Kane, Father Richard, Havana, Cuba, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1856 March 15

After writing March 10., Kane's pains became so intolerable that he returned here and the change has had the desired effect. His nerves now let him alone, at least they let him sleep and eat. Blanc must come to see this beautiful island as soon as Father Stephen Rousselon comes back. The Bishop would be very glad and Mr. Mitchell, the best friend Kane has met, asked over and over again if Blanc would not come. The steamer Kane came in is expected here on Easter Sunday on her way to New Orleans and Kane thinks he will go on board. He saw the Bishop yesterday; he talked at length about the United States; he is going to make a retreat at his seminary next week. Blanc has more to do, with less emoluments, but Kane judges that Blanc's position is far more enviable. Kane is at his old hotel. He says Mass at the Cathedral where the Bishop requested him to assist during Holy Week. A.L.S. On the same paper: