1849 Jul. 1
Mazzuchelli, Father Ma. F(ranc)is:
Alexandria, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He hastens to communicate the pleasant news concerning that female, the object of his wrong step. She has been received as a novice in the convent of the Dominicans in Ohio by the warm recommendation of the Bishop by whom she was well known. God has been merciful to him and also to her. Mazzuchelli is instructing colored people at the plantation.
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1849 Jul. 2
Fuselier, G. L.:
Charenton, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
There is a rumor at Attakapas that Father Louis (Cartuyvels?) has been suspended and sentenced to retirement in South Ame(rica?). He must have committed a grave crime. Fuselier asks the truth from Blanc for those who are in error. The ladies present their respects.
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1849 Jul. 2
Générès, Edward de:
Avoyelles, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
They are still with out news from Father (J.F.) Bel(l)ier and Father (Charles) Dalloz is still getting the prayers his soul would long for. Another letter was sent today to Bel(l)ier who Générès hopes will come to relieve them of this great responsibility. The trustees met on June 30 and the President will be Blanc not to leave them without a priest. They also passed a resolution to apply 150 francs(?) toward a stone. The vestments and sacred vessels are still in the keeping of Louis Roule but Générès' cousin Eugénie is to take care of all as soon as Bel(l)ier comes.
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1849 Jul. 3
Ricord, F.:
Marksville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
According to instructions from the trustees of St. Paul's of Avoyelles, he informs Blanc of the sad loss of their pastor, Father Charles Dalloz who died June 27 from tetanus. He asks, as President of the trustees, for a replacement. Ricord has been asked by Louis Roule, Dalloz's brother (in-law?), to have Blanc send the board and room to the old presbytery where he lives while waiting for the trustees to build him a house on the church land. The above house belonged to Father (Nicholas) Francais. For the present they are not able to increase the salary which they gave the deceased.
(On the letter in Blanc's hand): The salary should be $600 a year.
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1849 Jul. 3
(Smith, S.C.), Sister Regina:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to (Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
On Sunday they received word of the death of Sister Ruffina, (S.C.) at Mt. Hope and yesterday that of Sister Columba, (S.C.) at St. Louis. The free schools had been dismissed and the Sisters (of Charity) were at the hospital nursing the cholera. There had been 100 deaths per day. Sister Teresa, (S.C.) was to leave St. Louis on (June) 23. Another letter from Cincinnati says: Sickness is truly visiting our city. Ruffina died on (June) 30. If Bishop Chanche has arrived Sister asks to be remembered to him. A meeting of their board approved the erection of another two story brick building for a wash house, etc. There was not a dissenting voice.
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1849 Jul. 4
Baillie, Sosthene A. (and others):
Alexandria, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
They ask Blanc to consent to have Father (M. Francis Mazzuchelli) Mazzukelly remain with them as long as he is willing. His instructions to their slaves has evinced his devotedness to religion. By two clergymen remaining in their midst, the help of religion could be bestowed on many living in Holloway's Prairie, Calcasieu, and Plaisance. Signed also by C. Archinard, Aaron Prescott, John H. Randall, Cha(rle)s H. Flower, Mich(ae)l Ryan, and Austin W. Burges.
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1849 July 4
Rosecrans, Father Sylvester:
Rome, Italy
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Yesterday the French entered that city and today for the first time in eight months they breathe freely. They have not suffered anything though they have seen the dangers staring them in the face. The city is surrendered; the French occupy it. Garibaldi with his free corps of Poles, Lombards, etc. has left the city and is now pursued by the French cavalry. The Roman soldiers are ordered to encamp without the city. Rosecrans describes in detail the obstinate defense put up by the city before it surrendered. The American Ambassador carried to the French the proposition to surrender. The Assembly charged the Triumvirate with the execution of the decree. A new triumvirate was formed of which Calandelli is one. The popular Club published a flaming decree saying that they would fight. Rosecrans describes at length the skirmish that took place with the French as a result of this decree. The government tried to find houses for the soldiers; they took convents and colleges and once a commission came to take their college. Entreaties were useless. Their superiors applied to Mr. Lewis Cass, the American Ambassador, who agreed to take them under his charge. He went to the Triumvirs and procured a revocation of the decree. Shortly after they came again to take possession of part of the college (Propaganda). Mr. Cass went again to the Triumvirate and they begged him as a charity to procure a part of the College. The Rector finally conceded a part of the college to avoid trouble. Did Purcell get Rosecrans letter about a new priest? The priest will go either to Purcell or to Bishop Henni.
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(18)49 Jul. 5
Martin, Father Aug(uste):
B(aton) R(ouge, Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
One of the Fathers of Baronne Street will bring Rousselon $98: $60 to be sent to Mr. Migne; $18 from the collection for the Pope; $20 to be held for Martin.
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1849 Jul. 5
Reynolds, Bishop I(gnatius) A.:
Charleston, S(outh) C(arolina)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Reynolds reached home yesterday from a hard mission in Georgia and received (Blanc)'s favor of (June) 23. (Blanc)'s check for $104 for Bishop (John England)'s works, was paid this morning.
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1849 Jul. 5
(St. Palais), Bishop Maurice (de):
Vincennes, (Indiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
When (St. Palais) saw (Blanc) at Baltimore, (Blanc) said that he had received a box from France for Bishop (John Stephen) Bazin and expressed the wish to keep one of the cassocks. (St. Palais) is happy to offer him one but the other things are to be sent as soon as possible. Father Rousselon is to send the money he has of (St. Palais)'s so that he may pay some urgent debts. Cholera is spreading throughout Indiana.
