Beauclerc, Maria, Paris, France, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1840 December 12

Maria does not know Blanc but in the name of charity, she addresses him with confidence. She does not know whether he received her first letter. It told how a man, married 14 years and with 8 children became infatuated by a beautiful young woman he knew in London and went away with her, leaving two families in sorrow and dishonor. This man is Maria's husband and she has just learned from him that he is in New Orleans. The young woman's parents have also urged her to return to her duties and to Europe but she refuses. Maria believes that her husband could influence her and he writes that he is ready to make reparation. What stops him is that he does not know the fate of the young woman. For this reason Maria encloses a letter to her from one of her aunts in Paris. The young woman's Father and uncles have decided to assassinate Maria's husband. If she comes back the aunt says a room will be ready for her and she will find asylum and friendship. Maria asks Blanc to add his voice and prevent the crime and the murder. The young woman has credit and could arrange passage through the agent who forwards letters from her family. She is Protestant. Her husband's name is Mr. Beauclerc, Hotel d'Orleans., P.S. If Blanc replies he is to address it in care of Mr. Ducros, Paris. :: V-4-k A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.