Odin, Bishop John Mary, Galveston, Texas, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 April 8

Odin has just learned of the death of Father Charles, pastor of Ambierle and hastens to ask prayers for him. He died February 10 without any serious illness. The day before he had been to Confession and said Mass. His assistant, seeing, fearing for him because of a great weakness, wanted him to receive the last rites. The pastor, not feeling ill, did not wish to consent before consulting the doctor. The doctor came at once and while talking to him, Father Charles breathed his last. Odin loved him; he was very devoted to Blanc. Odin has sent an Oblate Father along the banks of the Sabine. Father Louis C.M. Chambodut has also left again for Nacogdoches where he accompanies two priests destined to take charge of this mission. Then he will go to visit the Red River. Odin has given them all permission to cross the Sabine and Red River if there is some good to be done among the people on the frontier of Louisiana; he hopes this will conform to Blanc's views. Texas Catholics seem to be becoming a little more fervent. The Cathedral was crowded on Easter. Almost 140 received Communion. An impulse for good is apparent in other places, especially at San Antonio. Father Peter Lacour arrived by the last boat. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.