1846 Nov. 1
Barthe, Father F(ranc)ois St. Charles:
(German-Coast, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Judge Emile?) Rost and Mrs. Rost tell Barthe that (Blanc) will go to their house. He does not want to go contrary to their wishes nor to (Blanc)'s but it is necessary that (Blanc) come to the presbytery. He will explain the reason in person. (Blanc) is to do as he sees fit.
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1846 Nov. 2
Hill, Samuel:
Woburn, (Massachusetts
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
On behalf of the Woburn Lyceum, he invites Brownson to lecture there before the association, on some Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock, between the 18th of November, and the 23rd of December. The fee is $10, with all traveling and boarding expenses paid.
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1846 Nov. 2
Lucas, Father P(eter):
West Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
He was received very favorably. Yesterday the pews were sold by Valentin Hébert, president of the trustees; they brought only $300, very little for a church without fees, linens, vestments, etc. The presbytery is open to all the winds. In 5 months the church should be clean and furnished and good order reign. He is determined to sacrifice to finish up his expenditures at New Iberia. Lucas has a High Mass and catechism every Sunday; old people, young people and women come; they listen attentively to his instructions.
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1846 Nov. 2
Rotchford and Peters:
New Orleans, (Louisiana
They have opened a grocery store in Poydras Street and solicit patronage. (P.S.) They will be willing to settle every six months with the Bishop.
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1846 (Nov. 5)
MacMaster, J(ames) A(lphonsus):
(New York, New York)
to (Edgar P.) Wadhams:
(Baltimore, Maryland)
McMaster admired and loved the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer but after a year he was forced to admit that he had no vocation for anything more than the novitiate. His mind demands something other than the "after duties" of the Redemtorists. He has no desire to enter any of the Regular orders, and doubts whether or not to apply for the secular priesthood. His director in the Novitiate believed McMaster suited for a literary life. It is difficult for a Catholic to find a position in this field. McMaster still hopes to enter a contemplative or an active order. If he should join the priesthood, he must decide upon remaining in this diocese, the seminary of the Sulpitians, or some Jesuit institution. In any case McMaster must consider means of support. He would like to wait until God gives him some direction, and would do so if he could get a position in a Catholic institution. He places entire faith in God. McMaster asks Wadhams to pray for him. He mentions that he received Wadhams' letter telling of his conversion. He does not believe that he shall be in New York for than a few days. P.S.—He, (Clarence) Walworth, and (Isaac T.) Hecker have taken the vow and are in Wittem, Holand. They send their regards to Wadhams.
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1846 Nov. 5
Montgomery, O.P., Father Charles P.:
Zanesville, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
According to Purcell's request received yesterday evening he sends the lists of baptisms at their stations from Nov. 1st, 1845 to Nov. 1, 1846. Zanesville 43, Plainfield 6, Taylorsville 5, He will see Father (Joseph) Gallinger today and make known Purcell's wish and he will also write today to the Dominicans at St. Joseph and ask them to do the same.
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1846 Nov.(?)5
Tardy, Stephen S.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Receipt for $40 paid by Father Rousselon for painting at St. Mary's Church in Condé Street.
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1846 Nov. 6
(Blin), Sister St. Arsène:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
She has lately learned of Blanc's return to New Orleans. On October 22, Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché announced that the Mother Superior would not go to Texas as in charge of the foundation but only if necessary to install those appointed there. St. Arsène and several Sisters were to be in charge. Her joy at getting a small corner of the Lord's vineyard was well tempered by the responsibility. She asks if Blanc knows about this and if he authorized it. A week later the Mother Superior confirmed all that had been told St. Arsène before. Everything seems favorable to the carrying out of this work. Her last message should have reached Blanc October 22. (On the address side of the letter in Blanc's hand): Father Nicolas Jung of the Diocese of Strasburg.
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1846 Nov. 6
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Blanc is to ask Father Rousselon to get (Chanche) a cask of claret and 300 bottles. He wishes Blanc had not yet paid his visit as he sometimes feels quite solitary; he hopes Father (Edward) D'Eauw continues to improve. He has not heard a confirmation of the report Blanc brought about the removal of the Sisters from New York. He has not yet heard from Mr. Peyroux.
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1846 (Nov. 7)
Buss, Widow:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Permission for her servant Marguerite to have her child baptized. (In another hand) Jean, April 9; godfather, Jean Joseph; godmother Elisabeth Reiley, baptized November 7.
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1846 Nov. 7
(Byrne), Bishop Andrew:
Little Rock, (Arkansas)
to Peter McMahon:
(Little Rock, Arkansas)
McMahon has been a student in their seminary for the last eleven months and has received the clerical tonsure. Having expressed an unwillingness to attach himself to their poor missions (Byrne) grants him permission to offer himself to any prelate disposed to receive him. McMahon has given his notes for money advanced in his favor to St. John's College, N(ew) Y(ork) and for his expenses during his time in the seminary.
