1849 Aug. 1
Broenner, O.S.D., Father Frederick:
St. Rose's (Drake County), Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
It is now four weeks since he sent by Hemann a sum of $25 to Purcell for the new seminary and he has been left uncertain whether Purcell received it. He also asked that St. Henry's be taken from his care and given to that of Father (Henry) Herzog who might desire its support. He has enought support from St. Rome and St. Mary. The cholera has unexpectedly arisen at St. Rose. He does not know whether Purcell gave him the care of Wappakonetta or whether this was merely the intention of Father Peter Anthony who offered it to him a few days ago. He has never asked anything but now he asks that Purcell receive him into the City of Cincinnati.
P.S. The greater part of the time he lives in the Sacristy at St. Rose. He has sold all the moveables and takes breakfast only with Kron. His sister at Fort Wayne (Indiana) is unhappy because her husband has fallen into despair because of a perjury and he has threatened to leave her.
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1849 Aug. 1
Noguès, P(eter) C(heri):
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He received Blanc's advice as a decree from heaven. He will wait for the time fixed by Blanc. As for the director of whom he spoke, Noguès believes, like Blanc, that he does not have all the experience required. However, no one else inspires the same confidence and perhaps none who will come will do so. He asks Blanc to let him go to (this director) if that happens.
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1849 Aug. 1
Fallon, Charles:
Phila(delphi)a, (Pennsylvania)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc
:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
The writer is a brother to Joseph Fallon who was a teacher at the Catholic Male Orphan Asylum. He has written urgent letters to him during the past 7 months but has had no answer. He hopes Blanc will make some inquiry about him and let him know. (On the letter in another hand): Montrose at the home of Myrthé Noel.
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1849 Aug. 1
Wood, Father James F(rederick):
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Wood received Blanc's letter of July 17 and apologizes for the trouble Blanc has been put to. On referring to an old memorandum, Wood is almost convinced that he lent this money himself and that it has not been repaid. In which case Wood should have a fair claim, not however to the prejudice of Margaret Ledwig whom he would wish to have the money. If she has not yet called, Blanc is to return the notes. They have been scourged with the cholera but it is disappearing.
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1849 Aug. 1
Brunemann, Father J(oseph):
Newark, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Impeded by ill health he has not paid quickly what Purcell had imposed upon the priests of the diocese, while at the same time, some needing money promised to give it later. For the students of the seminary he has $5, to which he adds the $5 he had promised. likewise he has $10, from the congregation and himself for the Holy Father. He is displeased that it is so little. He likewise asks for a multiple marriage dispensation of consanguinity and attempted marriage before a civil magistrate.
P.S. Yesterday one died there from the cholera but not a Catholic.
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1849 Aug. 1
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Chanche) consented to go to the Bay on the 15th only because Father (Stanislaus) Buteux had fixed that day for the ceremony. The Sunday after would be much more agreeable if it will procure Blanc's company. He will leave here on the 8th and visit Pass Christian and Biloxi before and be ready to return with Blanc. They had received the news of Father (Claude) Francais' death and had a service for him. (Chanche) has not yet sent the Archbishop the collections for the Pope. He believes Buteux left his with Blanc. Father Rousselon is to buy wine for (Chanche) and 200 bottles. Father (Constantine) Maenhaut has not yet done anything about the enquiries (Chanche) requested him to make. He will see Blanc soon and hopes then to rejoice together at the news from Rome.
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(18)49 Aug. 1
Lavialle, Father P(eter) J.:
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Lavialle received Rousselon's letter of June 8 and the death certificate of Eugene Rigal. Rousselon also has the gratitude of Bishop Chabrat and the lady for whom Rousselon acted. The Superior of the Trappists in their diocese having gone to France and due to return in October, Lavialle will send him the certificate and tell him to send to Melleray the amount due the hotel keeper in New Orleans and the 12 francs, 50 cents advanced and the Trappist will pay everything on his way through New Orleans. Bishop (Benedict Joseph) Flaget remembers Rousselon well and recalls that Bishop Blanc called Rousselon, at the time of his leaving for France, his right hand. Flaget has been indisposed but is now much better but weak.
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1849 Aug. 2
Allen, J(oseph) H.:
(Washington, D. C.)
to (O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts)
Brownson perhaps not having forgotten their discussion three years before on the essential principles of "Liberalism and Catholicity", he asks Brownson to accept his volume in which he has developed liberalism in a more full and distinct aspect. He thinks they are a consistent form of Protestantism; that is, as opposed to the claims of the "ecclesia docem", though seeking to occupy a positive rather than a negative or protesting position. He trusts that, thru their diversities of operation they will maintain a mutual friendship.
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1849 Aug. 2
McGill, Father John:
Louisville, Kentucky
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
McGill's absence from home prevented him answering sooner. As to Father (Peter) Hartlaub, the clergy and Bishop (John Martin) Spalding think he conducted himself very properly and without repreach. As to Purcell's objection to undertake to write a sermon, McGill is sure all difficulty would vanish when once he started. He would like to adopt Purcell's suggestion to take the old sermons of years past, but he wishes to have sermons on a series of subjects which will constitute a work methodically arranged. Several contributions have already been promised. He thinks the publishers will adopt Purcell's suggestion for a second volume of the work. But he will be disappointed if Purcell does not contribute to the first. They have little cholera in Louisville but it is fatal and frequent in the work-house outside of the city. He rejoices that the epidemic is abating in Cincinnati.
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1849 Aug. 3
Chanche, John Joseph,Bp. of Natchez:
Natchez, Mississippi
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
The sickness along the Ohio prevented Chanche from taking that way home and deprived him of his intended visit. He feels for Purcell during this trying time and is glad that the epidemic has abated and that Purcell and his priests escaped. He hopes the epidemic has not reached his town. He writes now to ask Purcell to have someone send him a cooking range to be placed in the fireplace. He would like the kettles to be lines with porcelain. He requests directions for installing the range. The French are in Rome. What is going to be the consequence? If it is true that the English have intervened, it will certainly be for no good purpose.
