at his risk. He has only one for $100 which he has presented . He said he had to keep the funds of the inheritance in case of new claims on it. Jamey has just had good news of Adele; if the attacks continue Jamey fears more for her health than for her vocation. He believes she needs someone who knows her and could direct her; it would be an act of charity if Blanc could make a little trip there. Jamey does not doubt that St. James College sent some emissaries to the Red River to strengthen St. Charles College as it did three years ago. Father Joseph Soller, S.J. proves more and more that he is not the man to be at the head of this establishment. The students know only his name and the parents do not like him as president. Jamey will leave Sunday the 20th for the river and Natchitoches. He will return as soon as possible for his mission at Calcasiou. :: V-4-l A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.