Desert, M.H.C., Sister Mary of the, Opelousas, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1858 December 15

Sister thanks Blanc for his letter of the 9th; she hastened to read it to their Sisters Marianites of the Holy Cross. Their three novices and she had been summoned to go to New Orleans for the profession in a letter written 3 days before Blanc's. But their Sisters thought it impossible to leave the house as they wrote to their new Superior. They have need of Blanc's concern. Father Superior is unfavorably disposed toward their house; they say he would be glad to see it destroyed. The novices are beginning their fourth year of novitiate and should make their profession. Not being able to go to the city, they should make it here. They put their trust in Blanc; he is their first Superior. VI-1-o - A.L.S. - French - 3pp. - 4to. - {2}