Ferrus, Théodora, Nantes, France, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1863 May 26

At the time of Odin's passage at Nantes, Ferrus was unable to present her respects, being with her dying niece. Mr. Martet and Mr. Ferrus sent her all Odin's good words and his promise to see her uncle, Blineau. Since Odin's departure they have received indirect news that her uncle is dying. She begs Odin not to abandon him; he has spent his life doing good for his family and others. Her mother is very sad. For the past two years Blineau had given her and her children the money to live, but her mother always hoped that it was a loan. Ferrus' niece of 19 « and nephew of 18 « were left without any fortune after the death of their parent. Her uncle gave them the money to live. All this is not as serious as the position of her uncle whose misfortune will be without a remedy if he dies without confession. She asks Odin to take him under his protection. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 4pp. 8vo.