Brand, Eugénie, New Orleans, Louisiana, to Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché, Lourdes, France, 1876 June 10

Since Perché's departure death has made many empty places in their family. After the death of Father Victor Jamey there died her uncle, Anatole Jamey ; her aunt, Mrs. Pauline Ingouf ; Lucie Trahant ; Trahant's uncle, Flor Boudreaux - the brother of Marie Trahant ; and, finally, their grandmother whose good example will accompany them always. She asks Perché to pray to Our Lady of Lourdes to give her enough health to work for her children. Since the birth of her last daughter she has been confined almost constantly to bed. She has had several doctors, including Dr. Charles Faget, all of whom say that the only remedy is a very dangerous operation. Others have added that a new pregnancy would endanger her life. She has 4 children living: Paul Brand, Francis Brand , Marie Brand, and Claire Brand . Sabin Brand is still at Donaldson; he comes two days each month. Papa is well but Celina is not. :: VI-2-o A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo. 13