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University of Notre Dame Archives: Calendar (1840)
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1840 Mar 18
(Hailandiere) Bishop Celestin (de la)
Vincennes, (Indiana)
To Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
He received Blanc's letters of February 29 and March 1. Father (S. A.) Bernier would not try to get into Blanc's diocese if he was not afraid (Hailandiere) would not keep him here. In fact, (Hailandiere) has been told some serious things about him; he has not been able to find out if they are true. He is uneasy about him. What Bernier told Blanc about the emigration of the Indians and the arrangements to be made for or with his successor is not true. (Hailandiere) thinks it best to wait. He regrets that Blanc cannot arrange his trip to give them several days at Vincennes. Many remember him very reverently and it would have been a great pleasure. (Hailandiere) thinks as Blanc does that a new metropolitan should be asked for, why not two. He could see many advantages. He also believes that the vacant sees should be provided for, even Richmond. They say subjects are lacking; yes, subjects they desire, but ordinary ones are available and since they called him why not many others better than he. He says these things out loud to Blanc but in a whisper at Baltimore where he is bashful in such company. He congratulate Blanc on having the distinguished travelers preaching for him. They are eagerly awaite^tVincemig. Father(Stanislaus)ButeuxTstOj^^	If	n^^ooa^
if he does not
get it, it will fall back on (Hailandiere) and $200	Buteux^s
church at Thralls has iust burned; (Hailandiere) has found some debts here and he does not mve^ceRt 1^fHcin^!orBo?rowed7ar!3TSffiy other things which he could tell and is sure Blanc would let the poor bishop of Vincennes send a priest once again to collect in (New Orleans). He sends regards to Father Jeanjean and all the priests. P. S. He is sending Blanc a letter he received; he has no intention of asking what he writes; he does not know him at all.
V-4-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 4to.
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