Ménard, Father Charles M., Brulé Labadie, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1844 May 13

Two hours ago Ménard received Blanc's letter brought by Father Nicholas? Fort; it overwhelmed him with discouragement. Blanc reproaches Ménard for something which he would call at most a lack of judgment - to have accepted a salary of 40 piastres from the trustees, being no longer pastor. Ménard did not know that he was no longer the pastor. Father Charles Boutelou de St. Aubin himself told the trustees that they ought to allow Ménard a sum which would put him above begging for his livelihood and that of his horse. It is false that Ménard aspires to be the pastor of Thibodauxville or any other place. It would give him much pleasure if Blanc would recall him quickly as he sees that with St. Aubin he cannot hope for anything but the loss of his reputation. :: V-5-a A.L.S. French 4pp. 8vo.