Ménard Father Charles M., Lafourche Interieure, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1851 July 25

Father Philibert Jordain 's departure, which is to take place tomorrow morning, necessitates some details to be given to Blanc. The last four days have passed very quietly. Jordain has been very sad and silent. Tonight he came to thank Ménard and said he recognized his faults. He said there was some company that made him deviate from the path he should have followed. Ménard was moved to tears; he was very much surprised. He asks Blanc to have a little more indulgence; there is hope for the future. Ménard is very unhappy to act thus toward a confrere with whom he has lived for 16 months. Ménard supposes that Father C. Moynihan brought his letter of last Monday. :: VI-1-b A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.