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1846 Nov. 7
Leveque, R.S.C.J., Madame Louisa:
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
They have a novice who wishes to make her vows on the feast of the Purification. Will Blanc send a priest to take his place in the examination? If Leveque were at St. Michael she would ask Blanc to come himself. Their Mother had a little fever again last week but is well now. She hopes to see Blanc at St. Michael next month. All are well including the children who, in spite of the poor harvest, are as numerous as last year.
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1846 Nov. 7
Tardy, Stephen S.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Receipt for 30 piastres from Father Rousselon for painting and glazing at St. Mary's Church in Condé Street.
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1846 Nov. 8
Waterman, Durant:
Maysville, K(entuck)y
to (Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Waterman has just received (Blanc)'s letter of the 4th. The situation under the Bishop of Mobile would, he supposes, be such a one as he desires. If (Blanc) does not succeed, any honorable situation. His relations are all of the Protestant faith and of a noble family in England.
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1846 Nov. 8
Ménard, Father Ch(arle)s M.:
Thibodaux, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Ménard is busy with sick calls, it is probable that he cannot postpone a wedding scheduled at that time, the parish is so large, that he wants Blanc to decide whether he should leave to attend the retreat. He could make his retreat at the seminary or at Father Perché's as soon as Blanc sends Father (Hyacinthe) Tumoine. They have already begun to carry out the resolutions about building the new church. Last Thursday the ladies of the Benevolent Society of St. Joseph's Congregation met at the presbytery. Ménard established this society 5 or 6 months ago with the cooperation of Mrs. White, Mrs. Key, and Mrs. Scuddy. The Madames Tanner were at the last meeting. Ménard hopes they will see Blanc lay the corner stone by next spring. About the intrigue at St. Pamela, without a doubt several trustees did not read the letter in question. It is also quite certain that Benjamin Folse had not even read it and that the people blame J(oseph) N(icolas). Ménard was told that N(icolas) had written a letter as Blanc's reply in which Blanc had told the trustees to get the people to work on the levee and road for fear of cracks. P.S. Ménard has just learned that Father (Henry Boutelou de) St. Aubin is to arrive soon in New Orleans; he was to leave Havre around September 15 on the Vesta.
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1846 Nov. 8
Gallwey, R.S.H.J., Madame J.:
St. Michael's (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
She received Blanc's letter; the annual distribution will be December 9. When she invited Father (Victor) Jamey to give the children's retreat she had no idea that Blanc's would be at that epoch. Their rules say November 21 for the renewal of vows. Father Ladavière is aware that Jamey is to give the retreat. Many are sick; she hopes vacation will reestablish all.
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1846 Nov. 8
Cartouche, L. St. Joseph's:
(Emmitsburg, Maryland)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
She received Blanc's letter some time since. She is glad to hear the Titine has grown; she trusts that when she goes home Madame Galway will permit her to spend some time with her. When Blanc goes to Sacred Heart, he is to give Cartouche's respects to Madames Galway, Ovy(?), Telside, Hoa. Does Madame Hoa still play the organ? Cartouche is sorry that Madame Louisa (Léveque) has left St. Michael. Julia has been to Holy Communion. They expect Father (Louis Regis) Deluol tomorrow night. They will go into retreat soon. She can hardly believe it will be her last retreat at the Valley. Blanc is to give her respects to Father Ladavière and tell him Zaza has not forgotten him. She presumes that Sister Cleophas has arrived at New Orleans by this time. Blanc is to give Cartouche's love to Mother Etienne, Sister Mary Clara, Raphael, and Maria Louise. Julia and the Louisianans send love to Blanc.
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1846 Nov. 9
Brands, (C.M.), Father John:
Galveston, (Texas)
to (Father Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (Angelo) Mascaroni owes 36 piastres and has asked Brands to draw on (Rousselon) on his account. Brands gave this draft to Mr. Smith, clerk of Galveston, who will present it to (Rousselon). They have received no news of Bishop (John Mary) Odin since (John J.?) Linn was here, who said Odin was still at San Antonio and was ill, as he probably told (Rousselon) when he was in New Orleans. The heroes, Colonels Hays and Walker.
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1846 Nov. 9
Dufour, Father L(ouis):
St. Martinville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Dufour received (Blanc)'s letter expressing his … (For complete calendar see original of 6 cards).
Cross references:
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1846 Nov. 10
Griswold, Rufus W.:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
He has in press, A Survey of the Literature of the United States, in which he will take the liberty of considering Brownson's literary and philosophical character. He has arranged the authors chronologically, and will be obliged if Brownson would give him information as to the time and place of his birth, places of residences, and titles of his various publications with the dates of their appearance. He has the present series of the "Review", articles addressed to the "Democratic Review", and "Charles Elwood". He would be greatly obliged if Brownson can advise him where to procure a letter, addressed to Dr. Channing, which he very much admired.
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1846 Nov. 11
Borgess, Father Otho H.:
Chillicothe, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
According to Purcell's request he sends the number of baptisms from Nov. 1, 1845 to Nov. 1, 1846, the number 86, corresponds very well with the number last year. The missal he will send with the first opportunity. He would have sent it sooner but intended to visit Purcell himself. He has been prevented from that by efforts to commence a school. He had been trying for a whole year to unite the congregation for that purpose but he had not succeeded because there was a teacher there who had some children that patronized him. Borgess appointed a committee. When the schoolmaster arrived Borgess called upon the parents and the greatest part came. Some were much opposed because they said the other teacher had not been well treated. On Sunday last the new teacher was nearly stoned to death by four large stones thrown at him through his window at ten o'clock. Borgess had to take him to hiw own house for protection. He hopes that he will succeed in uniting them but finds that they will not listen patiently to the admonition of their pastor.
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1846 (Nov. 11)
Jamey, Father V(ictor):
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Jamey has just received a letter from Madame (J.) Gallwey, (R.S.H.J.) expressing her regret that the children's retreat could not take place as planned. Vacation begins the 10th of next month and (Blanc)'s visit has already been announced for the second Sunday of Advent; Jamey is going to reply that this retreat is postponed indefinitely. The real reason is that he wishes to remain a stranger to all the changes in the house. The same day that Jamey wrote (Blanc) at the end of last month, he had an accident which will prevent him from attending the priests' retreat. He was going, on horseback, to see a sick negress at Mrs. Villeneuve Porche's. The horse halted near Jo(sep)h Joet's and reared so violently that it was lame for 13 days. The strain gave Jamey a pain between his shoulder. Dr. Frazier told him to rub it but it does not help. After deliberating however, Jamey has decided to give the little retreat at the convent. At Pointe Coupée some are surprised to see so many at church; Jamey is sad that there are so few.
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(1846) Nov. 12
(Dufour, Father Louis:
St. Martinville, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Dufour) went to see Father (Anthony Désiré Mégret) Maigret yesterday to see if he were definitely going to the retreat. Maigret said that in view of favorable replies from Grand Coteau he would stop overnight at St. Martin Friday, to leave Saturday. Dufour told him of his letter to Father (Florian Joseph) Sautois, (S.J.) to see whether he should send it. Maigret said yes, that the other day one of his young people came to be godfather. When Maigret refused him because he had not made his First Communion, he said he had done so at Coteau as did his two brothers. So (Dufour) will send his letter and leave it to (Blanc) to say what he wishes. (Blanc) might also speak to them about the money arrangements made at the last synod which sent him back for the fee Father (Peter) Lucas collected during his absence. Sautois has never given him one piastre of that kind of fees. New Iberia has always been like that. At Father (Julian) Priour's arrival (Dufour) went to him as a friend and confrere in spite of the warnings (Blanc) spoke of in his first letter to St. Martin. When Priour and Maigret were there the same day, (Dufour) proposed that since they were neighbors they should talk it over so there would be no comparisons in the way things were done. Maigret was of (Dufour)'s opinion but Priour said clearly that he wished to be perfectly free to do what seemed right to him. He with (L.J.?) Smith set the limits of the parish. (Dufour) said nothing. (Blanc) knows that Father (Henry de Boutelou) St. Aubin established a sort of cemetery at Pont Braux. Mostly slaves are buried there but since a certain time whites have been buried there by a Frenchman brought in by Father Martin and who had been an altar boy when (Dufour) went there. (Dufour) pointed out the legal irregularity in the death registers if he did not inform (Dufour) of deaths. He forbid this Frenchman to consent to these burials. But people come and make burials themselves. (Dufour) received an anonymous letter from some of these evil ones quoting Volney and Voltaire. (Blanc) is to let (Dufour) know what to do about this cemetery. He knows it is a long trip to bring their dead to St. Martin. He always tries to not have the air of seeking money for burials. His fees for marriages are lower than those of his two neighbors. He always returns to his first impression on arriving here, that this mission is the most difficult he has ever encountered. This year the day the retreat ends is the day he must go to Plaquemine. Maigret will also be absent three Sundays but he has the Fathers at Coteau.
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1846 Nov. 12
(Hailandière), Bishop Celestin (de la):
Vincennes, (Indiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
A visit to Evansville and 4 surrounding congregations kept (Hailandière) from answering (Blanc)'s letter sooner. He thanks (Blanc) for his kind offer and remembers his kindness of 8 years ago. His health is better and so he does not have to leave his work this winter. He wrote Father (Charles) Opperman(n) two weeks ago that he is to return without delay. In keeping him it seems to (Hailandière) that (Blanc) has overestimated his needs without understanding (Hailandière)'s He has nothing more to say about Father (Auguste) Martin than he has already said. He regrets that (Blanc) saw fit to write a page and more about him. He shares (Blanc)'s fears about Father (Edward) D'Ha(u)w; he thinks he is better today. P.S. (Blanc) can send 50 instead of 60 ordos this year.
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1846 Nov. 12
Maignan, V(ict?)or:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
An endorser of a note for $3489 drawn to Blanc's order on last December 4 by Bishop (Michael) Portier, Maignan informs Blanc that he wrote a letter to the drawer on October 2 and has never received a reply.
