Brummer, Father J.W., Galveston, Texas, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1861 March 11

He arrived in time to assist at Mass celebrated by Father L.C.M. Chambodut. The sermon was preached by Father McGee. He went to hear Father Joseph Anstaett explaining Catechism to his children in the German church. The Bishop John M. Odin and his two priests are very kind to Brummer; Odin advised Brummer to remain with him until after Easter. The he will give him some place in the country. His health is improving but he does not think he will ever be able to take care of a large congregation as that of Walnut Hills. He has given up all notion of going to the Oblates of Mary at Brownsville after learning in what troubles they are. He would never be so well taken care of as he is now by the saintly bishop and his two priests. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.