Hailandière, Bishop Celestin de la, Vincennes, Indiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1846 November 12

A visit to Evansville and 4 surrounding congregations kept Hailandière from answering Blanc's letter sooner. He thanks Blanc for his kind offer and remembers his kindness of 8 years ago. His health is better and so he does not have to leave his work this winter. He wrote Father Charles Oppermann two weeks ago that he is to return without delay. In keeping him it seems to Hailandière that Blanc has overestimated his needs without understanding Hailandière's He has nothing more to say about Father Auguste Martin than he has already said. He regrets that Blanc saw fit to write a page and more about him. He shares Blanc's fears about Father Edward D'Hauw ; he thinks he is better today. P.S. Blanc can send 50 instead of 60 ordos this year. :: V-5-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.