Chassé, Louis, Grand Seminary of Angers, France, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans, Lyons, France, 1862 December 3

Odin's passage at Angers and the words he addressed to them have given birth to a strong desire to go to the aid of so many souls. Following the advice of his director whose letter will give Odin the necessary information about him, Chassé writes for advice. If he did not consult with him during his stay at the seminary, it was because he did not wish to give any place to enthusiasm or imagination. He hopes that Odin will give him all the information he needs to make a decision and that if he accepts him, he will announce it as soon as possible so that he will be prepared to leave when he calls, and so that he will know whether he can accept an invitation to receive the tonsure at the Christmas ordination. Notation by Odin: he replied that there is hope he will be admitted. ` A.L.S. French 4pp. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 7pp. 8vo.