Chanche, Bishop John Joseph, Natchez, Mississippi, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 May 26

Chanche thanks Blanc for Father Flavius H. Rossi 's ten dollars. Chanche wishes Father John Timon would send the promised assistance. From a word dropped by Father Vital Giles, S.J. in New Orleans, Chanche concluded that it was not yet certain that the Jesuits would take Springhill College . Should they decline it would be a great disappointment for Bishop Portier. How is it possible that Blanc paid Father James? Conway $900? He leaves the diocese rich and when he came he had not one cent. Blanc will miss Father Stephen Rousselon in the management of money matters. Chanche received a letter from Father Lewis Regis Deluol informing him that the decrees of the Council were on their way back. Chanche is waiting for a letter from Mr. Choiselat; he hopes it will be favorable. :: V-5-g A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.