Ogé, Father Peter, Biloxi, Mississippi, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 February 26

After a month of hydrotherapy, Ogé lets Rousselon know the results. He was very happy when he saw that after several days of treatments, the illness was arrested. The swelling has gone from his feet and his stomach has begun to go down. But the liver is not something so easily cured. The doctor says it is impossible to do in two months; it will take 6 months or more. As he now knows the method of treatment, he could follow it as well at home. As abstinence and fast are an essential part he could be it much more cheaply than here where it costs $75 a month. So he plans to return next week. He is writing to Father Symphorian Guinand to tell him. He will not be sorry to be able to return to his parish. Ogé would need a priest only to sing High Mass on Sunday. He will give detalls verbally. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.