Grignon, Father Mathurin F., Natchez, Mississippi, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 April 21

Grignon received Blanc's letter of April 8 concerning the account with Mr. Elward . At the same time Elward received word of his appointment as postmaster at Natchez. After learning about Blanc's letter, Elward seemed satisfied and said he would give Grignon an answer the next day. Grignon is sending his letter no enclosure. But he is keeping the receipt Elward gave him. Grignon gave him a receipt in full up to January 1854, for his bank. Grignon has not yet received the bill from Harrison about which he spoke to Blanc last time. If it is in order and less than they say, Grignon believes he can easily pay it when presented. The other day Grignon met Mr. Elliot who pleased him by the interest he seems to take in church affairs; he gave hope that in a year or two they might have 5000 piastres, a legacy from his mother, who died several years ago. It was Elliot's impression that Blanc was going to lay out a sum almost sufficient to finish the Cathedral. Grignon thought he ought to disillusion him, all the while wishing he himself was wrong. Grignon is satisfied with his little word last Sunday about the pews. He has already rented 5 and counts on several others. P.S. Blanc probably knows that Mr. Suzet had given or loaned a horse to Bishop John Joseph Chanche on condition that only he rode it. Last summer he spoke several times about taking it back, Father Francis Xavier Leray said. Grignon has always used it in time of need. The other day Suzet said he would come to take it back. Nothing would be gained by quarreling with the man. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo.