Amelia?, Sister, Cayenne, French Guiana, to Father Guérres?, Paris, France, 1840 December 15

While waiting her turn to go to confession to Father Lafond she will write a few lines. As Lafond goes to Mana in two weeks they take the first; next week the Sisters of St. Joseph?. She does not find in Lafond the simplicity of her dear Father Guérres? But they are very happy to have him. Father Philipe has already returned from Mana and Lafond does not want to remain in Mana. Mr Belliere they say is to go to Macourin. Madame Tiérce? Is displewased with her Father since Fifine got married. The little box of which she spoke in her first letter left for Cayenne with that letter. He will find in it a coat, a rochet, a napkin ring, three pairs of suspenders, etc.. In the coat he will find a long letter. Her turn finally came; tomorrow Lafond will take the Sisters of St. Joseph?. Afterwards he will leave for Mana for three months. Guérres will always live in her memory and that of her companions. She talked of Sister? St./ Paul and he advised her to do nothing. She hopes Guérres will put on some flesh now that he is leading the life of a Canon. She sends the respects of his daughters; they pray for him., P.S. She asks Guérres to write. Added to the Paris address is the note: Left for New Orleans. :: V-4-k L.S. French 4pp. 4to.