Elder, Bishop William Henry, Natchez, Mississippi, to Sister Mary, Catherine Seton, New York, New York, 1859 December 23

Her letter of November 25 arrived while Elder was attending the consecration of the Bishop of Mobile John Quinlan . With regard to young Smith, Elder will write to Father W.H. Neligan and explain his views and the conditions on which Elder would give him the opportunity of pursuing his vocation. Elder is happy to learn of Sister's good health and harvest of good works. Not long ago, Elder baptized children four years old who had never been seen by a priest. He also said the De Profundis over graves of Catholics who had not seen a priest in the last four years of their lives. Elder sends respects to Sister's brother and family. :: II-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.