Mudd, S.C., Sister Mary Austin, St. Joseph's, Maryland, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1855 September 14

She asks herself why she remains here so long since she is permitted again to resume her duties at her beloved mission. She is too old to be weaned. She is well; exercise and fresh air and good water have been her remedies. She is sorry to find at her return to Donaldsonville that Sister Florence, S.C. has been removed; she is called to St. Louis to take the place of Sister Serena, S.C. who died of cholera. The orphans will feel her loss. Austin was glad to hear of the safe arrival of Sisters Marie and Ann Margaret . Mother Regina Smith, S.C. is not well. Sister Augustine, S.C. seems quite well. Mother Xavier, S.C. is daily expected to die. Austin is to leave here on the 17th; she will go by way St. Louis. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.