Elder, Bishop William Henry, Natchez, Mississippi, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1859 May 23

Elder has been concerned about Blanc's loss of another priest. He cannot see what other arrangement he could possibly make about Vicksburg and Jackson. He offers Blanc Father Frederick Miller or Father Andrew Bennett, or both. In the 15 months Miller has been here he seems perfectly correct in his conduct. He has gone to help the Germans in Yazoo and has an appointment to be in Woodville in June. After that if Blanc desires, he could go to New Orleans, Elder will call Bennett here and send Father M.F. Grignon to Woodville. He has asked Bennett to assist Father Francis Xavier Leray at Vicksburg. Bennett has indulged in drink but seems humble. Elder will try to come to New Orleans when Blanc calls. Will Bishop Andrew Byrne be able to go? :: VI-2-a A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.