Sister Austin is grateful for McMaster's letter. Spanish Honduras is quite different from British Honduras, and although she does not know the condition of the former when McMaster's correspondent saw it 19 years ago, she knows that it is in a very bad condition as to religion at the present time. She asks that the Freeman's Journal be sent to the Convent of Mercy, Biloxi, Mississippi and that she be given a statement of the account of the Sisters of Mercy of Pensacola, Florida. This last paper is regularly sent to the Dominican Sisters but there is no Dominican Community there so the Sisters of Mercy receive it. Mr. Elder settled their last bill for them some time ago. Her prayers have been offered for McMaster's delicate health, along with prayers to St. Lucy for his eyes. A church for the coloured people is to be erected in New Orleans and although situated in the Redemptorist parish, it will be in charge of the Jesuits. The Methodists are stealing the coloured people from the Catholics since they have churches throughout the South. Since coming to New Orleans on March 28, 1869 the Sisters of Mercy have established 7 branches, each of which has a school attached for coloured children. She asks for McMaster's prayers that these people be made children of the Church. The South was colonized by the Catholics and should have remained so, were not some of these to whom the "Keys" were trusted, unfaithful. Their prayers are continually offered for zealous and devoted bishops and priests who will stir up the Faith in the hearts of the multitude. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.