Guinard, R.S.C.J., Madame Adine, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1854 August 8

Their distribution of prizes will take place the 17th. It will be very simple as the number of their pupils has been reduced. Since May and the first days of June, all their day scholars have left; they have only 25 pupils left. Ten who went home, have not yet returned; she has been unable to find the cause. Guinand is tempted to say that it is not worthwhile to stay here for the day scholars, for all year long they go and come. She is tired of the continual absences, as are the teachers. It is sad to see the Catholics take away their children and send them to Protestant schools. The latest news from Grand Coteau is very sad, something she had foreseen from the first day she knew of Mother Maria Cutts, R.S.C.J. 's illness; she has cancer. During the two operations, she suffered without complaint. She survived the operation very well. Father Louis Rocoffort, S.J. was near to give her Viaticum in case she succumbed. What will become of this mission of Louisiana and that of St. Louis where the evil is more hidden and consequently more difficult to cure. Poor Mother Louisa Lèveque, R.S.C.J., already so feeble, becomes more so every day. Here, health is passable; everyone feels the need of repose of body and soul. :: VI-1-h A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.