Boheme, Father Ghislain J., Paulding, Mississippi, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 June 25

Boheme has just received Blanc's letter of the 11th. He apologizes for not answering Blanc's first letter last fall. They have held services for their Bishop John Joseph Chanche at Paulding. Being on mission at Tuscumbia in Alabama at the beginning of last August, they received the news by telegraph. Boheme invited all the Catholics of the area on August 10 and offered a Mass for his soul. Since leaving Biloxi, Boheme visits Mobile at least twice a year. Last May he spent part of his time at the convent with Bishop Michael Portier in his new palace. He hopes to return there toward the end of July on his visit to the railroad. If he can find the time in October, he wants to visit the coast and New Orleans. He has almost 50 for First Communion; There are many children who come to catechism every Sunday; their new Bishop will find at least 40 to confirm. He also learned with sadness of the death of Father D'hauw. P.S. He asks to be remembered to Father Rousselon. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.