Coste, Father Jules, Troy, New York, to Bishop Francis Xavier Leray, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1880 November 3

Coste offers his respects and greetings. They had a good trip and are now settled in America. Father G. Huberdault left for Canada several days ago. He is to return in a month and a half and plans to leave for Europe, probably settling at Rome. They would have liked to have greeted him personally when he arrived at New York. At Troy the Canadian population received them very well. The news from France is far from reassuring for the Congregations. He would not be too astonished if their Superior General were to send them some reinforcements soon. French suffices for the Canadian population, but, when they leave the church, English is indispensable. He asks his blessing for themselves and for their parish of St. John Baptist. :: VI-3-b A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.