Buteux, Father Stanislaus, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 December 23

On leaving the Archbishopric last Tuesday, he found at the porter's lodge, 2 boxes which Mr. Grima had sent for him. He had time to go to the D. Poincy Grocery to ask them to take the boxes to the railroad. Buteux does not know if this was done. If not, will Rousselon have them sent to him Saturday morning. Buteux did not express all he felt when he asked to be Rousselon's secretary; he is far from wanting such a position but he wants at last, a little rest, less responsibilities, and more company or proximity than he has enjoyed for more than 17 years. He is not discouraged; he will work as much as needed but he likes to have less to do with others. This last affair with the Brothers of Christian Instruction has distressed him. He saw things directly opposed to the religious spirit and especially since he may be deceived and the fault lie on his side. He cannot see it clearly. Some things done here, if they were authorized, would be blameworthy. Rousselon is to excuse this digression, he must have experienced the same thing sometime and found himself writing from a full heart. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.