Léveque, R.S.C., Madame Louisa, St. Michael, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1844 April 30

Mother Maria Cutts, R.S.C., appointed to replace Mother Elizabeth de Galitzine, wrote to have Mother Dumont, Madames Shortt, Gauthreaux and O'Donnel leave for Canada at once. They are writing to Mr. Elder to apply to the first good boat leaving for Cincinnati. Everyone is delighted with Father John Lefranc; he seems to have everything necessary for them and for the parish. Mother Cutts wants Mother J. Gallwey to make her vows immediately; she will be alone as Mother General said nothing about Mother Landry and Sister Roman ?. It would have been difficult to do without 3 teachers at the same time. Definitely Mother du Com remains; they have written Mother General that Blanc does not approve of her making this trip because of her age and infirmities. They did well not to yield to Mother Bathilde who urged them to have her go. Mr. Gallier who will bring this letter has just brought them his niece as a boarder; can Blanc give them some information about this family? Their little family Religious of the Sacred Heart is well. :: V-5-a A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to. 16