Odin, Bishop John Mary, Galveston, Texas, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1851 May 13

In spite of the great dislike of returning to Europe, Odin has decided to make the trip. Father Louis C.M. Chambodut is replacing him during his absence. He will try to return in November or December. He would like to go at once in order to visit some seminaries before vacation but he will be kept here until May 29; the children of the parish have been prepared for First Communion and Confirmation on Ascension Day. Father Emmanuel Domenech, C.M. left for Brownsville ; he will have a difficult mission. Odin can no longer leave that post vacant. Odin does not know whether Bishop John Baptist Lamy has left San Antonio; he was still there several days ago. The death of Archbishop Eccleston affects Odin greatly. :: VI-1-a A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.