Kane, Father Richard, Bayou Lacombe, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1859 July 17

Kane was in a hurry the other day when he paid Blanc his respects, and did not have time to clarify a misconception which he heard Blanc holds regarding Father H. Lamy of Covington, Louisiana, and himself. Kane never asked Lamy to entertain him for the summer, nor asked permission to speak in Lamy's parish, though Lamy did ask him to preach to raise funds. Mr. Maillet of Covington heard the conversation. Lamy wished him to begin his sermons in the middle of May, but he was unable to carry out his promise because of a previous promise. He was told by parishioners that he was expected to go to Mandeville and to Bonfouca but only on Lamy's authority. He did go to Mandeville at the request of Dr. Faget but will not go regularly unless Blanc so decides. He is happy in his retirement. :: VI-2-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.