Le Hir, Quimper, France, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans, Lyons, France, 1862 November 13

For three or four years Le Hir has wanted to consecrate himself to the foreign missions. At first he thought of embracing the religious life but the difficulties he met with from his parents prevented him from putting his plan into execution until now. One of the principal reasons they allege is the poverty to which his determination would reduce them. His last overture in regard to the colonial missions still met with some opposition, but it did not seem as strong. He was still un decided when Odin's arrival in their midst fixed his choice. He wonders if the position of a secular priest in Odin'sdiocese would permit him to give two or three hundred francs a year to his parents. If so, he hopes to become one of Odin's companions on the trip. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.