Sister Rose has written Joos that it is almost impossible for her to answer the questions proposed by the Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere without further consultation. But she has done so but the answer to her questions is delayed so much, she feels conscience-bound to let him know her dispositions to the proposed questions. As to the first question she is convinced that the Institution should not be confined to the Detroit Diocese; as to the second question, whether or not they recognize Mother Mary Joseph Walker as their lawful superior, she, according to their rules and constitutions of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary , considers neither the one or the other as lawful Superior, but if she is to remain in the same religious order that she embraced some years past, she must follow their foundress, Mother Mary Theresa Maxis whom she considers the head of the Institution; as such she cannot give up all correspondence with her. She assures Joos that she has not been influenced in these matters, and has not desisted from her first sentiment - to obey until the expiration of her vows, reserving the right then to make a choice of whatever is best for her salvation, but Providence deems an earlier determination by placing her under the direction of a very enlightened person on the subject, without her seeking for it. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.