Favre, Claude, Grand Seminary of, Annecy, France, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans, Lyons, France, 1863 January 1

He has just received Odin's letter of December 30 which is a source of anxiety for him. He thought himself assured of going to New Orleans. The same reasons that he revealed in his second letter of December 6 still exist and will not permit him to accept Odin's offer and go to Louvain. He cannot scorn the advice of his parents who will only give him their consent to go to America. He consulted his professors who told him that in going quickly to America he would have many more advantages than his companions. He knows that Odin lacks resources and he would do his best to pay his own expenses as far as Le Havre. If he had the money, he would offer to pay for the whole trip. He was born to be a missionary and sooner or later, he hopes that God will grant him that favor. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo.