Brassac, Father Hercule, Paris, France, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1844 January 7

Brassac received Blanc's letter of December 2. He rejoices at the happy conclusion of the divisions which for more than two years have rent Blanc's church. Blanc must have been very much disappointed not to have Father Placet arrive; it is Placet's bishop who would not hear of his leaving. Brassac thinks the young man from Lyons, Anthony Théves must have arrived. Every day priests call on Brassac who would like to go to New Orleans but they are often inspired by the thought of getting rich. Brassac is regretfully leaving Paris in a few months to live at Marvejol near his old father. Bishop Guy Ignatius Chabrat, who is still here, wishes to know if the note he sent Blanc has been paid. Brassac is enclosing Blanc's note for 200 francs on Mr. Choiselat which Brassac had not presented because he owed Bishop Ignatius A. Reynolds of Charleston 40 piastres. At least $30 must remain of what Blanc received from Brand and Landry for Brassac. They say that Father Matthew Bernard Anduze has been at Algiers for some time. :: V-5-a A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.