Cénas, Father Francis J., St. Charles, Les Allemands, Louisiana, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1854 November 23

Cénas is better, eating well, and sleeping passably. But the complete inaction enforced by the bad weather is another obstacle to the fortifying of his person. Rousselon being in the city, knows something of their week-long rains. Cénas is like a fighting cock with the attentions and care of Father J.M. Paret who sends his respects. Cénas asks Rousselon to send the enclosed no enclosure to the Archbishop, adding the place he is in France. Cénas gives the Archbishop the news and asks him to stop at St. Charles on his return, where Cé will perhaps be waiting for him. When Cénas went to St. Bernard's, Father Jean Caretta told him that his health no longer seemed to allow him to administer his parish, that he would be satisfied if he had a replacement of his choosing, that Cénas could be that man. Cénas left the task of submitting it up to Caretta. Cénas does not refuse to still remain at the archbishop's, and assist Rousselon but he fears he can do little without fully regaining his health. He expresses his sincere thanks for all Rousselon's attentions. He has one harassing regret, that having failed at the beginning of his collecting for Oregon, he could not visit his family and France, in order to return afterwards to his mission. His reason tells him that there he could do the most good. He sends regards to Fathers Rouquette and Mignard. Paret asks him to remind Rousselon about his wine; he received none. :: VI-1-h A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.