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1846 Nov. 13
Lamborne, Marie Thérèse:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, L(ouisian)a
She is endeavoring to find music scholars and hopes Blanc will mention the subject to his numerous community. She is entirely dependent with two children upon her own exertions. She is boarding with Mrs. Lease on Tchoupitoulas Street.
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1846 Nov. 13
McMaster, J(ames) A(lphonsus):
N(ew) York, (New York)
to (Edgar P.) Wadhams:
(Baltimore, Maryland)
Wadhams must not scold him for not entering religion. McMaster says that he had and still has a great desire to enter religion but according to the Novice-Master he did not have a vocation for the Redemptorists. McMaster and his directors think it would be dangerous for him to enter any of the religious order or to become a secular priest. It is his duty to become editor of a religious journal or professor in some Catholic College, and he is waiting for God to present him with one or the other. McMaster thinks it probable that he may be occupied as an editor. He does not believe that the discipline at St. Mary's was too strict for Wadhams, but that it was too external. McMaster says that if Wadhams had been in a Novitiate instead of a Seminary he never would have left. McMaster prefers Sulpician Seminary to one conducted by Jesuits. The Sulpicians propose an admirable end but do not give all of the benefits that are provided by the Redemptorists. McMaster did not write the latter from Belgium in a spirit of proselytism but rather because he thought Wadhams would find life with them more agreeable than his at present. The graces and aids that make the life in religion easier than the secular are known and felt only by experience. Ultimately Wadhams' director must decide. McMaster says that he does not object to Wadhams showing the former's letters to the latter's director. He explains the general tone of expression found in his letters. McMaster has not seen the McVikars and believes the reason is the trouble he caused among them last year. He does not know where Henry McVikar is at the present. He expresses his desire to see Wadhams, and wants to know the most difficult thing in his life at St. Mary's and he will help him with sympathy and prayer. He trusts that Wadhams has confidence and devotion to the Holy Mother of God, which is of great help and comfort. McMaster asks him if he read "The Glories of Mary" by St. Alphonse. He tells Wadhams to be faithful to his vocation and to obey his directors.
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1846 Nov. 13
(Raess), A(ndre), Bp. Strasbourg, France:
Strasbourg,(France)
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Purcell's letter was an agreeable surprise and awoke in him his interest in all that concerns the Union. Hemade known to Father Felis Job of the Precious Blood Fathers the desire of Father (Francis De Sales) Brunner. He thinks that Father Felix will fill in easily, and set out with his confrere for the United States unless he should not believe himself called to work on such a grand scale, for he is not a grand man. His information upon Father (Francis) Serenbetz, is very unfavorable. The metropolitan of Fribourg paid his expenses and the Archbishop gave him only an exeat pure and simple, a testimony which Bishop Riess always suspects. In fact he thinks such an exeat should be defied unless accompanied with a particular letter. The Vicar General of the Diocese of St. Louis is there now and is seeking young recruits for Missouri. He wishes Purcell would send some one because an extraordinary enthusiasm for this exists among the clergy. Instead of furnishing priests to other diocese as he ought to do, those who are outside the diocese are demanding entrance to return there. And in the meantime the diocese has a superabundance of subjects. He asks Purcell, on the first opportunity to send him a copy of his work against the protestant minister. If any converts in America have published the motif of their conversion he would like to have their brochures. He is working to get a collection of sucj publications. That will be a kind of theology that will not lack interest. He asks for a remembrance in Purcell's prayers.
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1846 Nov. 13
Tardy, Stephen S.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
2 receipts, each for $30 paid by Father Rousselon on October 24 and November 3 for painting at St. Mary's Church.
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1846 Nov. 13
Vilarrasa, O.S.D., Father Sadoc St. Joseph's:
Perry Co(unty), Ohio
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Vilarrasa thanks Blanc for taking charge of the box of books from Spain. The books are principally theological and philosophical for the use of St. Joseph's Literary Society. The money came to hand by another direction. The box was dispatched from Barcelona on August 28.
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1846 Nov. 15
Alsindor, Joseph:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Permission for his slave Rebecca to have her child Alfred baptized. (In another hand: born?) July 31, 1845; godfather Jean B. Bigon, godmother, Jeanne Augustin.
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1846 Nov. 15
Castro, H(enr)y:
Castroville, (Texas)
A note for $2000 to be paid to the order of Bishop (John Mary) Odin. Signed by Castro as agent for A. Lanfear and C(ompany) of New Orleans. (Odin signs on the back.)
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1846 Nov. 16
Dupuy, Father Enn(emond):
Iberville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
He thought he would go down today for the retreat but he has a marriage to perform and two gravely ill. One is the only daughter of R. Arnous. He will leave as soon as possible.
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1846 Nov. 16
Ménard, Father Ch(arle)s M.:
Assumption, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
He arrived from Thibodaux this evening to try to get a priest from the seminary to replace him during retreat. Father (John Francis) Llebaria, (C.M.) tells him it is impossible as he is there alone with another priest. So tomorrow Ménard will go back to Thibodaux for the reasons he gave in his letter of the 8th.
