Guinand, R.S.C.J., Mother Adine, St. Michael, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1856 September 9

As Blanc knows, Mathilde Victor has bought the priests' college, thus leaving the old St. Mary's convent which she believes exists no longer. If Blanc has decided to sell it Guinand would like to know in order to settle her affairs. She soon has a note to pay and she does not know whether to take the money to pay it. It is the last payment on their house in Baton Rouge. If she does not have the money she must borrow it, which she would like to know in advance. The resuming of classes is set for October 2. Can Blanc make arrangements for a chaplain? The priests will remain at Baton Rouge until Blanc assigns them to the parish of St. Michael and then to the convent. But up to then could they have a chaplain who speaks the two languages? Father Darius Hubert, S.J. who gave their retreat said that it was urgent to have someone for their Irish Sisters. It seems that Guinand will remain at St. Michael for several months. They have a sick postulant who came from the city only 6 days ago. She has had a fever; she is better. All send their respects. :: VI-1-k A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.