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1848 July 1
Broenner, O.C.D., Father Frederick: St. Henry, Mercer County, Ohio
 to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

Father John of the Precious Blood Fathers told him that Purcell has transferred to him the care of St. Mary's chapel but Broenner does not know how this was done nor what Purcell's decision was. Father John said he had been with Purcell and Purcell had promised to give his decision. Not receiving any order to take the office he dares to ask for it. As to himself he is pleased with his subjects and feels that his subjects are pleased with him. There is in his congregation only one incorrigible one who did not approach the sacraments. All the rest attended the sacraments.

II-4-k - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - (Latin) - {3}


1848 Jul. 3
Hennessy, Father James A.: Ann Arbor, (Michigan)
 to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere): Detroit, (Michigan)

After mature reflection, Hennessy has determined to resign his position in Lefevere's diocese and asks his permission to leave and be engaged elsewhere. He believes that Lefevere knows the reasons. It will grieve him much to make a new home and still more not to enjoy Lefevere's kindness.

III-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}


1848 Jul. 3
Purcell, Father Edward: Cincinnati, (Ohio)
 to Father (Stephen Rousselon?: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Bishop (John Baptist) Purcell is at present in the northern part of Indiana administering Confirmation. He spoke some time ago to the collector of the Port of Cincinnati respecting the subject to which (Rousselon) alludes. The box contains stained glass for a window of the Cathedral and the manufacturer expressed a wish that it should not be opened at any intermediate point. It is a gift of the manufacturers. If Rousselon could prevail on the persons to have it valued by the collector of this port, he will confer a special favor.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {4}


1848 Jul. 7
Blin, Father J.E.: Charenton, (Louisiana)
 to Bishop (Anthony Blanc): New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

On his last monthly visit to Pat(t)erson, Blin found a fine bell there. He did not consent to install it until he had permission from (Blanc) to bless it. He has put off the ceremonies to the first Sunday of August. It will be awaited by the Catholics and even the Protestants who seem to like their ceremonies. Lately when Blin wrote to (Blanc) he received no reply. He is afraid that he dissatisfied (Blanc).

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {2}


1848 Jul. 7
Maisounabe, S.J., Father (John Baptist Léon): Aboard the Correo
 to Father (Stephen) Rousselon: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

He asks Rousselon to tell Father (Anthony) Parret, (S.J.) that the Correo plans to leave on July 16 from New Orleans for Negreville. He wishes Parret to take this occasion to come to join them at Grand Coteau.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {2}


1848 Jul. 7
Thebaud, S.J., Father Aug. J.:
St. John's College. (Fordham, New York, New York)
 to O(restes) A. Brownson:

He has just received the Review containing the article on the expulsion of the Jesuits from Italy and thanks Brownson in the name of Italian Fathers and Brothers particularly. He thanks God that there are men still who feel and dare to speak and rejoices to see the mask taken from the face of the enemies of the Church who attack her through the Jesuits. May those men passing for Catholics open their eyes before it is too late.

I-3-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}


1848 Jul. 8
(Mudd. S.C.), Sister M(ary) Austin: (Donaldsonville, Louisiana)
 to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

They wish (Blanc) to attend their examinations next Thursday. They heard through Father (J.M.) Masnou, (C.M.) that he was to be here on his way to the Seminary. By coming on the mail boat he will be here Thursday morning.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {2}


1848 Jul. 9
(Odin), Bishop J(ohn) M(ary): Galveston, (Texas)
 to Father E(tienne) Rousselon: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

(Theodore Eugene?) Giraud gave (Odin) Rousselon's letter and all the news. He is sending the first exchange for 8519 francs; will Rousselon negotiate it as soon as possible. The demands of his poor priests are so urgent. He would like to draw on Rousselon at the next trip of the boat for 4 or 500 piastres. He is to keep the balance. He received a letter from Bishop (John) Timon. He promised to come to Galveston around the beginning of November. The consecration of the church will be put off to that time. They will have many more people, their organ will be finished and the church completely done. He hopes Rousselon will accompany the Bishops of New Orleans and Buffalo. He asks Rousselon to send a barrel of white wine. The (Ursulines) school is smaller in this hot time. They do not receive enough for the needs of the house.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {5}


