Guesdon, C.S.C., Father Isidore, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1855 August 20

Blanc having forgotten his pontifical in the sacristy yesterday, Guesdon takes the occasion to renew his thanks for a ceremony which made the children so happy. For a long time Guesdon has wanted to communicate to Blanc the two letters recently sent by the Rector Father Basil Anthony Moreau, C.S.C .?. Guesdon had thought of informing Brothers Ignace, C.S.C . and Elie, C.S.C. of the the Rector's intention to send another priest. As they knew that Guesdon had asked for a Superior and not an assistant, they fear a renewal of the troubles of the past. These poor people have suffered so much and are now so happy in the harmony which has reigned for some time. But knowing how much he is below his position, he has from the first wished to be under obedience to another. He believes he has enough influence on the Community to dispose them to receive this Superior. He has written to the Rector asking him to send someone quickly for he fears they will write to stop a change of Superior. If Blanc writes to Holy Cross, he is to tell the Rector of his sincere wish. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. French 3pp. folio