De la Seiglière, Father? F., Bordeaux, France, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1849 September 1

Miss de Vallombreuse, for whom he asks a recommendation, is worthy of Blanc's kindness. She is an orphan whose parents left her only a good education. Her father was a navy inspector at Bordeaux. He died a few years ago; her mother soon followed. She has an uncle who has lived in New Orleans many years. He is rich, a widower without children and he has sent for her. It is a great sacrifice for her to leave her native country and friends. She will leave in a few days. She knows no one in New Orleans, not even the uncle. What voice would be more favorably heard at New Orleans than that of Bishop Cheverus' successor at Bordeaux. He and his family have known Miss de Vallombreuse for a long time. V-5-l - A.L.S. - French - 3pp. - 4to. - {2}