Mudd, S.C., Sister Mary Austin, Donaldsonville, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1850 December 22

Sister had to go to the city a few days ago to accompany two novices who are to go with Sister Emily, S.C . to St. Joseph's. Time did not permit Austin to see Blanc. She has received instructions that postulants of the Sisters of Charity , applying here will he received at St. Joseph's. All here now will remain. Austin has received 5 or 6 more orphans; there are 12 in all. She asks Blanc to let them make such alterations as will better suit their convenience. She would like the bell removed from the steeple and put in a frame on the back porch. :: V-5-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.