Ménard, Father Charles M., Lafourche Intérieure, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1851 August 17

Ménard did not receive Blanc's letter of the 9th until the 14th. Since Ménard's letter about the horse, he has had a curious incident on the part of the one who demanded the horse or $100 on the part of Father Philibert Jordain? . After Ménard's refusal there was threat of a summons. But, by chance, there were some jolly fellows present at this scene who took up Ménard's cause and he believes there will be trouble if the summons arrives. At the moment Ménard is not worrying much about a receipt; he would be afraid to even ask for it. Ménard received two letters from Jordain one from New Orleans and the other from Alexandria; he said he would do his best to return to France. Blanc is to let Ménard know the time of his visit her. Ménard renews his desire to have an ordination in his church if circumstances permit. If the ordination is to take place on September 8, could Blanc give Confirmation on the 7th? Father J. Masnou, C.M. has sent Father C. Boglioli, C.M. to help with the chapels; he is to stay until September 8. He hopes Blanc will send Father Jobert to replace him. At Houma things are going badly. Nothing extraordinary here; Ménard has been feeling fine for the last two weeks. It was probably grief that affected him so much. :: VI-1-b A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.