Nogués, Peter Cheri, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1846 August 24

On his arrival here, not finding Father John A. Elet, S.J. who had been called to St. Louis, Nogués was obliged to wait. Today, after giving Elet the reasons for his return to his college and whether he should remain with Blanc or go to Bishop John Baptist Purcell, Elet replied that he should remain with Blanc as he could be of most use there. Elet gave him a receipt for 100 piastres for his board and for his upkeep. Nogués will do his best to cost Blanc as little as possible. Nogués gave Purcell the letter Blanc entrusted to him; he said he would talk with Elet. P.S. Elet saw Purcell today and told him it would be better for Nogués to stay in Blanc's diocese. :: V-5-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.