Chambost, Father Charles, Plaquemine, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1857 October 17

Chambost received Blanc's letter at the visit of Father Barthot ?. Barthot remained so short a time that Chambost did not have a chance to reply by him. Barthot hates college life; he does not want to be tied down; he does not went to eat with the students nor teach. After listening to his conditions, Chambost told him that he could not have a teacher for himself alone and that their ministry is mixed, that no totally French priest or totally English priest could serve Grande Rivière, Grosse Tete, or Marengouin. Chambost would not be able to take the young man recommended by the Bishop of Mobile at present but may be able to at the end of the month. Chambost has a real hospital here; 10 students and 2 servants are in the infirmary. Despite this epidemic they have more students than ever. 94 have returned, of whom 30 are boarders. The Sisters have 50 pupils, 10 are boarders. They have room for 30 boarders. Work on the college is going forward; they are already using part of the new construction. His brother and all send respects. :: VI-1-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.