Kelly, James, Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 November 27

After 9 months of suffering, Kelly again addresses Blanc. He returned here on Father Auguste Martin 's letter and by Blanc's advice. But he knew he could not last with that lady. He wishes to serve people in religion as she is; his reward is nothing but insolence from the negroes. Under such circumstances, Madame Telcide Landry, R.S.C.J. wishes him to remain to serve her. When Father Joseph Giustiniani, C.M. had his trouble here in 1848, Kelly made enemies for the part he took in his regard, with one Creole in particular who asked Kelly to open the church to let in that miserable old carcass. This fellow is Madame Landry's friend. Even Martin has turned against Kelly by her influence. She is like many of her countrymen who imagine any kind of treatment is too good for an Irishman. Blanc is not to mention this letter as both Landry and Martin have hearty tempers and it might cause disunion. They are both good. Kelly asks Blanc to ask Sister Regina Smith, S.C. if she has any employment for Kelly in the hospital. When Kelly came here last March there was a great deal of improvements to be made and he worked very hard. He could do anything Regina requires around the house. P.S. He sends respects to Father Rousselon. :: VI-1-b A.L.S. 3pp. folio