O'Hara, Father Bernard, Pass Christian, Mississippi, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 April 26

Subsequent to the great fire here and on the approach of O'Hara's departure, the people gave public expression to their feelings. They called a meeting, adopted an address and, he suspects, published it. O'Hara satisfied them, for the present, by saying he would stay for 2 or 3 months in the event of Blanc or the future Bishop being unable to supply his place. If Blanc permits, O'Hara would be grateful. The church will then be completed, there will be an assignable reason for his departure. No scandal will attach. O'Hara will see Father Stanislaus Buteux next week and act on Blanc's wish formerly expressed unless Blanc indicates a new course. If Blanc persists that he should leave, O'Hara prays that he render the testimonial letter as favorable as he can. O'Hara does not mean to use it in this country. He retires to Ireland in the Fall. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.