Grignon, Father Mathurin F., Natchez, Mississippi, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1857 May 12

Grignon has just retired the note through the kindness of John B. Quegles in whose favor Grignon has drawn on Blanc for $1044.95. Grignon knows nothing more about Bishop William Henry Elder than Blanc wrote. It would be too bad to see him come alone. Bishop Portier or Bishop Martin could perhaps come in Blanc's place or some of the priests from New Orleans. It might be somewhat difficult for Elder to pontificate and preach on the same occasion; Father Mullen could perhaps come. Grignon finds Francis Surget, Jr. Surjet among this year's trustees. The last wish of Surjet's father had been carried out in favor of the orphans. Grignon was present when the $5,000 were given to the trustee of the asylum. The other day Mrs. Girodeau got the idea of having a new carpet in the sanctuary; in 8 or 10 days she collected the money. Unfortunately while working in the sanctuary she fell and hurt her knee. She is better now. P.S. Father Julian M.Guillou writes that he cannot use Father Jean Honor#233; Dubernard due to certain arrangements. Dubernard will probably return this week. :: VI-1-l A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.