Gache, S.J., Father Hippolite, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1851 January 28

Gache went to New Orleans last week to see Blanc but he was away. The trustees have finally understood that under their direction the building of a new church will take 10 or 15 years. They have asked Gache to propose to Blanc that he take over the direction, the funds and revenue and build the new church. They prefer a simple Gothic style. They ask Blanc to make his propositions in writing so it may be done in a legal manner. Gache believes that Father John F. Cambiaso, S.J. would have no objection if Gache did, in Blanc's name, all he could if he were a secular priest. Good is being done at Baton Rouge and there is much hope for the future if they have a fine church and a pastor who speaks English well. :: VI-1-a A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.