1845 Feb.
Schoepf, O.F.M., P. Arbogastus, Provincial Minister:
Oeniponti, Tyrol
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He acknowledges Purcell's letters of Dec. 17, 1844, in which he was informed that Father william Unterthiner, O.F.M., was pastor of the church of the Holy Trinity in Cincinnati. Since there seems to be no hope that a house (hospitium) of the Franciscans will be founded in Cincinnati at least for some time he placed Father Unterthiner under the episcopal authority in all things until he or his successor should command him to return. As to Father Louis Huber, O.F.M. since he also is in the diocese and will remain he suggests that he be assigned as cooperator in the same place. Purcell's petition for two or three other Franciscans for the diocese he placed before the Franciscan Chapter. One, possibly two, but scarcely three will be assigned to the American missions. However, he asks where the money is to be had for sending them to America. He suggests the Leopoldine Association of Vienna or Ludwig Verein of Bavaria be asked for the necessary money and suggests that the money will be obtained more freely and more securely if Purcell sends a letter for the Archbishop of Vienna, the president of the Association.
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1845 Feb. 3
Samuelli, Bishop Claud:
Montepulciano, (Italy)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Samuelli writes (Blanc) in order to save from great anxiety, the sister of Father (Ferdinand Dominic) Bach, pastor of the cathedral of (Blanc)'s diocese. It has been two years since she has heard from her brother; whatever the reason Samuelli asks (Blanc) to let him know so that he may console this sister who has aided him in so much good in his diocese. He asks (Blanc) to give Bach the enclosed letter.
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1845 Jan. 22
Montepulciano, (Italy)
to Father Ferdinand (Dominic) Bach:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
A word from her brother would make her able to bear all her troubles. After the burning of the prison which she directed, she went to be near Julien (Bach?) at Brussels. He urged her to recover at the convent of the Ladies of the Sacred Heart where she stayed almost two years and there her conscience told her to resume her active life. So she went to Bishop Samuelli whose character is eminently priestly, not resembling at all that crowd at Turin. He is for her a third brother almost as confiding as Ferdinand. She was at Metz, then at Hambourg(?) where there are two descendants(?) of cousins, then to Mr. Gilbin. All await (Bach)'s orders to conclude several things. Julien writes that he knows nothing since Father Schmit told him that (Bach) had left Mobile and was pastor of the Cathedral. If God has called (Bach) to himself in order to crown him with Bishop (Charles Forbin) de Janson, God will give her the grace to end her trials.
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1845 Feb. 4
Jessé A(ntoine) de:
Association of the Propagation of the Faith
Lyons, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
In sending the enclosed letter of their treasurer, giving the allocation in 1844, Jesse is sorry that they have been obliged to strike the diocese of New Orleans from their rolls. During the past year they have received no word from Father (Stephen) Rousselon and the doubt that Blanc's last letter implies about the 800 piastres, the 1843 figure, has not permitted their treasurer to write in return although Blanc announced a decrease for the following year. He hopes to receive some details from Rousselon which will allow them to regulate future alms and the number of Annales necessary. Blanc's letter of January 4, 1845 will be given attention at the time of the next allocation. Jessé signs as president and D(omini)que Meynis signs as secretary.
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1845 Feb. 28
Sanduie, Fred(eri)c:
Lyons, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
In consequence of the Association's allocation to New Orleans, out of the 1844 collections, Blanc is to draw on Veuve Guerin et fils, bankers at Lyons, for 10,000 francs. The payment cannot be made except by the forms furnished which are to be signed (no enclosure).
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1845 Feb. 4
Masnou,C.M., Father J.:
Assumption, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Messrs. Miguinus (patrick Maginnis?) and (Hugh) Russel(l) have left the seminary. Father (James) Burlando, (C.M.) is commissioned to buy some provisions if Blanc can give him 100 piastres. They need two altar stones. He reminds Blanc of their need for several works to explain Scripture. The bill for the gallery amounts to 425 piastres; he would like to know how much Blanc could give them. (On the back of the letter): Michel Lafrance and Hermina Duplessis, 2nd degree.