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1849 July 6
Hallinan, Father D(aniel) M.:
Hamilton, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
The oldest of Hallinan's sisters now living with him is about to marry a man of the same name, perhaps a distant relative. Hallinan knows that that relationship is not nearer than third cousins. The young man is a physician but does not intend to reside in Hamilton. A young priest in Ireland, Father James Meagher, a friend of Hallinan requests him to petition Purcell to receive him into his diocese. Meagher is talented and pious and intensely devoted to his calling. He can furnish good references among the clergy of the diocese of Cloyne, Bishop Murphy, Father Buckley and several others. P.S. Their collection for the Holy Father was very poor. Hallinan encloses $18.
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1849 July 6
McCaffrey, Father John W.:
Mt. St. Mary's College,
(Emmitsburg, Maryland)
to (Orestes A.) Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
His godson George (H. Miles) has now to support his father's large family, and McCaffrey would regret if he should be compelled to desert literature for the drudgery of his profession.
He called the attention of Murphy, the publisher of St. Vincent's Manual, to the numerous Gallicisms and promised to note all these faults, but whether he will expurge White's obnoxious annotation is doubtful. While the note in effect teaches fatal heresy, many divines think it to be theologically accurate. He addressed the students on "Obedience", and stated that were the rebellion of the angels to recur, the voice of the people would be on the side of the rebellious angels against God. All concerned in the truth of his remarks.
Brownson's letter before him (but nothing he has published since corrected) evidences the influence of the puritanical notion of perfectability, the influence which prompted the Puritans to attempt the establishment of a church in which men would be free from all sin. The oppression of the Church by the State has been the chief cause of the evils of society; did not the French and the Spaniards lose all their colonies in the West because of their attempt to nullify the authority of St. Peter's successors? Weren't Canada, South America, and Mexico lost through the corruption of the clergy spreading through the people? The Jesuits could not counteract the influence of the infidel governments of the last century in Europe, but Brownson, who has ably defended the Sons of St. Ignatius and who is not in sympathy with those who assail them, is like all of us at times, when things go wrong, strongly tempted to blame what is least blameable. Knowing what Catholics should be we are amazed and scandalized at the inefficiency and worthlessness of vast numbers of them.
He finds that very few boys have been taught by their parents to obey and sacrifice self-will to duty. About one in a hundred does not lie, and they have two consciences: one for the confessional, and the other, a contradictory one, which leads him to believe and assert he has done nothing wrong when he has defied authority.
In all the contradictions which shock us in the behavior of Christians, he beholds but two causes at work: nature and grace.
Where large numbers of young people are crowded together, it will become a hotbed of iniquity unless they are watched over with incessant care, and none but priests or nuns can discharge the duties of Catholic preceptors. Secular priests are held together with difficulty in educational institutions, and Mt. St. Mary's is the only institution which remains under their control. Monastic orders alone supply the want, and it is an act of providence that this college has been sustained.
He argued, against a brace of Bishops during the National Council, that it was not the fault of the Jesuits in having failed to form the minds of European youth to Catholic Principles and conduct, but the fault of the world, the flesh, and the devil.
As a body, the Catholic population in this country can easily be made to think aright on the great questions in temporal affairs, to which their religious principles directly apply. Bishop (John) Hughes is directing admirably the Catholic mind in New York. They want besides the "Review" such periodicals as the "Freeman's Journal". But for the present they can get along with Brownson's and McMaster's periodicals. Unfortunately they have little Catholic literature for the young.
Although he lacks confidence in his writing, his lack of industry more than anything else has prevented him from writing for Brownson.
The saintly and pleasant Bishop of Buffalo honors the sisters by preaching their retreat.
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1849 July 6
Rappe, (Louis) A(madeus), Bp. Cleveland:
Wooster, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Rappe received Purcell's last will and will keep it faithfully. On his return to Cleveland he will send Purcell his. Rappe is glad that Purcell urges the transfer of the deeds of the new diocese. Father (Louis) DeGoesbriand will be pleased if Purcell sends him a note on the bank of Cleveland. There is a slight epidemic of cholera in Cleveland. Rappe has allowed the people to eat meat on Friday until the epidemic disappears.
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1849 July 7
Brownson, Relief:
Ballston (Spa, New York)
to Orestes A. Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts
She acknowledges gratefully the receipt of the twenty dollars sent her. She is sorry to hear he is having so much trouble. She says perhaps the Lord took little George to save him from evil to come. They are getting along comfortably now, and the twenty dollars permits her to pay the rent and buy the hay. Henry has gone to his trade and likes it. Charles works part of the time. Daniel and the family are well, except Perlina who lingers yet. She had a letter from Daphne and all are well in her family. No word from Orin since last winter. She was expecting to see him (Brownson) this summer, but not now since he has been having so much sickness. Everyone home is about as usual regarding health. She sends her love to him and to Sally and the children.
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1849 Jul. 7
Francois, C.M., Father J. C.:
Paincourtville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Senon Landry and Reine Cedotal ask for a dispensation.
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1849 July 7
Kenrick, Bishop Francis Patrick:
Chocanet, (Pennsylvania ?)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
He regrets the limited circulation of the "Review" and has secured the promises of several clergymen to subscribe. (Henry) Major resisted all his efforts to urge its claims for patronage in the "Herald", but is willing to have it sent to his office. Father (James R.) Bayley of the New York diocese is familiar with bibliography, but (Francis Patrick) Kenrick does not want flattery--he wants fair criticism. Many errors are contained in the work, some made by the press, others his own. His wish is to prepare a new and improved version for his colleagues. Saunderson, of the Towanda Bar, formerly a Universalist preacher, cherishes the memory of Brownson's acquaintance with great warmth.
