Odin, C.M., John Mary. Archbishop of New Orleans, Lafayette, Louisiana, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1861 August 28

Yesterday Father Charles Brun brought him, at Royville, Rousselon's letter of the 25th and this morning the post brought the others. Among the dispatches from Rome was a circular addressed to each bishop of the province. He sends them to forward to the bishops. He also sends a letter from Colonel Henry B. Kelly with a commission for Father Egidius Smulders which Rousselon should forward. He asks Rousselon to give Brun a letter of introduction to Bishop John McGill of Richmond. August 22 he confirmed 90 at Breaux Bridge; August 25, at Lafayette, 222; August 27, at Royville, 149. It is in the midst of about 3,000 Catholics who seem to have much faith. They wish a priest as soon as possible. If Father Auguste Barthelemy Langlois would like the post, Odin thinks he could do much good. The church is a poor cabin but the good disposition of the inhabitants should make it build another. The Carmelites distributed the prizes to their pupils on Monday. Their school is flourishing. He wrote to the Superior of the Jesuits about their retreat. If the note for $350 is presented again he should pay it. P. Rotchford will reimburse him. When anyone presents a note of his or an order on him, Rousselon can draw on Rotchford. He suffers so much that he writes with difficulty. :: VI-2-e A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.