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1849 Aug. 3
Matton, Ch(arles):
San Antonio, (Texas)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Matton arrived last night. Their trip was fast but not without troubles. He was seasick until Galveston and again from Galveston to Lavaca. He learned on arriving that his associate had been rented a miserable hovel at Castroville. So he left with Father (Emmanuel) Domenech, not in a carriage, but in a wagon. At Victoria all they found of the pastor was his mortal remains. Domenech, assisted by Father (James) Giraudon, held the funeral services. From Victoria on they were not too unfortunate. They slept only three nights in their wagon, on top of their baggage. They ate a lot of salt pork, almost drowned two or three times, but they are satisfied. He only lacks his Marguerite in order to be happy. In Rousselon's approval, Matton believes he saw his mother's. If he marries it will be to arrive more surely to the true goal. This letter, begun at San Antonio, was finished at Castroville. His duties are many, having to direct the building of his shop and of the house, which will be of stone. He hopes it will be finished in September or October. He hopes then Rousselon will come in three months. Domenech is well. Father (Claude Mary) Dubuis is not here but they expect him every day. P.S. Rousselon is to give his regards to Chevalon and send Plauchet if he can be found.
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(1849) Aug. 4
(Mudd, S.C.), Sister M(ary) Austin:
(Donaldsonville, Louisiana)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
Sister thinks it will be better that Sister Antoinette, (S.C.) leave at the earliest opportunity which will be with Sister Gabriel, (S.C.) who is here on a visit. Sister is convinced that Antoinette herself will finally leave and it will be better for them to decide as soon as possible to save her from acting on her own responsibility. Blanc is to apprise her mother of it; it will be no shock, rather realizing her anticipations.
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1849 Aug. 5
Parret, S.J., Father A(nthony):
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Father J. (!) (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
After the Bishop's letter about the Peter's pence, they made a collection in their church which amounted, to almost 20 piastres which he will send at the first opportunity.
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1849 Aug. 6(?)
Lombard, Father Ed.:
Marmeaux, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lombard is a French priest and wishes to be called to (Blanc)'s diocese. He was called to New Orleans by an uncle, Joseph Lombard, who died about six years ago. He lived in New Orleans from January 1836 to April 1840 when he returned to France to become a priest. After studies at the Seminary of Sens he was ordained. After 4 years at Noyers, he has been pastor here for a year. He speaks and writes passable English.
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1849 Aug. 6
McFarland, J(ohn) A.:
Tiffin, (Ohio)
to Father F(rancis) P. McFarland:
Watertown, N(ew) Y(ork)
They have received Francis's letter and are pleased that he, their mother and Jerome are well. They, too, are well but many people have fled the city to avoid the cholera. There has been much cholera morbus but not the Asiatic cholera. Four days ago one and four others were discovered and all died. Only 2 or 3 other cases have occurred and these were not fatal. Sandusky City was scourged, having four or five times the mortality of Cincinnati. Doctors from Cleveland and Cincinnati went there. The Catholic priest was soon worn out and other priests came. Last Sunday the Eposcopal Methodists dedicated their church. He relates the death of the wives of two Protestant clergymen of the disease. He asks if Francis has received the money from William.
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1849 Aug. 6
(Mudd, S.C.), Sister M(ary) Austin:
(Donaldsonville, Louisiana)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Mrs. McAuliff has nearly gone through her term of postulant; she often expressed the fear of the return of a disease she underwent treatment for some years ago in New York. They have consulted a physician who said she had a shattered constitution. This decision is a relief to her and to Austin. She is a good, amiable person but the Lord has other designs. She will leave Wednesday by the Streck. Their second postulant has been here four months. The last week she is in bed under the care of a physician. She has the appearance of a person threatened with consumption. They expect the postulants from Baton Rouge and Mobile this week or next. Father (J.M.) Masnou, (C.M.) wrote that there were two ladies in his vicinity who petition to enter the (Sisters of Charity). One is a widow, 35. By the time their new noviciate is ready, their vocations will be better developed. Austin feels a repugnance to the duties of the post she occupies.
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1849 Aug. 7
Andrieu, C.M., Father A(nthony):
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
An old inhabitant has fallen dangerously ill, Andrieu has been to see him without being called. But it is probable that he will die without wishing to be reconciled. He has rebuffed Andrieu's predecessor twice. During the last scandal he wanted to break down the church doors. Andrieu asks what he should do.
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1849 Aug. 7
DeGoesbriand, Father L(ouis):
Mansfield, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
DeGoesbriand writes from Mansfield where they now have a Catholic church attended by Father (Joseph P.) Machebeuf who was taken ill three weeks ago. His illness was not the dreaded cholera. Sandusky has hard hit by the epidemic. In two weeks they lost 100 out of a population 800. The disease appears to be abating. DeGoesbriand remarks on the sorrow and distress and on how consoling it is to be a Catholic at the last moment. They have established a temporary orphan asylum at Sandusky for the destitute children of the deceased members. DeGoesbriand asks Purcell to contribute to its support if possible.
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1849 Aug. 7
(McCloskey), John, Bishop of Albany:
Staten Island, (New York)
to Father F(rancis) P. McFarland:
Watertown, N(ew) York
He acknowledges McFarland's letter and the $60 for the Holy Father. He is seeking a little rest and change of air. He has been much benefitted. He hopes to see McFarland at the end of the month if he is not interfered with by Father (Theobald) Matthew, expected in Albany. He would like to know how many days he should devote to McFarland's mission. If he knew when Bishop (John) Hughes would visit Lafargeville he would have him dedicate the little church there. He sends his regards to Mr. and Mrs. Binsse.
