Cartouche, L. St. Joseph's, Emmitsburg, Maryland, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1846 September 18

Their classes have resumed; she is studying hard as this is her last year. She spent her vacation pleasantly with her sister Laura. Papa and Matilde disappointed her by not coming but she hopes to see them all next year, and Blanc also. She would like to remain another year but her parents say she has been away long enough; it has been four years. She and Julia are in the same singing class. Blanc has no doubt seen Lizzie Clanhon who left with her mother. Three from Louisiana left St. Joseph this year, Misses Hauton, Kernan, and Lizzie. Matilda writes that she is enjoying herself very much in Mississippi. Mother Etienne, and Sisters Marie Clara, Marie Louise, and Raphael ask to be remembered. Cartouche sends respects to Father Ladaviere. A.L.S. On the same paper: