Canavan, Father Patrick, Monroe, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 March 29

He has just received Blanc's letter inclosing $20 for their church, together with the $22 Blanc gave Mr. Moore, making $42 for Blanc's subscription. It is almost impossible to get money here from those who have subscribed. They have no means to paint the church at present; if Blanc permits him to draw about $400 for a year, it will be paid back. The church is truly a beautiful one. When Blanc visits Ouachita he will be able to say it is. There is nothing like it in northern Louisiana. After Easter Canavan must go to Shreveport and keep everything going there until Blanc can send a priest. He does not see any way to get money. He has had none from Monroe or any place else. He was sorry after that letter went to the post office because he spoke a little too hard. But when the Doctor showed Moore's letter saying Blanc did not know anything about it Canavan thought he might suppose Canavan had never given an account of the money. Canavan has every prospect of having lots at Shreveport when he returns there. His health is good and he hopes many are making their jubilee. He now has more coming to church than all the other sects. If it is possible to send vestments, altar stone, and chalice, they could be sent to Father Martin of Natchitoches; Canavan must go that way after Easter. P.S. Canavan was at Shreveport when Dr. C. H. Dabbs wrote to Moore to call on Blanc for the money. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. pp. 8vo.