Darby, Mary M., St. Louis, Missouri, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1865 January 23

Since she last saw or heard of Odin many sad changes have come about due to the war. Her brother Francis' wife died about 3 years ago. Her only daughter is now living with Darby. Her brother Walter died about a year ago. Mr. Darby and her own family are well; one son is in the army. Mr. Darby has not yet become a Catholic. What has become of Odin's servant and her husband, Clem. Mr. Daly, formerly secretary of the Bishop here, has offered to take this letter. :: VI-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.