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1846 Nov. 16
Zeller, Father (F.):
Assumption, (Missouri)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, Louisiana
(Blanc) may remember that toward the beginning of January, a Mr. Grimmer of Grand Coteau came to ask (Blanc) to accept in his diocese a French priest from German Lorraine. (Blanc) welcomed the proposal and told Grimmer to notify this priest that (Blanc) would be at Lyons after Easter. Zeller is that priest. He arrived in the new world by way of New York. His already long trip was prolonged by stops at Philadelphia, the diocese of Pittsburg, Cincinnati, and St. Louis, to acclimate himself and to see old acquaintances and where he exercised his ministry. At the moment he is at a German mission 16 miles from St. Louis. Can (Blanc) still use him in his diocese? He knows French and German equally well, can speak a little Dutch and English. His address would be in care of Mr. Keller, bookseller.
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1846 Nov. 17
(Brownson, Jr.), Orestes (A.):
Worcester, Mass(achusetts)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, Massa(chusetts)
He writes to ask his father to come up if he can do so since he is afraid Bill will lose the use of his arm. He is working in earnest to make up for his dullness, John is very busy, and Henry does passably well.
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1846 Nov. 17
Butler, Father Thomas R.:
Hughes; near Marshall, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
James Hughes is to leave for Cincinnati and the old people ask him to write to Purcell to find a boy and girl, preferable brother and sister for them. James and Maria as well as the old folk promise to be punctual in teaching them the catechism, and all promise to use them as members of the family. Butler believes that the presence of the children will be of spiritual advantage in keeping James and Maria from Protestant meeting-houses. He is going to Cherryfork and West Union and will return Friday evening by Hillsboro. He asks Purcell to write him at Hillsboro, about the following case. A gentleman of Hillsboro, a protestant, asks him to marry him to a rich protestant quadroon. The young woman is not known as less than white and the man is inclined towards the Catholic church, an abolitionist and according to his neighbors smart and modest. Purcell may remember that once at table he said he thought priests might marry two protestants as officers of the civil law. Father (Edward T.) Collins acted on the permit and married a couple, yet since Purcell has intimated his disapprobation. He asks Purcell to let him know what he is to do.
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1846 Nov. 17
(Brunner),C.PP.S.,Father Francis D.:
Minister, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He has returned to Minister, but he is unable to see Purcell because of the shortness of the time. He has received letters from Father John Baptist Jacomet, whom the people have asked to stay longer otherwise he will not get his salary. As to the answer to him Brunner leaves that to Purcell who is their father. However, for himself he wishes that Jacomet would come before December so that he can hold a retreat with the Precious Blood Fathers at Thompson's (Settlement) in December. He asks that Purcell write his instructions and also to tell Jacomet to leave the vestments, etc. where he is. He has written this week for the rite for blessing bells and does not know whether he asked for the power of blessing them. In twelve or fourteen days he will return to his community and leave at Minister Fathers John van den Broek and Matthias Kreusch. He will bless a chapel of the Blessed Virgin for the sisters the next Sunday. He would be pleased to have a copy of the Acts of the Baltimore Council of that year.
P.S. In Wolfs Creek a rumor has spread that Purcell has received some hundreds of dollars for a church which they are trying to build. He asks that Purcell write to him about this.
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1846 Nov. 19
Lhomme, Father F(rancis):
Balt(imore, Maryland)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Father (Louis R.) Deluol has just told him that (Blanc) asks for 2 ciboriums; he does not have any more of the kind (Blanc) wants. He has two, all silver, at $30 each. If (Blanc) wants them they will send them with the rest of the catechisms.
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1846 Nov. 19
O'Connor, M(ichael),Bp. Pittsburgh:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He would have written in reply to Purcell's of Sept. 20, but he waited until the end of the retreat and then had to leave. Seeing that Purcell was likewise traveling, he waited until they were both at home. Further he wanted to be able to pay Purcell, but he finds that he has just enough to pay his irreconcileable creditors, and hopes that he can trespass on Purcell's friendship. Purcell has asked him for his opinion about the Sisters of Mercy. When Purcell had applied for them O'Connor promised to send them as soon as possible. When the Sisters of Charity were withdrawn with Josephine and went to Cincinnati with feelings that would make any city too hot for both communities, O'Connor decided that Purcell would even desire to be given an easy opportunity of withdrawing his application. O'Connor wrote to Purcell saying that he took this for granted and Purcell wrote leaving it so.. He believes Purcell's present allusion is only badinage. It would have afforded himself and the sisters much more pleasure to have gone to Cincinnati than to Chicago. Before giving a final answer to Bishop (William) Quarter he consulted Father (Joseph) O'Mealy who agreed with O'Connor that Purcell did not want them. As for reciprocity he hopes to be able to repay Purcell. The Benedictine monks from Bavaria have made an establishment at St. Vincent's Abbey, near Youngstown, Pennsylvania. Before a year they expect to be ready to take in boys. They intend to do the work that Father M. Gallagher and his (Brothers of the Presentation), proposed to do. A very respectable Father who has had a great deal of experience at home is at the head. O'Connor is commencing his seminary near the city. He has an excellent Irish priest at the head. O'Connor intends to act as professor himself but a first rate German professor dropped in that will constitute an excellent staff. Purcell can expect to share in the benefits of each institution.
