lebaria, C.M., Father John Francis, Ascension Parish, Louisiana , to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1849 June 14

He has recently received a letter from Father Mariano Maller, C.M. announcing his departure and Llebaria's unless his health prevents it. His health is very bad; even his doctor forbids such a step as his illness demands a permanent station. Llebaria asks Blanc to leave him here until fall so that after the heat he may go to his family to spend the rest of his days. He has no doubt he could obtain this from Father Etienne. He often has attacks of gout. However, for 10 days he has not stopped caring for the cholera victims. In 6 days he has 20 funerals. At the hospital, an American, a Mason, was received into the Church. This building will be finished only by the protection of St. Anthony for all human means have been exhausted. He appealed to the mayor who replied that he would like such a building as much as Llebaria but that his colleagues did not share his views. This morning Llebaria began to give conferences to the children at the Sisters' school. V-5-k - A.L.S. - French - 3pp. - 4to. - {2}