Hailandière, Bishop Celestin de la, Vincennes, Indiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1842 October 14

It was only on his return from a long tour in the north of his diocese that he learned of Blanc's trouble with the trustees of his cathedral. A letter from Father Stephen Rousselon just received makes him fear things are not as near settlement as he had supposed. Doubtless Rousselon has acted for the best in resigning. At first sight he feared that it could have bad effects; he congratulates Rousselon on his generous act. The ordos will soon be arriving; 50 is more than he needs. The number of priests has diminished this year by deaths and other means which he deplores. He asks Blanc to overcome the reluctance Father F.M. Masquelet is said to have about remaining in the diocese by suppressing the hope Masquelet said Blanc gave him. P.S. He will take care of the 35 Masses. :: V-4-m A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.