Chardey, R., Havre, France, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, Lyons, France?, 1855 February 6

Yesterday on receipt of Blanc's letter from Lyons, Chardey went to Father G. Herval 's to tell him the contents; he was out. Returning there this morning he learned that Herval had replied yesterday to Blanc's letter to him. The St. Louis although a solid ship was built especially for cruising along the American coasts and so is unsuitable for transatlantic navigation. This is the general opinion. Chardey thinks it would be prudent to go from Liverpool, on the steamer for Boston or New York. The enclosed bulletin will give the names of the steamers and their Paris office. Blanc's support among his friends in New Orleans will be very much appreciated since Chardey is the father of a young and numerous family. The house of Paul Rousselon, with whom Chardey has had connections for a long time has always shown him such kindness that he is happy to be useful to these gentlemen or their friends. P.S. The Hermann will also be leaving Southampton on the 28th. Herval having kept Blanc's place on the Saint Louis only conditionally it will no doubt be possible to cancel without having to pay. A.L.S. Enclosure: