De Teen, August D., Sumter, South Carolina, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1865 November 7
Item
Identifier: CANO VI-2-j
Scope and Contents
He asks Odin to accept him in his seminary. He was born in France; at the age of two his Father placed him in the care of his aunt. Her dream and his was for him to serve the altar. After leaving College he lost his aunt and returned to his Father's house. He joined the French army. After 8 years he left the army and rejoined his Father. Then he came to the New World and joined the Federal Army. At Sumter he met a Catholic priest. It seems to De Teen that God is calling him. He encloses a letter from the priest who helped him. ` A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo. :: VI-2-j A.L.S. English and French 6pp. 4to.
Dates
- Creation: 1865 November 7
Language of Materials
In Spanish, French, Latin, and English.
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Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository