Guesdon, C.S.C., Father Isidore, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1855 May 29

St. Mary's Catholic Orphan Boys' Asylum was again struck in the persons of two children and a Brother Director. Brother Clement, C.S.C. , recently arrived from du Lac as Commission agent was taken this morning with symptoms of cholera. He died at 1 p.m. Two new children are ill now and Guesdon sees that they are going to have a terrible season. Blanc can depend on the devotion of the community Congregation of Holy Cross . However, Guesdon must ask Blanc to inform the administrators who are to meet tomorrow evening at the Archbishopric that Guesdon cannot consent any longer to the abuse of their good will. For 11 months or a year, they have been without water at the asylum. Last summer the children could not wash or take a bath. Frequently they had to give them unwholesome water to drink, not being able to get it from the river. Since his arrival Guesdon has often gone there himself; Father Francis Gouesse, C.S.C. went there frequently. This morning Guesdon had to leave a dying brother to get some for the kitchen or they would not have eaten. After his first trip, he had to take a workman for a week at 5 piastres and his food. He will go for water and take care of the animals. From now on Guesdon will have a man like this at the expense of the administration and Guesdon will not do work not meant for him. Counting on the machine promised by Mr. Ag.? Rasch, they dismissed two servants. This machine has not come and they are behind with the laundry. Monday Guesdon hired two more women. The bakery has been in the same stage for several days, the walls are made and the carpenter does not come. During this time the baker is living at the expense of the asylum. Guisdon asks Blanc to lay the matters before the council over which he presides. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.