Odin, Bishop John Mary, Galveston, Texas, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1850 December 10

After 7 months of absence and a trip of more than 700 leagues Odin is once more at Galveston. During that time he knew nothing of what was going on in the United States or Europe. Since his return he has read all he received during his absence. He found a letter from Father Bonaventure Armengol, C.M. who says he cannot send the money to Odin as he would lose the exchange and that he will pay only on presentation of the note. It is a new proof of the kindness of the Lazarists for their former confrere! Rousselon is gove the note to Mr. Blossman who will try to dispose of it for Odin has great need of money. He is alone at Galveston. Instead of being able to call one of his priests to help him, he must fill the posts, left vacant by the departure of the Oblates, with the two Lazarists still with him. :: V-5-n A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.