Breen, Mary, New Ross, Ireland, to Father Stephen Rousselon ?, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1857 April 23

She feels confident that Rousselon will not turn a deaf ear to an afflicted mother on behalf of her forsaken children. She has been to her parish priest, Father James Walshe, and it is with his wish that she writes, hoping that Rousselon may be able to restore their long lost father. Nearly four years ago her husband, Michael Breen, left Ireland. About two months ago she heard that he was in New Orleans at the house of Michael Purcell which she has heard has a very bad name. In New Ross he followed the trade of boatman; he always attended to the wants of his family. There are 5 children, 2 grown up girls, the remainder very young. Mary hopes Rousselon will call on her husband and tell him how his family is suffering. :: VI-1-l A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.