Gouesse, C.S.C., Father Francis, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 November 6

If Blanc sees any of their administrators, will he say a word about this "horse-power" they have been promising for so long. Gouesse cannot be "at the pump" 10 hours a week as he is now. During the day he has all his duties to perform, visitors to receive, the chapel to keep in order; at night, the Asylum registers to keep. The same work for 2 months and more to come. It is beyond his strength. He has said nothing of what he owes the Brothers and Sisters and above all in contingencies which is not the least part. P.S. This would be an indiscretion if Blanc has written for reinforcements. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.