Llebaria, Father John Francis, Panama, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1850 May 8

He thinks he made a considerable mistake in the letter he wrote Blanc in omitting where he is, Panama, but it was forgetfulness. He also spoke in the letter of the consideration Blanc had for him and this contributed to his success? after the death of his namesake; Bishop Jean Francois Manfredo, of Panama. He was asked to give the funeral oration. The result of this was that he was proposed to the Congress for a dignity to which God never destined him, especially for this country. He is going to confide to Blanc that in these regions of the south, the priests, except 2 or 3 that Llebaria knows have wives and children. The Coast of Lima is the worst. The sight of these evils makes Llebaria abandon this country. He plans to leave in a week. :: V-5-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.