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1849 Jul. 8
Fontbonne, Father James:
St. Martinville, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
A marriage is to take place between cousins and they ask for a dispensation. (P.S.) When he had finished this letter a relative of the above, who had married his cousin, came to have his marriage validated. He does not want to accept the proposal to publish one bann and be married as if nothing had been done. What shall Fontbonne do?
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1849 July 9
McCaffrey, Father James:
Marietta, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He remits $20 the amount of the collection taken in St. Mary's for the Holy Father, Pius Ix. As he had no time within the limits of the Pastoral Letter to visit all his stations to make the collection, he hopes his successor will attend to it. He begs the Bishop to send him his exeat as he is determined to leave. He will be ready in the beginning of next week. He feels that he will do better outside the Diocese. He will not dispose of any of his household stuff until he sees his successor. He wants an immediate answer.
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1849 Jul. 10
Générès, Edouard de:
(Avoyelles, Louisiana)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Father (John Peter) Bellier came last Saturday. On Sunday quite a numerous assembly attended Mass. This morning they had a funeral service at which more than 400 were present. Générès is overjoyed that Father (Charles) Dalloz has at last obtained the prayers he so religiously granted to others. On (June) 25 a negro woman was brought to the church to be buried. Dalloz, against the order of the doctor, went to the church and in going trod on this wound. The pain made him drop down and he had to be carried back to his bed. Dalloz had made Générès promise not to desist until he had his tomb blessed and prayers of the church said for him. This explains the four letters he has written.
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1849 July 10
Guth, Father F(rancis):
Buffalo, (New York)
to (O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts)
He asks Brownson to pardon his negligence in paying up his subscription to the "Review". He encloses five dollars and asks Brownson to do him the favor of giving two of the amount to the "Observer". It would have been a delightful feast for him to pay Brownson a visit this season, but cholera has them occupied, and it would not be well for the pastor to leave during the prevalence of the disease. It is only of mild character, though, in Buffalo, out of the seven afflicted, three died. They were left with four children by two who died, but they have already had them well placed, he himself taking one of the children.
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1849 Jul. 10
Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e:
St. John Baptist, (German Coast, Louisiana)
to Father S(tephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Jean Baptiste Cambre and Marie Irma Haydel ask for a dispensation. The extra 5 piastres are for the dispensation of Florian Barthelot. Mina is waiting impatiently for the catechisms.
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1849 July 10
Ripley, Sophia Will(ard) D(ana):
New York, (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts
She knows Brownson's weariness of pen, but she knows too his great charity, in which she has still more confidence since Brownson became a Catholic. She therefore requests an early reply since the subject is of great importance to her. Brownson took such an interest in her translation of "Les grands Problemes" that she has always thought it would appear under his auspices. She has the benefit of Mr. G(eorge) Ripley's and Dr. (Jeremiah) Cummings criticism. If it is thought best to publish it in New York. Cummings is very willing to take his part. Cummings and Mr. Ripley both think it best that the first volumes be published first, and the second after a reasonable interval. She is quite ready to go to press whenever the best method can be determined and asks if Brownson will notify her if he is coming to New York; otherwise she asks what house should be applied to for publishing, and suggests Appleton's. She asks if it is desirable to enlist the interest of the clergy. The work assumes increasing importance and it has a great missionary labour to perform in the country among Protestants, since to her it is calculated to have more effect on Protestant thinking men and women than any Catholic work she has seen - it is brilliant, witty, leaves no Catholic doctrine undisturbed, is written in popular form, but gives evidence of profound thought and patient labor, and an insight almost supernatural into the intellectual habits of all classes from rationalistic Germany to rationalistic and ultra-transcendental Massachusetts. Dr. Cummings has some facts which it might be desireable for the writer of the preface to know. She asks if Brownson will still consider himself the person to write the preface. Several Catholics hold the work in the same estimation as herself although their expressions would be more tempered than those of a recent convert. Mr. Ripley says that his intellect repudiates the arguments of the writer, but acknowledges them to be well made, and though regarding the work as full of sophistry, wants it published as perfectly as possible. He wants to aid in its publication, and with all his heresies thick about him there would be no advantage in his appearing in the matter, so that she is thrown entirely on the kindness of her Catholic friends.
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1849 Jul. 11
Mènard, Father Ch(arle)s M.:
Lafourche Interieure, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Yesterday Mènard received Blanc's letter of the 7th. He regrets that Robert Verret did not see Blanc about the orphan Mènard asked for for his sister. He asked Blanc to put in a word for him with the Sisters at the orphanage. The orphan should be 10 or 12 years old. There would be no danger in placing her on board the Streck or even the Mary Foley, in charge of Captain Dolferez(?) who was a good friend of Mrs. Troné. Because of their new church, Mènard collected only $20 for the Pope. They have had 4 deaths from cholera.
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1849 Jul. 11
Paret, Father J.M.:
Red Church, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana)
Not knowing when he can get to the city, there being so many sick at St. Charles, he asks Mr. Matton to give Rousselon the 100 piastres on account for the $166.50 which remains. He also sends 8 piastres of Peter's pence; $1.50 for the Propagation of the Faith, and 75 cents for the Association of the Holy Childhood. Mr. David having loaned Paret 50 piastres, Rousselon is to give him the enclosed note for that amount. P.S. The pews of St. Charles Church sold for $261.50. (On the letter in Rousselon's hand): $200 from Paret for (?) his brother Claudin (Paret?); 500 f(rancs?) to(?) his father; 300 to Marie Dumas de Vérone, 200 to Francois Mancy de Revantin or to Mr. Chabert, professor(at?) Annoncy.
