Devlin, Roger, Colombo, Ceylon, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc White, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 March 13

Devlin's father emigrated to America about twenty years ago. Having never heard any direct communications from him, Devlin takes this method to ascertain whether he is still living. He heard he was residing in New Orleans. His father's name is Roger Devlin, the same as his. Devlin is now a soldier in Her Majesty's 15th Regiment of Infantry. From the age of nine he was brought up with his uncle, Father O'Neill of Aglish in Ireland. He remained with him during his uncle's lifetime. Since then he has been altogether on his own resources. He asks Blanc to ascertain if his father belongs to any parishes or districts under his control. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. 4pp. folio