Mènard, Father Charles M., Lafourche Intérieure, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 January 16

They would be pleased if, before Blanc left, he could administer Confirmation here. There will probably be many. Everything is going well here. Father J.B Jobert has made up, with interest, for all the trouble Mènard has had. Father Edward Barthe? has recovered from his illness at the beginning of December. During his illness, Mènard spent one night at Houma ? which convinced him all the more that things were not going well there. The people of St. Mary's and St. Andrew's continue to ask Mènard to intercede with Blanc to give them a priest. Mènard hopes to be able next month to give Blanc the sum he owes for Mass intentions; Blanc can add 30. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.