Chanche, Bishop John Joseph, Natchez, Mississippi, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 July 2

Chanche received Blanc's first letter, enclosing one from Mr. Pye, before he went to Jackson. He will not be able to attend to that mission until Father William A. Blenkinsop returns in August. Chanche received the second letter with the $10 and has applied it as Blanc wished. He is glad they may hope to learn the action of Rome concerning the Council. He supposes Bishop Portier will not like much that Father John Stephen Bazin is to be taken from him. Chanche does not think Bazin was on the list for any nomination. Father John Timon, C.M. sent Father Blaise Raho, C.M. to Chanche. He has been here more than two weeks and leaves next Wednesday for Blanc's seminary. He is an intelligent priest. Chanche encloses two letters for Paris to be sent to the French consul. Note on address side of letter in Blanc's hand Mr. Mitchel, Joan Mary Nolan :: V-5-h A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.