Hackett, Father Patrick R., Mobile, Alabama, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 March 29

Blanc's letter addressed to Tuscaloosa was received. Hackett wished in all things to act according to the advice of Bishop Michael Portier and waited for a personal interview. Portier was unwilling to see him go and if Hackett would superintend a school here for one year he would then allow him to build another church in the southern part of Mobile. Therefore Hackett has consented to remain and must decline Blanc's kind offer of Alexandria and contingent offers. In consequence of building a church in Tuscaloosa last year, Hackett is in debt for $110. So he declines, at least for the present. :: V-5-g A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.