Chanche, Bishop John Joseph, Natchez, Mississippi, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans Louisiana, 1847 December 8

Chanche is glad that Father Stephen Rousselon has returned; it will be a great relief for Blanc. Chanche was told that Bishop Michael Portier had gone to Nashville with Bishop John Baptist Purcell who intended to pay Chanche a visit. Chanche has delayed his visit that they might all be with Blanc at once. What has become of Bishop Odin? Father William A. Blenkinsop has just returned from a visit to the family of Dr. Pye . He lost himself in the woods and slept out two nights. Chanche sent Blanc a letter for Father Symphorien Guinand of Biloxi; it contained some money. Did Blanc receive and forward it? He told Blanc some reports in relation to Guinand; he hopes they are unfounded. Chanche has not yet received any news concerning the council. Father Bertin, visitor of the Eudists, has been with Chanche for a few days. He starts today for the south, will stop a few days at Baton Rouge to see Father Martin and thence to New Orleans. :: V-5-h A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.