Landry, J. Trasimond, West Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1845 March 30

Realizing the trials which Blanc has had in the sad affair of the Church of St. Louis, Landry would wish they were never renewed. However it seems that each small village wishes to copy the troubles of the city, as does the Church of St. John Baptist . Father Paul Jordan Jourdan has not made himself respected. Landry asks Blanc to recall him immediately. Landry was among the first, on his arrival from the Jesuits in St. Louis, to take steps in 1837 to build a church. For a number of years, Landry has served in the direction of the temporal affairs of the congregation. As president he did his best to prevent them from taking undignified steps. A majority wished to pass a resolution to expel the pastor; Landry persuaded them that Blanc was to one to turn to. He has no personal objection to Jourdan except that he is not respected. By recalling him immediately, Blanc could hide a scandal which Landry has reason to fear. :: V-5-c A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.