Chanche, Bishop John Joseph, Natchez, Mississippi, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1849 December 5

Chanche received the letter Blanc intended to send by Mr. Bouller Father Boullier?. He is glad Bishop John Mary Odin has returned with so much help; he hopes Odin also has the pecuniary means. Chanche supposes his men will be with Blanc soon; they started from Havre on October 30. This is a great undertaking with his small means. Father Pitrat will not be in Chanche's way but if Blanc wishes to use him, Chanche thinks he is sufficiently acquainted with the language to improve himself. He has notions of his own which have not proved of benefit to him. Father John Francis Llebaria, C.M. has no letter from Chanche. When he promised to return to Spain, to encourage him, Chanche promised him a letter to the Archbishop of Burgos. He sent the letter but it arrived too late and was returned by Father Rousselon a few days ago. Chanche is glad for he would have been extremely sorry to have recommended one who seems to unworthy. When Chanche returned to this country, he wrote to Father Etienne to allow Father Blaise Raho, C.M. to remain with him for another year. He consented and Father Maller informs Chanche that he had directions from him for that purpose. Chanche wishes he could be at the blessing of Blanc's church. He will be in New Orleans for the ceremony of the Pallium. V-5-l - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {5}