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1849 Jul. 12
Blin, Father J.E.:
(Charenton, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
If those rumors were described in a conversation, he could surely contradict them but to speak of them publicly, Blin must wait for a positive order from (Blanc). What made him consult (Blanc) about ministering to those outside his jurisdiction was that Father (Julien) Priour absolutely refused his consent. The parties not wishing to understand that they could not be married by the priest they wished to have, resolved to go to the judge if Blin refused. So he acted to prevent a greater evil. If the regulations transmitted by Priour, are (Blanc)'s, they seem very severe. They forbid a priest to administer to a sick person, even in danger of death without the permission of the pastor. All these discussions about jurisdiction arise less from the love of God than from love of money. Blin still owes 700 piastres, not for his personal needs, but for his foundations. Since he cannot expect anything from his parishioners, he would be glad to know whether (Blanc) could come to his aid. He could prove that he is the first subscriber, not only here but at Pat(t)erson. He knows the situation of the priests at Abbeville, Pont des Braux and Houma from (Blanc)'s description. At least Blin's generosity was not an obstacle to that of the parishioners but the effect was contrary to what he expected. Another example of jurisdiction; Priour, having asked Blin's authorization to respond to an invitation to perform a baptism would bring a fee higher than that of a whole year, Mr. Grévemberg will tell (Blanc) with what good will Blin complied. He attended but did not partake. St. Mary's of the Assumption performs marriages in St. Mary's parish, Blin knows, but he has never exacted the formalities nor partaken. He would authorize any of his confreres to bless marriages in his jurisdiction. He even asked that they sometimes preach in English at Pat(t)erson but this favor has never been granted him. (Blanc) is to tell Blin if he should refuse those who come without authorization from their pastor. He wants to preserve the concord with his neighbor whom he reproaches much less for his precision than for taking him from a diocese where. 900 priests live in perfect harmony.
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1849 Jul. 12
Blin, Father J.E.:
(Charenton, Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
While Blin's church goods were at the bishop's house, Rousselon proposed to sell part of them. Blin should have followed his advice. Although they could use all these things it would be adding this gift to that of the real estate. Rousselon probably has a list but Blin will supply another (he lists the items). These goods amount to 6 or 800 piastres. If Rousselon would take them at that price, Blin would not take a loss. Blin would be glad to see all the churches of the diocese in the hands of religious orders whose interest is the glory of God and the salvation of souls.
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1849 Jul. 12
Hanlan, Eliza:
Lisanisky, (Ireland)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Poverty compels her to write. She wrote some time since to Father W(illia)m Ivers concerning the death of the nephew of Rich(ar)d Hanlan who died leaving Eliza and 4 orphans in a wretched condition. They were turned out of (a) little holding after the death of her husband. She is in a very bad state of health and does not know what will become of her children. I(vers) wrote for her husband (to come?) to him but he could not because of the hardness of the times and not liking to leave a helpless family behind. If Ivers is not to be found, she asks for charity. She is not able to borrow anything here. If I(vers) is alive (Blanc) is to send this to him; it will confirm the others he was sent. (Blanc) is to address his letter to Father Pierce Green or Pierce Nagle for Widow Harlan.
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1849 Jul. 12
Mullon, William:
Dayton, (Ohio)
to Bishop Anthony Blank(!):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
These lines are from the father of Father James I(gnatius) Mullon of St. Patrick's Church. He moved to Dayton in 1842, bought a house and lot for $450. He lives a few doors from the German Church, about a mile from the English Church. He entered his 77th year January 1, 1849; the Reverend Mullon his 56th last Christmas day. (Blanc) is to direct or assist Father Mullon to collect $180 before August 21 or he will be penniless with a wife and four children. $180 will secure him a home for life.
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(1849) Jul. 13
Perché, Father N(apoleon) J(oseph):
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He asks Rousselon to give Father (Emmanuel) Domenech, in bidding him good-bye for Perché, these two pistols and a shirt he left at Perché's, plus a letter for Sister St. Stanislas (Truchet, R.U.) at Galveston; Domenech can keep the shirt Perché loaned him. Rousselon is to send the enclosed article to the printer. He will bring Rousselon the 200 for the Peter's pence.
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1849 July 14
Martin, Father Augustus:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Martin asks again for his box which Purcell took charge of. Purcell promised to send the box directly but Martin has not heard of it.
(Part of the letter is torn off here.) If the box is still in Purcell's possession will he be so good as to send it as previously directed or to W. Pike and Heart, Baton Rouge, Martin authorized the bearer of this letter to take charge of the box, if Purcell finds it convenient.
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1849 Jul. 14
Rogalle, Father J(ohn):
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisiana)
Since his last letter Rogalle has not had an opportunity until today to send the 30 piastres collected in the two churches of this parish at Easter. He saw the two letters published in the Propagateur about the Peter's pence. He gave them as much publicity as he could but cholera kept most people away from church; floods have broken communication; and rains have made roads impassable. He will await more favorable circumstances. He has prepared about 20 children for First Communion and would like to know when the Bishop will come on his pastoral visit. P.S. A doctor here, at whose house Rogalle recently visited Father (Victor) Jamey, is now hurling fire and flame against Jamey. Rogalle does not know why. He thinks Jamey should act to prevent scandalous defamation.
