Bonniot, Father J.M., Paris, France, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1841 July 28

Bonniot has not forgotten Blanc's words before leaving - that he was called to do much good in Blanc's diocese. The ennui of which Bonniot spoke to Father Stephen Rousselon in his letter from Havre torments him in the midst of his agreeable surroundings. He is convinced that he should consider himself only temporarily in Europe. His confessor, Father Barre, is of the same opinion. Bonniot believes that an active life in the missions would strengthen him. He enters fully into that beautiful prayer of St. Martin with which Blanc inspired him while officiating at the Cathedral seven years ago. In Paris Bonniot is staying at the Foreign Missions Seminary. The old superiors whom he knew, especially Father Dubois, have shown much interest in him. He says Mass at a convent every day and preaches there on Sundays. The promoter finds his exeat a little short. Father John Timon, C.M. and John Boullier, C.M. thought they should give him a much more eulogistic testimony but Bonniot wanted one only about his character as a priest. Bonniot asks Blanc to talk to John Labarre who for four years was so devoted to him,., P.S. There are some little missals selling at 19 francs; if Blanc wants some he is to let Bonniot know. :: V-4-l A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.