Emily, S.C., Sister, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1849 June

She takes advantage of Father John F. Cambiaso, S.J. Campiazo's return to send some money; many robbers are going about. They have very few pupils at present, no more than thirty. The cholera has frightened them but she thinks the Protestant ministers have been the cause of a great many leaving. Father Auguste Martin says the Jesuits have caused a great excitement at Baton Rouge. Reverend Woodbridge, the Presbyterian minister, keeps a boys' school; he is bitter against them Sisters of Charity. Perhaps after vacation they will succeed better. She asks Blanc to be there for their retreat; vacations will be in August. Martin kept their retreat last year and succeeded very well. Sister Mary Ambrose, S.C. is going fast; Sister Clotilda, S.C., as always, complaining. They have no children in the poor school. Emily sends $170. V-5-k - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 4to. - {8}