Odin, Bishop John Mary, Galveston, Texas, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 May 26

By the last boat Odin received a letter from Father John Lefranc, pastor of St. Anne, who informed him of 100 piastres which he has to give to Rousselon. Being obliged to obtain this sum at Brownsville, Odin has drawn on Rousselon in favor of Father Verdet for this. They say the Gulf baths are very pleasant and healthful. Rousselon should take some; he is to come to see them. The wind has again taken the tin roof off their church. He is hardly in a state to bear this new expense. Father Claude Marie Dubuis proposes to take a little trip to France; Odin hopes he will not be absent long. One can hardly do without men of his caliber. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.