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1849 July 15
Fenwick, S. J., Father George:
Holy Cross College,
Worcester, Mass(achusetts)
to O(restes A.) Brownson:
Boston, Mass(achusetts)
Quarterly report of the proficiency, standing, and conduct of William Brownson.
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1849 Jul. 16
Hafkenscheid, C.SS.R., Father B(ernard) T.:
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
He has just received two letters from New Orleans, one from Father (Nicholas) Petesch, (C.SS.R.) and the other from the architect, (T.E.) Giraud. It is impossible to understand exactly the difference which seems to have arisen between these two. If Petesch is at fault, (Blanc) is to decide.
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1849 Jul. 16
Legrand, Father F.:
Pont Breaux, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisia)na
Legrand yesterday received Rousselon's letter of June 23. He wished the whole collection to go to the Peter's pence but their "Honorables" persisted in giving only $10. Rousselon is to send the black vestment and chalice as soon as possible. Some day he will receive $45; he still owes $3. The rains are continuous and the crops almost lost. He fears their church will be delayed. Legrand has had three attacks of fever. When he recovers he will go to Atchafalaya where a priest's visit will be helpful.
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(18)49 Jul. 16
Martin, Father Aug(uste):
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Since it could be that Rousselon is in a hurry to send the money collected for the pope, Martin asks him to take for the $20, the $3.55 he has of Martin's and add the $18 for the (Jesuits?). Father (Charles) Chambost has not come; Martin supposes he asked permission to stay some time longer at Jackson.
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1849 July 16
Sorin, C.S.C. Father Edward:
Bertrand, Michigan.
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
(Withdrawn to Provincial Archives).
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1849 July 16
Spalding, M(artin) J(ohn), Bp. Louisville:
Bardstown, Kentucky
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
On the feast of the Assumption they expect to lay the cornerstone of the new Cathedral in Louisville. Will Purcell be present and preach on the occasion? Purcell should send his reply to Bardstown.
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1849 July 16
Young, O.P., Father (Nicholas D.):
Somerset, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Young encloses $29 which with the $25 already handed to Purcell makes the collection in the churches of Perry County for the Holy Father. He is sorry it is so small.
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1849 Jul. 17
Blin, Father J.E.:
Charenton, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
The collection for Peter's pence on Sunday amounted to only three piastres although he had announced it in advance. Since Confirmation he asked his parishioners to finish the enclosure of the church; the rest had been done at Blin's expense; it is still as it was. He has a big boy at the presbytery to help at the church. He has an old negro servant. Louisiana is a bit exacting.
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1849 Jul. 17
Boué, Father:
Lyons, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Boué received two letters from Blanc: one written at Baltimore, was brought by Bishop (Michael) Portier who arrived in Lyons a few days after the troubles which stained their city with blood. Boué dined with Portier. Portier stayed only a few days here; he was in a hurry to arrive at Gaeta before the taking of Rome and especially before the Pope left his retreat. He hoped to deal more promptly with affairs than if he waited for the reestablishment of the Pope at Rome. (Boué gives a two page account of the insurrection in Lyons). St. Etienne has just had a flood; Blanc's brothers' houses are higher and would be safe. Boué had a visit from Mr. Poidebord but as Blanc's draft had not arrived as yet he put off the payment until the end of the month. He persits in wanting to leave 20,000 francs for a pension. He said Blanc had asked for a delay of two years to pay back the note and that he had granted it but he wanted at that time, everything over the 20,000 francs. Boué communicated Blanc's reply to (Father Jouve), Canon of Valence. Boué sends his compliments to Father Rousselon and Abbé T(h)eve(s?).
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1849 July 17
Daly, Father Cornelius:
Chapel Hill, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
The enclosed amount is all that Daly could raise for the Holy Father. The many appeals made on the people for church improvements prevented a more generous donation. They raised $50 for the seminary but the urgent demands by those who worked on the church forced Daly to lay out the money. He hopes to be able to send it to Purcell in a few weeks. The Dominicans are determined to build a church in Lexington. Daly intimated before that this would restrict him very much. Monday Creek and Oakfield congregations would be weakened. The Catholics of Rehoboth are put out about the Dominicans' mode of acting. There is too much contention in that quarter. Daly hopes his churches will be finished by fall.
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1849 Jul. 17
Rominger, Father Simon:
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
For several months Rominger has been contributing to the conversion of some Methodists who have become Catholics. He has also converted an Anabaptist. At L'Anse la Chaudier̀e, Rominger fell from his horse without injury. It was not like Father (Charles) Sanson when he fell at New Iberia. There is much good to be done on these prairies for the Creoles by instructing them and thus making the preachers of the meeting houses disappear. They are satisfied with him but object to his Alsatian accent. He is always active as he was last year at New Orleans with Father Rousselon. He is trying to change his too lively character and imagination. Without these two faults he would perhaps still be at New Orleans. He is now alone in this vast parish. He goes on missions to Ville Plate or further. So far he has prepared 25 children for First Communion. On Sunday the church is crowded.
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1849 Jul. 17
Sorin, (C.S.C.), Father E(dward) F.:
Notre Dame du Lac, (Indiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sorin has not had occasion to write since (Blanc)'s return from the East but he learned with pleasure that he was satisfied with their little colony (Congregation of Holy Cross) in May. In a letter from Brother Vincent, (C.S.C.) Sorin learned that it is almost impossible for the Brothers to hold any religious exercises in common. He asks (Blanc) to watch this important point and make the administration understand that time and means must be given them to live the life of their Constitution. It seems that Brother Theodule, (C.S.C.) cannot endure the heat of the kitchen. Mr. Ivers has not been here for 6 weeks; they could not admit him to profession.
