Odin, Bishop John Mary, Galveston, Texas, to Father Etienne Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1848 July 9

Theodore Eugene? Giraud gave Odin Rousselon's letter and all the news. He is sending the first exchange for 8519 francs; will Rousselon negotiate it as soon as possible. The demands of his poor priests are so urgent. He would like to draw on Rousselon at the next trip of the boat for 4 or 500 piastres. He is to keep the balance. He received a letter from Bishop John Timon . He promised to come to Galveston around the beginning of November. The consecration of the church will be put off to that time. They will have many more people, their organ will be finished and the church completely done. He hopes Rousselon will accompany the Bishops of New Orleans and Buffalo. He asks Rousselon to send a barrel of white wine. The Ursulines school is smaller in this hot time. They do not receive enough for the needs of the house. :: V-5-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.