Généreux, O.M. Cap., Frère, Chambéry, France, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1857 April 8

Last July Généreux wrote to announce the arrival of Mr. Terpand and to have the happiness of communicating with Rousselon. He sought to take away the sorrow of Rousselon's solid admonitions as he does not want to talk to anyone about their projects. He fears to be a victim of illusion about his vocation as a missionary. It is very probable that he will be ordained a priest at Trinity. Father Alphonse stopped here in 1856; he was going to Rome on affairs of the order. Father Victor arrived from Rome and took to Ireland the two English Capuchins who had finished their course at Chambéry, Fathers Patrice and Fidèle. In May they expect Father Philibert of Turin who left last May as Apostolic Delegate to visit their monasteries in South America. In June they will hold the election of the provincial. Father Pacifique still yearns for Louisiana; he is determined to be a devoted missionary; he is practising his preaching, he has been approved by the Archbishop since February 27. P.S. To avoid any difficulties, Rousselon is to address his letter to the Widow Terpand, merchant. :: VI-1-l A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.