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1845 Feb. 4
Eccleston, Samuel, Abp. Baltimore:
Baltimore, Maryland
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He sends by this same mail the American Republican and Baltimore Clipper of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of Feb. This paper after pretending to be neutral for several months is now, as far as it dares be in Baltimore, Nativist in politics. Eccleston wishes to crush its slanderous propensities as regards Catholicism and Irishmen. The outrageous charges in the case of (Edward) Wilson exhibit the spirit of the paper and its partisans. He wishes Purcell to explain the affair in the Telegraph so that he can have it copied in the Baltimore papers. He writes to Father Wilson in the same mail.
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1845 Feb. 4
Rappe, Father Louis Amadeus:
Toledo, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He desires to give an account of his missions and that of Father (Joseph P.) Machebeuf. He went to Defiance Jan 15, and found there that the people had constructed a frame church by the care and sacrifices of a few families. It will be without debt when completed. The example of Defiance has produced a good effect on the people of Providence, who were already animated with zeal for putting up a beautiful church. He asks that Purcell help the people of providence. The church will be 30 by 50. They pay the debt at Maumee very slowly. He can get a good house for a convent there. He asks whether to start there or at Toledo, and whether to get the Ursulines from Boulogne or the Sisters of Notre Dame. The Catholics of Lower Sandusky desire a subscription to finish off the new church. Mr. Dickason and Mr. Ranson gave each $50 and Mr. Dickason bought the farm and will send Purcell the deed. The congregation at Sandusky City is increasing, and Machebeuf will have to add to his church when he returns. He has suggested to Father (peter McLaughlin) of Cleveland that they give retreats in their respective congregations. He is waiting for his assistant. He asks whether marriages can be performed in lent without publishing the banns. He also asks prayers for his brother who died in December.
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1845 Feb. 5
Ivers, Father W(illiam):
Alexandria,(Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Bearer Mr. O'Sullivan will call for some altar breads. There was a full congregation last Sunday but Ivers fears more from curiosity than religion. He will visit the other parish and districts in a few days. He is at the presbytery and will continue until some arrangement is made for his support. He apprehends great obstacle (P.S.) O'Sullivan is the best friend he has met here yet.
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1845 Feb. 6
Patterson, J.:
New (Orleans, Louisiana)
to Marie (Dedune?):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipted bill for $15.60 for beef furnished for the bishop's house.
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1845 Feb. 7
Blanc, Anthony, Bp. of New Orleans:
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He acknowledges Purcell's letter of Jan. 24. He has consulted the marriage registers of Father William Kindelon but does not find the one mentioned by Purcell. This does not prove that the marriage did not take place because it has come to Blanc' knowledge that he performed marriages at Bayou St. Jean (La.) where he was occupied at the Orphan asylum and where he had a little oratory and that he carried the register of these celebrations on a loose leaf from which the record may not have been copied in the city. Some of these were found among his papers at his death at the Bayou in 1838. Bishop (Peter Richard) Kenrick has returned to St. Louis. He has been more than three weeks without the fever. They visited his seminary and found all well but on the next day at their return Kenrick had a new attack of fever. Blanc kept him as long as possible but affairs at St. Louis forced him to go there. His affairs are afflicting and the remedy is not easy. The "Protos" Father Stephen Theodore Badin is there. He comes and goes and Blanc has not seen him since yesterday evening. There are 12 or 14 with him now. He says le bon frere (Father Edward Purcell) when he arrived but not since, but he intends to send this letter by his boat on his return. He believes that there will be aboard one of the sisters going to the mother house. Father (Nicholas) petit is there, also Father M. Dufour.
P.S. He commences to retuild an old church and he speaks of its form and decorations, asking Purcell the various costs.
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1845 Feb. 7
(Czvitkovicz), C.SS.R., Father Alexander:
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc of:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Czvitkovicz) is very sorry that Blanc has received no news about the proposal that the Redemptorists care for the neglected souls of his diocese, about which Blanc has given new motives.(Czvitkovicz) has written again to Vienna and expects an answer any day giving him authority to help Blanc. There exists the possibility that there will be further delay since the number of priests they have coming from Europe is hardly sufficient for their present tasks. He suggests that Blanc seize any means that might be available to care for the increasing numbers of Germans coming into the diocese, hoping that the Redemptorists will eventually come to his aid. He congratulates Blanc on his success in defending the freedom of the Church.
