Durier, Anthony and Barthelemy Auguste Langlois, Mount St. Mary's Cincinnati, Ohio, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1856 March 9

In their last letter to Father Rousselon, they told of the good welcome they received at the archbishopric and at the seminary. Today they want to describe the life they lead here. English is their study all day long, in recreation, reading, classes, chapel. This is why Blanc sent them here. Their second study is theology. The Superior teaches moral theology; Dr. Rausicranss Father Sylvester Horton Rosecrans teaches dogma. From time to time they go to the Cathedral to assist the priests at Mass and to sing Vespers. On those days they dine with Archbishop John Baptist Purcell ; he is usually in a good humor. They quote some of his jokes. He came to give them an examination last Thursday, accompanied by a Jesuit. After dinner the Archbishop walked with them and spoke of his stay at St. Sulpice, his trip to France with Bishop Flaget, and his trip to Rome. During Lent they make the stations of the cross on the stairs because their chapel is too small; they are preparing to build a wing on the seminary. They celebrated Washington's birthday with fireworks. There are now two subdeacons in the house. Father Barret, prefect, was ordained recently; sometimes they say the breviary together. The Superior is always very kind to them. They learn with pleasure of the coming of two new students. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. French 4pp. folio