Jamey, Father Victor, Opelousas, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1841 July 17

After a lot of promises to write, and lies, Mr. Bignon has just told Jamey through Mr. Delavigne that he did not wish to give an account of Father Flavius Henry Rossi's estate until next year. Father Joseph Billon is much liked but Jamey thinks it would be well for him to be an assistant for several more months. He does not know the country or the means to take to do good. With all the zeal and devotion of the Lazarists Vincentians the parish of Natchitoches is suffering. Father John Timon, C.M. has just taken away Father Anthony Penco, C.M. to send him to Philadelphia. Jamey believes the Jesuits and Lazarists are extending themselves too far. Fathers Joseph Giustiniani, C.M. and Pascual Pascual, C.M. are in poor health and discouraged. Cloutierville and Isle Bravel are almost abandoned. The Protestants are getting ready to build a church. Father Peter J. Verhaegen, S.J. has no doubt already spoken to Blanc about the letter he received from the General recommending that he arrange to relieve the Jesuits at Grand Coteau of the burden of the Convent. Jamey's desire and need to return to France is extreme; it seems to him that the opportunity is very favorable. Billon, staying here several months more so they can work together, could then take over the parish. Louisiana has become unbearable for Jamey. :: V-4-l A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.