Boullier, C.M., Father John, Donaldsonville, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 September 6

Boullier thanks Blanc for the box sent by the Streck; he received it yesterday with Blanc's letter. The chalice is a gift of old Terrio ; he died yesterday as a true Christian. Boullier talked to Father? Julian Priour? , author of the first piece sent to the Courier de la Louisiane; he will not send any more of that kind. Boullier also talked to Messrs. Marciaq and Heury who wrote subsequent pieces. They say they are committed too far ahead to stop immediately but will stop this deplorable controversy. Fathers J.M. Masnou, C.M. and John Llebaria, C.M. came from the seminary to assist at Terrio's funeral. They discussed the transfer of the seminary to Donaldsonville. They no longer are thinking of New Orleans either because of sickness or because the Superior General does not approve it. Father John Timon. C.M. wrote lately that he would be delighted if it could be done. Narcisse Landry wants it very much and it is hoped that the sale of the seminary land would bring the money necessary to build the seminary there. According to an act of the legislature the trustees of the parish are authorized to cede 7 arpents of church land for an institution of this kind as well as for a hospital. They could build the seminary and rent the rest of the land if necessary. Blanc is to let Boullier know if he approves. It would be more advantageous for the Sisters of Charity for Mass and instructions and also for the Vincentians . Since Blanc wishes it, they will take charge of the chapel at New River now in their parish. Not a month ago, Father J. McGerry, C.M. said Mass in the neighborhood and from there went to the home of Vincent Civique ? where he baptized, heard confessions, etc. He is to go back next October. If Timon accepts the bishopric of Buffalo perhaps Blanc will have fewer changes among them. Father Blaise Raho, C.M. is leaving Blanc's diocese and going to Philadelphia. Blanc might be much hampered with almost all of his priests ill or convalescent. They also have some ill here. If Blanc thinks Boullier can be of help and if he wants him to come down to do all he can for the sick, Blanc is to use him. :: V-5-h A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to. 15