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1846 Nov. 19
Jordan, S.J., Father J.:
Avignon, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Jordan sees by (Blanc)'s information about Jefferson College (Convent, Louisiana) that he would like to see them solidly established in the diocese of New Orleans. But the obstacles appear to be insurmountable. Money and men are lacking. If a college established by them would have the same advantages as a state college, they would try it. If the college at Grand Coteau could be transferred there or if Springhill does not succeed, then the position of Jefferson College would be advantageous.
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1846 Nov. 20
St. Mar(r), Alphonse:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
St. Mar(r) returned to Louisiana about a month and a half ago. Day before yesterday he received this letter (no enclosure) from Father Edward (F.) Sorin, (C.S.C.) which makes it possible for him to return to the (Congregation of Holy Cross) where St. Mar(r) spent such happy years. At the time of his return his poverty was so great that it took 2 months of hard work to replenish his wardrobe and pay for his room and board. He still lacks 6 piastres for his trip. He has recourse to Blanc for this alms.
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1846 Nov. 21
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Chanche) asks Blanc to forward two letters to France. He believes that Mr. Choiselat has changed his address. He received a letter from Bishop (John Baptist) Purcell who says that the acts of the Council have been put in the inquisition and adds that it is well they are not there with them. (Chanche) has received from Havana the pastoral letter of the new Bishop Francis Fleix y Solans. The letter is dated Madrid, May 31.
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1846 Nov. 21
Tardy, Stephen S.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
A receipt for $40 paid by Father Rousselon for painting at St. Mary's Church at Condé Street.
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1846 Nov. 22
Cuny, Isidore:
Assumption, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He knows that he has already given cause for several complaints from his Superiors. Today he is forced to acknowledge new ones. In rubbing out the name of the young man which was written on the list, Cuny did not intend to be lacking in respect to the (Vincentians) of which he is a member nor to grieve their excellent Superiors. Too often, he knows, he has infringed on the rules, not because of contempt for them but because of his laxity. He hopes that Blanc, touched by his repentance, will grant him pardon.
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1846 Nov. 22
Deluol, Father L(ouis) R(egis):
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Deluol thanks Blanc for his consoling letter of the 8th. For six months only harrowing news has reached him. Blanc's idea of the question between Bishop (John) Hughes and the administration of St. Joseph (Sisters of Charity), is right except on one point. It seems Blanc was told that Hughes demanded that they furnish him Sisters whom he would govern as he pleased. That is partly true, but only in the sense that they would cede to him forever all the Sisters now in his diocese. Once they renounced the 50 or 60 Sisters he would organize a Community entirely separate. Deluol is glad to see that Blanc agrees in an important point. Painful as it was, Deluol has announced that he wishes to force no one but is calling back all who wish to come and those who remain in New York after a certain date will be cut off forever. Hughes came to Baltimore last week but as he adhered to his plan, Deluol had to adhere to his arrangements, already launched. The Archbishop is convinced that Hughes will see his mistake before long.
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1846 Nov. 23
Machebeuf, Father (Joseph) P.:
Sandusky City, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Nothing that may happen will ever lesson his affection and devotedness toward Purcell. He was disappointed in hearing that he was to be deprived of his friend, Father (John) Lamy, but resigns himself to the will of God. Machebeuf expected that by this time he would be assisting at the consecration of (Father Louis Amadeus Rappe), the presumed new bishop of Cleveland. He asks permission to visit Cincinnati. He communicated to Miss Victor the proposition of Mrs. Carroll. He is sorry that he could not give her employment teaching school. He found enough scholars but no suitable appartment for the school. The German people of St. Alphonso are moving away. They took with them all their furniture and vestments and some articles of the church which did not belong to them. Machebeuf kept church in Toledo last Sunday for Fathers Rappe and (Louis) DeGoesbriand who are giving a retreat in Louisville, (Ohio). Lamy and Machebeuf went to Louisville to visit Father (Peter) Pendeprat.
P.S. The number of baptisms from Nov. 1845 to Nov. 1846 was 80.
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1846 Nov. 23
Rappe, Father (Louis) A(madeus):
Toledo, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
They have concluded their retreat at Louisville (Ohio), a field well cultivated by Father (Louis) DeGoesbriand. Father (Peter) Prenderprat has promised to write Purcell the details. The churches around there are not prepared for dedication and Rappe saw no reason for the ceremony. He was pleased with the priests they visited. At Cleveland his position was rather difficult and their visit was short. On their return to Toledo they found everything well. The Sisters of Notre Dame there are doing well, and have thirteen boarders. He is also pleased to hear that the Ursulines are likewise in the way of prosperity. Many cities have made application for such schools, and prejudice seems to be diminishing in that part of the country. He understands that the German people of Defiance would like to have the German priest from Wapakonetta once a month. Rappe wants to spend ten or twelve days at Lower Sandusky during advent. Father (Joseph) P. Machebeuf wishes the blessing retreat for his people. Rappe thinks a retreat offers the best ground for reforming a congregation. His health is good and he endeavors to save Father DeGoesbriand.
