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

Father Peter Letilly left before Anstaett could do what Odin asked. Bishop Claude Marie Dubuis has been convalescing for some time and Letilly took him for walks. He also was very useful not only on Sundays for Mass but, also during the week. He was also very nice to Father Louis C.M. Chambodut in dressing and bathing his dear friend Fly and letting himself be beaten at chess. One of Father F. Lutte 's parishioners sent them, for the 20 piastres sent by Mr. Jackusch? , a fine mantle of red silk for the Madonna at St. Joseph's. Father Charles Padey was to give the last Sacraments on March 13 to Father Augustin D'Asti, O.S.F. who died between 2 and 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Today Chambodut went to Houston for the funeral. Odin made such a good impression on Father J.V. Reinbolt, S.M. that he completely changed his plans before coming to Texas. He had heard such evil rumors about Texas that he had resolved to recall the Brothers of Mary . Now he wishes to augment their number and give them a "bonus". Austaett was looking for someone to deliver the letters of Mr. Fléchet and Company. A friend of this family who is the agent of the Express Company, will take them. James P. Nash almost swears he will see Odin before he leaves for Europe. P.S. He finishes his letter without giving his principal message. Bishop Dubuis is too weary to write. There is no way to find in the orphans a girl for Mrs. Stephen Nagle . Dr. Nagle is a good Catholic. His wife is not a Catholic but the children are and they need a Catholic to guide them. :: VI-2-k A.L.S. French 6pp. 12mo. 14