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(18)49 Aug. 7
Mégret, Father A(nthony) D(ésiré):
Vermilionville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mégret encloses (no enclosures) two papers. From the first (Blanc) can see that he has settled with Grand Coteau and that Father (Anthony De Chaignon, S.J.) Ducheignion did not want any interest for the $400 for which Mégret thanks (Blanc). By the second, (Blanc) will see a sample of the letters coming from St. Claude and can judge whether Sister, Elisabeth, (O. Carm.)'s position is tenable. During (Blanc)'s absence, Mégret wrote Father (Stephen) Rousselon a long letter of explanation. Sister Carmel, (O. Carm.) was the bearer and as Mégret has heard nothing since, he doubts if it was delivered. So Mégret will give some explanation of this masterpiece of malice Mégret wished to submit to (Blanc)'s judgment. When these Sisters (of Mount Carmel) sent Lawyer Robert to the record office of Mégret's two parishes, the mutual friend proposed to Mégret to put the purchase in the name of these Sisters with the one condition, to exclude Elizabeth to whose work and care the house of All Grace owed what it possesses. Mégret recoiled from this injustice. He had another motive; becoming again the owner of a part of the establishment, he could build on his land the necessary enlargement, and so continue his work of founder without permission from anyone. They had foreseen all that and forbid him to furnish anything. This conflict got Elizabeth out of difficulty because she did not have the ground. The lawyer had scarcely got back from Attakapas when a letter from the Mother (Superior?) arrived, asking for $200 which they needed. The impossibility caused the delay and led to Sister Carmel's trip. In the first days of the month this Sister was sent to bring back money and provisions. She was received with open arms. Elizabeth opposed her in nothing. She brought all the money, eggs, etc. Métegret wrote a letter to Mother Thérèse (Chevrel, O. Carm.) who did not reply. Elisabeth wrote two which remain without an answer and the acknowledgment of the money and provisions was written 3 months after this letter of July 29 which Mégret sends (no enclosure). (Blanc) can judge; all is diabolical. Sister Genevieve, (O. Carm.) is dead. If she had gone to the city with Carmel they would have been accused of causing her death. Mégret never saw this Sister except once, on her arrival. He told Elisabeth that she did not suit her house. Rousselon had recommended to Elisabeth that she open all letters addressed to her Sisters and not to read those with her signature or that of Mother Thérèse. (Blanc) is to judge how relations were possible between the two houses. Instead of strengthening, with Mégret, the house of All Grace by their liberality, they regard it as a farm to furnish their needs. The house suffers for want of capable subjects and they threaten to withdraw Sister Marie, (O. Carm.). However, all measures have been taken, the lumber on hand, and at the end of the year there will be a large house. But what good is the material establishment without the soul. (Blanc) must make the decision; to separate the house of All Grace from that of St. Augustine so that there is no dependence on the mother house; permit the subjects of the Third Order of Mount Carmel, who wish to join the house of All Grace, to come; in the opposite case to authorize Mégret to make a request to the house of his sister in France. P.S. The expressed condition is that Mégret's house bear the name of Our Lady of All Grace. (Blanc) will see by the address of the letter that they do not want this title.
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1849 Aug. 7
Meridier, H.:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A bill from the Propagateur (Catholique) from August 7, 1848 to August 7, 1849 for subscriptions and for notices.
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1849 Aug. 8
Aliquot:
St. John Baptist, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Aliquot wishes to help the daughters of the late Mr. Buron. If the Ladies of St. Claude (SIsters of Mount Carmel) can lend her something, she needs $1500 to buy their freedom. They are trained in Aliquot's kind of work and God has given them the piety to do it. If the Ladies of St. Claude cannot do it, Aliquot asks Rousselon to do it. (P.S.) If Rousselon writes to Father (Ve. Modeste) Mina, he is to put in a word for her. They have agreed with the executor that they will have the money for the girls.
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1849 Aug. 8
Webb and McGill:
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
To subscription to the Catholic Advocate for 1849, $2.50; for past years, $5. They have had to stop publishing the Advocate and are hard run for money. Should Blanc find it convenient, and think it right, he is to send them the above amount.
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1849 Aug. 9
Borgess, Father Caspar H.:
Columbus, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Borgess learns from a note which Purcell sent to Mr. Reinhart that Purcell was visited by sickness. He hopes it was not the epidemic. Columbus lost fifteen Catholics by the epidemic. Its rage in the Penitentiary was dreadful. Borgess is gratified to hear that Purcell will allow Father (Otho) Borgess to assist him. There is sufficient work to keep them both busy. Every time Borgess is away tending to the missions some deaths occur. He enjoys good health.
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1849 Aug. 9
Chalon, Father G(abriel):
Mobile, (Alabama)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisia)na
Chalon received Blanc's letter through Mr. Fry. It is unnecessary for them to grant the dispensation in question when Blanc can do so. In order to exercise episcopal jurisdiction there must be three, Father (James) McGarahan, and Father (A.) Lima at the convent and Chalon. It is impossible to see Lima in time. Lima said he gave his consent to what McGarahan and Chalon did. If this is sufficient and Blanc has scruples about giving the dispensation, they will grant it. Last Sunday John Armstrong and Leda Marie Godet came to be married. Armstrong said that Blanc advised him to go to Mobile. Chalon refused. They will probably be married by some justice of the peace.
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(18)49 Aug. 9
Delahoussaye, D.:
Franklin, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
He asks for a dispensation so that Blanc's young friend may marry his cousin, Marie Francoise Delahoussaye, of St. Mary's parish. It is to be addressed to Barthélemy d'Agresseon dela Houssaye. (In Rousselon's? hand) Sent to Father Blin August 16.
