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Barbour, William D., Matagorda, Texas, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1864 September 7

 Item
Identifier: CANO VI-2-h
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Scope and Contents

Mrs. Stanley, his mother-in-law, now deceased, former owner of Avena, mother of Silvia whom the late James W. Byrne placed at a convent in New Orleans, received a letter from Byrne in 1860 in which he stated he would leave papers with Odin manumitting the girl and making provision for her support and education. Avena is now in Barbour's possession and is anxious to hear from her daughter. Barbour asks for news of her through the bearer of this letter. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1864 September 7

Language of Materials

In Spanish, French, Latin, and English.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository

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