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1845 Feb. 7
Mégret, Father A(nthony) D(ésiré):
Vermillonville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Father (Giles F.) Martin's condition is hopeless; they will lose him before long. The old church has not been sold. (Adrien) Dumartrait has given his word that it is at Blanc's disposal and that he will not sell it except on Blanc's refusal. The trustees' price is $1,000. The Episcopalians have opened a subscription which already amounts to considerable. The Fabrique owes 12 to 1800 piastres to the pastor. Blanc is his universal heir. Father (Julien) Priour wants to have this church in a remote spot in his parish. Mégret believes that his bad feeling and approaching departure will not permit him to do much about it. In Mégret's opinion New Iberia does not need two churches. Priour also spoke of Franklin; what about the church at L'anse Sauvage; at pat(t)ersonville which have great need. But when can Blanc send a priest? This church at $1,000 is not too high if one uses it on the spot but too much if one places it at a distant spot. It should be saved for a religious establishment for which there is so much need at St. Martin. Mégret has just learned that the Methodist and Presbyterian preachers have been coming for several Sundays; he will declare open war on them next Sunday. They also talk of building an oratory below the prison. (P.S.) He should give Dumartrait a reply about Blanc's plans.
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1845 Feb. 8
Armand, Father P.:
Gap, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
In June 1844 Armand wrote to Blanc and to Mr. Vezian. These two letters have remained unanswered. Whatever the cause Armand has had no news of Blanc. He learned that Father (Ferdinand Dominic) Bac(h) had replaced Father (Stephen) Rousselon at the cathedral. He asks Blanc to give him news of them and of Fathers Bonniot, Permoli, Mascaroni and Asensio. It is not living to be always ill and able to do almost nothing. His hepatitis is becoming more dangerous; when he gives instructions for half an hour he is out of breath. He is pastor in his native country; it is a temporary arrangement for a year. The Bishop of Gap has a new succursal chapel in the same parish and Armand has an assistant who does almost everything. Armand has care of 460 souls. He and Bishop Rossat, transferred to Verdun, have talked together about Blanc and Louisiana. They have been given Bishop Depéry who also knows Blanc and Bishops Portier and Loras. In his letter to Vezian Armand asked him about his lands at Plaquemine and Bouligny. If Blanc can use them he can buy them through Vezian. They are all he has as he was robbed of everything several months after his arrival in France. Seeing death near, Armand does not want to become attached to anything. He has given an ecclesiastical establishment 15,000 francs. He got rid of some property in favor of one of his brothers. He has 800 francs as his salary. Rossat and Depéry offered him a titular canoncy but their canons are not in a hurry to give place to others, and they are right. If his two lands are sold, the amount is to be sent to him. If not, if a lifetime rent is paid to him, and Blanc prefers to send him Masses, he could say 150 a year which he would accept as rent. If Armand dies, the pastor of La Bache, near Gap, will write to Blanc. He asks Blanc to remember him to the Mazureaus, Resprés, Garridel, and Lacoste families, and all his old congregation. Armand will write Vezian again. He sends regards to Fathers Rousselon, Maenhaut, and D'hauw; also Fathers Faure and Chalons, the Daron family. Amilie D'Aquin and Félicité Foucher are to remember him in their frequent Communions and if Félicité(?) Trepanier and Charlotte Teynes are professed, they are to pray for him. The day he left New Orleans he gave Vezian a bank note for $100 and 17 piastres in small change. If he has not spent it for repairs on the two pieces of land, he is to send it to him. Also in his room he had a wardrobe, his bookcase; his books are at Mr. Dalliole's. If all is sold, the money is to be sent to him. His address is Aspremont.
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1845 Feb. 8
Lefevre, Peter Paul, Bp. of Detroit:
Detroit, Michigan
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He introduces Mr. T. Elliott who has abandoned his merchantile pursuits in Detroit, believing jurisprudence more congenial with his inclination, is desirous of spending some time in Cincinnati to make that science his particular study. He will appreciate Purcell's kind attention.
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1845 Feb. 8
Lauveau, J.:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon Pastor of St. Augustin:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Receipt for $12 for one barrel of white wine.
