Dubuis, Claude Marie, Bishop of Galveston, In sight of Brest, France, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1866 May 17

In one hour they will finish their pleasant voyage of 12 days on board the Lafayette. Dubuis obtained their passage free from the Consul General. He and Father Stephen Rousselon ranked highest on board. The weather was passable for them but the others suffered. However, yesterday Rousselon was fatigued. After rubbing him and putting his feet in hot water, this morning he is good. They will go direct to Paris. Rousselon's health has not made much progress. Dubuis hopes the air of his native land and the care of his family will soon enable him to resume the care of his flock and spend his days among his friends and at the side of a father whom he worships. Before going to Rome Dubuis will write again about Rousselon. Dubuis must get ready to land, so he must close. :: VI-2-k A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.