Chambost, Father Charles, Firminy, France, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans, Paris, France, 1863 January 21

He wrote yesterday and must bother him again today. Father Garnier, pastor of Chambon, has just notified him that Bishop Claude Mary Dubuis, C.M. said that Chambost left Louisiana with 140,000 francs belonging to the diocese of New Orleans, that he had run away, and that he was still a fugitive. He needs a contrary testimonial for Garnier; otherwise his reputation is compromised in the diocese. Father Clavelloux has already come there to spread rumors and to destroy him. Chambost is also writing to Father Duplay and to Dubuis. If the latter does not do him justice, he will employ the means to secure it. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.