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1845 Feb. 9
(Portier), Bishop Michael:
Mobile, (Alabama)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Portier) asks Blanc to send Father Dorr to hear the confessions of the Germans for the retreat. If it is impossible to send him to Mobile, Blanc is to send one of the two German priests from New Orleans. They will have sermons in four languages. Blanc is to tell Father (Napoleon J.) Perché that (Portier) has made a search for Eug(ene) Le Blanc to no avail.
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1845 Feb. 10
Pierz, Father (Francois):
(Arbre Croche), (Michigan)
to (Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere):
Of (Detroit, Michigan)
Pierz encloses (in a letter that has apparently been lost) the statement of the condition of the Catholic Indian mission at Arbre Croche for the year 1844. The number of the Catholics he gives as 1,384 at the missions at Arbre Croche, Lacroix, Middletown, Cheboygan, Manistee, Beaver Island, etc. He lists also the number of baptisms, deaths and marriages. Also, the number of dispensations from the banns.
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1845 Feb. 11
Clark, J(ame)s:
Frederick City, (Maryland)
to F(rancis) P. McFarland:
St. John's College,New York
Clark thanks McFarland for his letter of Nov.21 which was received only on January 6. He is pleased that St. John's prospers but is sorry that the Jesuits could not take it over. He has heard from Fathers (John) Harley and (Thomas) O'Neill. The president (Father John McCaffrey) came to visit the Jesuits' house with Messrs. Beleké and Olland. All are well at the Mountain except Uncle Guy who is still afflicted with paralysis. They have 15 scholastic novices having received 2 in the last 3 days. He is pleased that McFarland plans to visit him next summer. Georgetown has the same number of students. Worcester has 25, all Catholics since they take not others. Feb.17. The letter was interrupted by an indisposition. Harley and O'Neill told him that St. John's also accepted only Catholics, which he had not known. He mentions the societies of the Mountain which continue to be held. P.S. William Tehan asks McFarland to ask Mr. John Regan if he is at St. John's if he has received Tehan's letter.
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1845 Feb. 14
Bachlar, M.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipt for $5 for one cord of wood. Signed by J. Frerret.
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1845 Feb. 14
Mazza, G. Antoine:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipt for $29.50 for colored window panes.
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1845 Feb. 14
Sedwith, R(ichard) F.:
New York, (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
Impressed with the advantages to religion of an extended circulation of (Brownson's) Quarterly Review, Sedwith proposes the establishing of an Irish agency. If Brownson approves, he will write to a gentleman in Dublin who is personally known to most of the clergy and is the only lay person on the managing committee of the Association for the Propagation of the faith in Dublin. If the latter accepts, Sedwith would guarantee prompt and faithful returns. The appearance of such a journal will be hailed by the Catholic people of Ireland. He assures him that his noble and effective efforts on behalf of Religion, Philanthropy, and Truth have gained him the admiration, gratitude and affection of the children of the Faith. (A "duplicate," filed with the original, contains the following notation): "Original forwarded on the 15th February addressed to the care of Benj(ami)n H. Greene, 124 Washington St. Boston.
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1845 Feb. 14
Viszoczky, Father Andrew:
Grand River, (Michigan)
to Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan
It seems to Viszoczky that the lots ought to belong to both missions and in fact do so belong. Meanwhile lot 4 was this day sold by Vanallen by the public office at 10 shillings an acre. This sale seems to him to imply a deceitful deal harmful to their mission.
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1845 Feb. 16
Lorretta, (S.C.) Sister M.:
Donaldsonville, (Louisiana)
to (Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister M. Margaret writes that she does not want to be Sister-Servant. If (Blanc) would approve Sister would write for permission to have a mixed school, all that are able to give so much per month; by teaching the French it would induce them to do so. Did Father (John) Boullie(r) say anything about giving them instructions at the House? Sister has written to Father D. and M. for a French Sister. Sister Lorena will never do for the school. P.E. will return on Wednesday. As soon as the retreat is over, Sister will expect Sister Regina (Smith, S.C.); and Sister F(rancis) R(egis, S.C.); won't Blanc send them for a few weeks?