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1849 Aug. 9
(Odin), Bishop J(ohn) M(ary):
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
(Odin) encloses a check for 1000 piastres payable to Rousselon's order. If Rousselon needs it he may use it until (Odin)'s arrival at New Orleans. It is the sum of his collection here. The Catholics of Boston are generous enough but so poor. Little by little (Odin) will decrease the debts which trouble him most. Bishop (John Patrick) Fitzpatrick has done a thousand kindnesses for (Odin). (Odin) is going toward Philadelphia. He will probably prolong his stay in this part of the United States until October. He has found an excellent postulant for the convent at Galveston. She will leave with him. Several others presented themsèlves but he did not accept them at present. The steamer has just arrived at Halifax. Pope (Pius IX) is invited to Rome without any restriction; he is to take the reins of government as before.
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1849 Aug. 9
Sorin, C.S.C. Father Edward:
Notre Dame, Indiana
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio.
(Withdrawn to Provincial Archives).
{2}
(1849) Aug. 10
(Blin, R.U.), Sister de St. Arséne:
Galveston, (Texas)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Blin) is dissatisfied that Rousselon let Father (Emmanuel) Domenech leave without a word. Their island is healthy but sad and deserted. They have been without a pastor since the 30th. Father (John) Brands, (C.M.) is ill; Father (Richard) Hennesy, (C.M.) has gone to help the pastor at Brazoria who has a bad fever. August 7 Brands was very ill; Hennesy and Father (James) Miller give no sign of life. There is at the Bishop's house a strange Irish priest who came in July to find a place to establish an Irish colony. When Brands fell ill, he asked to remain. Bishop Blanc wrote St. Arsène and Sister St. Augustine, (R.U.). This novice has returne to the right line of duty. Rousselon is to give St. Arsène news of Blanc and Bishop Odin and of their convents. They have only 4 boarders and about 20 day scholars at $1.65 a month. Everything is very expensive. She has just received word of the death of Father (James) Fitzgerald of Victoria. Rousselon is to tell Adonais to write. (P.S.) Hennesy arrived this afternoon. Miller is out of danger. She knows no more of Brands.
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1849 Aug. 10
O'Connor, Michael, Bp. of Pittsburgh:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He thanks Purcell for allowing Father (Joseph) O'Mealy to stay. He asks now whether it is understood that he is to be withdrawn at the end of the six months or at any other given time. He wants to know merely for the sake of regulating his own course for an unexpected recall would cause him much inconvenience. He asks whether a permament barter may not be effected. He hopes that all will carry out the decree of the last Council regarding "exeats". O'Connor has been refusing admission unless they could produce a certificate from their bishop showing approved motives for wanting a change. He refuses to give an exeat until they produce a certificate from another bishop who is willing to receive them. He remarks on the impropriety and unclerical conduct of those who wish to leave for unworthy motives. However, O'Connor admits that charity requires that some one would receive them. He is careful not to make it appear that there is the least hope of being received in his diocese.
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1849 Aug. 10
Spalding, Martin John, Bp. Louisville:
Louisville, Kentucky
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Spalding was pleased to hear from Father Otho (Borgess) that Purcell hopes to attend their ceremony on the 15th. He will expect Purcell. He encloses a few items of Diocesan news for the Catholic Telegraph and Advocate.
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1849 Aug. 12
White, Father Charles I.:
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Blanc is to send before September 8, an account of the state of religion in his diocese for the Metropolitan Catholic Almanac and Laity's Directory. (He lists the particulars to be sent).
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(18)49 Aug. 13
(Mudd, S.C.), Sister M(ary) Austin:
(Donaldsonville, Louisiana)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
She asks Blanc to excuse her for not acknowledging receipt of his letter of July 28. She was engrossed in the subject of postulants. They were gratified to see Mr. Lewis and his workmen take possession of the new building; they had always hoped to see it completed. Labor and occupations do not depress her; she cannot bear to see herself in a situation for which she has not capacity. There are some hinges, locks, and nails left of what Father (John) Boullier, (C.M.) procured on Mr. Landry's account. Are they to be given to Lewis? Sister Regina (Smith, S.C.) has written concerning the two postulants. Mary Crowley is a little better; apparently she will never be a strong person.
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(18)49 Aug. 13
Roule, L(ouis):
Avoyelles, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He replies to (Blanc)'s letter of July 21 and thanks him for his interest in Roule's brother during his life and for remembering him at Mass after his death. (Blanc) thanks Roule for having promised lodging for the priest (Blanc) will send. It is rather Roule who should thank (Blanc) for having chosen his house. He will serve the priest with as much devotion as his brother. (Blanc) asks 300 piastres from Roule for the house. It is only 200 which (Blanc) is going to receive. The man who brings this letter will give it to (Blanc).
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1849 Aug. 14
Blanc:
St. Etienne, (France)
to (Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
This year they have had news of (Bishop Blanc) in various ways. Cousin (Father) Boué always gives them news. Also Father (Tiblier?) Thiblier, who brought (Bishop Blanc)'s last letter. Then Bishop (Michael) Portier arrived. Blanc dined with him last week at St. Julien and at Blanc's home the next day. Portier arrived from Rome and Blanc went to see his family where he was spending several days. Blanc expects him today or tomorrow; Portier promised to take his letter on his way to Lyons. They talked for two hours about America, of politics in France and Italy, and the situation in Rome. In Blanc's last letter which Father Rousselon brought, Blanc told of his wife's deplorable health. Fortunately for a year the pain has grown less. His children are well. Antonin, the only one married, lost the youngest of his two little girls this year. All Antoine's family are well as are Pierre and his family Victor was ordained deacon recently and almost immediately named professor at the College at Montbrison. Like everyone else Blanc studies the revolution but it is impossible to see where they will end. He has faith in the Republican government and hopes it will remain in spite of the bad will of the Legitimists, quasi Legitimists, and Napoleonists. More dangerous are the ultra Republicans, those Montagnards who preach socialism. When is the (Bishop) coming to see them? It is 13 years since his last trip. (Continued) September 26. Portier, after promising to see Blanc again and take his letter, went back on his word. He came to St. Etienne and preached at Father Fraget's church on August 15. On the 16th he took the train without asking for Blanc eigher at home or his office. It reminds Blanc of his visit before last when no one saw him. With Portier gone, Blanc counted on Thiblier but he left also. He came twice to Blanc's office and Blanc was not in. But he saw Blanc's son Jules. Jules has contracted for his marriage to Anais Perret. The mother is a widow; she has 3 sons, one of whom is to enter the seminary next year.
