Cointet, S.S.C., Father Francis, Notre Dame, Indiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 November 25

Their Superior, Father Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C. having received an order form the motherhouse to leave immediately for France, he was to sail from New York on the 12th. He hoped to be back for Christmas; they will be happy if he returns in January. Since Cointet left New Orleans he had been almost constantly on mission; he was very glad to have to opportunity to be out of affairs of administration. During the Superior's absence he will have to be at the college more often. Patrick James Conway is now learning bookkeeping; there is no extra charge but there is a charge of $12 a year for French. If Blanc agrees they will start him on February 1, the beginning of the next session. He tried to make Conway understand that he should learn a trade at the end of the school year but he has not succeeded. Father M. P. Rooney, C.S.C. says he has placed Conway in a trade 2 or 3 times without success. Cointet will order winter and summer clothes for him. P.S. Cointet has received the $150 for Conway. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.