Chevrel, O. Carm., Sister Ste. Théèse, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1848 December 28

Sister reminds Rousselon that Thursday, the 30th, they will give out the prizes. If she did not fear to upset the general custom they would not give them this year as the children have never been so lazy and ill disposed. It is quite the contrary at Vermillion. Sister St. Paul Aucoin, O. Carm. and Mrs. Long praise the children, their little distribution was a solemn occasion and the parents were delighted. The Bishop found a place as a teacher for Mrs. Long's niece. Perhaps if he knew of a good place she might change her mind. Three of her daughters are here. 2 at the convent down there. The niece who arrives tomorrow, and the mother, make 7. It is impossible to lodge them all at Vermillion. However, it was the separation of her children that made her leave here. Today this good lady is in bed with a migraine headache but tomorrow if she can talk to the Bishop, Sister will be obliged. If Rousselon does not go to Vermillion until after classes resume on January 15 it will be impossible for the Sisters of Mount Carmel to make their retreat. If they made their retreat with Father nthony Désiré Mégre t, Rousselon could advise them later. Sister St. Paul says the house which Mégret sold them is very bad. Mégret has set payment due in January. Ste. Théèse has not signed the deed; she must notify him that she will not accept it. She sends Rousselon the deed. Rousselon is to see if he wants to write, or to see the house. St. Paul may have been misinformed. The lack of an English teacher is going to do the greatest harm to their young establishment. :: V-5-j A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.