Gallwey, R.S.H.J., Madame J., St. Michael, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 December 26

This moment Mr. Kelly informed her that he would leave on the first boat. She avails herself of the opportunity to send a few articles which in the hurry of moving she could have made for the fair. It would have been a pleasure to contribute to the relief of those dear orphans. All is confusion here; they have kept only what is absolutely necessary. She passed last week at their new house, to clean, etc. They look for the arrival of Father John Baptist Léon Maisounabe, S.J. this evening. They will commence the retreat immediately. Blanc is to ask Father Rousselon what expenses he incurred for the box confided to him for their house at Natchitoches and she will remit the amount. All unite in good wishes for the New Year. :: V-5-h A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.