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Scope and Contents The death of little Blanche Bonnecaze has spread terror among the parents of their pupils. 18 have gone to their families out of 35 and the day scholars, with few exceptions, are afraid to come. Blanche did not have the cholera; the child had been ill for 2 weeks. A poisonous insect bit her on the head; they thought it was nothing. They called the priest too late; the child had lost consciousness. Their neighbors, the school in the former Presbyterian church, annoy them very much. From six...

Scope and Contents It is a very big mistake that Blanc believes that they are thinking of selling the house belonging to him and not to them. They have on his house only $3000. It is the house they bought from Mr. Burk that is in question. Blanc told them not to sell it without notifying him. She wrote him as soon as the permission arrived from France. She is writing during the fifth day of her retreat. Their pupils began their retreat last night as did their Sisters who are to take their vows. She hopes Blanc...

Scope and Contents She is always one of Blanc's and cannot fail to tell him of her prayers for his perseverance under all his trials. Their new building is almost finished; they moved in on November 7. After enormous expense their boarding school has 22 pupils and only 4 more are expected. This building was built in the American style, in a hurry. Already the plaster has fallen from the rain. Sometimes Guinand imagines that it is she who brings on this house all the financial woes and the others which she does...

Scope and Contents She saw Dr. Dubourg this morning; he confirmed what she had thought, that her trouble came from her blood. He said her blood was in a very bad state and needed baths, a bleeding, refreshing beverages and for the foot, rubbings and poultices. As she can follow this treatment at home, Guinand plans to leave with Mother Eleanor Gray, R.S.C.J. Monday to get on the Caddo about 10 o'clock. Guinand forgot yesterday to ask whether Blanc had taken that box out of customs yet. She asks him to give her...

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The doctor did not think it proper to renew the bleeding; she is better now and she asks permission to leave tomorrow on the Gypsé. She hopes to see him; he almost promised. :: VI-1-b A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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Their departure from Baton Rouge, set for Sunday, was advanced in order to not lose time. They left yesterday at 4 and arrived this minute at the Carmelite Sisters and were welcomed by Mother Théèse Chevrel, O. Carm. . They are waiting here for Blanc's advice before going to the hospital and consulting a doctor. On the letter in Blanc's hand: Mr. Plunkett? at Mr. O'Donnell? 's. :: VI-1-b A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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Guinand is distracted by a thought during her retreat. She thinks Blanc could get her out of this difficulty. Knowing the value of the objects in that box, she is in a position, aided by Madame Praz, to make an estimation. She sends it in case it will be of help. :: VI-1-b A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents The Master has just taken Mother Annette Praz, R.S.C.J. . Sunday she felt the symptoms of fever. Guinand arrived between 2 and 3 the night of Tuesday-Wednesday and saw at once that there was no hope. Last week one of their coadjutor Sisters died at Baton Rouge; two other persons had the fever but are fine now. Mother Crescence Alschner, R.S.C.J. came until Guinand returns to her post. They are thinking of setting back the return of the pupils later than October 1 as they had first set it....

Scope and Contents Yesterday at 10 o'clock Mother Stanislas, R.S. C.J. went to rejoin her God. She suffered greatly the three last days of her life. All the rest of the community is doing well now. Friday Guinand is going to Baton Rouge and next week she will bring all her daughters here except Madame McDonough, R.S.C.J. who will accompany Madame Berry R.S.C.J. to St. Joseph. Madame A. Shannon, R.S.C.J. will come down for Grand Coteau. A letter from Mother Aloysia? Hardey, R.S.C.J. said nothing of help to send...

Scope and Contents Guinand has just spent a week at Baton Rouge and alas, to move out. Mother McDonough, R.S.C.J. has left with Mother Berry, R.S.C.J. for St. Joseph, Madame Isabelle Dubreuil, R.S.C.J. to Grand Coteau. The rest are here with Guinand. On leaving St. Michael she embraced her dear children and on her return, one was missing from the roll. From Baton Rouge, Guinand sent essential items here, gave some to the poor, etc. Many things remain to be disposed of. If they are not replaced, would Blanc...

Scope and Contents Mother Amélie Jouve, R.S.C.J. arrived Monday evening. Guinand showed her Blanc's letter and told her of the arrival of a priest which Blanc had assigned them. As Father Francis M. Masquelet left yesterday, once more they have recourse to Father Claude Anthony Tholomier whose thought is only to await an order from Blanc to become chaplain at Sacred Heart. If Blanc sends him and if Blanc has settled with him about the money, he is to let them know. Guinand thanks Blanc for his two letters. All...

Scope and Contents Father John M. Delcros, C.M. spent a day at Sacred Heart and heard the Confessions of their Irish; she thanks Blanc for sending him. Father Jean Francois Abbadie, S.J. plans to have a little mission around Easter at St. Michael. They will take advantage of it for their English and also, with Blanc's permission, a confessor extraordinary. In Blanc's last letter to Mother Amélie Jouve, R.S.C.J. he expressed the wish that the four aspirants take their vows on the same day. This is hardly...

Scope and Contents Reverend Mother Amelie Jouve, R.S.C.J., Madames Cutts, Eugenie Freret, and Watson who came from Grand Coteau; and Mother Elizabeth Shroeder ? and two Sister left last Thursday for Missouri. They are orphans, very busy, as those who left cannot be replaced. Guinand hopes that they will be spared from the epidemic. So she must prepare in advance for their annual retreat. The children's retreat raised a great storm in the heart of their chaplain. As pastor at Sacred Heart, he says he should...

