De Sales, S.M., Sister M., Vicksburg, Mississippi, to Bishop Francis Xavier Leray, 1881 June 18

All the missions of the Sisters of Mercy are going well, the hospital included, and to the outside world this duty brings greater applause than all the hard labor of instructing the young. Bishop Francis Janssens has come at last; both clergy and people seem well pleased, and as they have known him they have reason to believe he will be a kind father. He is very cordial and though so young looking, inspires confidence. Father Henry Picherit is to be pastor at Vicksburg. Poor Father H. Oberfeld who has become so unpopular is to take his place in Jackson. They hear of Leray often through. Dr. Warren Brickell and not long ago through poor Mrs. Binsley. De Sales is glad to hear that his health is so good and hopes to see him in Vicksburg before his return to New Orleans. They have only one graduate this year but expect 6 or 7 next year. Janssens appointed Father Philip Huber their ordinary confessor. Mothers Angela and Benedict, Sisters Ignatius, Xavier, and many more send greetings. :: VI-3-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.