Anstaett, Father Joseph, Galveston, Texas, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1861 August 9

He awaits Odin's reply in regard to the cistern for the Ursuline Convent. Mr. John de Young has covered two sides of the roof and sent him, by Mr. _____ Hussey, the following certificate expressing his satisfaction with the brick work done by Hussey and Savage and certifying extra work done amounting to $42.50. He is presently embarrassed because Hussey wishes all the money owing to him now and he sees according to the written contract that he has exceeded long ago that which was agreed upon. Already Hussey and Savage have collected $3,140.70, leaving a total of $701.80 owing. He wishes to know if he should pay them or make them wait. The city is quiet. August 3 the batteries of Fort Tremont exchanged some shots with the Tender Dart and later with the Steamer South Carolina. Colonel John C. Moore, C.S.A., are the commander of the forts, did not wish them to pass so near without a salute, and Captain James Alden replied, killing only one person, a Portuguese named Sylva who was a spectator on the beach. Little Joseph Odin Menard received a small wound on the arm. A great many people came to watch as if it were a monkey show. Several bombs exploded in the city. :: VI-2-e A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.