Elder, William Henry, Bishop of Natchez, Mississippi, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1865 March 17

He encloses a letter for Brother Athanasius, S.C., the one who had charge of the college of St. Stanislas. They have no teachers but two ladies; their chief service is to keep the boys together until they can get Brothers. The Brothers of the Sacred Heart belong originally to Natchez, coming from Bay St. Louis. The smallness of Natchez increases their difficulty. The General commanding here says he cannot authorize the sending of the money to Mobile, but thinks General Edward R.S. Canby would if requested. Reports indicate that Odin will soon have opportunities to send it freely. The Redemptorists of Baltimore and the Jesuits of St. Louis have answered that they have promised as many missions as they can give this year. Elder expects two new priests, next week. :: VI-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.