Lévèque, R.S.C., Madame Louise, St. Michael, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1844 March 28

The latest news in the Propagateur about Blanc's troubles afflicts them greatly. This week Madame Lévèque received a letter from Mother Bathilde, R.S.C. ; she asks that Lévèque send her Mother du Com and Sister Gauthreaux but she does not want Madame Shortt nor Madame O'Donnel . She particularly instructs her not to send Mother Dumont before receiving orders from Mother General. Lévèque did not think she would have them leave until after Easter. Bathilde is only asking according to the offer made by Mother Elizabeth Galitzine . Does Blanc think she should send them at once? Lévèque recalls that Galitzine said she had told Blanc of her plans for Grand Coteau. If the foundation was made at Cincinnati she was going to send Mother Maria Cutts there, appointing her at the same time Provincial of the Western houses. Mother A. Praz was to replace her at Grand Coteau but this appointment did not seem definitely decided. Blanc, better than anyone, could give details of the changes to be made here. Lévèque if glad Blanc is sending a priest to Father A. Pierre Ladavière ; he is very tired. Lévèque has just received a letter from Mother General announcing that Cardinal Louis Lambruschini has been appointed protector of their Society Religious of the Sacred Heart ; everyone is delighted. :: V-5-a A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to. 13