Doyle, Father A., Milliken's Bend, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1851 April 7

Both Blanc's letters have been received. As to the advice in the first, Doyle will not forget it; as to the last date of March 31 he can only give a brief outline of matters here. Mr. Minnis has ceased to do any more at the church or house till Mr. Morancy gives a title. Doyle has not received anything from the Catholics here but insults, Mr. Minnis and lady excepted. The first reception Doyle got from Morancy was that no priest was wanted here. Lately he has prevented all his family from coming to Mass. Doyle has not visited any part of this parish or that of Carrol because he did not have the means to do so. Minnis expects to go down to the city immediately with regard to the people giving a great deal of money to Father Pitrat last year. Minnis says it is not so. Minnis is the only one in whom any reliance can be placed. Thomas Fitzwilliams has never given one day's work to the church; he has done as much mischief as possible by circulating that he was authorized by Blanc to spy into Doyle's conduct. There has never been a priest here of whom they do not speak disrespectfully; even Bishop John Joseph Chanche of Natchez has not escaped. When Doyle was at Natchez he became acquainted with Father F. Legrand . Doyle was much pleased with him; he has no doubt Legrand will learn English. Doyle expects to go down to the city after Easter. :: VI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.