Elder, William Henry, Bishop of, Natchez, Mississippi, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1867 March 27

Odin's favor of the 18th reached him on the 25th. Elder thought Odin had decided to sail direct from New Orleans without going to New York and that there was an English line from there charging only $100 for first class. Whatever may be the course, Odin is to engage places for Elder and John B. Quegles . The Paris Exposition must greatly increase travel. It would be awkward if they reached Rome a day too late. Elder encloses a letter for Father Mayer . He is the one who came from Rome with Bishop Dubuis. He came to Natchez and one of their German students went to Galveston. Elder has written him to return to his mission as soon as possible. Elder sends his respects to Bishop McGill. P.S. Elder also sends a package of letters for Father Mayer, received after he left. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.