Cartouche, St. Joseph, Emmitsburg, Maryland, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 September 16

Blanc will see that she has again returned to her dear valley. Her mother and father and all the family wanted her to return to the south but she will stay here another year. Her dear brother Thomas Elder was here last Sunday. He told her about her cousin Frank Snowden who died some time ago. She believes that her mother, father, and Titite? are at home now. Matilda's health is much better. No doubt Julia Clannon? has already paid Blanc several visits. She hopes that Sister Gabrielle, S.C. is better; she is very sad that Sister Mary Delphine Zeigler, S.C. is dead. She has heard that Sister Regina Smith, S.C. 's health is not good. How many postulants do they have at Donaldsonville? They are expecting a visit from Father Louis Regis Deluol next month. She is so happy that her father and mother let her stay. Blanc is not to forget to pray for her father's conversion. Mother Etienne, Sisters Maria Louise, Raphael, Marie Clara, and the girls from New Orleans send regards. :: V-5-h A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.