Blanc, Archbishop Anthony, St. Martin, Louisiana, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1854 September 26

Blanc arrived here yesterday at 7:15, having left Lafayette at 2:45. They had set, to come from Pont du Bayou Tortue, as much time as to come from there to Lafayette. This part of the road is awful! Since Monday of last week, they have had incessant rain--no time to speak of the trip from Vermillion to Abbeville. Confirmations, everywhere, reflect the state of the roads. He was about to decide to leave here for New Orleans and put off a visit to all the places around here. But Father Ange Marie Jan has been absent on sick calls since yesterday morning; Blanc must wait for him and stay here until next week. Blanc saw Mr. Guégnon at Vermillionville. He saw Mr. Simon here this morning. They are going to announce the sale of the property at Abbeville for November when court is in session at Abbeville. Blanc received Rousselon's latest this morning. Mr. Troy will bring these lines with the enclosed no enclosure to be sent to its destination. P.S. Rousselon is to send to the Archbishop of Baltimore a draft for $100 as half of the annuity promised for Dr. Levi Silliman Ives . He will send the other half later. :: VI-1-h A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.