Odin, C.M. Bishop John Mary, Galveston, Texas, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1846 July 4

He has been in Galveston since Thursday; their trip was quite disagreeable up to Point Isabelle . The 250 volunteers drank too much; the captain had to hide from their menaces. At bedtime sentinels were at the dining room door to keep them from entering. On Monday they got rid of all these people to the great satisfaction of all. At Point Isabelle the channel could take only small boats. Odin counted more than 50 small buildings and 7 or 8 boats bringing troops and provisions. It is thought there will be no movement until September. Fathers John McElroy, S.J. and Anthony Rey, S.J. could not land at Point Isabelle; a great storm forced them to come to Galveston where they spent a week. They should have arrived at their destination yesterday. Galveston has grown but resources are weak. Father John Brands, C.M. is ailing; Father Bartholemew Rollando, C.M. has been very ill. Odin will open their boxes next week and send what they do not need to Father Rousselon. The Ursulines are awaited impatiently; they will have a large number of pupils. Mr. Love ? is living in their house and keeping it in good order. Odin will send Blanc the plan as soon as he gets it. He found quite large debts contracted during his absence. :: V-5-f A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.