Cartouche St. Joseph, Emmitsburg, Maryland, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 May 23

She will not be able to write another letter as their prizes will take place July 1. In 3 weeks she will see her parents and Matilde; she cannot believe that it has been 4 years. When Blanc replies he is to address the letter to Donaldsonville as she will stay at Buena Vista, their home, for some time. Then she will go to spend some time with her sister Laura and then she will see Blanc. She will be sorry to leave her dear valley and would like to stay next year. But constant is to be married and he wants her there for the ceremony. Her little brother Felix made his First Communion Last Sunday; he is only 11. Cartouche hopes that the war will soon be over. She asks about Father A. Pierre Ladavière 's health; she hopes he has not forgotten Zaza. Titine has not written; she hopes the Sisters let her spend some time with her. Cartouche has always loved Titine, particularly since she is an orphan. Julia sends her regards as do Mother Etienne and Sisters Maria Louise, Marie Clara, and Raphael. :: V-5-g A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.