Cauvin, Father D. André, Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1858 December 27?

Last night, the 28th, Cauvin returned to Natchitoches from his tour since October 11, interrupted only by the clergy retreat. This morning Madame Adine Guinand, R.S.C.J. gave Cauvin Blanc's two letters, one dated December 1 and the other the 16th. Cauvin will settle his affairs and leave for Blanc's diocese as soon as possible. He had proposed that the Catholics of the west of the diocese build a small church and Cauvin had subscribed 60? piastres for it. He had also contracted to help the parents to pay for several poor girls at the convent. If he does not have enough money to settle his debts he will sell his horse and anything else he needs to. He asks Blanc to consider him under his orders; he will go wherever Blanc sends him. At the moment he can preach only in French, Spanish and Italian. With time he hopes to do something in English. VI-1-o - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. - 16mo. - {2}