Lefranc, Father J.M., Havana, Cuba, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1858 February 25

Lefranc received Blanc's letter of the 13th; if anything can advance Lefranc's cure, it is Blanc's affectionate sentiments. The choice of Father Hyacinthe Tumoine is a pledge of the prosperity of St. Anne's Church. The fee for burials has fallen flat since St. Augustine's began to do it. Since Lefranc's recuperation will be very slow and since the climate of Havana does not suit him, Lefranc will be returning to the States as soon as possible. Lefranc's companion appreciates Blanc's feelings toward him and it will be a pleasure to mkae Blanc's acquaintance; he is waiting for a reply from Rome. The trustees forced him to abandon his post. Lefranc shares Blanc's affliction over the church at Plaquemine. When Blanc sees Father Chambost? Chambeau he is to tell him that he can count on 100 piastres. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.