Hoey, Bridget, New York, New York, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1846 October 17

She arrived here 18 days after leaving New Orleans. She finds herself much improved in health although a slight cough still continues. She wrote to Sister St. Claire R.U. about two weeks after arriving and held out strong hopes of getting well. She received an answer about the last of August saying that the doctor would not consider it proper for her to return there and that she must give up the hope. On the contrary she is assured by an eminent physician, brother of the Vicar General Father John Power? and physician to the Ladies of the Sacred Heart, that a southern climate will suit her best. She hopes Blanc will see the Mother Superior once more in her behalf. If her decree is unalterable, she reminds Blanc of his promise to use his influence with Bishop Flaget. Bishop John McCloskey told her to make herself easy about it as he considers the doctor's certificate here and letters from others would be sufficient. She has yielded to her friends' wish to remain until next spring. P.S. Blanc is to direct his letter to brother John. :: V-5-f A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.