Ganier, Father G.A., Lisle en Rigault, France, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 August 17

Four years ago today, Bishop Letourneur, then Bishop of Verdun, brought Ganier a letter from Blanc saying that if his papers were in order he could be received into Blanc's diocese. Letourneur did not wish to give him an exeat and appointed him pastor of one of the finest parishes of his diocese. But Ganier is uneasy and today he renews his request for a place in Blanc's diocese. Family trouble makes him renew his request. Blanc is to reply to Ganier directly as his last letter was not given him by Letourneur until long after his arrival in France and after his appointment as pastor. If he is to leave, Ganier will use the instructions in Blanc's first letter. He does not doubt that the present Bishop of Verdun will recommend him as he has never reproached him. :: V-5-h A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.