Gallwey, R.S.H.J., Madame J., St. Michael's, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1844 December 28

Madame Gallwey received Blanc's letter on Wednesday evening. She sent an express to Donaldsonville but it was too late. Father John Timon, C.M. and Father John Boullier, C.M. had left for the city. She received a letter from Father Maurice Oakley stating the impossibility of sending anyone, and also expecting Father James Vandevelde, S.J. which made it necessary that all should be at Grand Coteau. If Timon does not come they will commit themselves to the care of Father Pierre Ladavière S.J. . They have not had any news from Mother Maria Cutts, R.S.C.J. since her departure; they are anxious to know if Madam C. Hardey R.S.C.J. reached Grand Coteau alive as she dreaded the fatigue of the boat. They have received four Americans and several places have been retained. :: V-5-b A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.