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

Odin arrived yesterday from his pastoral visit and was given the two latest letters Blanc wrote. He regrets not knowing the date of Bishop Auguste Martin's consecration, he would have tried to get to New Orleans to attend. He had seen in the Propagateur that the bulls had arrived. Odin left San Antonio on October 27 and has traveled ever since. Catholics are increasing all over Texas, especially in the west. After all the losses he has had it will be impossible to provide for all the needs of the mission. Will Archbishop Cajetan Bedini come to New Orleans or when does Blanc expect him? Odin plans to visit Blanc after Christmas. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.