Bowman, Eveline M., Glencoe, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1857 February 21

Her confessor is the subject of her communication. Two years ago, Bowman heard that their pastor was in the habit of becoming intoxicated. She was horrified and thought if it were so, Blanc ought to be informed. Father James Blake said in the pulpit that the people could not have him removed until he chose to go. She heard this evening that he told a thing two years ago that she knows passed in Confession. What is she to do? Blake is popular with Protestants on account of his social manners; Bowman's husband is a Protestant and likes Blake. Blake is so good in times of sickness. Father Guerrard can tell Blanc of her character. Blake has many excellent qualities but she hopes for a change. :: VI-1-l A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.