Gautherin, S.M., Father J.M., St. Michael, Convent, Louisiana, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1863 September 20

Father F. Bellanger, S.M. has asked Gautherin to tell Odin of the arrangements for the 40 hours. The most suitable days would be Sunday the 27th to Tuesday the 29th of September, day of the dedication of St. Michael's. Not having an occasion to write Odin sooner, as Bellanger completed the retreat that he was preaching to the Religious of the Sacred Heart only yesterday, Bellanger announced the 40 Hours for the days indicated. Madame A. Shannon, R.S.C. having spoken to Odin about the exposition in the chapel of the convent, Gautherin holds to the arrangements she had proposed. ^Louis Chassé of Bellanger's native area has been very tired; Bellanger would deem it a pleasure if Odin would consent to receive him for several weeks at St. Michael's where his health could be perhaps improved. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.