Anstaett, Father Joseph, Galveston, Texas, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1866 February 14

They were so glad that the Mass wine arrived in time to distribute it to the poor priests who need it. Bishop Claude Marie Dubuis is very grateful to Father Rousselon. They also thank Odin for the $50.75. The provincial of the Brothers of Mary will give Odin that amount in greenbacks. Dubuis was called to San Antonio because of financial affairs which Father J.V. Reinbolt, S.M. can explain; Dubuis returned yesterday. On the 25th he will be at Crockett to confirm the new converts of young Father Thomas Hennessy . The number of converts among the Americans is almost unbelievable. On the 4th Dr. John Spann buried his wife. Father Louis C.M. Chambodut generously invited Anstaett to have the funeral and the bishop gave the absolution. :: VI-2-k A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.