Blanc, Bishop Anthony, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Father Matthew Bernard Anduze, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1842 August 17

Blanc made an effort to go out today at 10:15. He went to Anduze's station but was told he had gone out. This walk tired Blanc a little and he probably will not go out again today. He wished only to notify Anduze that Father Stephen Rousselon would today assume the duties of pastor and will do the best he can until the quarters intended for him are at his disposal. If Blanc had seen Anduze they would have outlined together the functions of Anduze's office as Theological as it is not a position which they can canonically introduce in the Cathedral of New Orleans, since they have neither a Doctor of Theology nor a benefice. They will keep the title as long as they consider it useful for whomever is charged with preaching on all the occasions when the Bishop is prevented from doing so. The occasions in which he is to preach are listed here. Anduze is to continue to direct the two communities he has directed up to the present, the Ladies of Providence and the Sisters of the Presentation until other arrangements are made. Blanc has not mentioned the Christmas novena; the late Father Louis Moni usually had it preached by an outside priest but if one cannot be procured Blanc hopes Anduze will do it. January 8 and sermons for charity will also be his. The pastor has the right to the pulpit on ordinary Sundays and the administration of Baptism and celebration of marriages belong to him and also the publication of banns. Visits to the sick are left to Anduze's charity. In the church, when the Bishop officiates without pontifical officers, Anduze will be beside him, however, Blanc does not intend this to be a constant obligation., P.S. Note: these last two sentences are imperfect, being written from memory. On the back of the letter in pencil as follows: If Anduze has any comments he is to make them; Blanc is so tired he cannot put them in a different order. In pencil on this copy: Blanc's secretary? is to write this out and the first time Blanc sees it he will sign it. P.S. Note: These last two sentences are imperfect, being written from memory. On the back of the letter in pencil as follows: If Anduze has any comments he is to make them; Blanc is so tired he cannot put them in a different order. In pencil on this copy: Blanc's secretary? Is to write this out and the first time Blanc sees him he will sign it. :: V-4-m Copy French 3pp. 9vo.