Moriarty, Father David All Hallows College, Dublin, Ireland Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 September 13

For some time past the Bishops and Vicars Apostolic have felt obliged to seek a largely increased supply of missionary aid. The necessities have been so great that they have not been able to send out one clertyman for the ten that have been required. The directors of the College have determined to make an effort for the extension of the Seminary and the increase of the number of students. For the first time they directly appeal to their brethren of the New World for whom the seminary is so mainly intended. They have no doubt that Blanc will receive the offerings of the faithful. They hope in a brief period to be able to send forth many missionaries. :: VI-1-f Form L. 1p. 4to.