Chabrat, Bishop Guy Ignatius, Louisville, Kentucky, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1844 July 16

Chabrat writes this letter against his doctor's recommendation. His eyes are no better. If Bishop Benedict J. Flaget permits him, Chabrat will spend the winter in Paris; he would leave around September 15. The good news from Blanc comes as a great help to his present situation. He asks Blanc not to send the money by steamer but to make a draft. Flaget is well enough. Chabrat's father is dead; the news came with Blanc's letter. Being unable to write, Chabrat will ask his friend T. Hays to inquire from Mr. Jourdan or Company? whether they have any information from Mexico. Chabrat has no suspicions and the great reputation of these gentlemen is well known to him. :: V-5-b A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.