Bruyère, Father John M., Louisville, Kentucky, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1857 April 30

The enclosed letter no enclosure was sent to the Bishop of Louisville. The person concerned is not in the diocese; Bruyère finds that Father Anthony Parret, S.J . was some time ago at Grand Coteau. Blanc can send the enclosed note of his brother Julien Parret to him. P.S. Bishop Martin John Spalding is about to start to the Arkansas Springs; his health is very much debilitated. The Cathedral is progressing slowly; plastering will soon commence. They keep church in the basement. Father Theobald Mathew? Matthew is expected here this week; there is an abundant harvest for him. Smallpox still prevails and occasional cholera. The Jubilee is not yet over. He sends regards to Father Rousselon. :: VI-1-l A.L.S. 1p. folio