Hailandière, Bishop Celestin de la, Vincennes, Indiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1844 February 9

Hailandière wrote Blanc several days ago through one of their young people who was going to France to see his father. At that time he did not know of Blanc's request for a coadjutor. He has been away; on his return he wrote to Cardinal Fransoni recommending in a special way the one Blanc recommended. However he does not think he will get him; he is so necessary to the order he directs. Hailandière has written to Father Joseph Kundeck to return. It is simply astounding that having asked permission to take a 3 or 4 weeks trip he should establish himself with Blanc and take on the building of a church. He has so much to do at home and 500 German families in his care. As for Father F.M. Masquelet, if Blanc has Hailandière's letter he doubts if Blanc has employed him. If Masquelet does not settle with him, Hailandière will take other means with him. Blanc's trials are multiplying; Hailandière will pray for him. His conviction is that all will end in glory for God and to the advantage of Blanc's diocese. P.S. Not knowing Kundeck's address Hailandière asks Blanc to deliver the enclosed. :: V-5-a A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.