Irene, S.C., Sister Mary, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1850 November 16

Blanc's letter came just at the time of Confession and Emily could not attend to a reply. Poor Margaret Haughery ? is really down. She thinks Fathers Stephen Rousselon and Angelo Mascaroni are the only two clergymen who seem to have any feeling for her. She heard that Mr. Raesch told one of the writers of the Picayune that she told Raesch that "we never paid for either bread or meat; that we were well off, with money in the bank." Sister is told that Mr. Daquin is hurt because she did not give the names of the Ladies who were going to keep tables at the girls' Fair. Sister did not give them because she could not think of all. She suggests that Blanc encourage the repetition of "Stabat Mater" for the benefit of the boys exclusively. A thousand or two dollars may be realized from it. From their friend, Charles Macready, the managers may have learned a lesson as regards tickets, etc. If their Fair should fail they have nothing to depend on but Mr. Curto 's exertions. They can have it at St. Patrick's and Emily will have it at their own little church. Emily wants Blanc to let her know what he would deem prudent so that Father John Peter Bellier can give word to Curto. Blanc will see by the package Emily sends herewith, what method to pursue regarding the poor creature who was bearer of the letters from ? Natchez. It is impossible for Emily to keep her; sister has neither room nor bed. Sister Mary Ellen, S.C . was quite sick today again. Another child died of cholera on Thursday. :: V-5-n A.L.S. 4pp. 4to. 10