1848 Jul. 9
Rulh(?): New Orleans, (Louisiana)
 to Father (Stephen) Rousselon: (New Orleans), Louisiana

More than six months ago Rulh was commissioned by Father Bruletour(?) of Bordeaux to get information about Lester de Grailly(?). He received the attached paper which has no value until legalized by the Consul of France. The signature of the pastor must be identified by his Superiors. Rousselon is to identify the signature of Father (John) Boullier, (C.M.) and return the certificate of death, with the seal of the bishopric, if it took place.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}


1848 Jul. 10
Martin, Father Aug(uste): Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
 to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

The letter Martin wrote to Father (Stephen) Rousselon must have crossed (Blanc)'s. Father (Joseph Michael) Paret suffers considerably from the heat and a chronic ailment. He is not yet at Plaines. An accident at Shaffet's house caused him to defer. He will come here next week. There is little hope for his English, especially at his advanced age. Martin has begun the instructions on the religious life. Also, he has begun to visit regularly at the penitentiary. There are about 40 men to whom he gives instructions every Sunday. He asks (Blanc) to remind Rousselon of the little commissions he has given him and to send what he asked for about the Association of the Propagation of the Faith which he wishes to revive. (P.S.) Major Fowler is dead; another widow and orphans for Mr. Hickey.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {7}


1848 Jul. 10
Raviol, Father J(ohn) F.: Opelousas, (Louisiana)
 to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana

Raviol received Blanc's letter which he had given to Father (John Baptist Léon) Maisounabe, (S.J.). He is glad Blanc could understand his silence in regard to Father (Simon) Rominger. He has nothing to add except that Rominger left 6 hours after Maisounabe's arrival. He fears Rominger's position is very sad and will become more so. He gave him much advice. Raviol thanks Blanc for his notice of his visit on August 20.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {3}


1848 Jul. 12
(Rappe, Louis) A(madeus), Bp. Cleveland: Cleveland, Ohio
 to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

Since his return to Cleveland from Detroit he has received Purcell's letter. Though his health was a bit afflicted for a while he hopes to be entirely well in a short time. Father (Louis) DeGoesbriand has been well and has under his charge eight seminarians in whom he is endeavoring to inspire the spirit of St. Sulpice. They respond well and give them great hope. He is not so happy about his religious foundations. He mentions the uncertainty they have that the Sisters of Notre Dame will abandon their house at Toledo. The inconstancy of the Sisters he believes is due more to their system of government than to their zeal or good will. Not to be exposed to the same inconveniences he proposes to choose for his house at Cleveland an order which has its superior or superiors at home. He takes this step with regret because the Sisters of Notre Dame are excellent in all their works. Next Monday they propose to commence the foundations for the cathedral. Rappe does not know when they will bless the cornerstone but he now asks Purcell to preside and preach at that ceremony. He will be able to name the day in a short time. Both he and the faithful at Cleveland attach much value to this favor. His heart bleeds at the telegraph dispatches from France.

II-4-k - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - (French) - {5}


1848 Jul. 13
Cretin, Father J(oseph): Dubuque, (Iowa)
 to Father (Stephen Rousselon: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Yesterday Cretin received Rousselon's letter and the articles. He can count on the faithful acquitment of the offerings sent. One of the boxes contained trees and vines and was to arrive here in April. All the plants are dead. The other box contained church articles for Bishop (Mathias) Loras. If Rousselon knows of a German priest who would like to go north, they have great need of one. But better none, than a bad one. Cretin is forced to believe that Catholicity is not making progress in the United States.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {2}


