Alemany, Bishop Joseph Sadoc, San Francisco, California, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1854 January 15

Alemany has neglected to ask before, Blanc's permission for Father Francis Rogalle to remain in California. More than two years ago, Rogalle intimated his desire of coming. Alemany replied that if he brought all necessary documents he would receive him. Rogalle arrived one year or 18 months after that. Instead of Blanc's full permission he only brought a temporary leave of absence. As the Councils of Baltimore were not yet binding here and his health seemed to authorize him to try this climate, Alemany received him pro tempore. This country suffers greatly for want of clergymen; Alemany earnestly begs Blanc to allow Rogalle to continue in California. :: VI-1-g A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.