Oppermann, Father Charles, Vincennes, Indiana, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 April 14

The generosity shown him by Bishop Anthony Blanc and Rousselon's cordiality make Oppermann hope that he will receive these lines kindly. Oppermann returned to Indiana through a sense of duty and of affection for Bishop Celestin de la Hailandière . By the enclosed letter no enclosure he will see that he could only obey a rightful superior. Hailandière has experienced many hardships by the departure of priests. Oppermann thought he could be useful to him and left for Vincennes with Blanc's consent. The climate here does not at all suit his weak constitution; Hailandière at last told him that he was free. Oppermann would like to return to New Orleans; perhaps he could again serve the hospital or some other church. Would Blanc receive him? He asks Rousselon to tell Blanc of his plan. :: V-5-g A.L.S. French 2pp. folio