Delafosse, Father A.M., Little Seminary, St. Lo, France, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans, Vannes, France, 1862 November 19

Delafosse has learned by the newspaper of Vannes that Odin is now in that city in the interests of his mission. He cannot doubt that he is there for money and for priests. He has no money to offer. He would like to offer his person but he is not free; he is in a congregation. It does not have vows, but Providence led him there and he would rather die than take a step outside of holy obedience. He has more than once exposed his desire to Father Pététot who always replied that he sees in him a true and good vocation for the missions, but that he does not see the moment when he can help him to accomplish his desires. He would like Odin to approach Pététot to obtain permission for him to go to work under his direction without ceasing to be an Oratorian. He does not think Archbishop Louis Anna Dubreuil of Vannes would refuse to add his authorization. Perhaps he would even give Pététot the means to replace him by according a priest of his diocese, who plans to make the request shortly, permission to enter their small congregation. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.