Mènard, Father Charles M., Thibodaux, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1855 May 30

Last night Mènard received Blanc's letter dated the 26th. He regrets that he did not receive it sooner; he could have visited Mr. J. Father J.B. Jobert? and perhaps things would have been arranged to Blanc's satisfaction and his. Tomorrow Mènard begins the retreat for First Communion which will take place June 3. So he would find it impossible to make a visit. On the other hand he fears it may already be too late. Mènard had already tried to argue with several confreres about the appointment of Father Francis J. Cenas . They do not know enough of the position in which authority finds itself under certain circumstances. As for Father Arthur William Duquesnay, Mènard was surprised that his appointment did not satisfy everyone, at least the priests at the Cathedral. Mènard had predicted his destination on his last visit to the city and Jobert? seemed satisfied. Mènard asks Blanc to use as much gracious condescendence as possible toward J.; a character easily led and unfortunately somewhat Breton. The excessive flattery he has received has done him much harm. Since Blanc told Mènard's sister that he would come for Corpus Christi, they will be ready. He announced the visit, Confirmation, etc. last Sunday. Last night he finished the triduum, the Communions were extraordinarily numerous. He thanks Blanc for the mark of confidence he has shown Mènard. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.