Lorretta, S.C., Sister M., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 March 1

This morning the missions took possession of their new dwelling; it is very comfortable with 8 or 9 rooms and a little one for a chapel. They Sisters of Charity arrived Saturday and remained with Madame Sherburn until this morning. Father Auguste Martin blessed the house this morning. Lorretta thinks the Sisters will meet with much opposition. The apostate priest is living in the same street. Martin said that the Sisters must have music and drawing. Now is the time for Blanc to ask for it. Sister Rosina, S.C. received a letter from Mother saying she had received Blanc's letter and that almost anything Blanc proposed would be sanctioned by them. Sister Mary Margaret, S.C. understands drawing but a Sister would have to be sent for music. They will begin school Wednesday. Martin expects some money and will pay the first 3 months house rent; it is $22 a month. Lorretta will return next week. The captain of the Majestic charged $10 for their passage. P.S. They have no Lazarists here. Sister Margaret and company would like the school called St. Mary's School. :: V-5-g A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.