Denavit, Father, Lyons, France, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., Ambierle, France, 1867 October 7

The clergy retreat prevents the Superior from answering Odin's letter; Denavit writes in his place. They know little about the young man in question. What made them not call him was doubts about his honesty. He has good qualities; they have seen that some with whom they were not satisfied have developed successfully in the missions. They are looking forward to Odin's return. Bishop Mermillod has attracted a great number of priests at the retreat; the first, preached by Bishop de Charbonnel was very edifying. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.