On Feb. 17 1865 in the general conflagration of Columbia by the Northern Army, their convent was accidently burned. Being assured of their safety and promised special protection from General William T. Sherman, no precautionary measures to save anything were taken; as consequence all that had been accumulated in their convent and academy was lost. For six months the Sisters and a few pupils took refuge in the Mithodist Female College. They are now three miles from Columbia at Valle Crucis, a small holding of the Church, with no conveniences and only charitable contributions to support them. They are anxious to resume work and reestablish their convent. They appeal to Lefevere for help from his clergy and faithful. Although their convent had been established about seven years, it was one of the largest Catholic educational institutes in the South. Two thirds of the pupils were Protestant; some of them, with the consent of parents or guardians, were baptized. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.