Chambost, Father Charles, Jackson, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1850 July 20

Everything seems to Prosper; the people crowd the church; subscriptions are going on well. The ministers are more bitter; the people are tired of their past absurdities. Chambost has visited Clinton and succeeded pretty well. Until the crop, Chambost asks Blanc for $150 or $200. The people of Woodville, Mississippi invited him to give them a mission, promising to subscribe to the church. Chambost has written to Bishop John Joseph Chanche relating to it; he asks Blanc's Permission for the same. Several persons have offered to do the brick and mason work for $1300 but a good Catholic from Woodville intends to do it Cheaper. They must begin their bricks by August. Chambost's health is poor but he can travel and perform his ministry. He stays half of the time at his old grandma's. The young man Chambost took along from New Orleans is well and satisfactory. The trustees of the Asylum cherish the idea of having the Sisters of Charity . Mr. Peacock has been kind; he is very rich and willing to help them. Peacock says he has written to Blanc relating to the building of a Catholic college on his property. He should not be refused but delayed. :: V-5-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.