Beccard, Father Améé, Lafourche, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1860 May 29

Blanc has no doubt received Beccard's letter with the two dates which he sent yesterday. He arrived at his little church at Lockport on Lake Fields. At Pentecost he spent three days finishing up the question of Easter Duty and selling the pews. The moments when he needs all his composure is when he becomes paralyzed. However since yesterday he has taken courage and said to himself: In two months there has been a notable improvement in his condition. So they will not talk about his leaving for some time. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. French 12mo.