Kenrick, Francis Patrick, Archbishop of Baltimore, Maryland, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. of, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1863 March 2

Since Odin asked some names in order to form a list of candidates for the vacant see of Little Rock, Kenrick proposes Father Charles J.H. Carter, formerly vicar-general of Philadelphia. He believes him to be without a flaw, endowed with zeal for religion, and to have administrative talent. He is sufficiently trained. The actual vicar-general of the same diocese, Father William O'Hara, is more learned and more gentle, and Kenrick believes him to be pious. Father Patrick John Ryan, Secretary of St. Louis, also appears to have suitable qualities. Other prelates who know them better can give Odin more complete information. He wishes Odin a happy trip and return to his flock. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 1p. 16mo.