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1851 Mar. 1
Blin, Father J.E.: New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc): New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

In order to conform to (Blanc)'s wishes, Blin did not go to New Iberia until after Father (Nicholas) Francais took possession on February 28. This delay was caused by his successor arriving. Blin took possession today; these priests intend to leave Monday, the 3rd, or Tuesday. Francais returns to Abbeville for Sunday and Blin, in place of having Mass at Pat(t)erson, will have it at New Iberia. Francais returns immediately. At Opta (Darby)'s they talked of a petition which almost made Blin withdraw. They called Segre Darby to Widow St. Marc's where Blin had dinner today. He read (Blanc)'s letter which rejected the petition and definitely constituted Blin pastor of New Iberia. This letter is in the hands of St. Marc who today visited his mother who sends respects. Blin's heart is heavy; his reception here seems cold. Blin gives this letter to St. Marc Darby who leaves tonight.

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1851 Mar. 1
Derbès, A(lexan)dre: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

License is granted to Father (Stephen) Rousselon to marry Charles Francois Hemard and Catherine Fercing. (On the back of the license in another hand): Charles Francois Hemard, son of Jean Baptiste Hémard and Marguerithe Burelle; and Catherine Fércing, daughter of Jaques Fércing and Cathérine Schimmel.

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185 March 1
Morel, P. Canon: Gand, Flanders
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

Morel (Purcell notes that he is the cousin of Bishop Delebecque of Ghent) writes to Purcell to introduce M and Mme. Vanlandschoot Buse whom he has known since their youth and who desire to enter into business in America. (Note on back- McCardle eighth Street, North side etc.)

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1851 Mar. 1
Sadlier, J(ames): Montreal, (Canada)
to O(restes) A. Brownson: (Boston, Massachusetts)

He asks to be credited for certain amounts among which is for a flute sent to William Brownson whom he saw a week before. Many of those to whom he sent bills for the "Review" did not pay, unfortunately belonging to a class who become offended if pressed to pay their debts. The True Witness has now over two thousand subscribers. He was sorry to hear of Mrs. Brownson's illness. He heard from his brother that he had met Brownson in New York and was willing to publish Brownson's work on the Church. He is confident an edition can soon be published. They are moving their business in New York to a more public place.

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1851 Mar. 1
O'Hara, W.A.: Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

The accompanying letter for Julia Nash contains $5 to be hended to her when she calls on Blanc. She is from Island, County Galway, Ireland; her mother's maiden name was Norry Kelly. Nash wrote to her brother from New Orleans and told him to send to Blanc's care.

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1851 Mar. 1
(St. Louis de Gonzague), Sister A. (de): (New Orleans, Louisiana?)
to (Archbishop Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

For several days Sister waited for (Blanc)'s visit or a letter. This morning she found his letter. She thanks him for his kindness in telling about her father. She believes her aunt was too worried about him. She hopes God will conserve him in order to touch him with the grace to practice his religion. About the letter she wrote last Saturday, that she should be pressing her father to go to confession, etc. All this is good but she appeals to (Blanc)'s prudence rather than his zeal. Her aunt said she did not dare to propose it directly to her father and asked Sister not to do so at her next visit. (Sister?) Felicie did not come until Wednesday; Sister has not seen her. It is a good idea to have had Clotilde make her examen and part of her confession out loud; this makes Sister hope she will soon make it seriously. (Blanc) promised to come before Lent so Sister will expect him Monday or Tuesday. She will suffer so as to obtain the conversion of her father.

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1851 (Mar. 1)

St. Theresa's Church (New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Collections in St. Theresa's Church, (New Orleans, Louisiana) from December 9, (18)49 to March 1, (18)51. (The collections for each month are itemized; the total is) $1084.50.

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1851 Mar. 2
Jourdant, S.J., Father Ant(hony) J.: (Grand Coteau, Louisiana)
to Archbishop Anth(ony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

Blanc received, some time ago, the decision of the arbitrators about the limits of Lafayette and St. Charles. One of their arbitrators, becoming ill, was replaced by a young man of 25 or 30 who certainly does not know the country better than Zénon Broussard. It seems very unusual that if Bishop (William) Dubourg intended to give them Bayou du Carrion Crow (Carencro) as a limit, he would not have simply said so. The pastors, as the registers show, considered this part within their limits. Jourdant does not doubt that, if they had like trouble with Father (John F.) Raviol, the arbitrators would be disposed to decide that the civil and church limits of St. Landry were the same, thus causing St. Charles parish to disappear. The definitive judgment belongs to Blanc. Jourdant, in his last visit with Blanc, spoke of their claims upon Raviol for the functions performed in his parish during the four months there were in charge. Upon Blanc's reply that Raviol certainly expected some claim and would make it right, Jourdant wrote to Raviol to see what settlement he wished to make, in case the provision made with his sister did not suit him. Raviol replied first to Father (Anthony) DeChaignon, (S.J.). who gave him Jourdant's letter, that he would take the list of their functions from his collector, letting them do the collecting themselves. So Jourdant was surprised when their collector told him that Raviol had changed his mind and that he found that they had been sufficiently compensated; that the money belonged to the church. Jourdant asks whether Blanc thinks he should push their claims further and whether he should write to Raviol to ask him to give Blanc his reasons. If not they will leave it as it is and offer the almost $200 to which they have a right for the erection of the chapel at Washington. Their little chapel at Plaquemine is almost finished; it will be blessed on the 25th under the patronage of the Heart of Mary. Father Rousselon wants Jourdant to send a priest to Lafayette for the Sisters' confessions for the Ember Days. Jourdant would like Blanc to write him a note to avoid any difficulty. They were very happy to attend the ceremony of the conferring of the Pallium.

