Froger, Father Augustine, Vihiers, Maine et Loire, France, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans, Lyons, France, 1863 January 5

Several days after Odin's visit to the Seminary of Angers, Froger went there to take the examinations as a newly ordained priest. There he heard of the reasons for Odin's trip, and it reawakened a desire for the ministry in America. His director encouraged him to write. However, his director told him that Odin's plan was to leave immediately for America and that he already had 42 names. Froger wishes to know the state of religion in America and if Odin still wishes to add to the number of those he is taking. If he saw a chance of accomplishing his plans later, he could prepare himself. What made him decide to go is the abundance of priests in Angers and seeing that elsewhere he would be less exposed to falling into sluggishness and negligence. He is only 25 years old and his health has been good enough. For information about him Odin could consult the bursar of the seminary, his director. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.