Odin, Bishop John Mary, Galveston, Texas, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1843 December 16

Their crossing was short; 44 hours after leaving New Orleans they were in Galveston. He found there Father Schneider and Father P. Ogé ; the latter returned from Houston and the interior of Texas. He hopes both will stay in the country. All the lowlands are covered with water; it has rained for 3 months. The cotton crop could not be saved and they expect a scarcity of money. The number of Catholics has grown a little during Odin's absence; some have come from the United States and Europe. :: V-4-o A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.