Mohre, Maximillien, Novice at Holy Cross, Le Mans, France, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans, Lyons, France, 1862 November 26

In consecrating himself to the ecclesiastical state, Mohre intended to consecrate his life to the apostolic work of the Propagation of the Faith, and he thought to attain that end by entering the Congregation of the Holy Cross. He was very disagreeably surprised to be made master of studies, which does not permit him to prepare himself for that work. After mature reflection he had decided to leave the congregation as soon as circumstances permitted.Odin's arrival seemed providential and, since hearing his benevolent words, he has thought only of associating himself with his glorious works. Thus, he has decided to leave at the same time as Franz Anton Keck whom Odin interviewed. Not yet being bound by any vows to the Congregation, there can exist no moral difficulty, but it is not the same as to material obstacles. He understood Odin to say that he would charge himself with the material needs of those he chose, but there is still another difficulty. Their superior Father Basil Anthony Moreau, C.S.C., whose character Odin knows, could well at the first word of this affair discharge them on the spot without permitting them to await Odin's orders at Holy Cross. Therefore they ask Odin to assure their material existence for several days incase of this foreseen and very possible situation. They are men of honor, of good faith and they are religious. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.