Leray, Marie, Chateaugiron, France, to Bishop Francis Xavier Leray, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1880 November 17

They were happy to learn of his safe arrival. As his feastday approaches there is not need to assure him of their best wishes. They also send best wishes for the new year. All are well. However Suzanne is coming of age and consequently her health needs support. They have begun the repairs on the factory and have to repair half of the house from top to bottom, but they would rather endure privations than get involved in a law suit. She thinks that Leray knows all the disasters that have befallen the Religious, 261 Communities devastated. Leray is more at peace in America. They will await news of him with impatience. P.S. All their friends ask to be remembered. :: VI-3-b A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.