Lombard, Father Ed., Stigny, France, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1855 December 6

Blanc's letter of October 16 arrived November 20. After reflecting some days on the proposition Blanc made, Lombard decided to return to his first intention of consecrating himself to the ministry in Blanc's diocese, particularly at New Orleans. His departure will take place after Trinity Sunday of 1856. At that time of year, ordinations take place in the diocese of Sens and immediately after that the changes are made. Once at New Orleans he will devote himself to the work of the church he proposes to have built at Bayou St. John . Blanc understands that Lombard could not insist on his immediate departure from the Bishop of Sens. He would perhaps have accepted the post of chaplain at the Sacred at St. Michael if it had been possible to leave sooner. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.