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1845 Feb. 17
Baraga, (Father) Frederick:
L'Anse, (Wisconsin)
to (Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan)
Baraga has just received the Bishop's letter of Nov. 15, 1844. He had indeed with great reluctance consented last year, that Mr. Crook should draw $300. form the Bishop's account, but the Bishop does not have to pay it until July 1, 1845 and should consider that sum as a contribution for the year 1845. In 1846 Baraga hopes to receive more help. He wants part of the school fund every year as he is entitled to it. He has been teaching school alone since last fall for Mrs. Cotte has veen bery sick. The Bishop's promise to send potatoes to the starving Indians made Baraga happy. He hopes to get them with the first navigation to sow them this spring. Mr. Livingston will ship them from the Saut. Concerning his Indian Catechism, Baraga states that all mistakes have been corrected and no fault can be found in the doctrine it contains. He thanks the Bishop for the "Ordo", also for the interest he showed in and for the efforts to procure missionaries for Lake Superior.
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1845 Feb. 17
Brunner, C.PP.S., Father Francis D.:
Norwalk, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
The people near Attica sent him that day a title which he doubts is in the correct form or not. He showed it to Father McCartney but has decided to send it to Purcell. Purcell is to make the necessary corrections and send it back as soon as possible. Also the people of Thompson's Settlement ask for a settling of their title for the land near St. Michael's church because the former owners must pay taxes on it until it is settled. They are buying a house near the church at Thompson's Settlement in which they propose to instruct the numerous and ignorant children of the neighborhood and to fortify them against the danger of perversion. He asks Purcell for permission to construct a fitting or atory and to say mass there on non-feast days and to preserve the Blessed Sacrament for the sick there. He thanks Purcell for the benefits he has given the Precious Blood Fathers and asks a continuance of his beneficence. One of the deacons of their community Peter Felix Kohler desires to go to Europe to finish his studies in one of their houses there. If Purcell agrees they will let him go, even though he has taken his oath.
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1845 Feb. 18
Elder, Father Alexius J.:
St. Mary's College,
Baltimore, Md.
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Introduces Miss Mary Williams who goes to live with her brother in Cincinnati. He sent to Purcell the Baltimore papers in which Edward I. Wilson figured, and hopes that Purcell will contradict the same. Unless the papers are contradicted publicly suit will be brought and capital used by their "separated brethern". Since the man Richardson is there and in league with the Methodists it would be well that a certificate from the almshouse should be appended and in which certificate the head of the establishment should say that Richardson took Wilson.
P.S. Father (John B.) Gildea's life is despaired of.
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1845 Feb. 18
Kenrick, Bishop Francis Patrick:
Phil(adelphia, Pennsylvania)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Not knowing if his brother (Bishop Peter Richard Kenrick) is still in New Orleans, Kenrick sends this letter to be given to him. In case his sickness is dangerous Blanc is to let Kenrick know so that he can be on the way immediately.
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1845 Feb. 18
(Kenrick), Bishop Peter Richard:
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Kenrick) takes the first free minute since his arrival to announce that his health to the moment is good and everyone says how much he has improved by his visit to the south. He thanks Blanc who has made this possible.
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1845 Feb. 18
McCallion, Father Charles:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
It has been a long time since he wrote. He received the letter sent by way of Cleveland in New York. He admits that mistakes, misunderstandings, mismanagements were made but that now he has learned. After three months he left New York having raised about $100 a week. He went to Patterson, New Jersey where he raised money among his acquaintances for three days. On Feb. 14 he presented Purcell's letters to Bishop (Francis Patrick) Kenrick formally and was duly authorized. He hopes to raise $1000 in Pennsylvania at about $100 a week. Begging is not quite the thing it is represented but he will continue until he collects the sum if Purcell so wishes. He wrote to Purcell about William's exeat. He is so accustomed to repeating his little tale and is too tired to write.
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1845 Feb. 18
(Portier), Bishop Michael:
Mobile, (Alabame)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Portier) is sending back the German priest. Their retreat did some good and it would have been complete if Father (John) Timon, (C.M.) had been able to stay until Easter. There is a movement towards the Catholic religion and men in high places talk of the necessity of returning to the old Church. (Portier) thinks that even if they burn a few other churches and even hang a bishop, when it is only in effigy, they have reason to thank God.
