Odin, Bishop John Mary, Galveston, Texas, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1846 August 3

Mr. Peacock will give Blanc this letter with a little package for Mother Ste. Seraphine Ray, R . U. ; it is the plan of their house Ursulines . Odin returned last Saturday from Houston where he installed Fathers John Lynch, C.M. and James Fitzgerald, the two priests who arrived after Odin left New Orleans. Father Philip Dowley, C.M. did him a great favor in sending these young missionaries. Lynch preaches very well; what pleases Odin especially is his good spirit and humility. Fitzgerald is also a good subject; he gives great hope. The poor church of Texas is beginning to be organized; six places are being served regularly and next winter 2 or 3 new places will be opened. He has kept Father Richard Hennesy, C.M. at Galveston; his debut into the ministry gives much hope. Thomas Elder will bring a sum of money belonging to Francis P. Giraud, ex-professor at Emmitsburg. Odin received a letter yesterday from Father John McElroy, S.J. ; he is still at Matamoros. Father Anthony Rey, S.J. will soon transfer at Camayo. The town is without a church; the little chapel can scarcely hold 100 people. :: V-5-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo. 13