1848 Jul. 13
Lee, Father Thomas: Macroom, (Ireland)
 to Bishop Anthony Blanc: New Orleans (Louisiana)

Lee received a letter from a Mr. Howard stating on the authority of Mr. Erwin that Daniel Crowley formerly of this parish, died on May 9 leaving a property of over $4000 and a gold watch. The mother and sister of Crowley are Lee's parishioners. He asks Blanc to enquire of the truth of the statement. Crowley was a plasterer by trade.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {4}


1848 Jul. 14
(Blanc), Bishop Ant(hony): Donaldson, (Louisiana)
 to Father E(tienne) Rousselon: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

(Blanc) arrived at 11:30 P.M. A deplorable accident happened day before yesterday. The young German (Blanc) sent recently from New Orleans with the young Irishman drowned in the Bayou while all were in bathing. If Father (J.M.) Lefranc comes before next Wednesday, Rousselon could have Father (Edward) Barthe leave Wednesday by the J.M. Streck which stops at Donaldson. Barthe could spend the night on board and in the morning find a packet which would take him to Thibodeau. Perhaps he would have time to see Father (John) Boullier, (C.M.). (Blanc) believes that (T.E.?) Giraud is to come to Donaldson to show the plans. (P.S.) (Blanc) is going immediately to the seminary and from there to Thibodeau.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {5}


1848 July 14
Eccleston, Samuel, Abp. of Baltimore: Baltimore, Maryland
 to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

Not having had the honor of meeting Purcell while he was in the west, Eccleston wishes to thank Purcell for the truly Irish welcome with which he made him feel at home as soon as he reached Purcell's diocese. Eccleston regrets that he could not visit St. Martin's and Cincinnati. His hurried reply informed Purcell why he could not reach Fayetteville before the morning of the 22nd--too late to take part in the ceremony. Eccleston read an account of the celebration and regrets that he had missed so touching and beautiful a scene. He had looked forward to meeting Purcell's mother. No occasion presented itself while Eccleston was at St. Joseph's to make any suggestion relative to Purcell's affairs with the Dominicans. Nor would he feel at liberty or competent to express an opinion on the subject without being more familiar with the details.

II-4-k - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {3}


1848 Jul. 14
Maisounabe, S.J., Father (John Baptist Léon): Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
 to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

They dismissed their 58 boarders yesterday. Eleven have been sent back; others will be taken back only on condition that they sign a paper expressing regret of their past conduct and a formal promise to live in harmony with their fellows. It will diminish the number but they will be more sure of their students. Father (John Francis) Abbadie, (S.J.) leaves this morning for St. Michael. He will make his retreat and then act as chaplain until the feast of the Assumption. He will be the successor of Father (A. Pierre) Ladavière, (S.J.) whom Maisounabe will perhaps recall to Grand Coteau as confessor. Father (Anthony) Jourdant, (S.J.) is already installed here; he hopes much for his administration of St. Charles College. Father (John Anthony) Elet. (S.J.) is recalling all of his subjects. Six leave today, the other five in a week.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {5}


1848 Jul. 15
Hennessy, Father James A.: Ann Arbor, (Michigan)
 to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere,: (Detroit, Michigan)

Hennessy is disappointed that Lefevere does not tell him whether or not he accepts his former letter. He does not intend to leave without Lefevere's express consent. Two recent instances have irritated him further. On the eve of the Consecration the Honorable George Wilson of Ann Arbor, a contributor toward the building of the church at Ann Arbor as well as in Northfield, (Michigan), who has always proved Father (Thomas) Cullen's best friend, asked Hennessy to show him the Cathedral and if possible to introduce him to Lefevere. But they had scarcely entered when they were rudely turned out; Hennessy was ashamed to say it was by the Vicar General (Father Peter Kindekens). Another instance is that a priest in Detroit desired another priest to spy out his feelings and send them to him in writing. Hennessy has lost confidence in the priests of this diocese and feels that he had lost Lefevere's confidence since the falsehoods whispered to him that Hennessy was in the habit of drinking champagne and smoking cigars at $30 a thousand. He begs Lefevere to let him know so that he may offer his services elsewhere.

