Blin, Father J.E., Charenton, Louisiana, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1848 December 1

Blin at last has received his merchandise. St. Marc Darby is to give Rousselon 50 piastres to reimburse him. He also owes 3 piastres for the cathedraticum which he will pay as soon as possible. He will be responsible for a number of the Annals if Rousselon knows how to get it to him safely. The Bishop has no doubt told the results of his visit here. Blin has been told of the success of the subscription for the church at Franklin . They gave a ball whose expenses surpassed the receipts. But the pastor was not consulted. Some seem to believe that Blin would not want a confrere at Franklin. He desires it with all his heart. Perhaps another would be more fortunate there. The Bishop's intention is to give Blin an assistant who would be destined for this post. But he does not see how he could provide the necessary expenditure for a confrere. :: V-5-j A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.