Mudd, S.C., Sister Mary Austin, Donaldsonville, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1849 December 27

They have not yet moved into their new house. They find it difficult to procure a workman to do some necessary work. They will do their best to enter towards the end of January. She has not seen Narcisse? Landry but Father Joseph Giustiniani, C.M. thinks those gentlemen intend presenting a petition before the legislature. Sister thinks Giustiniani feels a delicacy in interfering in their temporal affairs without Blanc's approbation. Mr. Lewis this morning brought two pipes for the back of the building but none for the front. Their means will soon be exhausted by the many expenses. V-5-l - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {4}