Kane, Father Richard, Donaldsonville, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1855 October 4

Kane went to Donaldsonville early this morning in hopes of meeting Blanc on his return from Attakapas. As he was disappointed, he writes some tidings about himself. He would have written Blanc at Franklin or Patterson but he thought the same fatality which had accelarated his return would have prevented Blanc from visiting either on the day agreed upon. The fatigue of traveling incommoded Kane for a few days, after which he recovered his usual health. He was a welcome visitor on the coast; he found everyone suffering from a yellow fever or terror; people died whether from sickness or fear. Now mortality is on the decrease. Medical skill rescues the majority. Kane has had quite a numerous congregation here the last two Sundays. Kane is sincerely afflicted at the distressing news that awaited Blanc in New Orleans. It would seem that God culled the brightest flowers among the clergy and leaves others in perpetual uselessness. P.S. If Blanc writes, Kane will go to the city next, week. All the family send respects, particularly Aimée and Luce. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.