Hailandière, Bishop Celestin de la, Vincennes, Indiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1841 July 25

Hailandière and many others regret that Blanc will not be coming for their ceremonies. He is happy about the recruits arriving for Blanc from Europe. Well chosen young people are a thousand times preferable. Like Blanc, Hailandière needs only priests who speak English well but he sees none coming. In regard to Father John Lefranc, if he has the courage to undertake their difficult missions and if their cold climate does not discourage him, Blanc could write that Hailandière would accept him on trial. If he comes, Blanc is to send Hailandière a copy of the letter from the Bishop of Rennes. Hailandière regrets what has happened in regard to Father John Mary Odin, C.M.; evil is being done for Detroit; only today Hailandière received a letter complaining of not having a pastor. There would be time yet to write to Rome; Blanc is known there and he knows Odin. He sends his regards to Father Maurice Berel. :: V-4-l A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.