Cretin, Bishop Joseph, St. Paul, Minnesota, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 October 22

The approach of winter has already sent numerous flocks of birds to Blanc's regions and also some pedestrians. Their doctors by advice and example encourage this. Cretin has discovered a remedy for Blanc's burning summers. After two years' experience; it is the air of Minnesota during June, July, and August. All disease disappears at this time. Blanc is to send some of his families and Cretin will send them back in good health and vigor. They already gave good Catholic schools for young ladies and for the young people. It would be even more charitable for Blanc to accompany them. Cretin though he might see Blanc here when he returned from the Council. He should come to see his great river nearer its source. Doctor Carlios, who bring this letter, is worthy of the confidence of the people of New Orleans, so often the victim of charlatans. :: VI-1-d A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.