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(18)49 Aug. 14
Layton, Tho(ma)s:
Bay St. Louis, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Layton received Blanc's note of the 8th. He and Mrs. Layton have experienced much happiness from his acceptance of their proffered hospitality during his sojourn amongst them. Bishop (John Joseph) Chanche is now with them and Layton sends the enclosed letter from him. He also sends a letter for Father Perché (this is not with the letter).
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1849 Aug. 14
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
Bay St. Louis, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Layton advises (Chanche) to write by duplicate lest his first should not reach Blanc. Father (Stanislaus) Buteux has no dalmatics; (Chanche) asks Blanc to bring a set and a cope and as many priests as might contribute to give eclat to their ceremony. (Chanche) is much pleased with the church. What is the preparation Blanc put in the interior walls of St. Theresa's, (New Orleans)? It is cheaper than plastering and might be better for this church.
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1849 Aug. 16
Rappe, (Louis) A(madeus), Bp.Cleveland:
Cleveland, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio.
The departure of the good Father for Europe is a powerful motive for Rappe to do the same. They will leave Cleveland about the 25th and would be heppy to receive Purcell's commissions for the old world.
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1849 Aug. 17
Mina, Father Ve. M(odest(e:
St. John Baptist, (German Coast, Louisiana)
to Father S(tephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Mina received No. 122 of the Annals, etc. and will say the 10 Masses as soon as possible. Nothing new.
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1849 Aug. 18
Delacroix, Father Cyrus:
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He asks Purcell's pardon for not writing sooner, knowing as Purcell does how his great labors have taken up all his time. The subject of the letter is to ask the Ursulines of Fayetteville (Ohio), will receive a mother and her child. The lady is Mrs. Snowden who being deprived of her relatives does not want to be separated from her daughter during her education. Purcell knows that the lady is in every way worthy of the dispensation. Speaking of the cholera which visited Cincinnati and touched even Purcell, Delacroix has been pleased that Purcell's recovery was quick. The cholera has left New Orleans, and the yellow fever has not started, leaving the city very healthful. It is not so for the probity of the people of the city for nearly every night is signalized by some new exploit and the clergy have been victims also. They deplore an incident at St. Patrick's. Some persons broke a window entered the church, opened the tabernacle and took the sacred vesses. They emptied the consecrated Hosts within the tabernacle but he Host for benediction, either because they did not know how to open the 'custode' or because some noise pressed them, they took with the custode. Whatever the loss it would have been nothing if these wretches had not taken the Host which they cannot find now. He profits by the occasion of (Father W.) Mearns visit to send this letter with some ornaments for Mr. O'Mallet and to send his regards to the priests at Cincinnati. He asks a prompt answer.
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1849 Aug. 18
Grace, Father Thomas L.:
Memphis, Tennessee
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Grace was not a little surprised to hear that the cousin whom he recommended to Purcell was married; he was not acquainted with that fact. Grace is deeply mortified at his brother's neglect to pay the debt to Purcell. The last words of his mother before she died was to request that the debt be paid to Purcell. As this is a matter in which the memory of his mother and the honor of the family are involved, Grace is resolved to see that the claim is settled.
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1849 Aug. 20
Hewit, Father N(athaniel)A.F.:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Orestes A. Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts
Hewit has been directed to forward to Brownson the first 3 volumes of the Works of Bishop (John) England. The 4th and 5th will follow in due time. The Bishop of Charleston, (Ignatius Reynolds), expects Brownson to review them and hopes that he will be lenient in noting the features that do not meet his approbation. Brownson will notice a mistake on the title on the back of the first 2 volumes. This will be corrected on the other copies. Other mistakes he intends to correct in errata. He calls Brownson's attention to the editorial note on p. 367 of vol. II. Brownson's reviews give Hewit much pleasure. They need to correct the inconsistencies between their political and religious creeds and to change their apologizing and compromising tone for one of greater dignity and boldness. They are generally indebted to Brownson, and their friend (James Alphonsus) McMaster deserves his portion of thanks for treating the infidel of the Tribune as he deserves. If Brownson has to write to Hewit he hopes that Brownson will inform him of the present sentiments of Dr. and Mrs. Salter (?) and if there is any hope of their conversion. He wishes also to congratulate him on the graduation of his son from the college at Worcester. It is a great honor for a New England Catholic. Hewit was impressed by the new handling of subjects indicated by the Worcester commencement and delighted to see several other New England boys there besides Brownson's own. Yesterday he assisted at the consecration of a cemetery. They had a procession 12 miles long. Bishop (Francis Patrick Kenrick) rode in the procession and on the spot there were trumpets, chanting, and the proper ceremonies. A German sermon was preached by Father (Louis) Coudenhove (C.SS.R.), an Austrian count and Superior of the Redemptorists and the German Te Deum was sung. For this departure they are indebted to Father Coudenhove. He asks to be remembered to Bishop (John) Fitzpatrick and Father F. Early.