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(18)51 Mar. 3
Dupuy, Father Enn(emond): Iberville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Dupuy received (Blanc)'s letter of the 1st. Two of the "pure bloods" are still as enraged as ever. They say that those who spread the rumor that (Blanc) will not send them a priest, are Dupuy's agents, that they are determined to rent the land in order to pay for the levee, and that if Dupuy goes to the other side, they will not care. Dupuy has just had a statement made of St. Gabriel's revenue in 1950; the whole amounts to $530; of that more than $150 will never be paid. (Blanc) would do well to write them a letter ordering them to haul the buildings, give a fee to the priest of around $800, and pay the expenses, or they will be without a priest. The people on the other side are ready to get a house, but he must go and remain. Religion will not suffer. In a short time, they will build a fine church at St. Raphael and the people of St. Gabriel will come there.

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1851 Mar. 4
(Blanc, Archbishop Anthony: New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Father Chavaete: (Woumen, Belgium)

Extract from a letter of this date. Enclosed Chavaete will find the three papers he asked for in his letter of January 16. (Blanc) believes that by now Chavaete has received (Blanc)'s letter of February 20, advising him of the sale of the certificates of the Canal Bank and the Merchants Insurance which brought $5148, which included a dividend, which added to the $2275.96 of the other part made $7423.96. Deducting $1874.64 for expenses in setting the estate so far, leaves $5549.32. There will be more expenses which the returns in the next five months will not cover. So (Blanc) intended to pay the legacies for the United States and those for the poor at Woumen, $5500. Not knowing then that Chavaete had bought the property, he did not think of asking, as he did in his letter of February 20, if Chavaete would need this money for the purchase, in which case they would have put off the payment of the legacy to the end of the current year or next year although be would have liked to be able to pay them as soon possible since they have here some institutions greatly in need at the moment: The Indian Mission, as he learned from Father (Peter DeSmet, S.J.) D'esmet whom (Blanc) saw two months ago and to whom he talked about the legacy of $1000. Since Chavaete believes it would not be inconvenient to set back the payment of the legacy for the poor at Woumen, (Blanc) will use it to give $1000 to the orphans of Milwaukee. About the funds which Father (Peter Francis) B(eauprez), in his letter of December 12, 1849 …(here part of the letter is left out). (Blanc) abides by the agreement that: 1. The legacy for the poor of Woumen will be put off until a new order, at least a year. 2. That (Blanc) will pay the legacies in the United States, taking the $1000 for the orphans at Milwaukee. This is what it consists of: 1. A house renting for $65; 2. Sixty shares of the Bank of Louisiana giving dividends of $600; 3. Three shares of $1000 each of New Orleans Insurance, dividends uncertain. So they could count on about $1500 a year. It could vary. (Blanc) is to receive next July a $1600 note, with interest, remaining from an investment made by B(eauprez) which was not paid when due and was(?) renewed. This sum will be available in July, as will a dividend of $300 from the Bank of Louisiana and probably from the Orleans Insurance. If Chavaete does not need this sum and could wait until next January, he could count on $2500 at least. They must wait 2 years to sell the house, that is, until the final liquidation of the Union Bank. Chavaete is to do his best for the distribution among B(eauprez)'s poor; also for the sale of the house which should furnish rent in perpetuity, for a service and 25(?) Masses(?).

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1851 Mar. 5
Boué, Father: Lyons, (France)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

On receipt of the letter Blanc addressed to the Council of the Propagation of the Faith, Boué sent it to (Dominique) Meynis asking him to support Blanc's request. Boué thinks he will consider it seriously. Boué repeats the offer he made to advance the funds necessary to finish with old Mr. Poidebord. If Blanc decides on a trip to France this year, he could settle this account himself. In regard to religion, their position has become somewhat better this year. As their city is still in the state of siege, they are glad of a calm which could be beneficial for their jubilee. But they cannot expect the enthusiasm of 1826. The pastor of Croix Rousse(?), a fanatical partisan of Louis XVII, has been censored by H(is) E(xcellency). This poor visionary makes Louis XVII another Messiah; it is unbelievable that a man, educated and pious, could fall into such a monstrous error. Last week, Boué took a trip into the country to make a last visit to Father Beysson(?), pastor of St. Galmier(?) who is very ill. At Sury Boué saw Blanc's brother Pierre (Blanc) and his wife, and Father Victor (Blanc) who also came to spend a few hours, as well as cousin Georges, pastor of St. Vizier. Blanc's brothers at St. Etienne and their children are also well. Blanc's nephew Jules (Blanc) married the niece of Dr. Bienvenu, Boué's doctor. He gave the whole family the hope that Blanc would come this year; he is not to put it off until next year when the income may fall. Boué sends regards to Father Rousselon.

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1851 Mar. 5
Chambost, Father C(harles): Jackson, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Chambost has not yet made use of the dispensation; he is waiting daily for the unhappy couple. Persecution has burst out openly since about 3 weeks. The Episcopalian minister Dr. Leucey(?) has had articles in the paper against the Church and a wandering "pie-money" called Castleton has preached against the creed. Chambost has written some articles in the paper on the Church of England and on his belief. Had they a church, it would be filled on Sunday. Chambost wants to know where Bishop (Frederick) Résé is; they have made out that he became a Protestant and was called to Rome where he is in the dungeon of the inquisition. Their Protestant ministers have been surprised to see that the old priest can write English so well. They have ceased their diatribes. Chambost will send the collection of all his articles. P.S. Bayou Sara and St. Francisville will be attended to at the same time. Fathers (John M. Delcros, C.M.?) Delcrois and (Anthony Désiré Mégret?) Maygary have come again to try to do mischief. Blanc is to tell them to mind their business; they have plenty to do at home. Why do they come to cause schisms between St. Francisville and Bayou Sara?

