Mudd, S.C., Sister Mary Austin, Donaldsonville, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1849 August 13

She asks Blanc to excuse her for not acknowledging receipt of his letter of July 28. She was engrossed in the subject of postulants. They were gratified to see Mr. Lewis and his workmen take possession of the new building; they had always hoped to see it completed. Labor and occupations do not depress her; she cannot bear to see herself in a situation for which she has not capacity. There are some hinges, locks, and nails left of what Father John Boullier, C.M. procured on Mr. Landry's account. Are they to be given to Lewis? Sister Regina Smith, S.C. has written concerning the two postulants. Mary Crowley is a little better; apparently she will never be a strong person. V-5-l - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 16mo. - {6}