Gouesse, C.S.C., Father Francis, Detroit, Michigan, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1856 February 28

Blanc's letter of February 12 arrived last Sunday and 48 hours later his notes was sold and paid. As Blanc sees, all do not reason as they do at New Orleans where Gouesse had resolved to suffer all for a time, wishing to leave in peace. New his clothing, his books, his chalice belong to them. This is what he wants to finish after promising him for 9 months. He reproaches himself for having served them so well and for having refused Plaquemine 5 years ago. He had always thought that he could escape as all of his confreres did who left them. Gouesse thanks Blanc for all his troubles; he understands that in the absence of Father Rousselon Blanc is overburdened. Blanc says nothing about Father John De Bolle who no doubt is happy with Blanc. Here he has not been replaced. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.