Carlioz, Dr., Oajaca, Mexico, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 February 28

Blanc's kindness and interest during his stay in New Orleans, make Carlioz write to give him news of his position in Mexico. He had hardly arrived when he was surrounded by a revolution. On advice he took refuge in Oajaca, a town of 30,000, formerly rich, now shorn of its splendor, either by continual revolutions or the diminution of the price of its principal product, cocheneal. He was authorized to practice after presenting his European diplomas, take the examinations and pay the fees. He hopes to obtain a clientele in time. The friendliness of several French and Spanish families give him hope for the future. He is sorry that Father Bonaventure Armingol has no acquaintances in this city. Blanc has no doubt heard that a mixed company of Mexican-Americans has obtained the concession for the railroad of the Isthmus of Téhuantépec. One of the chief engineers persuaded Carlioz to write to A.G.Sloo of New Orleans, the chief director of this work, to obtain the post of doctor for the numerous workers who will be brought on this line. The will need several doctors; the tropical heat causes much sickness. The renumeration, together with what can be earned from the people of the country, will assure a very advantageous future. Blanc's kindness and Carlioz's desire to succeed, make him ask for Blanc's intercession. Carlioz knows that many doctors will apply for the same place. His ability to speak English, French, Italian and Spanish will be in Carlioz's favor. His experience in the climate during 15 months of practice in the United States, the possession of all the surgical instruments necessary, will perhaps make him more useful than another. He asks Blanc's influence with Sloo. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.