Nash, James P., Galveston, Texas, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1867 February 19

Nash answered Odin's inquiries in respect to that lot of Antonio, deceased. He was expecting it in order to record or probate the will. Nash understands that Francisco claims it and is trying to sell it. He is a worthless fellow ever since he was in the army. Odin is to try to come this spring to see his old children in Christ as also the unprecedented growth of the city. Street cars in Market Street from the depot to the new hospital are giving satisfaction. He is to bring Father John Hayden also; his former visit was attended with very happy results. Galveston is now said to have a population between 25 and 30,000. It is thickly filled from Nathan Smith's old place to close upon the beach, south and east of the College. There must be at least 100 houses under course of erection. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.