Odin, Bishop John Mary, Galveston, Texas, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1857 March 29

A Miss Rosalie Michel of Father Caretta's parish, married about 10 years ago Manuel Raga ? of the same parish. The marriage was performed by a justice of the peace. Rosalie said that Caretta was away then and that the nearest priests were at New Orleans. After 4 or 5 years she obtained a divorce. She has been here for several days and has had offers which she is accepting. Does Blanc think the first marriage valid or not? Father Savelli knew her and Odin is sending Blanc a few lines for Savelli. The Association of the Propagation of the Faith has sent Odin 25,000 francs. He will be able to get out of his financial embarrassment. :: VI-1-l A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.