Lefranc, Father John, St. Mary's of the Barrens, Missouri, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1841 November 3

Lefranc will let Blanc know his intentions as soon as he hears from Bishop Celestin de la Hailandière of Vincennes. Lefranc would not be here long if he came only to learn English but the Will of God brought him here. The Superior congratulated him several days ago on the fine reputation he had acquired at the Barrens. The seminarians like his society well enough, they say, but he is an "impertinent frater." Lefranc asks explanations of their language and like a good Frenchman he does not believe in letting them scoff at his language. They are all Irish and talk only of their country with which there is nothing comparable. :: V-4-l A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.