Jacobina, S..N.D., Sister Mary, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1861 December 31

In the name of all the School Sisters of Notre Dame of her community she wishes him a joyous happy new year. She has not forgotten his kindness when their ex-Sister proved so annoying. She delayed expressing their gratitude in hopes he would soon visit them. His decision proved such a favor they still feel its influence. On the next day she started but on reaching the depot found it necessary to have a pass, to procure which she had to return. After getting a pass, she hurried from one convent to the other striving to get admittance. She even went to a convent of which Father Stephen Rousselon is the Superior; hence, sought him at Odin's residence. She told them her attempts were everywhere futile. They had her taken to the cars. Since then they have received no tidings of her. She informed them that following the advice of the Redemptorists she would go directly to the Motherhouse of the School Sisters in Milwaukee. She asks his blessing for the inmates of their convent and asylum. :: VI-2-c A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.