Oppermann, Father Charles, Mobile, Alabama, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1846 June 30

After a letter which Rousselon wrote to the Bishop of Mobile it seems that there is no boat for France just now at New Orleans. To remain here longer would be very bad for Oppermann's peace of mind. Springhill College closed a week ago; the Bishop will not open it next year because of a lack of students. The Visitation ? Convent will have disputes with higher authorities if it wishes to carry out what their rule demands. There are more priests than needed for the few Catholics in Alabama. If Oppermann had heeded Rousselon's sage advice not to go to Mobile, he would not be regretting it now. Oppermann plans to go at the beginning of next week. If his health were better, he would return to Indiana or go to Milwaukee, having been refused by the Bishop of New Orleans three months ago. The non-existence of the College gives the Bishop of Mobile three priests, Fathers P. Corcoran, Masterson, and Albino Desgaultière who have been engaged in teaching. :: V-5-e A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo.