Alemany, Joseph S., Archbishop of San Francisco, California, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1863 August 18

Alemany apologizes for having neglected to answer on the question of the fitness of Fathers Charles J.H. Carter and William O'Hara of Philadelphia for the see of Little rock. He has a confused idea that he occasionally heard them spoken of as very good clergymen, but he could not venture an opinion of is own. He recommends for Galveston or Little Rock, Bishop Thaddeus Amat, C.M. of Monterey. He is a good working Bishop, but he has met with considerable trouble. Several priests have left him, perhaps because of not having support. Many of the people will always be against him for some troubles with old missionaries. ` P.S. It is a pity to lose the great light of Baltimore Archbishop Francis Patrick Kenrick. He hopes he is much exalted, for he seemed a most humble man. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.