III-2-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {5}


1848 July 16
McMaster, J(ames) A.: New York, (New York)
 to O(restes) A. Brownson: (Boston, Massachusetts)

He is sorry about the notice of Brownson's "Review". He wrote only part of the notice of the article on Recent Events, then fell sick. Thereupon he asked Father (Jeremiah W.) Cummings to prefix a general notice to what he had written; which Cummings did, but without reading the article. It is his own fault, and he apoligises. He dislikes some things in Brownson's article, but they are merely matters of opinion. He hopes Brownson will be satisfied with the new notice he has written. As to the Thornwell article, he will read it, and give a notice setting it forth justly. Brownson's interests are not being attended to in New York. The July and April numbers of the "Review" lay for a full week at Dunigan's after the first of the month. This will do grievous injury to the circulation of the "Review". He is anxious to see that the circulation of the "Review" is doubled and tripled in New York. He was going to propose that Brownson let his company manage those affairs in their office. He hopes that Brownson understands that is is solely for his benefit that he wants to do this. No copy of the "Review" need be sent him as he is a regular subscriber.

I-3-i - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 8vo. - {2}


1848 Jul. 17

St. Mary's Seminary (Barrens, Missouri)

The prize list for classes at St. Mary's. (The names of the students and the classes are listed).

V-5-j - A. List - 3pp. - 4to. - {1}


1848 Jul. 19
Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e: St. John Baptist, (German Coast, Louisiana)
 to Father E(tienne) Rousselon: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Cyprian Vicknair wishes to marry Ursule Conrad and asks for a dispensation.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 16mo. & 4to. - {3}


1848 Jul. 19
Dirieux(?): Caluire, (France)
 to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Not having a reply to a letter of December 24, 1847, he asks again for information. Denis Giraud was born at St. Simphorien July 28, 1760, to Francois Giraud and Francoise Valandru and died at New Orleans in 1838, 39, 40 or later. Giraud left his native country at 22 announcing to his parents who opposed his marriage that they would never see him again. He wrote once to his mother from Santo Domingo. He left Santo Domingo during the revolt of the blacks and, went to New Orleans where he died. leaving a considerable inheritance. He is said to have left his land called St. Mary to the Sisters of St. Joseph. If (Blanc) finds the date of his death he is to get the death certificate. His heirs are Widow Page and Widow Lamptaz, nieces. He is not to be confused with Mr. Giraud who died two years before and whose estate has been settled. P.S. If (Blanc) sees Father (John B.) Escoffier, (C.M.) he is to tell him that his family is well. (Written by) E. De Bornes, notary. (On the same paper) Father Boué asks (Blanc) to send the death certificate. Father de Senez adds his thanks for the trouble (Blanc) takes in this case.

V-5-j - L.S., A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 12mo. - {10}


1848 Jul. 19
Paris, father S(imon) A.: St. Louis, (Missouri)
 to Father E(tienne) Rousselon: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Simon is writing in the absence of the Archbishop to ask Rousselon to take care of four Visitation Sisters who are going to the convent at Mobile at the request of Bishop (Michael) Portier. Archbishop (Peter Richard Kenrick) is in Philadelphia; he will return the first part of August. Paris has written to Father (Claude Anthony) Tholomier to pay Rousselon the 40 some gourdes.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp - 4to. - {5}


1848 Jul. 20
Guillot, Sr., Mr.: Lyons, (France)
 to Father (Stephen) Rousselon: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

For almost 10 years Guillot has been employed at the Bureau of the Propagation. He asks for information for the family of Edme Sirbeau, their brother and uncle, who died at New Orleans. He would be 66 now; he was a gardener. He left France in June 1827; his last letter was March 2, 1837. He writes in the absence of (Dominique) Meynis, their director.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - folio - {3}


1848 Jul. 21
(Portier), Bishop Michael: Mobile, (Alabama)
 to Father (Stephen) Rousselon: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

