Hafkenscheid, C.SS.R., Father Bernard, Baltimore, Maryland, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1851 April 24

He replies to Blanc's letter of the 11th and shares his grief in the loss of Father P.? Steinbacher, C.SS.R. . If he only had a priest to replace him, to come to Blanc's aid. As to Father Nicholas Petesch, C.SS.R ., he is happy to say that since he has been Superior of the Redemptorists in America, Hafkenscheid has never had the idea of recalling Petesch from New Orleans, much less of sending him to Texas. He considers this priest as one of those especially destined for Blanc's diocese and for la Fayette in particular. It is true Hafkenshcheid has sometimes thought of sending another Superior to la Fayette. The reason is because being so active, he demands too much of his subjects thinking everyone is like himself. He is more an apostle than a superior. Blanc is to be assured that Hafkenschied will send a man speaking the three languages, capable of managing affairs, and virtuous. :: VI-1-a A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.