Favre, S.M., Father J., London, England, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1864 May 5

Upon repeated requests of Father F. Bellanger, S.M., Favre is sending two new missionaries and two brothers to St. Michael. They will leave Liverpool on May 7 and arrive at New Orleans near the end of the month. Because of the hard times caused by the war, they may encounter difficulties in reaching their post. Favre commends them in a special way to Odin's care. He does not know if Odin is satisfied with the work of Bellanger and Father J.M. Gautherin, S.M. but asks him to make any observations he judges necessary. The Marists pray for the end of the war in America and especially for Odin. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.