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1845 Feb. 19
Reilly, E. J.:
Mt. (St. Mary's College, Maryland)
to F(rancis) P. McFarland:
(St. John's) College, N(ew) York
Reilly thanks McFarland for his letter and says that all are well at the Mountain except Corry who is in the infirmary. He mentions Father John McCaffrey, the President, the prefects and teachers. A.H. Baker adds a postscript, chiefly about the Philomathean Society and their plans for Washington's birthday. His health has not been good. He asks McFarland to remind J.L. Daugherty of a debt.
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1845 Feb. 19
Renaud, A. de:
Donaldsonville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
In June last year Blanc signed a draft for 50 piastres which Renaud took to Baron (Aimé) Roger, the French consul, and he received the sum which enabled Renaud to bring his family to Donaldsonville. He had a promise from Count de Galon, owner of a sugar-works in Bayou la Fourche, but the following year he was laid off and was obliged to teach children of color but so few came and so few paid that he had to dismiss them. But he succeeded in procuring the implements necessary to take up again his profession as watchmaker which he had given up in France. Since January 10 he has taken a small shop and thinks that he can soon repay the sum that Blanc obtained for him. He is also writing to Roger to ask him for an extension on the debt.
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1845 Feb. 20
McLaughlin, Father Peter:
Cleveland, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He has diligently searched the records from 1836 to 1841 and failed to find any record of the marriage in that time. He will have nothing to do with the proposed marriage and would not have written to Purcell had he not been solemnly asked. He is pleased to report that the people are observing Purcell's regulations. The gentleman Purcell recommended has arrived and will have employment when the lake opens. He has been perplexed by the need of an English speaking Catholic church more centrally located. There is a site centrally located parallel with the court house which he thinks should be purchased. This could be done if someone could be gotten to lend them $1000 as interest. The old St. Mary's church he would give to the German congregation. He cannot have anything to do with the erection of a German church. He will contribute his mite but because of the things that have happened and the coldness of certain of the Germans he will have nothing to do with them besides the sacramental and sacrificial. Some other priest or one of the Precious Blood Fathers could take charge of the building of the new German church. Father (Joseph P.) Machebeuf is coming home. McLaughlin has not visited because a German priest has been there and has preached and heard confessions in English. Father (Louis Amadeus) Rappe has written to him about giving retreats for lay people, but priests of piety and eloquence are wanting. He longs to see Purcell's cathedral and house.
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1845 Feb. 21
Maddox, G. F.:
St. Mary's College,
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
In estimating in the highest degree his eminent talents and literary renown, the Reading Room Society has elected Brownson an honorary member. It is hoped that the society may be honored still more by being permitted to place his name in the catalogue of the Society.
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1845 Feb. 21
Monsseaux, P. H.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipt for 5 piastres for a small cornerstone. Signed by McDonald.
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1845 Feb. 23
Bancroft, George:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Chelsea, (Massachusetts)
He states that Brownson several years ago borrowed from him works of Kent and Dugald Stewart. He would like Brownson to return them unless he desires to continue using them for literary purposes.
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1845 Feb. 23
Martin, V.G., Father Augustus:
Vincennes, Indiana
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Bishop (Celestine de la Haillandiere) of Vincennes before he left instructed Martin to call on Purcell for new consecrated oils at Easter time. In accordance with this intention he now asks Purcell to supply the clergy of that diocese. Father (Michael E.) Shaw will go to Cincinnati after Easter for the oild. Should Purcell have any objection in supplying the oils he is asked to let Martin know betimes.
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1845 Feb. 24
(Illinois, State of):
(Copy). An act authorising certain persons holding property in trust for the use of the Catholic Church in the State of Illinois to convey the same. Where as property in this state has heretofore been conveyed to Bishop Celestine Guinemer de La Hailandière, of Vincennes, and to Bishop Peter Richard Kenrick of St. Louis to hold and transmit; since the state of Illinois, a part of which was heretofore included in the diocese of St. Louis and the residue in the diocese of Vincennes, has been erected into a separate diocese by the name of the Diocese of Chicago and Bishop William Quarter has been appointed, the latter diocese is entitled to said property. Section I of the act is quoted here. (In the papers of Bishop Anthony Blanc).
