Guinand, R.S.C.J. Mother Adine, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1855 May 2

Heaven has restored Blanc to his flock. Does Blanc know of Guinand's acquisition? In March Mother Anne Du Rousier, R.S.C.J. had written that because of the troubles caused by the people around them, Guinand could aim to buy outside the city. Their intention was to consult Blanc first so she had put it off until his return. But Mr. Burk 's house was for sale before April 1 and with the advice of Mother Annette Praz, R.S.C.J. they thought they should buy land which was so suitable in every way for an educational building. There is shade, 14 to 15 arpents of land, but they must build and the money is lacking since they have already contracted quite a large debt by the simple purchase, which is $8,000 with interest. Mr. Gusman, whom Guinand has chosen to direct her affairs, says that if they sell all their present possessions they will have enough to pay the first unit of the building. The parents demand more and more that the children have more exercise. Could Blanc come this year to give Confirmation? On March 19 they had First Communion for 19. At present they have only 28 and almost externs. They have formed three bands of missionaries, one to convert bad Christians, one for heretics, and the third for infidels. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.