Darby, J., New Iberia, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 September 28

For more than two weeks, Darby has been waiting for the reply to the letter he wrote to Blanc almost a month ago. Fearing it may have been lost, Darby repeats the contents. The land on the shore of Spanish Lake contains 200 arpents. The railroad will cut through the property if the company chooses the route from New Iberia to Lafayette by way of Cote Gelée. If it chooses the other route from New Iberia to St. Martinville, the railroad will pass by this property about a half hour's walk away. Two persons have made offers, one of $1000 cash and the other $1200 in one or two years. The first one had to have an answer in 2 or 3 days. The other offer is still the same. Darby thinks Blanc would do well to sell for he is a perfectly honest man. Darby has had much trouble in settling the estate of Father Julian Prious. Concerning Father John Etienne Blin, Darby would like to know how much Blanc would give him for the time he remained at New Iberia. Collections are not yet made. Darby may go through New Orleans on October 20 or 22 on his way to New York and from there to Maryland. Blanc is to tell Blin to make out his claim against St. Peter's of New Iberia so they can make a definite settlement. Blin left without Darby knowing it or making any settlement. The cemetery will be cleaned up before Darby leaves for New York; Darby will have to use the money he has for Blin. In trying to get the money, Darby has employed 3 other collectors besides himself; he believes they will be no more for tunate than he. It will be difficult for Darby to see Blanc or Blin more than or hour as the person he is to accompany north will need his constant attention. :: VI-1-d A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.