Delcros, C.M., Father John M., St. Francisville, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc New Orleans, Louisiana, 1849 January 24

On returning from Jackson where he is busy with building a church, Delcros found at Mr. Wederstrandt's a letter from Father J.M. Masnou, C.M. saying that Blanc disapproved of Delcros' having heard 4 or 5 confessions in the chapel before leaving for Bayou Sara. Here are the circumstances. Illness and bad weather made Delcros decide to wait for the Luna. He wanted to say Mass on Sunday and not being able to go elsewhere he went to the chapel. Several people asked him to hear their confessions. He approves Blanc's action but that of some of his confreres is mysterious for him. He has not asked authorization from Father (John) Boullier, C.M. for reasons he will explain if time does not do it. He cannot at present do anything for the church here, having decided to go to the city next Monday. However, if time permits he will see about some subscriptions. He stayed at Jackson a few days and the subscription has gone up to 590 piastres. He thinks they can count on 15 or 1600. V-5-k - A.L.S. - French - 3pp. - 4to. - {5}