Landry, R.S.C.J., Madame Telcide, Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 September 7

Since Blanc's visit two of their pupils have been taken in two weeks. Their little German orphan girl, 8, was the first victim. The second is Emma Plauché, daughter of a former student at St. Michael; she was a model of virtue. She died August 29. They have had someone sick ever since February; everyone has had the fever. They hope that Mother Anna du Rousier R.S.C.J . will bring them other teachers. Father Auguste Martin and Father Felix Dicharry are well but Landry has heard that Father Jourdan was ill. All the people of Natchitoches are anxious to know who their new bishop is. They hope Blanc's next visit will be longer than the preceding one. :: VI-1-d A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.