Hailandierè, Bishop Celestin de la, Vincennes, Indiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1845 December 30

Yesterday he received the order Blanc sent; his letter preceded them. The 35 Masses will be said. $35 would be too dear; his priests would not want to pay that price. Hailandierè made no mystery to Bishop Michael Portier of what he thought of his Sisters of Providence and what he knew about Father Auguste Martin. The former, taking advantage of advantageous offers made to them, they say, are always threatening to leave, after Hailandierè has spent $25 to $30,000. Blanc has expressed the desire to have Martin come to him; he will go. Hailandierè will not oppose it. Martin's Bishop at Rennes and Hailandierè know him by experience. He has many talents, but he lacks many. Martin, before leaving should repay the sum Hailandierè paid to free him from part of his debts in France. One of Hailandierè's friends in France, Father Maupoint sent to Blanc's care, two barrels of Mass wine. Has Blanc heard of it? Anyway, Blanc is to send Hailandierè two of white wine and one of red. How has Blanc the courage to employ Father J.? Mullen ? Did not Martin tell Blanc that he is a liar and a drinker? After unsuccessful attempts by a Bishop of New York and by Hailandierè, one cannot in conscience give him faculties. If Blanc wants good priests he will find excellent ones in France and in Dublin at All Hallows College. :: V-5-d A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.