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1849 Aug. 20
Jordan, (S.J.), Father Jul.:
Lyons, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
He takes advantage of an opportunity to answer Blanc's letter of April 9. Bishop (Michael) Portier is going to take charge of their commissions for America. He will bring news of Europe and France. Jordan thanks Blanc for his welcome of Father (John F.) Cambiaso, (S.J.). His success at New Orleans for the Lenten service and the beginnings of the college, have helped them to bear their privation. Jordan is glad to learn that the one he had chosen at the beginning of his administration to be the companion of his labors, is succeeding in another theater. He very willingly lets him be the superior of their houses in the south of the United States. The intimacy in which he lived with Father (John Baptist) Maisounabe, (S.J.) makes Jordan feel his loss more than any other. Recently Jordan saw his family at Sury. The country is quiet. Their houses (Jesuits), in France are peaceful. He asks Blanc's continued kindness toward those under his jurisdiction.
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1849 Aug. 20
Legrand, Father F.:
Pont Breaux, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Antoine Arnaud, a merchant living at the junction of Bayou Teche and Bayou Fusilier, in order to bring business to his store, is about to organize a subscription to build a church in that locality. The priests at Grand Coteau support this plan. It seems to Legrand that there is no necessity for a church at that place. It is only 5 or 6 miles from Grand Coteau and would be very prejudicial to Legrand's parish. It would take part of it and the church of Pont Breaux would be lost. A church half way between Grand Coteau and St. Martinville would be better. He tried to put in practise the monthly subscription Blanc advised but it did not succeed because here the people have money only once or twice a year. He has had several attacks of fever but is better. On the whole he is satisfied. Last year at the feast of the Assumption the church was almost deserted and only 7 Holy Communions. This year the church was filled and there were 27 Communicants. P.S. He received the vestment and chalice which Father Rousselon sent.
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1849 Aug. 20
Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e:
St. John Baptist, (German Coast, Louisiana)
to Father S(tephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Mina wrote on the 14th asking to have 10 Masses said; he now asks for 25 more. He needs 3 or 4 dozen scapulars. He has ordered some things from Peters and Millard; he could get them through the (Sisters?) or through Mr. Courvoisier, the pastrymaker. P.S. Bishop Blanc asked Mina to send him the Masses he could not say.
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1849 Aug. 21
Marziou, V(ictor) and C(ompany):
Havre, (France)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The bearer of this letter is Antoine Gendziorowsky, a Pole from the diocese of Kulm, who is leaving today on the Brunswick for New Orleans. He is already in orders and has only a few studies to finish in order to receive the last. Marziou recommends him to Rousselon's kindness.
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1849 Aug. 21
Marziou,:
V(ictor) and Company
Havre, (France)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
They enclose the bill of lading for a package of books sent by (Dominique) Meynis of Lyons on the Brunswick, Captain (J.E.) Thomas. Also one for a box for the Superior of the Convent of the Sacred Heart at St. Louis sent by J. Lecoffre and Company of Paris.
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1849 Aug. 22
(Rappe, Louis) A(madeus), Bishop of:
Cleveland, (Ohio)
to (Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan)
Next Monday (Rappe) is to leave for the old country. He has contracted "the summer complaint", almost the cholera, and he has so little confidence in the doctors in this country that he has decided to consult the specialists in some of the capitals of the Old World. He asks the Bishop to pray for him and to recommend him also to the prayers of their friends in Detroit, not forgetting the Sisters of Charity and including Madame Beaulieu. The latter has an excellent remedy for the sickness which torments him but if he returns from his trip and his sickness, he will have recourse to her in his first relapse. He would be much obliged if the Bishop would inform her of his plan. If he can be of any use to the Bishop in his native country, he asks him not to hesitate to call upon him.
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1849 Aug. 22
Reynolds, Ignatius) A.,Bp.Charleston:
Charleston, South Carolina
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He acknowledges Purcell's kind letter of the 13th. He is surprised to hear that Purcell was surprised at the confiding and affectionate tone of his last letter. He thought Purcell knew him better; he has always esteemed and loved Purcell. They may differ at times in opinion but that should not diminish their regard for one another. Today is Reynold's 50th birthday. He has never in his life cherished ill-will but has boldly defended what he thought was right and opposed what he thought was wrong. He and his priests do not get on together very well. He does not believe a word about Father (Theobold) Matthew's heterodoxy; he is a true priest of God. Reynolds wrote a little article about state schools which he calls to Purcell's attention.
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(1849 Aug. 24)
Barthe, Father E(dward):
Houma-Terrebonne, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
He has been here a year and will give a report. The people are more and more disposed to hear the word of God and many come long distances to Mass. In the missions people come in crowds. He has had 55 First Communions this year. There were 17 deaths; 15 received the sacraments and the majority were people who had not practiced their religion for 15 to 30 years. There were 9 marriages and 11 validated; three of Americans. He baptised 95. Easter Communions were 146. The income was $313. This is not enough for support, trips, etc. There is still much ill feeling and indifference. Although the parish is so extensive, in a few years it will be as moral and religious as any in the diocese. The administrators are well disposed. They are waiting for the moment to secure a loan to pay the debts and, with a new subscription, to finish the work and repay in two years. Barthe, by his way of life, will prove that evangelical poverty is better for a priest than American Ostentation.
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1849 Aug. 25
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Chanche) wrote this morning by the steamer Princess by which he also sent the articles from Paris. He writes now by mail. He made a mistake in his morning letter; he put the Natchez instead of the Princess.
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1849 Aug. 25
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
(Chanche) sends Blanc the articles which came in his box from Paris, also the bill of Mr. Choiselat, from whom he received a letter informing him that the whole of his bill, including Blanc's had been paid by the allocation for 1849. The barometer was probably broken at the custom house. (Chanche) found Natchez very healthy; he sees by the papers that New Orleans continues so too.
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1849 Aug. 25
Hanford C. J.:
Woolashall, Tewkesbury,
Gloustershire, England
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts
Brownson will probably remember that he wrote him some months before about his translation of Balmez on civilization. The book came out the previous May and he desired Burns, the publisher, to instruct his agent Dimagin in New York to send Brownson and the other chief American periodicals a copy. It received much notice in England and he wishes that Appleton or some other publisher would publish it in America.
