Lamy, John B., Bishop of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1865 October 9

The Sisters of Charity arrived there on the feast of the, Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Lamy was away but found them well and, cheerful when he returned. The Sisters are learning the Castillano as, fast as possible. They intend to open the hospital next January. The, few Americans, there, will be generous towards such a charitable, institution. Lamy has been preparing the house for some years. It has, about 20 rooms and is surrounded by a large garden. A creek runs, through the premises. The church joins the property on the rear. Some, Americans not members of the Church offered to contribute in, furnishing some rooms besides subscribing a little every year. They are, at a great loss for a spiritual retreat for the clergy. The Jesuit who was, engaged fell sick. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.