Denavit, Father, Lyons, France, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans, St. Germain les Pinasses, France, 1862 December 12

Denavit first sent by train all the letters that have arrived for Odin during his absence. They are fairly numerous and except for 2 or 3 defections, he believes that all the replies are affirmative. He replied provisionally to all the letters, except those which gave their resignation, in order to encourage them to be patient. He will send to Ambierle all the letters which arrive up to the 20th. Bishop Claude Mary Dubuis, C.M. is not at Lyons but they will see him tomorrow and make him Odin's agent. Dubuis is planning to go to Coutouvre next week and from there he could easily go to Ambierle. Denavit wishes Odin had been there to moderate his zeal a little. He is called upon to preach and to officiate from all sides and he will not refuse. Denavit is worried about his health. The superior and their priests thank him for his plan to come to the seminary for Christmas. J.M. Giraud arrived from Dublin and is at Tarare with his uncle. Dubuis hopes to receive from Rome the extraordinary faculties he sought and to be able to ordain him at Tarare. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.