Grignon, Father Mathurin F., Natchez, Mississippi, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 September 9
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The epidemic has already decimated their congregation and Natchez in general. They have lost three orphans at St. Mary's Asylum and two Sisters of Charity, Sister Francinia Gallagher, S.C. and Sister Chrysostom Fitzgerald, S.C. who was the Superior. She died yesterday. Sister Rose Anne, S.C . is convalescent. Grignon has just sent her with the other Sister who remained with the infirm, with the great number at Dr. Mercer 's plantation. Grignon hears that all the orphans and Sisters are the object of particular attention and he would like very much to visit them soon. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 16mo.
Dates
- Creation: 1853 September 9
Language of Materials
In Spanish, French, Latin, and English.
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Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository