Blin, Father J.E., New Iberia, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1851 April 23

The letter Blanc received by Mr. Rathier ? was a reply to the one before the last of Blanc's. The first week of Lent, Blin asked for a Jesuit at least for Holy Week. He got Father Louis Rocoffort who opened the jubilee on Palm Sunday. The instructions were quite well attended but the number of confessions did not come up to their hopes. Two Masses at Fausse Pointe brought many to church and to the confessional, even men and young people. Easter Sunday their church was magnificent, but their poor organ! He would like to have the money it cost Mr. Darby will tell Blanc the rest. He had some moments of happiness with the good Father but his departure left Blin in sadness. Deplorable rumors have spread about Father Nicholas? Francais ?. But Blin has nothing certain to give Blanc. They are always beginning the church at Ile-Piquant ; Blin does not know if the contract for the donation of land has been sent to Blanc. He is sending the list of articles in the church at L"Anse when he left no enclosure. :: VI-1-a A.L.S. French 3pp. folio