Gutton, Philibert, Spring Hill, Alabama, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1858 October 27

They were grieved to hear of Blanc's accident. Gutton names the treatises he has studied since coming to Spring Hill and the ones still to do. According to Blanc's wish, Gutton received the subdiaconate on Rosary Sunday and recently they had a retreat after which John D. Portes received the diaconate. Gutton has always desired the ecclesiastical state. Not being able to begin his studies until very late, he thought of showing his gratitude to God by dedicating himself to the missions. Father Vincent, Mathieu's director at the seminary proposed that he accept the opportunity presented by Father Claude Marie Dubuis. Gutton can say it leads him to Blanc's direction. Blanc's numerous losses are perhaps the cause of a call not far off for ordination. Gutton asks Blanc to let him know how long it will be in order to plan his work. VI-1-o - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}