Canavan, Father Patrick, Monroe, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 May 21

Knowing Blanc's intention off visiting Monroe on his return from the Council, Canavan hurries to inform him that their church will not be finished as soon as expected. The architect quit immediately after Canavan went to Shreveport; he commenced drinking. Dr. C.H. Dabbs thought it better to let it stand until they got mechanics from New Orleans. Canavan is going next week to Shreveport to procure the lots he has already bought. There are a few making a fuss about deeding them to Blanc. Father Rousselon told Canavan to regulate them immediately and Father Auguste Martin said the same, that he ought to get them at the sum of $850, fenced in and in a beautiful location. He has 90 days to pay; it will be difficult to raise it. Canavan's health is a great deal better. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 4to.