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1849 Jul. 18
Abbadie, S.J., Father J(ohn) F(rancis):
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He thanks Blanc for his letter of the 14th. The two numbers were welcome. Father V(ital) Gilles, (S.J.) and Father (J.) Lavay, (S.J.) read them with as much pleasure as Abbadie. He asked Father (Aloysius) Curioz (S.J.) to pay Blanc $21 for the subscription, for the Propagation of the Faith, and the seminary. In the amount for dispensations which he gave Blanc at his last visit, be counted $20 which he was to claim from Em. Jacob but Jacob said he paid Blanc directly. Abbadie will do his best about the tobacco. The rains kept him last week from saying the first Mass in the chapel below. They also retarded work on the one above. He hopes to be able to bless it next month. Neither will be finished but the essentials will be done. He bought the small houses on the avenue; he has paid $300 and they gave him time for the other $100. F. Brenan(?) will bring the bricks to make the chimney. Their Fathers and Brothers are well and flattered by Blanc's remembrance.
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1849 Jul. 19
McFarland, J(ohn) A.:
Tiffin, (Ohio)
to Father F(rancis) P. McFarland:
Watertown, N(ew) Y(ork)
They are well, even John being able to take more exercise. But there has been some cholera morbus in the town. In Sandusky City there are some cases of cholera and deaths. At Columbus there have been many cases but mostly in the pententiary, with 82 deaths among 450 prisoners, and two attending physicians. In Cincinnati the poor immigrant Germans and Irish suffered. Bishop (John Baptist) Purcell estimated the weekly deaths at 500 among the Catholics. In Auglaize County all are well. He has directed William to send Francis $50. He asks Francis if he has seen Bishop (John) Hughes in reply to (Horace) Greel(e)y. He has read half of Brownson's Review. He has been reading Rev. Sydney Smith who is severe on Protestantism, though not a Catholic. Father (Maurice) Howard left for Cleveland. The telegraph will soon be in operation from Sandusky City to Cincinnati.
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1849 Jul. 19
Mazzuchelli, Father Ma. F(rancis):
Alexandria, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
He received Blanc's letter dated July 9. By the negligence of the ferry man, Father (John Peter) Bellier did not receive the letter about the illness of Father (Charles) Dalloz and it was only in a second one that they learned of his death. A few days after, Bellier went down to settle affairs and spent two Sundays with the people at Avoyelles. Pellier made an arrangement to visit them once a month as he was pleased with them. Instruction of the negroes on several plantations has given Mazzuchelli plenty of occupation. The planters thenselves called on him for this task. He has baptized 11 and hopes to baptize 2 of the planters. As for the "Denier de St. Pierre" Mazzuchelli will give Bellier's own answer, which is that he does not want to do anything of this kind here as the place is indebted a great deal. Mazzuchelli is pleased with the place and endeavors to do his duty.
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(18)49 Jul. 20
Bellier, Father J(ohn) P(eter):
Alexandria, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Avoyelles: The first letter from Edouard Degenerès was lost. A second one of June 29 was given to Bellier on July 1 but then (Father Charles) Dalloz was buried. The next Sunday Bellier went to Avoyelles. A solemn service was announced for the 10th, which 2 to 300 persons attended. He was truly loved by his congregation and he deserved it. All his property in America was given to his brother. Consequently, no house for the priest when Blanc send one. The church itself, stripped of what belongs to the Degenerès family and to Dalloz's brother will be almost bare. It would seem better to build one closer to Marksville where life seems to be moving. Then no more trustees, no more trouble. D. Cocos(?), G. Baillie, E. Degenerès think there would be no difficulty in getting a liberal subscription to begin. There is still 580 piastres due Dalloz; his brother gave the trustees 3 years to pay. They allowed 150 piastres for his tomb out of their own money. Bellier promised them the 4th Sunday of each month, the first three being taken by Holloway Prairie, Plaisance, and Calcasieu. Each time he will give some talks in English at Marksville. Eugénie Degenerès asked if the Blessed Sacrament could be left in a little chapel in her father's house. Bellier promised to write Father Rousselon what he thought of Father (M. Francis (Mazzuchelli; the petition which Blanc received recently makes Bellier write now. Mazzuchelli has talent and amiable manners. But he is somewhat of an intriguer. He is Father (Louis Stanislaus (Euteux all over. He is capable of doing good but only if he is the only one or the first. On Bellier's return from Avoyelles, he learned something which makes him suspicious of Mazzuchelli's morality. Yesterday a petition was brought to Bellier to be signed. It is not difficult to see that it was suggested by Mazzuchelli. The signers would give him 300 piastres each year. Bellier had told them that he did not want a subscription for his support. Now all at once he must begin to beg, when he has to finish building the house and with the small subscription to be put in the hands of Mrs. Archinard by Mrs. Prescott, who is almost insane since the death of her child, and Mrs. Archinard herself forbidden by her husband to collect it. The list for the house is at Mrs. French's and probably will die there. It was understood that Bellier would give 100 piastres and not 300. It is true Mazzuchelli does more than Bellier asks, preaching and going to give instructions at 3 plantation, but this is of his own free will. Bellier would rather see Mazzuchelli at Shreveport or Monroe than at Alexandria. Bellier was to stay at Alexandria but Mazzuchelli needed his horse and carriage and was afraid of the sun, so Bellier decided to continue to visit the 3 stations himself. It was only in the weekly Crescent that Bellier learned about Peter's pence. Two blocks from the church there is a whole lot with house, stable, and kitchen for $2000. Mr. Ryan has offered Bellier $500 to buy it. If it were possible to get the $1500 to put with it, the Sisters could do much good. He has lost the address of Mr. Lefebvre, the wine merchant; Rousselon is to have some wine sent.
