Casset, Francois, Fort Royal, Martinique, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1849 May 17

Casset makes a request which he also made three months ago. He stated his desire of following a career to which he is fully devoted although it seems in the eyes of the public that he has been turned aside for a moment. Two years have passed since he left France and it seems two centuries since he left the seminary. It is too late to go back there. This is the reason he gave to the pastor of Fort-de-France and the reason he is seeking to be admitted among Blanc's seminarians. He studied theology, having studied philosophy for a year. Blanc can see the rest by his certificates. Casset signs himself as Professor at Mr. Alivon's boarding school. On the same paper are copies of a certificate from G., director of the little seminary at Dinan, certifying that Casset followed the course of philosophy and physics for one year; his conduct being always exemplary and his work very satisfactory. This young man wishes to enter the ecclesiastical state. He merits the greatest interest by reason of his family and his own qualities. B. would like to see him received in a major seminary. Dated January 14, 1847. V-5-k - A.L.S. and copies - French - 3pp. - 4to. - {2}