He asks Rousselon to send on what he encloses. He also asks him to accompany to the steamboat for Mobile, four Visitation Sisters who are to arrive soon. The roof of the Cathedral is going forward. The pastor (Father Simon A. Paris), if he has not returned to New Orleans, is still at Biloxi.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}


1848 Jul. 22
Pascual, C.M., Father R(oman): Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
 to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana

They thank Blanc for the vestments for the church at Campté. He continues to go there even oftener than before. He is so pleased with this place that he would like to devote himself entirely to it. Blanc has only to write to their Visitor, Father (Mariano) Maller, (C.M.) to send another to be with Father (Joseph) Giustiniani, (C.M.) and to tell Pascual to live at Campté. They are still of the same dispositions about the new church larger than the present one leaving the old one to make a house for the pastor. He recently spent 12 days there and collected 1330 piastres. He would have liked to build in brick but that would take 8000 piastres which would be impossible under the present circumstances. He asks what he must do to set up a Confraternity of Mount Carmel. He has announced Mass at Campté for the 6th of next month.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {4}


1848 July 23
Rappe, (Louis) A(madeus), Bishop of Cleveland: Cleveland, Ohio
 to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

He acknowledges Purcell's letter of the 18th. He cannot get reconciled with the idea of Purcell's refusal to preach at the laying of the corner stone of the cathedral. He begs Purcell to manage his episcopal visit in such a way as to be here about the beginning of September. Rappe would preach himself in the case of a positive refusal but his health requires some precautions to be reestablished entirely. The new episcopal burden is rather heavy for Rappe. He begs Purcell to give him this assistance.

II-4-k - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}


1848 Jul. 25
Lynch, C.M., Father (John): St. Louis, (Missouri)
 to Father (Stephen) Rousselon: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Father (Mariano) Maller, (C.M.), their superior, fearing for Lynch's health, is sending another priest to Texas and Lynch to St. Mary's of the Barrens. He is much obliged to Bishop Blanc, to Rousselon, to the Sisters and to Father Perché. This letter will be brought by Mr. Blossman of Texas who will send the things Lynch left at the bishop's.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}


1848 Jul. 26
McGill, Father J(ohn): Louisville, K(entuck)y
 to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

His absence from home is his apology for not answering sooner the inquiry about Margaret (Costello). No one of that name died in the Charity Hospital of Louisville. He believes the report was purposely set to reach the ears of the mother of an erring daughter. There is a Margaret Costello in a house of ill fame, kept by a Mrs. Boyer, who was recently sick. McGill is inclined to think she is the same. P.S. Bishop (Benedict Joseph) Flaget is in his usual health but very feeble.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {3}


1848 Jul. 27
Jessé, A(ntoine) De: Lyons, (France)
 to Father (Stephen Rousselon: New Orleans, Louisiana)

The notice attached to the Annals for last May informed all their associates of the reason for deferring publication of the report for 1847 for the Association of the Propagation of the Faith.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}


1848 Jul. 28
(Odin), Bishop J(ohn) M(ary): Galveston, (Texas)
 to Father E(tienne) Rousselon: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

He agrees his letters of exchange have little chance. Rousselon's letter put him in great embarrassment; he has need of money. Suddenly Providence took him out of a cruel perplexity. Mr. Blossman, hearing of it though Mr. Giraud, wrote that he would accept the draft. For almost 6 weeks his leg has kept him from traveling. The sad news from France afflicts him. The details in the Delta about the death of the Archbishop of Paris made him weep.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {3}


1848 Jul. 29
Llebaria, (C.M.), Father J(ohn) F(rancis): Assumption, (Louisiana)
 to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Christophe Delaune, bearer of this letter, has asked Llebaria to recommend him to Blanc in order to explain the reason for his trip. This man belongs to a family respected for piety. (In Blanc's hand): Delaune, widower of Marie Gautreau and Clarisse Gautreau, widow of Rosemond Aucoin.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {5}


1848 Jul. 30
Maisounabe, S.J., Father (John Baptist Léon): Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
 to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

