Kenna, Father Robert E., San Francisco, California, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1865 February 9

Odin's letter informing him of the death of his brother was received. As his brother had many friends in New Orleans there must be some who know all the particulars of his death and are posted in all his matters. He was single when they last heard from him but if he was married Kenna would like to find out where his widow is. He was sober, industrious and almost always well employed. Under Buchanan's administration he was in the custom house. If he left anything, Kenna desires that those means be expended to benefit him and his Father and mother, who likewise are dead, by devoting them to some good charity or to some Community. Kenna has a brother and sister here who no doubt would concur in the above and make Odin the agent. In 1856 his brother was a member of the Washington Artillery Guard. Kenna thanks Odin for his kindness in answering his former letter. Their Archbishop is very well but works too much. :: VI-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.