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(18)51 (Mar. 5?)
Gendziorowski, Father A.C.B.:
Holy Trinity Church (New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

He begs pardon for bringing up the admonitions (Blanc) addressed to him; he does not believe he deserved them. If reports about him have been the cause, he asks (Blanc) to learn more of the truth. (Blanc)'s forbidding him to comfort the suffering man is above his power and he believes he would be lacking in the law of God if he were indifferent to such sufferings. As for the appointments which he is to have detracted from, it is very difficult for him to bear this as the same rights of his predecessor should descend to him and he cannot imagine what motive brought about such severity in his regard.

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1851 Mar. 5
Spalding, Bishop M(artin) J(ohn): Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Spalding congratulates Blanc on the reception of the pallium. Thinking Blanc might be interested in seeing the work of that wretched (Father) Pitrat, Spalding directed it to be sent to Blanc. It is so dull that it is not likely to do much harm. Pitrat was said to be in Cincinnati some time ago lecturing against "popery." Spalding does not believe that the published Regulations of the Odd Fellows is any evidence that it is not a secret Society. The Freemasons also have their published rules. One of the presidents of the Odd Fellows told Spalding that they are as much a secret society as the Masons. Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell has written from London stating on the authority of Cardinal Wiseman's Roman correspondence that Archbishop (John) Hughes is to be made a cardinal. (P.S.) Respects to Father Rousselon.

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1851 Mar. 6
Blanc: St. Etienne, (France)
to (Archbishop Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Blanc, (Blanc)'s brother, received only on Sunday the letter sent with Thiblier Brothers December 6. They have just come to France, being detained enroute. Last month Blanc saw their cousin, Father Boué, several times; he was to write and tell (Blanc) the reason for the frewuent visits. It was about the marriage of Blanc's son Jules (Blanc) which took place on February 17. Boué arranged this affair, giving Jules a charming woman of 22, of an excellent family of Lyons. Perhaps (Blanc) remembers Dr. Bienvenu at St. Just; she is his niece, whom he tutored for 5 years. Her name is (?) Rubellin. Her dowry is 36,000 francs cash and future real estate of 25,000 francs. They are living in the same place Blanc had at the railroad platform at the time of (Blanc)'s last trip. Jules, as station master, gets 3000 francs and his lodging. Blanc has only his son Auguste (Blanc) to establish. Just now he is managing a mine in Haute Loire. As for Léon (Blanc), notary(?) at St. Marcellin, he is far from being married. (Blanc) knows that Antoine (Blanc)'s daughter Felicie is married and the mother of a little boy. In politics, four candidates are contending for the government; no one can foretell what will happen by May 1, 1852. They hope to be spared from socialism which is stirring over all of Europe. He sends the regards of his wife and family.

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1851 Mar. 6
Blin, Father J.E.: New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc): New Orleans. L(ouisian)a

As announced in his last letter, Blin went to his post but was obliged to stay at the hotel while waiting for these gentlemen to turn over the presbytery which they did not seem disposed to do any more than the church, although Blin's rights dated from February 15. A decree(?) was written up against him; he had a charivari accompanied by horrible threats. Decent people spoke out against such shameful conduct and showed the greatest satisfaction at having him among them. But these priests still act like legitimate pastors. Blin will wait until (Blanc) remedies this wrong of himself or a representative. These gentlemen try to depreciate him to prove he does not suit this post. Mr. and Mrs. (Goujon) Gougeon, with whom these gentlemen board, are the prime movers in these scandals. When Father (H.) Thirion is asked why he does not obey, he replies that it is he who is their pastor. When one talks to them about being assistants, they do not want it. They are two blind guides who are mutually destroying themselves. This is why Blin thinks it would be dangerous to see them live together. Mrs. Gougeon declares she will not leave the house she occupies. Imagine how suitable for the priest to have a neighbor whose own brother has decided to get away from. Blin will remain until a new order. He will tell (Blanc) about an anonymous letter which will show the character of the agents of these gentlemen. Many people have excused themselves to Blin for signing the petitions. P.S. The blond priest, today March 7, and Thirion says he will (go?) on the 10th. Today, March 9, Thirion did not say Mass or assist at it. He appeared at the church only to hear one confession. Blin asks (Blanc) to order Gougeon out.

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(18)51 Mar. 6
Guinand, R.S.C.J., Madame A(dine): Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc): New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

Perhaps (Blanc) is surprised not to have had news directly of this little foundation (Religious of the Sacred Heart). But (Blanc) promised Mother (Maria) Cutts, (R.S.C.J.) that he would visit them. They are in great want of spiritual benefits. They have only two Masses a week and Father (Hippolite) Gache, (S.J.) says it is impossible to do more. Guinand's soul is so miserable, it is too sad to be a superior. She did leave France for this. Their pupils number around 45; several parents ask to place their children as boarders. For this, it would be necessary to do some remodeling. They could enclose the upper gallery. She asks (Blanc) to come and to think of a means to have Mass every day.

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1851 Mar. 7
K(eely) P(atrick) C.: Brooklyn (New York)
to Bishop John McCloskey: (Albany, New York)

Keely has got all Father Martin's works on stained glass. (George) Morgan has them now and agrees to do all the work at the Cathedral (of the Immaculate Conception, Albany, New York) windows according to the designs of Bourges Cathedral His estimate for the two large windows was $1400. Keely is satisfied it will be the first glass in America or for a long time to come.

