Charles, Father, Ambierle, France, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 February 4

He takes advantage of Bishop John Mary Odin 's departure for the new world, to communicate with Blanc. He will never forget the few days Blanc spent at Ambierle some years ago. He never forgets Blanc at the altar. Blanc knows, from the newspapers, of the great coup which has momentarily saved France, and entire Europe. He will also learn of the conduct of the president of the Republic toward the Orleans family. Louis Philipe, in order to preserve his immense fortune had ceded to his children, everything he possessed. Louis Napoleon, by a decree, took away 200 million. The President of the Republic wants the lift up three classes, the priesthood, the military, and the agricultural. The jubilee produced some fruit in the country but had little effect in the cities. Blanc has many troubles but at least he has liberty. In France one finds only indifference. Odin has given them hope of seeing Blanc soon. Blanc will find here one of his old acquaintances, Father Leuré?, the pastor of Chanzy, who with his 42 years as pastor, still enjoys the health to fulfill all his duties. Charles still performs all his duties; only his eyes are very weak. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.