Elder, Bishop William Henry, Natchez, Mississippi, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1860 May 13

Blanc's letter of the 10th with Mr. Martin' s reached Elder yesterday. Elder fears Martin's changeableness might have an adverse effect upon another young man who is here. It would be better for him to return to the Seminary to prepare for ordination. His conduct has been perfectly good. Elder has no objection to ordaining F.M. Marion and will write Father Anthony Verrina to send Mr. Hearns up if he is ready for the priesthood. Their school teacher gives lesson in English to any ecclesiastics in the house and Hearns can help him. Father Philip Huber of Port Gibson may be absent for several weeks. Perhaps when he returns, Marion could go there. :: VI-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 4to.