Bouchu, Father Francis, San Antonio, Texas, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1867 March 4

For several years he would have had good occasions to have his money yield profit here if he had only suspected that Odin did not need it. He would never have abused Odin's kindness. The first inkling came from Father Chambodut; a letter received by Father Stephen Buffard confirmed it. Immediately Bouchu guaranteed Manuel Yturri that he would have the money by April 1 at the latest. He counted on it and made some commitments. To-day Bouchu learned that the Superior of the Brothers of Mary had received this money after Bouchu had told Buffard clearly that he could never loan it to the Brothers. Bouchu is confident that a word from Odin will settle it all. Bouchu received from Buffard the interest due April 1, 1865 and 1866. There remains only the interest of this year which Bouchu would like to receive here at the same time as the sum of money. Mr. Charles says the Brothers left the money in New Orleans. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.