He hopes to be able to give the retreat in midNovember. He is completing the retreat for the Ladies today. Day after tomorrow he will begin the one for their priests at the College. Then he will leave for New Orleans with a stop at St. Michael. All their missionaries have left; some will stop at St. Michael to wait for the boat for St. Louis which two others will look for at New Orleans. The departure of Father (Florian) Sautois, (S.J.) caused some regrets. Maisounabe has given the rector the title of pastor; Fathers (Anthony) Parret, (S.J.) and (Aloysius) Rocof(f)ort, (S.J.) will be his two assistants and do all the work. Maisounabe asks Blanc to give the new rector all the faculties he gave his predecessors. According to one of the articles agreed on. Maisounabe has prepared a list of expenditures for constructions and buildings; he hopes Blanc will sign it. Madame T. Landry, R.S.C., superior at Natchitoches has asked Maisounabe to give their retreat. He replied that he could not work in another's field without being invited by those to whom it was confided. Father (Anthony Désiré) Mégret is to give Maisounabe his slave for a months's trial. According to Mégret and Father Abbadie this negro was to be at the College July 28; he has not yet appeared.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {6}


1848 Jul. 30
Maisounabe, S.J., Father (John Baptist Léon: Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
 to Father (Stephen) Rousselon: (New Orleans Louisiana)

Maisounabe received a letter from Messrs. Perisse announcing the sending of two boxes leaving Le Havre for New Orleans on June 1 on the Hannibal, Captain Foote. He asks Rousselon to pay the customs. He will be in New Orleans around August 17. Box G. is for Spring Hill; Box A for the College at Grand Coteau.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {2}


1848 Jul. 30
Martin, Father Aug(uste): Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
 to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans Louisiana)

Father (Charles M.) Menard has agreed to take to New Orleans, the little orphan which (Blanc) will receive at Martin's request. The mother, a Creole, is dead. He is two years old. His father N. Sibert, died last year. Sister Regina (Smith, S.C.) could supply the death certificate. By the exchange of the church lot with the one next to the presbytery, the debt is reduced to $400. He is anxious to have it paid so that he can make repairs to their church. He cannot terminate the affair of the 100 arpents at Plaines until after the harvest. The Sisters (of Charity) have suspended their school for a month. The number of pupils grew less every day. Sister Mary Margaret. (S.C.), has not been replaced. Their retreat will begin Wednesday. A Mr. Dubourg at the penitentiary asks (Blanc) for news of his sister through Father Lesne.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {8}


1848 Jul. 30
Wood, Father James F(rederick): Cincinnati, (Ohio)
 to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Wood encloses $10 to be given to Mrs. Margaret (Ledwig), wife of Will(ia)m Ledwig who will call to receive it. It is money lost by her in this city. P.S. Blanc is to require her to give up the lines Wood has addressed to her, without signature, and destroy them.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}


1848 Jul. 31
(McCloskey), John, Bishop of: Albany, (New York)
 to Father F(rancis P.) McFarland: Watertown, New York

(McCloskey) acknowledges McFarland's letter containing the statistical account of his mission. He is sorry not to have heard about the collection for the seminary which was to have been taken up on Pentecost. He will begin the visitation of the diocese in the latter part of August. He proposes being in Watertown Oct.3 until Oct.10. He reminds McFarland that the collection for the cathedral will be taken up on the occasion of his visit. He does not forget the wants of McFarland's mission and will provide for them when Providence given him the means. P.S. Best regards to Mr. and Mrs. Binsse.

I-1-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}


1848 Jul. 31
Martin, Father Aug(uste): B(aton) R(ouge, Louisiana)
 to Father (Stephen) Rousselon: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

He is at the end of Mass intentions and times are hard. He does not ask for money but for intentions to discharge the debt of $35 he owes on Mr. Matton's account. Father (Joseph Michael) Paret is finally at Plaines, in American country with one of Martin's boys. He will go to see him tomorrow. Paret needs intentions. Rousselon is to tell Father Maisounabe that he received his letter.

V-5-j - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}