P.S. He gives the statistics on baptisms, marriages and deaths for the congregations of Toledo, Maumee, Providence, Defiance and Lower Sandusky, from Nov. 1845 to Nov. 1846.
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1846 Nov. 23
O'Connor, M(ichael), Bp. of Pittsburgh:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He is glad that Purcell called on him for the glass. He wishes that he could pay all that he owes Purcell in this way because the man who makes the glass can credit him for a while. They had not the whole order ready at once but when the workmen have put up what they have the rest of the order will be there. Mr. Thinsen (?) promises to fill the order within two weeks. It looks as though Purcell is going to work on a large scale. 2400 lights in Brown County will make to enlighten the natives.
P.S. the boxes sent contain the glass order of the size ten by sixteen.
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1846 Nov. 24
Hill, Samuel:
Woburn, (Massachusetts)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts
He has sent Brownson a previous invitation to lecture at the Woburn Lyceum. Receiving no answer, he presumes Brownson did not get the previous note. He repeats the invitation and states that compensation will be $10, expenses paid, for the lecture to be delivered on some Wednesday evening.
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1846 Nov. 24
Barry, M.D., John:
Clay Village, Shelby Co., Ky.
to (Orestes A. Brownson):
Boston, Mass(achusetts)
During the summer he paid Mr. Webb for a subscription to the Review but has received but two numbers. He asks that the others be forwarded. P. S. He asks that Brownson include in his January number a notice which he includes on the subject of Christian Embryology or else editorialize upon it. Barry is to soon publish a volume of Medico-Christian Embryology treating of connection of the unborn child and the mother with religion and medicine. It has been undertaken at the suggestion of distinguished members of the Catholic Church. The work strongly opposes the irreligious practice of destroying living children in certain difficulties. It also shows that through ignorance on the part of mothers many young beings are deprived of the sacrament of baptism. Unborn infants have long been fortotten by medical men as regards their corporal development and life. Dr. Barry proceeds for them the the inestimable benefits of spiritual life. It is not only adapted to the wants of the medical profession and the clergy, but to married persons.
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1846 Nov. 24
Lorretta, (S.C.) Sister M.:
Donaldsonville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
It will be better to say nothing to that person until Lorretta's letter to Sister (Francis) Regis will be read to her. Lorretta told her she could remain in New Orleans until next Saturday week which will give time for a letter to come from home. When all comes to light she can blame no one but her "confidential" confessor as she remarked in her 14 pages that Father (John) Boullier, (C.M.) had not her confidence as Father D. had. Lorretta wrote to Sister Regina (Smith, S.C.) yesterday enclosing one to Sister Regis to be read to her at a prudent time. Blanc is not to allow her to return. When he comes to St. Michael's distribution it will do for them. She hopes never to have another with three vocations, an Ursuline, a Sister of Charity, and a Sister of Mercy. Miss Fahy is in her retreat and an excellent person; her sister is a baby in comparison. Boullier will go down next week.
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1846 Nov. 24
Timon, C.M., Father J(ohn):
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Timon asks a favor for Father Mark Anthony, C.M. With the permission of Bishop Quarter, Anthony goes to solicit aid in building a church on the Illinois River. Timon presents Blanc, by Anthony, the works of Debroyne in 3 volumes. Their College (of St. Vincent) at Cape Girardeau is doing very well. The efficient administration of Father (Anthony) Penco, (C.M.) as president, Father (John) Chandy, (C.M.) as "econome", with the additional professors sent them, has effected all they could have desired. They have 75 boarders and many day scholars. Their (Preparatory) Seminary (of St. Mary's) at the Barrens also does well; they have 43 seminarians. From Paris they write that two (Vincentians) who have been studying the teaching of the deaf and dumb, and English, are ready to start. In a few weeks when Timon goes down, he may meet them in Louisiana.
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1846 Nov. 25
Brunner, C.PP.S., Father Francis D.:
St. John's, (Minster, Ohio)
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Yesterday, he received letters from Father John Witmer, C.PP.S. from Thompson stating that Father John Van Den Broek returning from Norwalk to Thompson was accosted by two men, Aloysius Hettel and another who accused him of losing or stealing the things from the sacristy. When Van Den Broek denied this they called him a liar, said they had no need of such a depraved priest and threatened to write to the bishop to have him send another priest. Brunner writes this not to attack these men but in case Purcell should have received letters from Hettel. Hettel has always been hateful to them and has several followers.
However, the Precious Blood Fathers find the rest of the congregation not so bad, and really love it. Brunner will immediately go to St. Alphonsus's in Norwalk and if anything has been stolen he will take care that it is restored. Also in Wolfs Creek the two virgins who came with Father Zeller are causing trouble, and exciting the other Sisters of the Precious Blood. He does not know what can be done. It seems best to advise them to leave. The priest of the Congregation that in a short time grave damage will be done. The one is Susana or Catherine, the other Luisa Algaier. Next week he intends to leave Minister. He asks for Purcell's prayers because his trials are increasing.
