Brands, C.M., Father John, Galveston, Texas, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 October 9

All the clergy here are sick. Bishop John Mary Odin, C.M. is out of danger; Father Bartholomew Rollando, C.M. feels better. Father James Fitzgerald, who stopped here on the road to Victoria is entirely convalescent. Father Richard Hennesy, C.M. is on a mission. Brands is left alone and has for 2 weeks been on his feet day and night. The epidemic is called gastritis and bilious fever, having a great resemblance to yellow fever. Brands' own health is good; he is only fatigued. :: V-5-h A.L.S. 1p. 4to.