Henry, Sub-deacon at the Grand Seminary of Quimper, Finistère, France, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. of, Lyons, France, 1862 December 9

It will probably be impossible to realize his ardent desire to accompany Odin to the missions. The wretched position of his family does not permit him to leave. Furthermore, many priests have made him observe the great dangers to his soul that a secular priest runs in the missions. The latter reason alone would not make him draw back since he is convinced that Odin would provide against these perils. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.