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1846 Nov. 25
Julie St. Joseph:
(Emmitsburg, Maryland)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Blanc asks in his last letter if Julie said that Blanc had written to Cartouche and not to her. Blanc says that she and Louise must not quarrel; Julie loves Cartouche too much for that. She now understands who "Lady Fame" is. Julie is applying herself to her studies, especially French which her mother wants her to learn to speak. She sends love to her father and mother, sisters and brothers, and aunt. Louise sends love.
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1846 Nov. 26
MacNamee, Father (Joseph):
Fort Ball, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He acknowledges Purcell's letter of Nov. 14, asking for the numbers of baptisms, etc. for the year ending Nov. 1. They are baptisms 41, marriages 13, interments 9, five of children under three years of age. One of the adult interments, that of Mrs. John Addlesperger, took place last Sunday. She was converted five years ago and despite distractions in the family remained true and was prepared for death. Her father William Ricketts and sisters and brothers treated him with politeness, although they were hitherto very bigoted. There is an English Episcopalian fanily taking instructions some of which will receive their first communion at Christmas. Father (John) McElroy proves himself a worthy son of St. Ignatius "fighting the battles, spiritual combats, triumphant victories, side by side with old General Taylor." Should he conduct a retreat in Cincinnati he must be more than ordinarily interesting. Some families have been added to the congregations. The church is still in debt $350, but he expects with some help to clear it all off by spring. It has been healthy there but sickness has prevailed in Lower Sandusky, Kenton, Harden County. The persons mentioned in Purcell's letter are well and desire to be remembered to Purcell. Mrs. Thomas Elder has been seriously indisposed. He spent the time away in a manner very conducive for his health at Rockaway, Long Island. Father (Michael) Curran sent him a set of vestments so that he could say Mass on Sundays. He finds New York has made great progress since he left there. He said Mass for the Ladies of the Sacred Heart at Ravenswood on the feast of the Seven Dolors. They have a beautiful place. Madame Jennings complained of soneone not answering here from Cincinnati. He saw Father (Charles) McCallion on his way to Boston, about the time of the death of Bishop (Benedict) Fenwick. (Part of the letter has been cut out with a knife here.) He extends his Christmas greetings.
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1846 Nov. 27
Jamey, Father V(ictor):
Pointe Coupee, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Jamey has just received (Blanc)'s letter of the 23rd; (Blanc)'s visit has been announced for the second Sunday of Advent. There will be Confirmation only at Fausse Rivière so (Blanc) can easily reach St. Michael by December 9. The people of Pointe Coupée think generally that (Blanc) is not pleased with them. Jamey is sorry he could not attend the retreat. If he had put plasters on his chest, as he is doing now, he might have been able to come. He is better now.
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1846 Nov. 29
Kneeland, Geo(rge):
Bay Side, (New York)
to J(ames) A. MacMaster:
N(ew) York)
Kneeland acknowledges the receipt of McMaster's letter of November 25 as well as one of two weeks previous. He was astonished to hear of McMaster's return from Europe. He would have made a personal call on McMaster if the latter had not said that he intended to remain only a few days in N(ew) York. He would like to talk to McMaster in order to learn of the latter's activities and plans for the future. Kneeland and his family have been living on the farm during the past summer. Fanny's health has been improving. Effie, Lisa, and Mary are well. He states that there has been little change in their temporal concerns, and Fanny and he hope to remain Episcopalians the remainder of their lives. He believes Mc Master will be shocked by this statement, but they have given due consideration to the subject and think they are doing what is right. Any efforts to convince them of the contrary will be useless. Kneeland wishes, however, to remain a friend of McMaster. Mrs. Kneeland is passing a few days at Flatbush. Sarah is staying with Kneeland to take care of the children. She sends her regards to McMaster. Kneeland desires to see McMaster.
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1846 Nov. 30
Devereux, Nicholas:
Utica, New York
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts)
He submitted Brownson's letter to the Rev. J. Hooky; he concluded that it is very doubtful that Brownson could obtain an audience of sufficient number to compensate him for the trouble and expense. He regrets this as it would afford him great pleasure to see Brownson in Utica.
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1846 Nov. 30
Marie Therese, Sister:
Monroe, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Sister Marie Therese writes to Bishop Lefevere concerning a Sister Celestine who has completed her novitiate and is ready to be admitted to the annual profession for her vows, as a Sister Servant of the Immaculate Heart. She also reminds the Bishop that according to the term fixed by the rule which he approved, her term of office as superior ends December 8, 1846. Both the Sisters and boarders await the honor of his presence at their little home. They ask his benediction.
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1846 Nov. 30
(Hughes), Bishop John:
New York, (New York)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
This will be handed to Blanc by Captain Munroe of the U.S. Army. He has just been aggregated to the fold by baptism and in one or two hours will be afloat to (New Orleans).
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