Fay?, Father C., Montreal, Canada, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1849 January 5

It was only today that Fay could get the information to reply. They read in the papers that the cholera has made great ravages in Blanc's diocese. They regretted very much the loss of Father Gardette. Fay saw Jean Baptiste Plessis Belair, husband of Antoinette Bedford; he lives in a neighboring parish at the home of his brother. He regrets being separated from his wife. If he knew that she wanted to return here he would go after her, or if she returned herself he would receive her with open arms. She would be well received in Montreal by her uncles, her Aunt Saucier, or her sister in Bytown. Fay does not believe her marriage is null as she gave (Blanc) to understand. She married at 21; her husband was 42; but she was brought up with him and knew he was a good Christian. She once said that she married only to please her Aunt Saucier. Saucier said she had not forced her at all. Having nothing to do in her house, Antoinette thinks too much about herself and misbehaves. She has made the acquaintance of Mr. Benoit. Her husband is 63, she is 41, but he is in perfect health. V-5-k - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. - 4to. - {6}