Fau, Father, St. Pierre des Parts, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1850 March 4

It was only the 24th of last month that Fau received Blanc's letter of December 31, 1849. He had already foreseen all the difficulties of which Blanc spoke and still believes he could overcome several. In a short time he could know enough English to hear confessions as he visited London and saw that it is not impossible to learn English. He is not seeking earthly fortune at New Orleans; he has enough to live decently without his ministry. He wants only to work for the salvation of souls. Since Blanc does not have a post available at the moment and since Fau has family affairs to settle, he will not come until the end of spring or the month of October unless Blanc needs him sooner. :: V-5-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.