Jennings, R.S.C.J., Madame, Kenwood, New York, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1875 July 18

She asks Purcell's remembrance in his prayers for her during the retreat of the Mesdames of the Sacred Heart which begins on July 22 and ends July 30. She hopes his health continues to improve. Bishop John J. Conroy told her he saw Purcell in Philadelphia but said he was not at Emittsburg, making her fear he was not as well. She had a letter from Mother Hardy, in which she said she was sure Purcell's visit was a great consolation. Her health is very good since her return to Paris. Mother Gammassine is here and will return to her vicariate in Canada. She went with their Mother General to Rome to see the Holy Father and entertained them with events of her visit. Madame Lou Carrick is well. Mother Flower has been ill but nothing serious. Madame Jane came and spent a few days here and spoke often of Purcell. Their chaplain is taking his vacation during the retreat and is going to Montreal. Bishop Francis McNeirny was there this afternoon and said the Cardinal was to sail Aug. 7 for Europe. They have spent a quiet vacation so far. Last Thursday Sister Valentine brought all the orphans out to spend the day—120 of them. Several sisters came with them among whom was Sister Felix. She asks Purcell not to forget her in his prayers. She tries to profit by his advice but there are moments when she is very sad. She finds consolation in the Sacred Heart. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.