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1851 Mar. 8
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph: Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana

(Chanche) has received Blanc's letter of the 5th. He wonders who could have sent Blanc poor Pitra(t)'s book by mail. Not the Bishop; could it have been Pitra himself, to add insolence to his impiety. If it contains nothing of abuse of the Jesuits, it cannot do much harm. There is a surfeit of these lying and foolish publications. What will become of the poor fellow himself. With regard to the priest, his(?) Professor, (Chanche) will receive him with pleasure as he always will anybody Blanc sends. If he is seriously a disciple of Father Mathew, there will be no danger here. Blanc must not think of defraying his board. But as (Chanche) may be absent a good deal and Father (Peter) Holton is rather busy, it may be necessary to try to get him a teacher. (Chanche learns nothing from Baltimore. They are kept from the decrees of the Council a long time. (Chanche) sees by the papers that two Cardinals for this country are spoken of, Archbishop (Samuel) Eccleston and (John) Hughes. Sister Francis (Assisium McEnnis, S.C.) intends sending Sister Salome, (S.C.), to Sister Regina (Smith, S.C.) for a change of air next Wednesday. Father (Stephen H.) Montgomery has been very ill; it will be difficult to replace him.

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1851 Mar. 8
Kelly, James: N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Kelly cannot leave New Orleans without once more thanking Blanc for his many acts of Kindness. He is under a double debt to Father (Stephen) Rousselon. It may appear strange that he is absenting himself from the house every day. The reason for doing so is the miserable state of the majority of Kelly's country's people in New Orleans. They forget every honorable principle and are an incessant trouble to society in general and to Blanc and his house in particular. Four years ago Blanc asked Kelly to take charge of his gate house. Happy he would be had he not that kind of persons to act with. He would be continually insulting them for their conduct or have the State Bank to supply them with money. Their conduct disgusts Kelly.

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1851 Mar. 8
Ménard, Father Ch(arles) M.: Lafourche Intérieure, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)A

Although he has asked Father (John M.) Delcros, (C.M.) to give Blanc information about Houma, Menard thinks it his duty to tell Blanc what was told to him by the trustees of Houma. Their church is still in the same condition as Blanc saw it on his visit. He quotes word for word, "The bad conduct of their pastor has been the cause of the little progress of their church. When his health permits he is at the pool hall with evil companions. He is considered an immoral man. It would be a service to religion if the Bishop would take him away." Ménard has not gone to Houma for a long time for fear of compromising himself. Ménard asks to be dispensed from getting any more information. It may lead to trouble on the part of Father Barthe. Jean B(a)p(tis)te Roger, who asked for a dispensation to marry his sister-in-law, has married before a justice of the peace. The other person who asked for a similar dispensation is unknown to Ménard: he believes he is from Assumption parish. All is going well; Ménard begins his jubilee the first Sunday of Lent.

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1851 Mar. 8
Mittelbronn, Father (Francis): Abbeville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Mittelbronn finally received Blanc's letter. He waited for it in order to tell in his reply the reasons why he did not leave immediately for his post after a day spent with Father (H.) Thirion. He thought he should not appear at Abbeville until Father (Nicholas) Francais' negress was gone. Francais has lost the esteem of parishes where he went, especially at New Iberia where he appeared several times in an intoxicated state.

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1851 Mar. 9
Eberhard, O.F.M., Father Perminius: Thompson, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

Eberhard has celebrated Mass and preached twice in Thompson, and the town and the Catholic population of the vicinity has so grown that there is no longer any house capable of holding them for church services. Consequently with the aid of William Williams he proposes to erect before the 3rd Sunday of Lent a log house 34x20 in order to take care of the faithful during the lenten and paschal seasons. They have everything except money. (On the reverse side of the sheet is a letter in English from William Williams to Archbishop Purcell as follows) Williams writes to explain that their town is growing every week and they have been attended by Father Eberhard from Pine Grove. They want to put up a temporary church costing not over $100 to be ready by the next Sunday. The people ask Purcell to send them "workmen" for the "great harvest".

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1851 Mar. 9
Goujon: New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisia)na

Goujon asks for advice about the nephew of Father (Julian) Priour who has been in their care since his death. It is impossible for them to keep this child. Goujon's almost continual absence prevents his looking after him. The child is an orphan. Goujon does not know Father (J.E.) Blin's intentions about the house they occupy. He asks Blanc not to force them out before they can find another place. Mrs. Goujon, who is quite indisposed at the moment, sends her respects.

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1851 Mar. 10
Francais, Father (Nicholas): Charenton, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

Francais took over St. Mary's the first Sunday of Lent. Father (J.E.) Blin has been at New Iberia; he found the two still there. They were to go to Abbeville on Friday. Francais made a special trip to see them but in vain. The last time they said they could not leave before receiving a definite reply from Blanc about the petitions made by a great number of the people. Francais asks Blanc to pardon them for they do not know what they are doing.

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1851 Mar. 10
Maller, (C.M.), Father M(ariano): Emmittsburg, (Maryland)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Maller was going to reply to (Blanc)'s letter of (February) 13 when he received the one of the 19th. They are very glad that Sister Irene, (S.C.) can remain at the Asylum. It would be inconvenient to change here because of her health and other circumstances. They are making a great effort to send help to the Sisters (of Charity) at the hospital. (Blanc) will see that Baton Rouge will profit by the change made there. When Maller visited Assumption Seminary he found that Father (John Francis) Llebaria, (C.M.) was giving very bad example because of too great intimacy with a person of the opposite sex, but just insinuating it to Llebaria had sent him into a frenzy of anger. That is why the affair was let go on for several years. To take a first step, Maller sent Llebaria to Donaldson, hoping she would not follow him. But she did, and that is why Maller asked their Superior General to recall Llebaria to Europe. His refusal to go exposed him to being dismissed from the Congregation. Llebaria withdrew but Maller does not know whether he was dispensed from vows. No one of his confreres thinks he was ever guilty of anything except imprudence. In writing to Bishop (Joseph Sadoc) Alemany, (Blanc) is to manage so that Llebaria will never know that Maller has written this. Maller thinks too that he could do good but the Congregation cannot recognize him in the present circumstances. Infidelity to grace and a spirit of vanity and worldliness have reduced him to his present state. Maller has heard with much pleasure about (Blanc) receiving the pallium.

