Chouin, Pierre O., St. Pierre, Martinique, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1856 March 26

After mature reflection, he cannot resist the voice which tells him to leave for the foreign missions. He would like to work under Blanc's jurisdiction. He knows he still has difficulties because of his bishop and his parents. In regard to his parents, he has already made the sacrifice. He would despair of getting his bishop's consent if his conscience and his director did not attest to the purity of his intention. He will be a priest no later than September but if Blanc wishes, he will go to New Orleans before that time. In this way he could be initiated into the customs and language of the country. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.