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Léveque asks him to take care of these few letters no enclosures and to mail at New York those for Canada. The small carton contains a little crown for an Infant Jesus in the house of the Religious of the Sacred Heart in Canada and several statues. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She cannot let this year pass without telling him of her prayers for the good fortune of his diocese so dear to her. She learned with sorrow about Blanc's troubles. Blanc no doubt knows that she transferred to Canada; she is perfectly happy. Their school is large for the time they have been there and the distance of 12 miles from the town. They have 60 boarders and 150 poor children. They have as confessor the pastor of the parish, a saint; their extraordinary confessor is the Bishop of...

Scope and Contents For a long time they have wanted to establish in their house the Confraternity of the Sacred Heart but did not know how to organize one. Mother Anna du Rousier, R.S.C.J. has sent the leaflet. They ask Blanc to authorize it and appoint one of the priests of the College to carry out the functions. Three of their children will be baptized at the time of First Communion in May; Mother will decide the time when she returns. If Blanc's pastoral visit came at that time their happiness would be...

Scope and Contents They are so thankful that Blanc has been preserved from accident in his arduous trips. In spite of some fever, they have been faithful to Blanc's recommendation to pray for the conversion of sinners and the end of the epidemic. They have had perpetual adoration during the day. They have been obliged to set back their classes to the 18th; everyone is ready to begin. Mother Telcide Landry, R.S.C.J. is waiting for the end of the sickness to go to New York. Will Blanc authorize one of the...

Scope and Contents Since Mother left, Leveque has been seeking a pretext to write. She wishes to talk of the final vows of Madame Jourdan, R.S.C. for the feast of the Presentation. Knowing that Mother had seen Blanc at St. Michael, Leveque was sure that everything was arranged. But she has just thought about the examination for the final vows. Not having time for an answer, she has asked their Father Superior to examine this Sister who has edified them since her arrival. They miss Blanc's visits, especially...

Scope and Contents Knowing his former daughter so well, Blanc will understand how happy she is to be chosen to offer him their New Year wishes. Mother Anna du Rousier, R.S.C . has been here for 10 days; she seems to like Grand Coteau very well. They already love their new Mother very much; Mother Maria Cutts, R.S.C. seems delighted to have someone share her burden. They hope Mother du Rousier will not leave Louisiana without making Blanc's acquaintance. Madames Boes?, R.S.C.J. and Jenkins, R.S.C.J. and Sister...

Scope and Contents Only the fear of distracting him from his important duties could prevent her from speaking of their little family. They often have news of their Mother; her health is very good since her arrival. The illness of their Mother General postponed the opening of the council to November 11 which delays their Mother's return at least a month. Everyone is well here except Madame Trichel ?. Their novices seem happy. She asks for Blanc's blessing for all and especially for herself. :: VI-1-b A.L.S....

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She asks pardon for having to use a secretary but she is overwhelmed today with sorrow and work. She needs help to carry her cross, especially in the absence of her Mother who so much cherished Mother Landry. They were sorry not to receive a visit from Father Rousselon; he was no doubt very busy. She knows the Bishop would not go to St. Charles College without a visit to them. L. French :: VI-1-c A.L.S.,L. French 4pp. 16mo.

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They have just interred the remains of Sister Trichel, R.S.C. . Their Mother does not yet know all their misfortunes; perhaps Blanc will tell her as she will be in New Orleans toward the first days of March. She was to leave Paris at the beginning of February. Blanc's letter gave great pleasure to their Mother General; Blanc probably has a reply now. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Their Mother Maria Cutts, R.S.C.J. , felt very bad last week and decided to consult Dr. Hachet who told her that it was a cancer and he would operate on August 2. The operation began at 7; it took more than an hour. The doctors and surgeons found the operation so dangerous that they once hesitated in order to consult whether to continue. Cutts asked Leveque twice if she had written to Blanc. Cannot Blanc obtain a miracle? Their pupils pray constantly for the Mother they venerate and love. ::...

