Abstract of Letter from Wm. [William] D. Barbour, Matagorda, Texas
to
Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, New Orleans, Louisiana

1864 Sep 7

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Source:  The abstract below was prepared by archivists at Notre Dame and is posted on their website for researchers.  It has been re-printed here solely for the purpose of including the surnames in a search of this site.

1864 Sep 7

Barbour, W(illia)m D.
Matagorda, ( Texas )

To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans , Louisiana )

Mrs. Stanley, his mother-in-law, now deceased, former owner of Avena, mother of Silvia whom the late Ja(me)s W. Byrne placed at a convent in New Orleans , received a letter from Byrne in 1860 in which he stated he would leave papers with Odin manumitting the girl and making provision for her support and education. Avena is now in Barbour's possession and is anxious to hear from her daughter. Barbour asks for news of her through the bearer of this letter.

VI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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