Chanche, Bishop John Joseph, Natchez, Mississippi, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1849 December 22

Chanche expected to pay Blanc a little visit before this but a little indispositions has kept him home. His intention was to meet this little colony. Their delay makes him uneasy. They started from Havre on October 30, out more than 50 days. It would seem that this union of the Sisters of Charity with those of France does not give general satisfaction among the Bishops. Chanche thinks those who disapprove are mistaken. He will perhaps be blamed for his interference, but he has only been the instrument to carry out the original views of the founders of this society, the DuBourgs and the Davids and he rejoices in the opportunity. Father Pitrat has been a little indisposed but is well again. He understands almost all that is said in English. Father Rousselon is to send Chanche a cask of claret. Should his Nantois come before New Year, it is possible Chanche would go and spend that day with Blanc. V-5-l - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {3}