Faure, Father Anthony?, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1855 December 24

It is two months since he has been in the running for the future parish of St. Maurice . The position assigned him does not suit a priest of his age, already experienced in the ministry. It is good only for a young priest; Father Napoleon Joseph Perché will be there to form him and warn him. Sunday Faure goes to hold services at St. Maurice chapel for 30 or 40 people. The rest of the week he has absolutely nothing to do. He asks Blanc to take him out of a situation where he is dependent on a young priest and useless for preaching. His health is perfect; however, the frequent visits the priest must make to St. Maurice in all weather to create a parish spirit and for catechism is impractical. He does not think a priest could live long at St. Maurice and that is what is needed to create a parish. The undertaking is laudable but very difficult. He hopes Blanc will grant his desires. He is expecting a bachelor relative to come to live with him. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.