Cocheril, Father J.M.. St. Jacut-de-la-mer, by Ploubalay, Cotes du Nord, France, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans, Lyons, France, 1862 December 26

Although provided with a vicarship to his taste, Cocheril has felt inclined to place himself at Odin's disposal since hearing of him and his flock's need. He wants information about the difficulties of the ministry in New Orleans and the resources available to the priest; whether there are schools and who directs them; whether there are altercations between the ministers of different religions; the distances between colleagues; the pecuniary resources and burdens of each priest; the number of poor; who will bear the cost of the trip and installation; whether one might bring a mother or other person of confidence to care for the household; and who would pay her fare. If Odin believes he might be useful after four years of teaching and eight years as vicar, and at 39 years of age, these are the questions he would like answered. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.