Blanchet, Widow C., New Iberia, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 December 11

Blanc is not to condemn her, her conscience is clear for Blanc, for the church, and for Father John Etienne Blin. Blin has been silent about what she had done for the church. She did more than the work for Blin; she believes everyone acknowledged that. Blin insists that she return 20 piastres, which she will not do. Blin's conduct toward her is inexplicable. If she had received only the 20 piastres from Blanc and nothing from Blin, she would have been satisfied. It did comfort her although it did not satisfy the same end for her because of her sad position before? her advances last year to Mr. St. Marc . She has nothing for this year because? of a five months' illness and she is in debt for almost 300 piastres. She bought a little land in order to have a small garden and 2 or 3 cows. Blin causes irritation between her and her family. His sacristan is incapable of cleaning because of his laziness, he has not been at the church for five months, since? the arrival of Father Anthony Thèves . Blin said many times he would like to see him go. :: VI-1-d A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.