Scope and Contents Guinand thanks Blanc for the new proofs of his paternal affection for them. Father Henry Aubert has not been idle; besides confessions he has given instructions in English to their Irish Sisters who thank Blanc for sending them such a worthy priest. Their chaplain has been notified that their retreat will be held the first days of their vacation and that a Jesuit? will come to give it. They give all the attention possible to Father Paul Emile Lécuru ; he is always notified when they know...

Scope and Contents Mother Anna Shannon, R.S.C.J. and Guinand went to Baton Rouge to see that all was in good shape. Jules? Bonnecaze and they must wait for the power of attorney to terminate the scale with Dr. Hinders?, Dr. Enders? who wishes to buy their house. Guinand would have told Blanc not to lower the price too much as Hinders has wanted this property for four years. Bonnecaze told them that Blanc intends to give them the $2000 in cash. They will accept it if Blanc will wait a year to obtain his rights....

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The Community unites with their little flock to express the wishes of the season. Isabelle Du Breuil writes this as secretary for Guinand. L. On the same paper:

Scope and Contents Heaven has restored Blanc to his flock. Does Blanc know of Guinand's acquisition? In March Mother Anne Du Rousier, R.S.C.J. had written that because of the troubles caused by the people around them, Guinand could aim to buy outside the city. Their intention was to consult Blanc first so she had put it off until his return. But Mr. Burk 's house was for sale before April 1 and with the advice of Mother Annette Praz, R.S.C.J. they thought they should buy land which was so suitable in every way...

Scope and Contents Guinand expresses her gratitude and sends her New Year's greetings. In a new family, Guinand counts more than one who wish her to speak for them. Madame Doremus, R.S.C.J. asks for the picture Blanc promised her when she became wise; she thinks she has attained that. Madame Isabelle Dubreuil, R.S.C.J. and Mother Doyle, R.S.C.J. also wish to be remembered. Guinand is at her new mission. One sees misery everywhere. Their Bishop Auguste Marie Martin has at his house a cousin who has been ill for...

Scope and Contents Guinand expresses her gratitude for Blanc's letters. She agrees with Blanc that these rumors are only gossip. Since the departure of the person whom Guinand replaced Guinand has wished to hear nothing of the past or present on this subject. Nothing she has heard has lessened her respect for their Bishop and for the dignity of priests without regard to their weakness as men. She wishes she could say as much for confidence in herself?. Their pupils do not have the value of those Guinand left...

Scope and Contents Guinand expresses their good wishes for Blanc; he is to pray that God will recompense him for his sufferings. If he comes to Sacred heart some day, he can rest from his long labors. Father J.F.? Masquelet seems content; he is a little bored however. Guinand asked him to say a few words to the children on Christmas Day which he did with success. Masquelet always says he does not understand their way of life but things are going well up to now. He seems to get along well with Father Claude...

Scope and Contents The Capitol, because of their distribution of prizes, wishes to change their day for leaving New Orleans. They would like to take the children down on Monday. For fear Blanc is waiting for Sunday morning, Guinand informs him as they want him to be sure to be at their prizes. Father Henry Aubert did so much good for their pupils that they want Blanc to bring him with him. Some of the students do not want to have vacation come. Guinand has had only one letter from Mother Amélie Jouve, R.S.C.J....

Scope and Contents As Blanc knows, Mathilde Victor has bought the priests' college, thus leaving the old St. Mary's convent which she believes exists no longer. If Blanc has decided to sell it Guinand would like to know in order to settle her affairs. She soon has a note to pay and she does not know whether to take the money to pay it. It is the last payment on their house in Baton Rouge. If she does not have the money she must borrow it, which she would like to know in advance. The resuming of classes is set...

Scope and Contents Guinane resents Lefevere's unwarranted attack on his character as contained in Lefevere's letter of the 17th . The transfer of his property to Lefevere and Father Cornelius Moutard was made under the influence of strong liquor conveyed to his house for the purpose of making him drunk; at that time his wife was insane from the effects of sickness, Guinane considers Lefevere's letter as a repetition of the degraded character Lefevere gave of him and of the whole congregation in the Catholic...

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Since Guinane and his wife have, by God's mercy, been spared a longer life than they expected when they deeded over their property Guinane demands the return of the deed. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Their distribution of prizes will take place the 17th. It will be very simple as the number of their pupils has been reduced. Since May and the first days of June, all their day scholars have left; they have only 25 pupils left. Ten who went home, have not yet returned; she has been unable to find the cause. Guinand is tempted to say that it is not worthwhile to stay here for the day scholars, for all year long they go and come. She is tired of the continual absences, as are the teachers. It...

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Nine portraits of Guiney at Auburndale. One with Bliss Carman, one a composite of Guiney and Ada Langley Briggs :: X-3-f Photographs 9 16mo.

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Guiney asks Hudson to print her notice of a book in the Ave Maria. She hopes, within a month, to send for criticism a book of her own about Henri de la Rochejaquelein. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Guiney thanks Hudson for his note and the copy of the Ave Maria. She enjoyed Stoddard's English sketches. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Guiney thanks Hudson for the Ave Maria forwarded through Bessie Greenwell . She submits a sketch. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Guinty corresponded with Odin some years ago on the matter of some property in Texas belonging to Father Michael? Muldoon. Guinty had made Odin's acquaintance when Odin was returning from France to America. Guinty is writing to Mrs. Traynor of New Orleans requesting her to call on Odin to aid her in finding a sister-in-law of hers, Mrs. Patrick Rourke, for some years separated from her husband. Her husband says that if she returns home she will be well received and cared for. Her mother,...