Blin, Father J.E., New Iberia, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1851 March 1

In order to conform to Blanc's wishes, Blin did not go to New Iberia until after Father Nicholas Francais took possession on February 28. This delay was caused by his successor arriving. Blin took possession today; these priests intend to leave Monday, the 3rd, or Tuesday. Francais returns to Abbeville for Sunday and Blin, in place of having Mass at Patterson, will have it at New Iberia. Francais returns immediately. At Opta Darby 's they talked of a petition which almost made Blin withdraw. They called Segre Darby to Widow St. Marc 's where Blin had dinner today. He read Blanc's letter which rejected the petition and definitely constituted Blin pastor of New Iberia. This letter is in the hands of St. Marc who today visited his mother who sends respects. Blin's heart is heavy; his reception here seems cold. Blin gives this letter to St. Marc Darby who leaves tonight. :: VI-1-a A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.