Melcher, Father Joseph, St. Louis, Missouri, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1868 January 22

Odin's letter of introduction was presented to him by Father E.J. Foltier, and he gave Foltier permission to collect in the city. As Foltier found out, however, conditions are so poor that a collection would prove a failure. He has decided to try later in the year, sometime after Easter. The authorities and the St. Vincent de Paul Society are distributing food to a great many people. :: VI-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.