Barre, V.I., Sister St. Ange, Brownsville, Texas, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1867 February 4

Sister St. Dominique Ravier, V.I. arrived today in Brownsville. The poor young woman concerned was born of Lutheran parents and belonged to that sect until she was 16 or 17 when she embraced the Catholic religion. Her father finally drove her from home. She sought refuge with a Catholic family and worked in a store. The Sisters of the Presentation of Dublin introduced her to Mother Ste. Claire, V.I. during her trip to Ireland. Her sweet manner won Sister's affection and she received her to come to Texas. The bad treatment by her father and the obligation of working for a living have probably affected her brain. Sister sends the address of one of her uncles; if she returns to him she will probably return to the Lutheran sect. The present situation is very trying in the way of resources as they have many debts. If necessary they will use the little they have left with Mr. Rotchford and put it at Odin's disposal. The uncle, Samuel Shields, Cape May, New Jersey; her brother, Henry Stewart, Londonderry, Ireland. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.