Nash, James P., Galveston, Texas, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1867 February 22

He is in receipt of Odin's of the 18th and is sorry that Odin neglected the proper course with regard to the will of Antone . There must be someone in the house where he died that would recognize his handwriting. Odin is to have it recorded in New Orleans. A copy taken by the commissioner for Texas would be recorded and probated here. The fellow who holds it is of very little account. It will cost Hope more than it is worth to get affidavits made out. Edward Quirk and Nash are perhaps the only ones living who could prove his citizenship in Texas. To prove he is the identical man is hard to prove before the courts. A letter from Mr. Seelisson of Goliad told that Adolphe Menard died at his house on the 13th. Nash will try to see Quirk tonight and tell him what Odin says about his crazy wife. Father John Hayden, C.M. , better known in the household as Long John, in company with Father Thomas Hennesy, C.M. , would have many friends who would be glad to see them. Nash is goad to learn that Tom is doing pretty well in the College. It would be the greatest pleasure to see Odin on the altar in St. Mary's. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.