Louise St. Joseph's Academy, Emmitsburg, Maryland, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 March 14

Blanc's note of February 2, her birthday, was received. He judged Cartouche rather severely; she never thought the Bishop had forgotten her. Louise is glad Blanc found her mother well; Cartouche sends her love to her and to Matilda Winchester . Louise hopes she will soon see her brother Constant; everyone thinks he is such an excellent boy. Louise is anxious to see the new convent. She hopes Titine is enjoying herself at home with Titite?, Eugeunie Dugas, etc. Does Blanc not recognize the engraving on this paper; Louise wishes she were going to stay next year. Her mother will start in May; Louise hopes Matilda will accompany her. Six girls are to make their First Communion on St. Joseph's day. When she had that happiness, how she prayed for her papa's conversion. Louise heard of the death of her cousin, Frank Snowden. Mother Etienne, Sisters Raphael, Maria Louise, Marie Clara and Julia send their love. Louise asks to be remembered to Sisters Regina, Theonella, Gabrielle and Cleophas. :: V-5-g A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.