Gutton, Father Philibert, Washington, Texas, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1861 October 11

He finds himself placed in a most favorable position to attain the end which he proposed, the study of English. Upon reflection and in view of the fear of a bombardment of Galveston, Father Louis C.M. Chambodut thought it best that he should go to Washington to the Spann family. In the society of Father John Gonnard and the piety of the families one can see that God blessed Texas during Odin's stay. The priests have edified him. The house of the Franciscans at Houston is finished. Father Felix de Connobio, O.F.M. asked him to give Odin this news. Gonnard is at San Antonio and on his return will go to Galveston to replace Chambodut who plans to visit Odin. Gutton asks Odin to extend his powers until his return to Louisiana or even a month after. Mr. John and Michael Spann send their best respects. :: VI-2-e A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.