Cauvin, Father D. André, Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1858 November 26

On his return from his excursion in the woods and forests, Cauvin learned of Blanc's accident in breaking his leg but has learned of Blanc's almost entire recovery. In Blanc's reply of May 11, 1858, he gave Cauvin hope that he might soon call Cauvin to his diocese. Cauvin does not want to stay here. If there are no other dioceses in which he could be useful he has decided to return home. In the brief interviews Blanc has accorded him, Blanc has attracted Cauvin's affection and devotion and he wishes to work under Blanc's command. Blanc knows that it does not suffice to be born in Gaul to be a good priest nor to be born in Italy to be a bad one. :: VI-1-o A.L.S. French 3pp. 16mo.