Lefranc, Father John, St. Mary of the Barrens, Missouri, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1841 August 30

Lefranc asks Blanc to excuse the strong expressions in his last letter. He offers his Mass every day to obtain the grace not to make a false step. He explained Blanc's propositions to his director who said they must wait for time. Lefranc has given all his lay clothes to the poor. He knows he deserves a house of detention. His intention in disguising himself was to earn something to pay his board, to retire to France to some retreat house. Blanc's diocese is the only place in America where he could be employed; it is closed to him. There is no longer any trust between them. Lefranc asks for Blanc's advice but he is not to speak of joining the Congregation. He will always be grateful to Blanc. :: V-4-l A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.