Edwards, William, Spring Hill, Alabama, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 September 8

He begs pardon for not replying sooner. His fingers were so weak and swollen it was impossible to write. He offered his services to Father Francis de Sales Gautrelet, S.J. ; he does all he can to be of use. But at present Gautrelet does not need him; Gautrelet would have to be in great need to choose him. While waiting, they have resumed their studies. Having only two treatises to pass they will soon finish. The death of Father G. Valcourt Gauthreaux grieved him very much. A consoling thought is that a saint in heaven is worth a thousand times more than a sinner on earth no matter how holy he is. M. Lyons says he left a coat and vest with Gauthreaux. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.