Five Wounds, M.S.C., Sister Mary of the, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 December

From the time Blanc said the could go to France, Sister has thought seriously of it. And when Father Superior promised to give her permission in writing, she hesitated no longer. If the work is supported by her Superiors Sisters, Marianites of the Holy Cross in France under the direction of the Superiors of the orphan asylum, if her sacrifice is unnecessary, she will remain in France. If on the contrary, she obtains the application of their rule on the subject of this establishment, that is, its complete separation from the orphan asylum, and permission to have a novitiate later if means permit, she will return to devote herself to this work. She is perhaps indiscreet but the great desire she has for this work, which Blanc encourages her to undertake, and the hope that she can obtain permission to make a collection, makes her desire to have a specific recommendation from Blanc which she can present. :: VI-1-d A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.