Clarke, Father Michael, Lafayette, Indiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1846 October?

Clarke received Blanc's letter. He is detained longer than he anticipated. He wishes he could have been in New Orleans during Father Edward D'hauw's illness. Clarke has written again to Ireland to his Bishop to send an exeat. The church here will soon be covered. P.S. If the lumber for St. Joseph's is not procured Clarke could bring all the lumber from here to New Orleans. He will also bring Blanc a good horse form here. This town is the head of navigation of the Wabash. The high water generally comes about Christmas. He will be prepared to go by the first boat. He sends regards to Fathers Rousselon, Perché, DuKenez Duquesnay?, D'hauw, Ogé and Maskerony Mascaroni?. P.P.S. He would be obliged for some Mass intentions by sending a check on the Lafayette Bank, Indiana. He does not wish to leave with one cent belonging to this mission. :: V-5-f A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.