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In her last letter, Leveque asked for a miracle. In spite of all the bad symptoms, excessive heat, etc., their Mother Maria Cutts, R.S.C.J. gets better and better. For two days she has had no fever. Dr. Hachet begins to give them hope. They are anxious for Blanc's visit. :: VI-1-h A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents She has just learned that Blanc is back in New Orleans and she hastens to give news of their Mother Maria Cutts, R.S.C.J. . She is weakening and Dr. Acher thinks that before 2 weeks they will lose her. Leveque tries to follow Blanc's advice and keep up her courage but it sometimes fails. Their Mother is a model of religious perfection. P.S. Mothers Annette Praz, R.S.C.J. and Adine Guinand, R.S.C.J. cannot decide to leave under such sad circumstances. Dr. Acher has operated on Guinand's knee;...

Scope and Contents The great blow has fallen; since yesterday they no longer have a Mother Maria Cutts, R.S.C.J. . They had thought to keep her, as Leveque had said, for two weeks. Father Joseph Roduit, S.J. was to give her the last sacraments the next day. He had just left when the artery broke. Cutts received the sacraments calmly and fervently, blessed the assembled Community and gave some recommendations to Madame Annette Praz, R.S.C.J. then told Leveque that she knew all of her intentions and recommended...

Scope and Contents Leveoue would reproach herself for not giving Blanc news of their Mother Maria Cutts, R.S.C.J. , if she had not known that he has visiting his diocese and that Mothers Annetee Prez, R.S.C.J. and Adine Guinand R.S.C.J. would keep him informed. Cutts is always about the same. All the doctors agree that it is nothing dangerous but the cure will be very slow. For two months Cutts has not left her room except for Sunday Mass. Their boarding school has 110 pupils. They hope Blanc will visit them...

Scope and Contents Their Mother Maria Cutts, R.S.C.J. , not being able to reply to Blanc's letter, has asked Leveque to express her gratitude for his interest. They know that she would be perfectly cared for with the Sisters of Charity but they hope she will recover without leaving their convent. Cutts is a little better but still suffering. From the beginning Leveque has tormented Cutts to see a good surgeon but they do not wish to listen. Everyone says the doctors do not understand this kind of sickness. All...

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Mother Superior received Blanc's letter about the foundation at Natchitoches . The Superior has had a bilious fever and asks Lévèque to write for her. They are waiting for a reply from their Mother General; she wants the foundation as much as Blanc does. Lévèque asks Blanc to pray for their Superior's health although they say she is no worse than last year. :: V-5-f A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo.

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The Superior several days ago received a letter from their Mother General permitting the foundation at Natchitoches . She thought she would be well enough to write herself but the fever continues. She would like to know all the conditions. How would they make the trip; if the river is unnavigable then, they would have to go by land. They have 60 pupils now and expect me. :: V-5-f A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Mother is unable to write as she has the fever but she does not want to let Father Jourdain leave without sending some news. Recently they lost one of their young Sisters, a novice from St. Charles. Her delicate health would probably not let her remain in the Society Religious of the Sacred Heart . Their boarding school has 105 pupils; forty will make their First Communion on the feast of the Good Shepherd. Five are Protestants and will be baptized the same day. Blanc is to let Jourdain know...

Scope and Contents From what they heard from Father Jourdan, they hoped to receive a visit from Blanc at the distribution of prizes, but a second letter makes them give up this hope. This year their house at St. Louis lost 8 persons, that of St. Michael, 2 and perhaps 3 as she does not think Madame Corboy, R.S.C.J. is still alive. Mother Lion, R.S.C.J. is nearing the end and they have a novice who is very ill. Mother Superior has asked Levèque to tell Blanc that she has had to give up the foundation at New...

Scope and Contents They would have written the news of the death of Madame Maria Cutts, R.S.C.J. but were convinced that the letter addressed to the Archbishop would be given to Rousselon. They are sure that he has offered prayers for Cutts who was so devoted to him. Two novices, one destined to become a teacher, the other to be a domestic, are to be admitted to first vows. Rousselon is to appoint a priest to examine them. They have just learned that Bishop Auguste Marie Martin left Havre October 15 and that...

