Léveque, R.S.C., Madame Evélina, St. Jacques, Canada, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1843 December 30

She cannot let this year pass without telling him of her prayers for the good fortune of his diocese so dear to her. She learned with sorrow about Blanc's troubles. Blanc no doubt knows that she transferred to Canada; she is perfectly happy. Their school is large for the time they have been there and the distance of 12 miles from the town. They have 60 boarders and 150 poor children. They have as confessor the pastor of the parish, a saint; their extraordinary confessor is the Bishop of Montreal and they often have Jesuits. Their Mother has just had a chapel built. Madama Evélina asks Blanc to give her some consolation and enlightenment about her unfortunate sister. She had been a little assured by the good news about her exemplary conduct since leaving the Society. But since then she has heard that her conversion was only in appearance and that she could deceive her confessor. She can scarcely believe this last, knowing the prudence of Father John Boullier, C. M. ? Bouillet. She would be so grateful if Blanc could find out about her. Madame Evélina has had little news of St. Michael; Mother Louisa Léveque, R.S.C. is neglecting her but she excuses her when she thinks of all the misfortunes that have befallen this excellent Sister in the space of three years. Mother Bathilde, R.S.C. and all the Community join in prayers for Blanc. P.S. God sent them a terrible trial in taking away Mother Elizabeth Galitzin, R.S.C. . She is afraid Mother Louisa's health will not hold out long. :: V-4-o A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.