Gallwey, R.S.H.J., Madame J., Grand Coteau, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1848 March 26

Father A. Pierre Ladavière, S.J. has been confined to bed for 5 days with pleurisy occasioned by a fall; his horse took fright and upset the gig. The doctor and Father John Lefranc entertained doubt of his recovery. Although a little better it will be some time before he can resume his duties. Lefranc has four days a week devoted to Mass and instructions in the church, it is a real revival, or his instructions for First Communion. Father J.? Martin said Mass on Saturday. What are they to do. Mother Maria Cutts, R.S.H.J. is here. Mother Roman, R.S.H.J. has been very sick and some of the children are indisposed. :: V-5-i A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.