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(18)49 Jul. 20
Andrieu, C.M., Father A(nthony):
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
He sends a draft for 145 piastres, the collection for Pope (Pius IX). Rousselon is to tell the Bishop that Miss Francoise, Fanchonette, of Campté is dead without having made a will. She sent for the notary the same time as the priest but the notary did not go. Andrieu received a letter yesterday from the Bishop.
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1849 July 20
(Brunner), C.PP.S., Father Francis D.:
Tiffin, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
That noon while he was in Tiffin a youth came from Minster from the Precious Blood Fathers there asking that a priest be sent there because the cholera was raging. Brunner sent thither Father Augustine Berger, a priest ordained by Bishop Rappe for Cleveland but who had been sent to him for a brief time for studies. Since Berger had already exercised his faculties in the diocese he felt authorized to send him. Some of the priests at Tiffin are also sick. Berger will return as soon as the necessity passes. He does not think it permissible to think of erecting a new station for the Precious Blood Sisters. Some of his Society have written to him meanwhile saying that it would be better to erect a small station in the neighborhood of the chapel of the Blessed Virgin.
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1849 Jul. 20
Ménard, Father Ch(arle)s M.:
Lafourche Interieure, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
V(igor) Boutelou, bearer of this letter, will give Blanc $20 for the Pope. The delicate circumstances concerning their new church are the cause of the smallness of this sum; Ménard had to furnish half of it. He recalls to Blanc what he said in his last letter about an orphan girl. Boutelou could bring her here. Otherwise he could send her by the Streck but not by the Mary Foley which is to discontinue coming to their bayou.
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1849 Jul. 20
(Milde), Vincent Edward, Archbishop of:
Vienna, Austria
to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefev(e)re:
Detroit, (Michigan)
Having sent the first drafts with the letter of announcement on June 20, (Milde) sends now the second drafts for the 240 English pounds. He hopes that this aid will be of great benefit to the diocese of Detroit and the priests mentioned in the previous letter. He hopes to hear soon of the receipt of the money.
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1849 Jul. 22
Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e:
St. John Baptist (German Coast, Louisiana)
to Father S(tephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He received the three dozen catechisms. Rousselon is to let him know the price. As for the $20 for scapulars, it is to be left to the good Mother who does not know any more than Mina, how many she sent. He is sending 10 piastres for Masses to be said as soon as possible. Their principal intention is to ask God to spare them from sickness.
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(1849) Jul. 22
(Mudd), S.C., Sister Mary Austin:
(Donaldsonville, Louisiana)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
She is sorry the expenses for completing the building are so great. There is much to be done. How would trying to borrow from the bank answer? She will ask N(arcise?) Landry and Mr. Aristide to endorse a note. If the money could be drawn in a year or two, St. Vincent's house could pay the interest. They are in want of lumber for a corn house, stable for the cows, wash house, etc. Sister Regina (Smith, S.C.) has sent them a strong Irishman at $10 per month to clear off the rubbish and put the lots in order. She has promised to send a good carpenter. Father Rousselon's (name is also on the address side of the letter).
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1849 Jul. 23
Brands, C.M., Father J(ohn):
Galveston, (Texas)
to Father A(ngelo) Mascaroni:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Clem, whom Brands had asked Mascaroni to inform of his wife's illness, arrived for her third relapse. An Irish priest, Father O'Dowd, arrived here; he says he had the cholera at New Orleans. Brands asks Mascaroni to send any information he may have about him by Mr. Philips, the bearer of this letter. If Mascaroni sees the Director of the orphanage, he is to warm him that probably a man from Galveston is coming to take his nephew William Kirdie(?) or Dirks. He is not to let him have him; the man is not a Catholic and the child would be unhappy. He is to notify also Mrs. Blossman, whose protege he is. He also asks for Mass intentions if Mascaroni has any. He is going to see an old Lutheran who wishes to become a Catholic.
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1849 Jul. 23
Gautrelet, S.J., Father F(rancis):
Spring-Hill, (Alabama)
to Father S(tephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Gautrelet has just written Mrs. Wiltz to ask her to withdraw her son from the college. The son gave them much trouble last year and in August Gautrelet advised that he not return. After that, up to October 15 his conduct was better. But now he seeks to show his unbelief and irreligion outwardly; he does not practice his religion and tries to prevent others. He is wasting his time and the money spent on him is lost. When Mrs. Wiltz comes to tell Rousselon about Gautrelet's letter, Rousselon is to make her understand that they cannot keep her son at the college. The best way would be for her to write him to return home. This would save his honor. The Bishop, who has done so much for this young man, will be greatly pained. He dislikes to draw Rousselon into this but he thinks he will be called on and he should be informed. P.S. Gautrelet will send by Father (Aloysius) Curioz, (S.J.) the refund for board and $15 for the Propagation of the Faith collected here.
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1849 Jul. 23
Rominger, Father S(imon):
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
He takes advantage of the occasion through Father W(illiam) Mearns, (S.J.) who has aided him by preaching in English. It has greatly pleased the Americans and Irish. Rominger asks for Father (Angelo) Mascaroni to be sent to help him a little which will help Rominger and also be agreeable to Mascaroni. Rominger sends greetings to Fathers Rousselon and Mascaroni.
