Chénal, Father H.J., Louisville, Kentucky, to Father Etienne Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1858 November 17

It is almost two weeks since Chénal answered Rousselon's letter of October 4. Not receiving a reply, necessity forces him to make another appeal to Rousselon's charity. Privation and cold made him ill but he has recovered. The Archbishop and Rousselon will see how much Chénal wishes to work in the Lord's vineyard. Chénal owes 4 weeks' board and room and does not have a cent. Father John H. Bekkers Baker gave Chénal $2 which enabled Chénal to pay for his laundry. If Father Walter S . Coomes were rich, Chénal would have all he needed. But Coomes, chaplain for the orphans, has almost nothing. Chénal asks Rousselon to help him. :: VI-1-o A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.