O'Brien. O.P., Father Mathew A. St. Joseph's Convent, Somerset, Ohio, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1846 July 17

O'Brien writes to express his gratitude for Blanc's kind reception when, in his endeavor to collect for a church, he visited Blanc. No sooner did he learn of Blanc's wish than he desisted entirely, thankful for the encouragement he had received. On his return he visited St. Louis and Natchez; urgent necessity compelled him to return home. The Prior of St. Joseph's desires to receive from his native city, Barcelona, a box of books and a sum of money. He has had them addressed to Blanc and asks that they be sent on to Father Charles P. Montgomery, O.P., Zenesville, Ohio. :: V-5-f A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.