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1851 Mar. 10
Thirion, Father (H.): New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Father (J.E.) Blin came March 2 to take over the parish. He asked Thirion to continue the administration as usual because he would have to return home to St. Mary's to settle things in his own parish. Blin stayed away several days but since he is back, Thirion does not know what Blin has against him; he never come to the presbytery or took possession of it. It is true the doors were not yet closed in, so he said he would be obliged to stay at the hotel but Thirion would never have refused to give up his room to him. Thirion saw Blin every day in the church; Blin did not even greet him. Thirion wrote him, offering his services as a confrere but Blin did not reply. Only today he stated angrily that he had wished to see Thirion leave the same day he had returned here. The reason Thiron could not leave was that he had to copy into the registers the baptisms, marriages, and burials from loose sheets, as Mr. Darby will prove. Besides he had not had an express order. Segre Darby had asked him to make an inventory of the sacristy and a note of detachment. Blin was very angry; Thirion respects his age too much to raise his voice against him. What led to this scene was a baptism Thirion performed. Thirion had sent Blin, yesterday and today, three burials and a marriage, and did not want to disturb him for a baptism. Thirion has the key for only his own room; Darby has all the others. Thirion does not write (Blanc) to secure justice; he can bear it especially from an old priest. (On the back, the stamp of the steamship?) Anna, J.J. Labarthe.

VI-1-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - folio - {5}

1851 Mar. 10
Praz, R.S.C.J., Madame A(nnette): St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Mother (Maria) Cutts, (R.S.C.J.,) is still here; she is still not well enough to write so Praz hanks (Blanc) for her for notifying them of the auction of the land. Mother Cutts, having heard that the title was not good, preferred to wait for (Blanc) and asked Madame (Adine) Guinand (R.S.C.J.) to speak to him about it when he went to Baton Rouge. Their Sisters (Religious of the Sacred Heart) have some hardships there for which his visit will bring consolation. At St. Michael, they hope to see him on his way through. They are well but saddened to see their Mother suffering so much.

VI-1-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {4}

1851 Mar. 12
Lévèque, R.S.C.J., Madame Louise: Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Lévèque is still waiting for a letter from Father (John F.) Raviol in order to write to (Blanc) about Eugénie Laurent who desires to become a postulant. She wrote to Raviol for some information about Laurent. Lévèque could receive her on trail without the 200 piastres; she prefers to wait for the Mother Superior who will arrange everything. Their little family has been growing but they will not lack trails. Mother (Annette) Praz, (R.S.C.J.) has just sent a novice from the Sisters of the Cross, a postulant from the (Sisters of?) Charity and they have received Miss Bournet who came from Lafayette. Sister Regis, (R.S.C.) has had a second attack of pleurisy; she is much better. No news of their Mother who was to be here at the beginning of March. They would get great consolation from a visit of their First Pastor.

VI-1-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {6}

1851 Mar. 12
Rogalle, Father J.: Plaquemine, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

An illness of two weeks prevented Rogalle from writing after the jubilee. Ten days ago he gave a letter to a friend to mail but he forgot it and returned it six days later. Public indignation is beginning to appear. They thought they could do to him what they did to Father (Jean?) Martin. On the 3rd, three of the trustees were to be replaced or reappointed. Not one was reappointed; they were replaced by three of Rogalle's choice. Before retiring, Valery Ledoux and Belzous sought to quarrel, but in the presence of more than 50, Rogalle told them that they must render an account of the money belonging to the church. The jubilee at Pointe Coupée, thanks to the talents of Father (C.) Mouret, produced abundant fruit, as did the one at Plaquemine. Father (Peter) Lucas preached in the morning and Rogalle in the evening after Mouret's catechism. Father (Charles,) Chambost left the vast field Blanc has given him to come to Pointe Coupée during the week that Rogalle is at Plaquemine. When Rogalle returns, his trustees will probably have held their first meeting. He asks to be remembered to Father Rousselon who has been so kind to him, as has Blanc. P.S. He has just learned that the river has just broken through the levee at Pointe Coupée which will be the complete ruin of this parish, if true. Plaquemine seems safe. (On the back in Blanc's hand): Auguste La Roque.

VI-1-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {10}

1851 Mar. 14
Wood, Father James F.: Cincinnati, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell: (Rome, Italy)

Father David Whelan is anxiously awaiting Purcell's reply to Father (Edward) Collins. Wood wrote on this subject only because Purcell would think that he had laboured to bring Whelan back; but Wood was so much disedified by Whelan's inconstancy that he could no longer keep the same feeling toward him. The school is going on quietly. The Christian Brothers of St. Louis promised to send them some brothers next September. The property left by John Lawler increases in value. They made arrangements for the operations of the Ladies of the Mary and Martha Society. Wood hopes the plan will work well, and that it will accumulate and distribute more for the relief of the poor. Mr. Smead, the banker began the work with a donation of $100. The extraordinary fervor of the faithful during the Jubilee was edifying. They worked hard hearing confessions. Collins and Wood have alternated in preaching the Lenten services. Father (James) Cahill leaves for his old mission at Piqua. Father (Robert J.) Lawrence is getting on well at S. Patrick's. Father (Cornelius) Daly changed places with Father Baltes in Covington. Bishop (John) Lamy made a disasterous beginning; he was wrecked and lost his books. Father (Joseph P.) Machebeuf was not with him; he had not yet left New Orleans.

