Odin, Bishop John Mary, Galveston, Texas, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1860 March 26

He received Blanc's letter of the 19th. It grieved him that Blanc is in trouble. He would not permit himself the slightest reflection on the judgment of their metropolitans concerning the names they have sent to Rome, but not knowing their motives, he thinks Blanc should await a letter from Rome before furnishing a new list. Bishop Armand F.M. De Charbonnel is probably in Rome and he will give an account of his diocese and the Holy Father can give him the necessary explanations. He never knew the complaints against Father Napoleon Joseph Perché but he has always been inspired by his conduct and his rare talents. Father Gilbert Raymond occasioned a slight loss of money while at St. Mary's Baltimore? but one never undertakes a useful enterprise without running risks. If Blanc knows the objections to their three names would it not be good to state them to the Cardinal Prefect and to tell the reasons for their choices. Rome could then decide. :: VI-2-c A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.