Fierabras, Father John Andrew, Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 March 5

In his letter of February 12, Blanc approved Fierabras' intention to remain at Vicksburg during Lent. He intended to do so. This week he must go to Port Gibson. He would like to remain and spend Easter. It is the best time to organize a monthly subscription for the priest's salary. Especially since there are about 60 Irish employed on the railroad now near there ant they will leave in 2 months. He would not leave Vicksburg if he foresaw that he would be useful there; but he thinks he would be an obstacle. He intends to leave Wednesday morning. He wrote last Friday counting on Blanc's seeing Mr. Barday ; but the Magnolia did not run and Barday gave up the plan. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.