Fillon, Father G., Brignais, France, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans, Lyons, France, 1863 January 11

Since Odin's visit to Brignais, Fillon went twice to the Grand Seminary to thank Odin for all his kindnesses. The first time Odin was at Beaujeu or Bourg; the second time he had just left for Ambierle. He would have gone to join him there and assist in the ceremony of that morning, but he could not absent himself on a Sunday, especially since he must go to the country at the end of the month for their family arrangements. He would have written sooner but he was waiting for Dr. Bonnefay's prescriptions. The doctor hoped to see Odin again. He sends his respects and begs Odin to not neglect his sickness, and to follow the advice he gave him. He believes that by seriously caring for himself Odin could rid himself of his neuralgia or, at least prevent the gravest consequences. Otherwise, he fears a paralytic degeneration. Fillon's Aunt Claudine gave him some hope of seeing Odin again at Lyons. He would like to learn from Odin's mouth that he pardons all his importunities. It seemed that in leaving Odin was a little angry with him. He signs as "your very repentant nephew." ` P.S. He has had Bishop Claude Mary Dubuis, C.M. take that letter for Father Antoine Borias which Odin had agreed to take. Father Denavit is to enclose in Odin's parcels the cincture which he left at Brignais. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.