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1849 Jul. 24
Marziou,:
V(ictor) and Company
Havre, (France)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
They send the bill of lading (no enclosure) for two bales containing vestments sent by M. Monteilhet of Lyons and destined for Father (Joseph) Cretin, vicar general of Dubuque. They have put the boxes on the Thomas Wright going to New Orleans.
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1849 Jul. 25
Chevalon, A.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
A receipt for 22 piastres from Father (Stephen) Rousselon for the bill to Father (F.) Legrand for a chasuble.
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1849 Jul. 25
(Rappe, Louis) A(madeus) Bishop of:
Cleveland, (Ohio)
to (Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere,:
Detroit, Michigan)
His financial position obliges him to ask a word of advice. As Lefevere knows, they have been notified of help from Vienna and he wants to know if Lefevere has received his. Must they wait until the draft is sent or is it necessary to drew on the Society before receiving official notification? He wishes Lefevere to tell him what to do. They have been visited by cholera, but up until then, it had treated them with indulgence; their city seems to have been privileged.
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1849 Jul. 25
Ricord, F.:
Avoyelles, (Louisiana)
The President and trustees of St. Paul's of Avoyelles will pay in March, 1850, to Louis Roule. $197.20, with 8 percent interest from July 14 to complete payment. This conforms to a resolution passed July 14.
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(18)49 Jul. 28
Landry, R.S.C., Madame T(elcide):
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Their little foundation is going well despite weak health and the general complaint that they are not numerous enough to take care of their 60 pupils. The parents also ask for American teachers. They have only 2, Madame Knapp, (R.S.C.?) and a novice whom Madame (Maria) Cutts, (R.S.C.) sent to replace Madame Corboy, (R.S.C.) who is very ill and whom she recalled to St. Michael. They are still 8 as the one sent replaced Madame DuTour, (R.S.C.) and Corboy. Their big prize distribution took place July 7. They are taking advantage of the vacation and hope soon to have a retreat preached by their pastor, Father (Anthony) Andrieu, (C.M.). Sister hopes the people will remember the service of Father Giustiniani and give great consolation to the new pastor. At St. Louis, Madame (J.) Gallwey, (R.S.C.) was at death's door but she is better. Three others and two pupils were victims of the plague. Their little town has been spared. They hope soon to be in a new place which they are building 25 feet from the old. There will be a classroom 40 by 30, a chapel, a dormitory, and 5 small rooms. Their day scholars are numerous, 12 free and 22 paying. Mrs. Long who had 3 free has withdrawn them saying that they liked the rich children better. They hope she will change her mind as she needs help.
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1849 Jul. 28
De Chaignon, S.J., Father Ant(hony):
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
De Chaignon has received, for the account of Bishop Anthony Blanc, from Father (Anthony Désiré) Mégret, pastor of La Fayette, the sum of 400 piastres. (On the same paper) De Chaignon states that he has received from Mégret in final settlement of his obligation of September 13, 1847, with interest, the sum of 151 piastres and 80 sous.
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1849 Jul. 28
Legrand, Father F.:
Pont Breaux, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisia)na
Last June a young man killed a runaway slave; it was a result of a bet. Public opinion was against the assassin but as he possessed absolutely nothing, the owner of the slave did not bring suit. A few days ago this young man came about banns of marriage. Legrand told him that because of his crime and other misdeeds he could not marry him so easily and that he must wait until Legrand consulted his superiors. Legrand knows that murder is not an impediment to marriage but he fears the scandal. The rains persist, the crop is three-fourths lost. Their poor church! (P.S.) He is waiting for the chalice and vestment.
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(18)49 Jul. 29
Emily, (S.C.), Sister:
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to (Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister received (Blanc)'s letter and was disappointed that he would not be there for the retreat. If he will still be in New Orleans, she asks for permission to go down after the retreat to see him.
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1849 Jul. 29
Layton, Tho(ma)s and Adeline:
Bay St. Louis, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Having heard Father (Stanislaus) Buteux express to his congregation a hope that Blanc could assist next month at the blessing of the new church, the Laytons hasten to offer their hospitality. They offer the inducement of the contiguity of their residence to the church and an affectionate welcome.
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1849 Jul. 29
O'Connor, Bishop M(ichael):
Pittsb(urgh, Pennsylvania)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
He warns Blanc against having anything to do with Father M. Clark who was here for a few months. He asks Blanc to communicate this to the locum tenens in Mobile and to the bishop of Texas.
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1849 Jul. 29
O'Connor, Michael, Bishop of:
Pitts(burgh, Pennsylvania)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefev(e)re:
(Detroit, Michigan)
In a letter marked "Confidential", O'Connor warns Lefevere not to employ Father M. Clark who was (in Pittsburgh) for a short time this year. He will give particulars if required.
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1849 Jul. 30
Chambost, Father Charles:
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He is here without Father (Auguste) Martin whom he loves as a father. The children of Jackson, St. Francisville, and Clinton ask for the Bread of Life and so if there is no one to stay here, he will return. He is a child who does not give good prospects, as Father Gardette said many times. Rousselon will recall the first time Chambost saw him at the home of Rousselon's brother. He wishes to remain small and despised in the house of the Lord. P.S. Rousselon is to tell Father Perché to send his paper to Baton Rouge.
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1849 Jul. 30
Mènard, Father Ch(arle)s M.:
Lafourche Interieure, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Mènard's sister (Mrs. Troné) has just informed him that several orphans have been offered her. So Blanc may suspend any steps in this regard. Mènard has always had a repugnance toward placing orphans with strangers in their birthplace but he is obliged to keep silent. He is mortified to have given Blanc needless trouble. Father (Hyacinthe) Tumoine is well.
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