Richardson, publisher of "The Modern Saints", has reprinted for him an article from the "Dublin Review" for 1846 on the developments of Protestantism showing how it has tended to rationalism in the countries of Europe and America.
"The Rambler" goes very well in England, and by far the best work of the kind in his country. He asks if it has any circulation in America, and says he will send it to Brownson in exchange for the "Review" since Brownson would find in it much of use and interest. He will order the back numbers of the "Review" since he has been unable thus far to acquaint himself with Brownson's writings.
He hopes to get for his translation of Hunter the last convictions of the author. The last German edition was published before his conversion and the French translation is incomplete, thus his will be the most complete extant.
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(18)49 Aug. 25
Martin, Father Aug(uste):
B(aton) R(ouge, Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
In a letter of June 30, Bishop (Anthony Blanc) said he had to provide a pastor for St. Thérèse Church and that Martin might be involved in the changes that would be made. Is it really the Bishop's intention that Martin should leave Baton Rouge for St. Thérèse's? If it is he would rather the Bishop had told him outright. St. Thérèse will be an American church; instruction would have to be always in English. Martin can, with labor, instruct in that barbaric language but he has a profound antipathy for it. Instead of drawing people to this church he would repulse them. He is getting old and he needs peace and rest after 25 years. He dreads the difficulties. He could not leave Baton Rouge without sacrificing money; he has debts. Should he have to abandon all and start over? On the other hand, he does not want to oppose Providence and he would be happy to serve the orphans and Sisters. Martin has told Rousselon his observations more freely than he could to the Bishop. He may be wrong on some points. Rousselon has promised so many times to come to Baton Rouge; a half hour of conversation is worth many letters. (The letter is brought by) Father (John F.) Cambiaso, (S.J.).
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1849 Aug. 25
Rogalle, Father J(ohn):
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
A family of color of this parish, wishes to know of a school where they could send two children for a good education, especially in religion. It does not matter if they have to go outside Louisiana. Rousselon is to let Rogalle know. The fever is very bad, several die every day. For almost a month, although he had the fever himself, he has had to go on sick calls. P.S. He sends his respects to the Bishops. He thinks he can no longer count on his pastoral visit this year. Rogalle sent $30 last July with Mr. Soubiran, dealer in leeches. If he did not get it, Rousselon is to ask him for it.
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1849 Aug. 26
Spalding, M(artin) J., Bp. Louisville:
Louisville, Kentucky
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Spalding is pleased with Purcell's excellent convert, Mrs. Lincoln. Bishop (Benedict Joseph) Flaget imparted to her a hearty benediction. Spalding never discovered the laughable "hoax" until Purcell mentioned it. He sent the Telegraph and Advocate a list of appointments for the Visitation which he hopes will appear in the next number. P.S. He sends Purcell the five dollars he borrowed.
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1849 Aug. 27
Boiteux, Father:
Paris, (France)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Boiteux is not a stranger to Rousselon because of his relation with Father (Charles) Chambost and because of his stay at Lyons as bursar at St. Irénée seminary. This and the relation with Bishop (John Mary) Odin permit him to recommend the bearer of this letter, whom Boiteux sends to Texas at the request of Odin for subjects speaking Spanish or German. He asks the same for another letter to Father (Angelo) Mascaroni whom he does not know but to whom he has sent vestments at Odin's request. Rousselon is to take note of the details Boiteux gives Mascaroni about (Anthony) Borrajo.
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(18)49 Aug. 26
Boiteux, Father:
Paris, (France)
to Father Mascaroni:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The relations Boiteux has had with Mascaroni about Odin's commission lead Boiteux to recommend to his care the bearer of this letter who is going to Texas. Not wishing to wait for a reply from the Bishop because Borrajo's expenses grow more each day of his stay in Paris, Boiteux sends him on. Mascaroni is to find out where he is to go. Barrajo knows only Spanish and Latin and has no funds. He is a good subject, a doctor of theology; he has made great sacrifices. Boiteux sends him in reply to the Bishop's request for someone speaking Spanish or German.
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1849 Aug.
Boiteux, Father:
Paris, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Boiteux recommends Anthony Borrajo, tonsured, doctor of theology, Spanish in country and language, whom Boiteux is sending to Bishop Odin. Until he learns where Odin will direct him, Boiteux asks hospitality or him. Boiteux met Blanc at St. Irènèe seminary. Blanc is to read the two letters to Rousselon and Mascaroni.
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1849 Aug. 27
Layton, Tho(ma)s:
Bay St. Louis, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Layton's father-in-law may have occasion to ask Blanc for a letter of introduction to Bishop Hughes. He will explain the circumstances which will induce him to proceed to New York. Layton feels assured of Blanc's friendly dispositions toward Mr. Rasch and that he will cooperate with him for the welfare of his family.
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1849 Aug. 27
Menet, S.J., Father J(ohn) B(aptist),:
Sault Ste. Marie, (Michigan)
to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefev(e)re:
Detroit, Michigan
Menet takes advantages of the visit of their superior to write a word about their mission at Sault. He had learned from different persons at Mackinac that Lefevere's plan was to make a visit at a Sault and Menet would have met him there if the epidemic had not obliged them to stay with those afflicted. The cholera kept him and Father (August) Kohler, (S.J.) busy for three weeks during which there were a dozen deaths, Catholic and Protestant. However, good came from this evil, several came back to the Sacraments; some even became Catholics. The expenditures made in the autumn and this winter to enlarge and beautify their church, for their school and sacristy, as well as the pews, will soon be paid for by the pew rent. Next winter Menet intends to replace the old benches and to build a pulpit. The rest will come little by little. He has asked Brother Lacoste, (S.J.) for a note on his school. Here it is: The Catholic school for boys opened November 28, 1848 and has been regularly attended by 24 halfbreed and 20 white children. The average attendance for the term has been 25. The Brother is generally pleased with their conduct and progress and happy because they have taken only boys. God grant that they can do the same for the girls! The school is conducted in English. During the winter, the Brother also gave lessons in French to some young people who wished to take them. Protestants were not excluded from the school and several of them attended. Menet asks Lefevere if he can help him out as he needs to pay the boy who does their cooking. If there is no other opportunity except through Father (Frederic) Baraga when he comes back through Sault, Menet wishes Lefevere would give Baraga the amount allotted for the school. He also wishes to know whether he can draw a draft on Lefevere either now or at some other time, for the purchases made at Detroit.
