Dubuis, Claude Marie, Bishop of Galveston, Brownville, Texas, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1868 March 19

He has just concluded a tour of the region along the Rio Grande. He needs $5,000 at New Orleans to pay for material needs of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word. He asks Odin to accept the note he drew on him for this sum, in case he is not able to see Odin personally within 20 days. If Odin finds it difficult to raise the money before his arrival, he asks him to warn him so that he can send some notes on Lyons. He will explain conditions in the missions at more length when he sees Odin in person. He does not know if Father John J. Magee Maggee has found any help. In following the river as far as Laredo he had 4200 Confirmations, and it is not yet three years since he last visited this region. The number or inhabitants has increased five-fold. Despite everything, the 14 priests of the region have done a superb job, especially at Laredo. He is waiting for the steamboat to Brazos where he will take the "St. Mary". :: VI-2-n A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.