Gaudet, O.M.I., Father Augustine, Brownsville, Texas, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1862 February 24

Gaudet received Odin's letter of the 19th accompanied by an ordo and several tracts for the time which prove that Father Napoleon Joseph Perché also received a letter. As Odin spoke of going to Europe if politics permit, he hastens to say that he would like to accompany him. Although the Chapter General has probably already elected a new Superior General for the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, a visit would be very advantageous for their mission. Odin says he does not wish to remain long; Gaudet would like to be back in November or December. What Odin tells him of P. Rotchford gives him great pleasure. He sent the letter to Frederick O. Boyle. The poor young man is still at Matamoros as guardian of the Tarnava house. The war there is more furious than ever. On their side, the blockade has been effective for 15 days. Until now they have had nothing to fear but they are apprehensive. The city is always crowded. Both they and the Sisters of the Incarnate Word bear everything well. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.