Irene, S.C., Sister Mary, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1850 November 14

After Blanc left this morning, Sister sent for Adele De Buys but she was not home. Their dear good Margaret Haughery? is going to leave them in case there is a union of Fairs. She says "she thought Bishop Blanc had more feeling for her." Slaving from 3 in the morning till 7 or 8 at night, she thought she was doing a great deal. She says Blanc may look out for other support; she has worked long enough without thanks for this asylum but to think of working for another establishment, she will not adhere to. To let her go would be to leave the children without bread; to join the Fair of the other house will cause her to leave. The Sisters of Charity think it is one of the most unreasonable things ever heard of. Emily could not sanction a union if it rested with her to decide. To spend 2 or 3 weeks trying to influence the Ladies for their own establishment and then turn around and beg them to work for another not connected, would not do. If Emily were with the boys, she would work hard for them. As she is with the girls, she must work for them. She thinks seeing the boys and girls united would not be sanctioned by their Superiors, after the New York business. Margaret is so incensed that Emily can do nothing with her. And Blanc knows the confidence reposed in her and the respect and esteem entertained for her. Emily little thought when making the effort to pay off the debts that she would meet with opposition. There is not a single being on whom Emily can call. Emily wants Blanc's advice. :: V-5-n A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.