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Father John Francis Abbadie, S.J. not being able to come at the time they would have liked, the Religious of the Sacred Heart began their retreat only tonight. Their probationers await Blanc impatiently; Sister hopes he can come before Sunday. Antoinette Pizarro Martinez? hopes to take the habit the 14th. :: V-5-a A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents She received Blanc's letter yesterday. Blanc is to send the little orphan at once; the ones he sends always have first place. She hopes soon to ask Blanc to send the little Martinez girl for boarding school. She is waiting for a reply from Mother General. A letter from Mother Aloysia Hardey, R.S.C. this week asks them to make a novena for Mother General and Mother de Bouchaud, R.S.C., both of whom are ill. Madame Lévèque thanks Blanc for the news of her sister Madame Evelina Lévèque, R.S.C....

Scope and Contents Madame Lévèque has just finished retreat and learns with pain that Blanc's disagreements continue at New Orleans. Last week she received a letter from Mother Aloysia? Hardey, R.S.C. who asked her to arrange for the travel of their Sisters who are to leave for Canada. From what she said, it seems that Mother Bathilde has asked for Mother du Come and others. But Lévèque will not do anything before having a letter from Mother Bathilde herself. Mother Hardey says she would be pleased if Lévèque...

Scope and Contents Mother Maria Cutts, R.S.C., appointed to replace Mother Elizabeth de Galitzine, wrote to have Mother Dumont, Madames Shortt, Gauthreaux and O'Donnel leave for Canada at once. They are writing to Mr. Elder to apply to the first good boat leaving for Cincinnati. Everyone is delighted with Father John Lefranc; he seems to have everything necessary for them and for the parish. Mother Cutts wants Mother J. Gallwey to make her vows immediately; she will be alone as Mother General said nothing...

Scope and Contents Blanc's letter of the 3rd made her shudder; she has only the hope of soon being relieved of a burden too heavy for her. Their Sisters Religious of the Sacred Heart left Sunday. The children are a little distressed by the separation from their headmistress. Father A. Pierre Ladavière has probably written to Blanc about First Communion. Mother J. Gallwey, R.S.C. will finish her retreat on Trinity Sunday. Would Blanc authorize Ladavière to examine and receive Gallwey's vows? Lévèque hopes that...

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She is afraid Blanc did not get the letter she sent 2 weeks ago by Captain Streck about the First Communion and Mother J. Gallwey' s vows. Gallwey will finish her retreat on Trinity Sunday. Would Blanc authorize Father A. Pierre Ladavière to receive her vows? If Léveque had dared she would have had Gallwey wait until the feast of the Sacred Heart but Mother Maria Cutts seems to want it done now. They are all quite well. :: V-5-a A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.

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She sends the respects of their Mothers and Sisters. They pray that God will send him Good workers to fill the vacancies. Mother Maria Cutts, R.S.C.J. left to console and bring aid to Natchitoches which? had counted on Sister Brand, R.S.C .? returning so near her family. Mary Fox, Mary Morgan ? and Jeanne? Louailler have recently entered the postulate. They regret they cannot receive their first habit from Blanc. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Blanc will have learned from Madame Landry of the death of Mother du Tour, R.S.C.. They fear that Mother Lisa, R.S.C. will soon follow; she has had a fever for six weeks. Mother feels that a trip to St. Michael will do her good. She will be accompanied by Madame Murphy, (R.S.C.) who does not like Louisiana; outside of sending her to St. Louis, Léveque doubts if she will be any happier. Mother Lavy, R.S.C. has returned to Grand Coteau; it seems New York did not suit her. Their Mother spends...

Scope and Contents The latest news in the Propagateur about Blanc's troubles afflicts them greatly. This week Madame Lévèque received a letter from Mother Bathilde, R.S.C. ; she asks that Lévèque send her Mother du Com and Sister Gauthreaux but she does not want Madame Shortt nor Madame O'Donnel . She particularly instructs her not to send Mother Dumont before receiving orders from Mother General. Lévèque did not think she would have them leave until after Easter. Bathilde is only asking according to the offer...

Scope and Contents Madame Léveque hastens to assure Blanc that the feast of St. Anthony has not gone unnoticed. Her gratitude remains unchanged. His letter was a great prize; it will serve to renew her courage. She is worried about Madame Séraphine and hopes Blanc will remember her; she counts on Blanc for Séraphine's perseverance Madame Léveque is grateful that Madame Louise Léveque has been relieved of her heavy burden. Their Canadian boarding school is prosperous. She teaches as usual and as her health is...