Antoinette, S.C., Sister Mary, Donaldsonville, Louisiana, to Father Etienne Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1849 May 22

It is true she did not reply to Rousselon's letter. She asks his indulgence so as not to add to what she already has enough of: disgust, sorrow and tears. And why? Her mother, her sister! Last Sunday she had to decide to leave. Two months without knowing if they were dead or alive was too much. She asked God to enlighten her. She loves the Community and would leave it with great regret. She asks Rousselon's prayers and help. P.S. Rousselon is to give this little note to her mother and console her as well as Hermina. May. 28: The storm has calmed a little. It was a misunderstanding between her and her Mother Superior about that unfortunate laugh. (P.P.S.) Rousselon is to prepare her mother for it is her intention to bring her orphan here. It would be so good for her to learn English here. V-5-k - A.L.S. - French - 4pp. - 4to. - {1}