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1845 Feb. 24
McLaughlin, Father Peter:
Cleveland, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He writes to tell Purcell of his plans to erect a new church on Main or Superior Street. He is willing to sacrifice every penny he has and thinks that the people will in turn sacrifice. The rents he thinks would be $1000 a year for so grand a purpose. As for his own support he thinks that perhaps some wealthy family will support him. He leaves that to God's will. The people's sacrifices are not inferior to his. He proposes to leave St. Mary's for the Germans. He states the following reasons: 1. Now they can secure a lot in the most beautiful part of the city. 2. Hundreds of souls are deprived of the word of God where they are now. Protestants would come also. 3. They have now become a people and while they let Purcell build them a church before they now want to build their own out of gratitude to him. 4. He sees no stumbling block because the pew rent of St. Mary's in two years will pay for the lot. 5. The citizens generally are very anxious that they come up. 6. The English tongue is the only one that can make converts. The English church must be where the English will be induced to listen. 7. Even the Protestants taunt them with being poor Irish of the Flats.
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1845 Feb. 24
Lucas, Father P(eter):
St. Martinville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
On the 22nd Lucas received Blanc's letter. If he has not given Blanc news about Father (Giles F.) Martin it is because if Martin knew it he would perhaps think that Lucas had said that he was sicker than he was and would have reproached him. Next Thursday it will be 5 weeks since his right side was paralysed. His speech is coming back now but he is still very ill. (Lucas outlines their exercises for Lent here). During the week he has gone several times to Pont-Braux for Mass and Confession. Last year there were 100 burials and 325 baptisms. Almost everyone comes to Lucas; he sends them to Martin to arrange with him and then Lucas does the work. Finally Martin has begun to say that Lucas is trying to have the parish. Lucas asks more than ever for a change. As for St. Martin's, Blanc is not to think of Lucas. He is a young priest and has a reputation to preserve. If he had a second thing to ask after his change, it would be St. Charles.
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1845 Feb. 24
Sorin C.S.C. Father Edward:
Notre Dame, Indiana
to Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere:
Of Detroit, Michigan.
(Withdrawn to Provincial Archives).
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1845 Feb. 25
Catholic Sentinel:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipt for $3 for one year's subscription. Received payment, Father J(ames) I(gnatius) Mullon, per C.K. O'Hara, agent.
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1845 Feb. 25
Francais, Father (N.) St. Vincent de Paul:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Francais has called a meeting of the trustees for the 28th. He has sent a notice to Mr. Rasche and asks Blanc to notify Mr. Jourdan. Francais cannot do anything as he knows nothing about these affairs.
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1845 Feb. 25
McFarland, W(illia)m:
Kendall, O(hio)
to (Francis P. McFarland):
They are all in good health. Francis spoke of sending them an Almanac but it did not come. They are all well at Wapako(netta). Josiah is in Tiffin. The winter has been open and wet but there has been little sickness. The Whigs are making a great batch of banks and the railroads are progressing. He had last week a pamphlet by Rev. C. Sparry of New York against Catholicism, a very bigoted paper. Every Protestant preacher is a nativist and they intend to put down the Catholics. They hate Bishop (John) Hughes and (Francis Patrick) Kenrick as devils. James Polk will take his seat in a few days despite the Whig nativism and anti-slavery parties. (On the back addressed to Josiah McFarland at Tiffin, Ohio).
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1845 Feb. 26
Lucas, Father Peter:
St. Martin's (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Lucas asks for a dispensation for Theogenus Louvier and Anaisine Louvier related in the second degree.
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1845 Feb. 28
Ivers, Father W(illiam):
Alexandria, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Ivers introduces the bearer, Dr. Nestor of Alexandria. He avails himself of Nestor's departure for New Orleans to ask Blanc about getting an Irish boy, 12 to 15 years old whom he could instruct to answer Mass. Ivers boards with Nestor and Nestor can tell Blanc about Ivers and his future prospects. P.S. They say Blanc promised 20 barrels of lime for the church; the sooner they have it the better.
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1845 Feb. 28
Miles, Bishop Richard Pius:
Nashville, (Tennessee)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Miles introduces Miss Eugene Toupet, a respectable Catholic lady of Nashville who visits New Orleans for her health. If she meets encouragement she will take charge of a school.
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