Elder, William Henry, Bishop of, Natchez, Mississippi, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1866 September 18

Odin's favor of the 12th reached Elder this morning. If he can finish tomorrow he will start Thursday for Vicksburgh. He will also stop at Jackson, Canton and Holly Springs. If Odin telegraphs him at Canton, care of Franklin Smith, Elder will try to join him either at New Orleans of Holly Springs. At Jackson he will stop with Mr. McLaughlin, at Holly Springs with Joseph Farrell . Brother Isaiah 's explanations have modified Elder's judgment of his conduct though they do not take away all blame. Father Richard Kane' s explanations have caused him to withdraw faculties leaving him free to receive from local pastors such powers as they are allowed to give. :: VI-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.