II-4-l - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 8vo. - {12}

1851 Mar. 15
(Lamy), Bishop John (Baptist): San Antonio, Texas
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc: N(ew) Orleans, L(ouisian)a

(Lamy) has just received Blanc's letter of the last of February. Mr. Matton will have told him that (Lamy) would not leave before his return. The severe winter has prevented the growth of grass, and various other reasons have prevented the departure of the caravan. One cannot undertake a two months' trip over the western prairies without grass for their horses and pack mules. He does not think they will leave before Easter. (Lamy) has time to study Spanish before his arrival at Santa Fé. He will try to be useful in Bishop Odin's diocese. Only a few days ago (Lamy) returned from a mission 180 miles from San Antonio on the northern frontier. A young officer, converted two years ago and baptized at Philadelphia by Bishop Kenrick invited (Lamy) to visit his post. He came as far as Austin and from there they traveled together to Fort Gates. At the post, (Lamy) said Mass and administered the sacraments to more than 30 soldiers. The lieutenant's two little children were baptized and there is great hope of his wife's conversion. The soldiers took up a collection of 100 and some dollars and the expenses of the trip were all paid. He had an escort to Austin, something very necessary in this new country, full of hostile Indians. To have a church and school at Austin one would only need a priest who speaks English. This morning Father (Joseph P.) Macheboeuf left with Father (Claude Mary Dubuis for a mission and military post 80 miles from here. Recently two men were killed by the Indians 3 miles from here. The general in chief of the Texas troops died last Sunday at San Antonio. General Harney, who replaced him, is very kind to (Lamy). He has hopes of his things being transported by government wagons. Mrs. Harney is a Catholic lady of St. Louis. (Lamy) has found here a woman who comes from Mexico and who last year saw the Bishop (Lazarus de la Garza) of Sonora. This Bishop visited New Mexico in 1850 and ordained some young Mexican priests for New Mexico. Since his vicar general and Father (Antonio Severo) Borrajo arrived, (Lamy) is no longer tempted to leave for France. If later, the needs of his diocese call him to Europe, he will know himself what is the most pressing. He thanks Blanc for his advice. The more he knows Borrajo the more he appreciates him. He is giving (Lamy) lessons every day. Borrajo is helping Father (Michael) Calvo, (C.M.) for Easter. (Lamy) asks for 150 or 200 piastres in Mass intentions. His expenses are three times what he expected. P.S. He asks to be remembered to Fathers Rousselon, Delacroix, Perché and the Ursulines. Blanc will have time to write as (Lamy) will be here for 6 weeks and the last letter came in two weeks. He offers his congratulations on Blanc's new dignity. Borrajo is grateful for being remembered by Blanc. (Lamy) sends regards to his little niece (Marie Lamy) when Blanc sees her.

VI-1-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {12}

1851 Mar. 15
One of the Macks: Buffalo, N(ew) Y(ork)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster: (New York, New York)

He encloses a clipping from the Buffalo Courier and a pamphlet advertising the appearance of a man calling himself Rev. J. G. White, from Facksonville, Illinois, who lectured in St. James Hall on the subjects announced in the sheet. He is sarcastic, and bitterly fanatic. He was hissed frequently during the lecture and rotten eggs were fired at him. His lecture on Auricular Confession was a most horrid and immoral one.

I-1-o - A.L.S. (pamphlet and clipping.) - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}

1851 Mar. 17
Chabrat, Guy I, Bp. of Bolina: (near Clermont, France)
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

Chabrat learned from the Universe that Purcell was at Nantes. If Purcell visits Lyons he will see Father Desgeorge who has written a life of Bishop Hergel. Desgeorge will give a copy of it to Purcell for the Bishop of Philadelphia. Chabrat is doomed to a solitary life of sufferings and privations. But his doctors assure him that he will get much better. He remarks on the rapid growth of Cincinnati since he visited it years ago.

II-4-l - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 8vo. - {1}

1851 Mar. 19
Roduit, S.J., Father Jos(eph): Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Roduit asks for a dispensation for Onesime Babineau and Emilie Landry, married civilly about 7 months ago.

VI-1-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}

1851 Mar. 19
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph: Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Father (F.) Legrand arrived yesterday. (Chanche) will do all in his power to see (Blanc)'s wishes satisfied. (Chanche) will write to Father (Stanislaus) Buteux that he may extend the time of the jubilee until Ascension Day. He had done the same for Father (Paul) Guerard. As for Buteux's marriage cases, far from being hurt at what (Blanc) wrote, (Chanche) would be happy to consult him in these cases and profit by (Blanc)'s experience of the Creole population. Buteux has been imprudent in several cases therefore (Chanche) required the names of the parties except where the impediments were known in "foro interno." (Chanche) is glad Pitra(t)'s book has so little circulation. (Chanche) would still write to France to get more information. Legrand's testimony is good but he lost sight of Pitra after he became a professor in the University. Pitra attributes his infidelity to the mode in which he was brought up by the Jesuits. They were together for five years at a Marist College. Pitra says he was a vicar in a parish in the diocese of Bordeaux. Legrand does not know this fact; he Knows Pitra left his first vicarship on account of(?) craziness. He does not know why he left the second. To know all particulars would show the Protestants what kind of men they encourage. (Chanche) is sorry to see what (Blanc) says about the new Cardinal. In the "Ami de la Religion" there is an article about his probable nomination and his claims to it are based on his speech in Congress and his mission in Mexico. If people in Europe understood the real state of the matter, they would know they give no claims at all.

