Elder, William Henry, Bishop of Natchez, Mississippi, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1865 October 7

Father Richard Kane and Brother Isaiah, S.C. have been, there. Brother has purchased the hotel property at Pass Christian., Elder does not yet feel strength of mind enough to enter into close, consideration of the matter. He thought of asking him about their, promise to aid Odin in discharging Father Cyril Delacroix's debt, but it appeared not his place. Elder told Brother they could not expect, to have a resident chaplain and that he could not commit himself to any, approbation until he had considered it more maturely. It might conflict, with the College at Bay St. Louis. Brother would not take possession of, the house before Spring. Brother Athanasius, S.C. of Mobile was to, have his Brothers of the Sacred Heart here between the middle and, end of October. Elder is told that the Brothers at Bay St. Louis were, talking as if the Pass Christian purchase would induce them to break, their arrangements about Natchez. It shows a spirit Elder cannot, admire. Ought Elder to sanction the establishment at all? When is, Bishop Martin expected? Elder hopes to offer Low Mass tomorrow. :: VI-2-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.