Landry, R.S.C., Madame Telcide, Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1849 July 28

Their little foundation is going well despite weak health and the general complaint that they are not numerous enough to take care of their 60 pupils. The parents also ask for American teachers. They have only 2, Madame Knapp, R.S.C.? and a novice whom Madame Maria Cutts, R.S.C. sent to replace Madame Corboy, R.S.C. who is very ill and whom she recalled to St. Michael. They are still 8 as the one sent replaced Madame DuTour, R.S.C. and Corboy. Their big prize distribution took place July 7. They are taking advantage of the vacation and hope soon to have a retreat preached by their pastor, Father Anthony Andrieu, C.M.. Sister hopes the people will remember the service of Father Giustiniani and give great consolation to the new pastor. At St. Louis, Madame J. Gallwey, R.S.C. was at death's door but she is better. Three others and two pupils were victims of the plague. Their little town has been spared. They hope soon to be in a new place which they are building 25 feet from the old. There will be a classroom 40 by 30, a chapel, a dormitory, and 5 small rooms. Their day scholars are numerous, 12 free and 22 paying. Mrs. Long who had 3 free has withdrawn them saying that they liked the rich children better. They hope she will change her mind as she needs help. V-5-l - A.L.S. - French - 4pp. - 4to. - {8}