Montel, Auguste, Montpellier, France, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1855 November 19

Having known Father James Mary August Bonnio t, living at Montpellier for his health, Montel confided to him his desire to devote himself to the missions. Bonniot advised him to write to Rousselon. Since the age of 3, Montel has wanted to be a missionary. He wanted to enter Montpellier seminary but his mother, having kept him in a boarding school in the city up to now, tells him that it is impossible for her to pay for him at the seminary. His mother tells him to learn a trade. Montel made a novena and since then is more desirous of following his vocation which has been approved by his confessor. Montel asks Rousselon to give Bonniot a reply. He is 16 and in good health. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.