Baer, Father W.F., Eindhoven, Netherlands, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans, Louisiana, _____, 1862 October 31

Informed by the director of the American college at Louvain, as well as by his uncle, Father Louis at the convent of Latrappes at Westmalle, of Odin's visit to Europe. Baer seeks some information. His uncle spoke to Odin about a nephew who had decided to devote himself to the American missions. He is that nephew. As this is the first time that he is to cross the ocean, he would like to have good company. His uncle apparently told Odin he had decided to join the Jesuits in st. Louis. On the advice of the above director, he asks Odin the day and place of his departure so that he can, if agreeable, accompany him. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.