Odin, C.M., Bishop John Mary, Galveston, Texas, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 August 13

Odin is greatly embarrassed by the arrival of Mr. Lacour from The Barrens. Father Thadée Amat, C.M. was too hasty in sending him away. The little flightiness of which he was guilty does not merit so severe a punishment. Odin has been giving him lessons but it is difficult to give him the attention he needs. Also the absence of companions of his own age can only thrust him into society that will make him lose his vocation. Does Odin dare ask Blanc to admit him into his seminary? The undertaking of the church at Galveston, Mr. Merle 's failure and the bad outcome of the bequest of Father Augustin De Angelis throws Odin into embarrassment. It is impossible for Odin to pay Lacour's tuition; he asks Blanc to admit him at Assumption. Father Duplay recommended Lacour to Odin in a special way. The two young Irish postulants Ursulines seem pleased in their new house. The older one has a good education; the younger one is a little less advanced. At present they have three postulants and three novices but they need a mistress of novices and Sister Ste. Gertrude, R.U. 's departure has embarrassed them. :: V-5-h A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.