VI-1-a - A.L.S. - 5pp. - 12mo. - {6}

1851 Mar. 19
(Odin), Bishop J(ohn) M(ary): Galveston, (Texas)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

Yesterday (Odin) received a letter from Mr. Blossman telling that the note of Father (Bonaventure) Armengol had been sold with a loss of 6 % discount. Blanc might say a word to him if he has occasion to write; (Odin)'s mission is poorer than their house in Mexico. They were expecting Father (Theobald) Mathew but it seems he has given up his trip to Texas; he would have done much good. (Odin) needs at least 6 more missionaries to fill the posts where a priest would be useful. The dearth of workers in Texas alarms him. He had hopes that Father (Emmanuel) Domenech, (C.M.) would return with a few missionaries but it seems that his return is uncertain and that he has had no success. (Odin) has written letters and they have had no results. Perhaps in person (Odin) could find some devoted persons. But he has a great repugnance of returning to Europe, he is tired of collecting. If he were absent, it would only for a short time; he would go only to a few seminaries. Father (Louis C.M.) Chambodut could stay at Galveston during his absence. Nacogdoches would be without a priest. He asks Blanc's advice. He thanks Blanc for advancing 100 piastres to Father (Adrien Pierre) Telmon, (O.M.I.). He will send an order on Blossman when he learns that he has received the amount of the note sold at Matamoras.

VI-1-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {7}

1851 Mar. 19
(Seton, Robert) Bob: (Emmitsburg, Maryland)
to (William Seton 3): (New York, New York)

Last night Bob added a few lines to a letter written by Willie (William Seton 4). Has (William) got their bulletins yet? If Bob's bulletin is good, he has a favor to ask. He is glad to hear his two little sisters are better. How lonely (E)liz(abeth Seton) must be. He wishes he were home to walk with her. Remember Bob to Mr. Hurting's boy with the blind eye and also Mr. Gendre.

On the same paper:

(1851 Mar. 19)
(Seton, Robert) Bob: (Emmitsburg, Maryland)
to Emily (Seton: Cragdon, New York)

Bob asks about Emily's chickens and his pigeons. He asks Emily to remember him to Frances and Mrs and Mr. Secore. He will write Liz soon.

II-1-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {4}

1851 Mar. 20
Murray, C.B.: Milliken Bend, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Murray writes on church matters. The person (Blanc) sent here last year, Murray cannot style(?) a priest. He did nothing but spread infidelity(?). Murray regrets he did not turn him out of his house. But before he received (Blanc)'s letter he left. Father (A.) Doyle, since he has been here he has contended earnestly for the faith. The people have taken offense at some of his words, once when he first came and two weeks ago. This grieves Doyle very much. Doyle is warm in the faith and the people cold. A great deal of good could be done here but it will take patience. Murray has not been able to obtain a (title?) for the ground yet. Mr. Morancey continues promising(?). Murray wishes (Blanc) could come up and urge the importance of it. Murray has laid out upwards of $2000. Doyle has been to Vicksburg and is about to start now for Natchez, Father (Stephen H.) Montgomery(?) being at the point of death.

VI-1-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {4}

1851 Mar. 20
Poenicke, Gustave: Leipzig, (Germany)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Poenicke has published a new edition of "Rhabanus Maurus, in laudem sanctae Crucis," a poem which the author, Bishop of Mayence, dedicated to Pope Sergius. Pope Pius IX has accepted the dedication of the work. Poenicke would be happy if (Blanc) finds it worthy of his attention.

VI-1-a - Circular Letter - (French) - 3pp. - folio - {2}

1851 March 20
(Taguemet) Alexandre Bp. Nantes: Nantes, France
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell of Cincinnati,:
Ohio at the Grande Seminaire,Lyon, France

(Taguemet) speaks of the effect Purcell's visit at Nantes has left upon their hearts. He has been very happy to receive Purcell's letter. His family were delighted with Purcell's visit and all their letters speak of him. (Taguemet) writes by this courier to the Association of the Propagation at Lyon and hopes that it will produce the desired result. He hopes that Purcell will return from Rome by way of Nantes and asks that Purcell present his homages to the Pope. All his priests ask to be remembered to Purcell. P.S. He has written to the Paris and Lyon Councils of the Association and also a special letter to M. Choiselat for Purcell. He also tells Purcell that he will not forget that the churches of Nantes and Cincinnati are sister churches. He has received a letter from their friend M. Hamon. He asks Purcell about Hamon's health.

II-4-l - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 8vo. - (French) - {4}

1851 Mar. 21
Milward, S.W.: New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc: (New Orleans, L(ouisîan)a

Milward encloses the 4th part of Rutter's Life of Christ just received from New York. The moment he receives the letter of Bishop (Francis Patrick Kenrick) Kendrick of Philadelphia, Milward will wait upon Blanc.

VI-1-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {2}

1851 Mar. 22
Alesmonière: New York, (New York)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc): New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Alesmonière received (Blanc)'s letter of February 28. The letter of introduction to Father (Annet) Lafont earned him a welcome from this priest; he hopes he will be able to settle in New York. He had written from Tennessee(?) to Mrs. Alesmonière and Mr. Boulloz but the slowness of the mail kept them from news regularly. He thanks Blanc for telling him about the letter of Boulloz, his father-in-law.

