Gélard, P.M., Clerk tonsured at Seminary of St. Brieuc,, Cotes-du-Nord, France, to Archbishop John Mary Odin Audin C.M. of New Orleans, Lyons, France, 1862 December 26

If Gélard's director had not placed an obstacle to the most cherished of his desires, he would be Odin's at this moment. If they do not wish to let too great a number leave at the moment, Odin should believe that his desire will increase. From the side of his family the difficulties are non-existent. He has three sisters, religious; a brother, a missionary; and he also enjoys his freedom. He is in his second year of theology, capable of being a sub-deacon at Trinity, and has only two years at the seminary before being a priest. He likes to think Odin will find him an opportunity to rejoin him as soon as possible. He asks Odin to show him the way to go to Louvain to complete his theology. However, he would prefer to go to America immediately. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.