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1849 Aug. 27
Paret, Father J(oseph) M(ichael):
St. Charles, (German Coast, Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Not being well for some time, and fearing that a trip to the city would be fatal since he is not yet acclimated to Louisiana's sun, Paret is also writing to Father (J.M.) Mignard, (C.M.) to ask him to come here for a few days. Paret could go to confession and make a little retreat under him, while waiting for the diocesan retreat in November. He wrote to Mignard because he is not as busy as the others. He has not had news of his family for a long time; it is beginning to worry him. If there is a letter for him Rousselon is to give it to the bearer of this letter together with (certain) numbers of the Propagateur. Their church is quite well attended. He has heard the confessions of several persons who had not been to the sacraments in 25 or 30 years. He had dinner yesterday at Mr. Rost's for the first time. Up to now he has always evaded his invitations. Paret is sending Rousselon two capons. If Rousselon wants a little goat, Paret has one or even two for him.
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1849 Aug. 28
(McCloskey) John, Bishop of:
Albany, (New York)
to Father (Francis P.) McFarland:
(Watertown, New York)
McCloskey had planned to be with McFarland about this time but the epidemic has been raging in his vicinity with increased violence. Father (E.) Putnam has accompanied his brother to the west and he has only Father (Thomas) Kyle with him. He cannot tell when he will come. P.S. He might have added to the obstacles the impending visit of Father (Theobald) Matthew who is expected at the beginning of September.
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1849 Aug. 29
Miles, George H.:
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
He sends half an atticle on Longfellow's "Evangeline" - the remainder on "Kavenagh", with a peroration, will follow in two days. He wants to know if he is in time for the October number. Father John McCaffrey told him the first of September would be in time. He intended a review of Goethe, but it requires too much study. He has some good ideas on Geothe, but on the whold, fears that Goethe is above his mark. Brownson did him an injustice by supposing that he would be offended by Brownson's silence. He is priveleged to write for the "Review", and he knows that in his heart Brownson thanks him for whatever he furnishes to the Review, however valueless it may be. He has too high a regard for Brownson's friendship ever to put on a pout, unless it be ordered by the Church.
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1849 Aug. 29
Sorin, (C.S.C.), Father E(dward) F.:
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Father (William) Ivers, whose health made him decide to leave several months ago, returned yesterday. Sorin regrets that he cannot take him again. He advised Ivers to return to Blanc. It would be a pity were such a good heart thrown longer into a strange world.
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1849 Aug. 30
Lawless, Sister Mary Catharine:
New Gascony, Arkansas
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Now perhaps when too late, she sees her error in not having availed herself of Blanc's offer to receive her into one of his communities. She has made every effort to correspond with the intention of Bishop (Andrew) Byrne. It would be impossible for her to form a religious community under existing circumstances. She has written to Europe to prevent the coming of those who promised to join her in October. Her object, with Byrne's approbation, is to gain admittance to an established community. She asks Blanc to ask the Superior of the Ursuline Convent to give her a trial. Whatever suspicions may arise, the accompanying letters (no enclosures) may tend to remove. Her only desire is to be in religion.
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1849 Aug. 30
Mégret, Father A(nthony) D(ésiré):
Vermilionville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mégret received (Blanc)'s letter of August 23 today. His respect for (Blanc) is sufficient not to overthrow his plan entirely but at least to suspend it until he has (Blanc)'s perfect agreement. He receives (Blanc)'s personal reproaches with mystification. The only reproach he merits is that he did not follow the customary(?) conduct of good priests; he would have kept (Blanc)'s good graces and (furthered his cause?). According to (Blanc)'s letters, Mégret is the counsellor of the Sisters (of Mount Carmel), their Superior in urgent cases. Is he guilty, then, when he takes part sometimes in their temporal affairs? Who can say that Sister Elisabeth, (O. Carm.) is not free in her relationship with her Superiors? Neither she nor her Sisters could have written them; it is the diabolical spirit of St. Claude and it is on this that (Blanc) has based his letter of the 23rd. He is their dupe and they are the victims. When the quarter was up Elisabeth asked Mégret what to do. The phrase of her letter, which (Blanc) inserted is evidence of her personal conscience. Elisabeth has faults, which Mégret did not conceal from Father (Stephen) Rousselon, but who has not? Sister Marie, (O. Carm) is an excellent daughter but loses her head in the details of administering a house. Mégret recalls the pain, when several days after their arrival, Mother Therese (Chevrel, O. Carm.) told Elisabeth that she would chase her out of the house. And this on the report of Sister St. Jean, (O. Carm.) which was pure nonsense. Elisabeth is still the best Mégret knows in the congregation of Mount Carmel. Mégret does not recall using the word "finesse" in regard to these Sisters, in sending Mr. Robert; it was a stupid thing to do. Mégret recalls passing over the words "You have compromised the whole future of this house." If (Blanc) saw Mégret's conduct at closer range, he would judge him more fairly.
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(18)49 Aug. 31
Burke, John:
Natchitoches, L(ouisian)a
to (Bishop Anthony Blanc?:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In case Burke should join the Sons of Temperance, would he be excluded from the Sacrament or from the another church entirely?
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1849 Aug. 31
Derby, A(lexan)dre:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
License is granted to Father J(eremiah) Moynihan to marry Tomas de Aranda and Dolores de la Guerra.
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