Xavier, S.P., Sister Francis, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1850 September 9

Having learned from Mr. Martin that Blanc never received a reply to the letter he wrote their Superior General about having the Sisters of Providence in his diocese, Xavier wishes to convey the Superior's gratitude which she expressed to Blanc immediately after receiving his offer. If Mother were here she would express the double regret of not having been able to accept because of the small number of subjects, and of her reply not reaching him. Their Superior, Mother Corbe, S.P ., also replied immediately to Blanc's second letter. Her sentiments were the same as those of Mother-Theodore Guerin, S.P .. :: V-5-n A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.