Elder, Bishop William Henry, Natchez, Mississippi, to Father Francis Xavier Leray, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 1860 May 4

Leray's letter with that of Mr. Hilgard reached Elder 10 days ago. He wrote to Archbishop Blanc; yesterday he received his letter but no allusion to Hilgard. Elder advises Leray as former pastor of Jackson, the church nearest Oxford, and as the priest best acquainted with his condition, to make out a statement and Elder will add his certificate. Elder has to give a retreat in Cincinnati in July. Father F. Miller has to be in Woodville the first Sunday of July. Elder is uninformed when they will want him in Canton. P.S. Mrs. Julianne is arrived; Elder has not seen her. Enclosed is a financial statement of St. Mary's Orphan Asylum, Natchez, in charge of the Sisters of Charity :: VI-2-c A.L.S. and clipping 2pp. 4to.