Exley, Mary J., New Orleans, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1845 January 4

Exley requests a religious person to come and make a prayer in the school room for the sick boys and those who never go to church - four of them 12 years of age. They have never heard a prayer but from her lips these three months. No person ever visits but the president and directors' flying call on the last Sunday of every month. Would it not be proper to prepare for First Communion several who know their Catechism. She also requests permission to take her scholars out walking sometimes. Mr. Daron never thinks of taking them out except on written order from Blanc. Daron said he does not like to be seen in public places with them. When Exley is absent her daughter is present and teaches them English and French. They love the children; they will always obey Blanc's orders which she has always been accustomed to receive from other Bishops she has served. In Blanc's hand on the same paper: The teacher ought to be presented with the regulations of the house. Children must all go to church on Sundays. Children ought to take a walk in the evening with the teacher. :: V-5-c A.L.S. and Draft 4pp. 8vo.