Chandron, Father, Santiago, Cuba to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1849 April 28

The French consul has given him Blanc's letter; he hastens to express his happiness that he gives some hope of being attached to his diocese. He wishes to have this favor because of Blanc's reputation for zeal and kindness and also because he hopes to be near one of his relatives, Father Jouve of Lyons, whom he would like to persuade to come to Blanc's diocese. A special grace seems to call him to the cholera victims, as was said in a letter in 1837 from the Bishop of Marseilles which he wants Blanc to read and return. He has always earned the esteem of his superiors. He cannot speak English but knows some Spanish. In a month he will have finished with a First Communion class and will be ready. V-5-k - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}