Blin, Father J.E., New Iberia, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans. Louisiana, 1851 March 6

As announced in his last letter, Blin went to his post but was obliged to stay at the hotel while waiting for these gentlemen to turn over the presbytery which they did not seem disposed to do any more than the church, although Blin's rights dated from February 15. A decree? was written up against him; he had a charivari accompanied by horrible threats. Decent people spoke out against such shameful conduct and showed the greatest satisfaction at having him among them. But these priests still act like legitimate pastors. Blin will wait until Blanc remedies this wrong of himself or a representative. These gentlemen try to depreciate him to prove he does not suit this post. Mr. and Mrs. Goujon Gougeon, with whom these gentlemen board, are the prime movers in these scandals. When Father H. Thirion is asked why he does not obey, he replies that it is he who is their pastor. When one talks to them about being assistants, they do not want it. They are two blind guides who are mutually destroying themselves. This is why Blin thinks it would be dangerous to see them live together. Mrs. Gougeon declares she will not leave the house she occupies. Imagine how suitable for the priest to have a neighbor whose own brother has decided to get away from. Blin will remain until a new order. He will tell Blanc about an anonymous letter which will show the character of the agents of these gentlemen. Many people have excused themselves to Blin for signing the petitions. P.S. The blond priest, today March 7, and Thirion says he will go? on the 10th. Today, March 9, Thirion did not say Mass or assist at it. He appeared at the church only to hear one confession. Blin asks Blanc to order Gougeon out. :: VI-1-a A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.