Kane, Father Richard, Ascension, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1856 October 16

Upon hearing of Blanc's return to the city, Kane's first thought is to write. He heard that Blanc was unwell at Attakapas but trusts he is well now. Kane has now the appearance of health and youth. His throat has come safe out of its caustic ordeal. These days he is smoking arsenic and finds it a poor substitute for the more fragrant cigar. This family to whom he owes so deep a debt of gratitude send their respects. :: VI-1-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.