Elder, William Henry, Bishop of Natchez, Mississippi, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1864 September 13

Odin's favor of the 1st was received on the 9th. He was glad to hear of Odin's safe return home. The Danes have given a lesson in practical common sense that ought to be studied in this country. Both sides talk of peace but each wants it on his own terms. He has no acquaintance with the clergy of Little Rock. If the present Administrator is capable, Elder suspects there would be nothing gained by a change. The poor Catholic soldiers here are not allowed to see a priest in the hospital. Elder has made two written applications for papers and no answer has been made. There were several dangerously ill the last time [Father Mathurin Grignon went there August 6. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.