Oakley, S.J., Father Maurice St. Charles College, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1845 December 31

In the name of the College, he wishes Blanc a happy new year. He thanks Blanc for the fine gifts to the Philharmonic Society of the College. It seems, according to a few lines by Father Napoleon Joseph Perché about the retreat given by Father Stephen Parrondo, S.J. , that he had been a little dry and too philosophical. If Blanc would give some details to their Provincial Father Boulanger, S.J. ? when he arrives in New Orleans, some useful advice could be given to Parrondo. Oakley incloses a letter for their provincial which Blanc is to give him. All is going well at the College. At the Convent there are between 50 and 60 pupils. P.S. Oakley had just received the letters Blanc sent by courtesy of Mr. Connelly :: V-5-d A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.