VI-1-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {4}

1851 Mar. 22
Goujon: New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana

Goujon received Blanc's letter of the 12th. They are far from wanting to remain at the presbytery. It is the impossibility of finding a place which obliges them to remain. Goujon would like to know if Blanc intends to sell a small house which belonged to Father (Julian) Priour, situated in the village. Goujon would be disposed to buy it. As for the subject of his last letter, the nephew and godson of Priour, Goujon never had the idea of making Blanc responsible but, since they are not able to keep him with them, to find some place which would take him as an apprentice. He is 11 years old, an orphan. Priour went to Mobile to get this child last June of July. No doubt he would have been taught a trade as was another one of his nephews, Théodore Leduc. He will keep the child until Blanc finds a way to do something. Mrs. Goujon is beginning to get up a little.

VI-1-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {3}

1851 Mar. 22
Hecker, C.SS.R., Father I(saac) Th(omas): New York, (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:

Hecker arrived in New York after a boisterous passage of 52 days via France. Hecker hopes to have the opportunity of visiting Brownson. The experience Brownson has acquired and what Hecker has gained would be eminently useful for both.

I-3-j - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}

1851 Mar. 22
Mazzuchelli, Father F(rancis): (Milan, Italy)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Blanc's kind letter gave him sincere pleasure. How happy he would be to see Blanc in his native city. He reserves to himself the pleasure of fulfilling the part of "cicerone." Things are going slowly here. Although there is still some true piety it is less than when he left this city. His opinion is that many of the clergymen are the indirect cause of it by mixing in political affairs. Mazzuchelli sends best wishes to Father Rousselon and Father (Mascaroni) Masheroni.

VI-1-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {1}

1851 Mar. 23
Baraga, (Father) Frederick: L'Anse, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere: (Detroit, Michigan)

Baraga received the Bishop's notes of Feb. 8 and 12 some days ago. He is grateful that the Bishop had advised Father (Angelus) Van Paemel to remain on the Indian mission, who is an excellent priest for the missions. V(an) P(aemel) will remain in L'Anse about 3 months more, and then go to L'Arbre Croche, for 3 reasons: 1. He is destined for the Ottawa missions and their dialect is quite different from the Chippewa dialect. He should study their language there. 2. L'Arbre Croche is a better place to live in than Baraga's remote mission. 3. Baraga takes no recreation and likes to be always alone at his writing desk when not engaged in missionary business. Therfore he is poor company. The Fathers in L'Arbre Croche are different. For these reasons Van Paemel himself would like to go there this summer to continue his preparation for the Indian mission. Baraga also thanks the Bishop for paying his money orders. Mr. Brady has one for $100. Baraga has settled with the saw mill. He owes them a few dollars over these hundred. Mr. Barbeau had an order for $42 last fall which the Bishop should deduct from the $150 allowed to Baraga for next summer. The remaining $108 Baraga intends to use next July.

III-2-h - A.L.S. - (English) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {2}

1851 Mar. 25
Gallien, G. Choiselat: Paris, (France)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere: Detroit, (Michigan)

The collections for 1850 of the Association for the Propagation of the Faith have just ended and while in some places there has been a diminution of funds, this has been balanced by the increases which bring the figure above that of 1849 and they can pay in full the subsidies allotted conditionally. The allocation for the Diocese of Detroit is 11,000 fr(ancs). On October31 Gallien sent Lefevere 2,200 (francs) so there is due a balance of 8,800 fr(ancs) for which Lefevere will find a draft enclosed. The remarks addressed to the Council on February 5 on the needs of Lefevere's diocese will be considered in the allottment for 1851. Gallien signs as treasurer.

III-2-h - L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {2}

1851 Mar. 25
Blin, Father J.E.: New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

By his letter of March 6 or 7, (Blanc) learned of Blin's arrival. After spending 11 days at the hotel between life and death, under the yoke of these young priests who claimed not to have received an order to leave nor cease their functions, Blin dared to take possession of the room Father (H.) Thirion vacated, on March 11, to rejoin his friend who left 3 days earlier. In the middle of the night he was saluted by bricks or something else thrown against the wall, and the same on Saturday of Sunday. But most of the prople trust Blin, whose only crime is his age, and having replaced those who promised what they dare not ask of Blin. Mr. Darby brought him the keys to everything. The kitchen utensils need replacing, the new mattresses made by Mrs. Dubucley are missing. Necessary articles are lacking. As for that little house, Mr. (Goujon) Goujeon, since he is not obliged to let anyone know about his correspondence with (Blanc), they say, must have authorization to stay there. And he will remain there a long time. However, Blin's sulky and Father (Julian) Priour's cart are being damaged by the weather. He locks them in the shed and some one puts them outside. He has received nothing as yet and everything must be bought to live. What is coming to him from L'Anse will be to pay the last debts. He left the cemetery there free of debt(?). Father (Nicholas) Francais must have already given (Blanc) an account of everything. Blin kept all his rights in the house, $2000 and more, advanced from somewhere, would quiet Blin's conscience. Francais will perhaps find that the resources cannot cover everything. It seems that the gentlemen of Pat(t)erson are not disposed to give Blin the money from the pew rent for 1850. The fire was put out by the arrival of (Blanc)'s postscript but all the advice in it was followed literally. The agents of the club, stationed in the church by design, come out, indignant at not having heard a word from Blin indicating that he had been the object of shameful treatment. All there is in the sacristy are Priour's vestments; the ciborium is no longer fit. As Priour did, Blin asked a Jesuit priest for Holy Week. While he is here, Blin will open the jubilee, he will prepare for First Communion. The church continues to be frequented and work on Sunday is abundant. English is lacking for some negroes and to attract Protestants. It this fury at his coming to New Iberia a proof that God does not want him here or a punishment for coming to this country almost against the will of his Superiors? Blin leans to the latter, and immediately after Easter, if (Blanc) permits, Blin will return to France and be rid of pastoral cares which he abhors more and more. Blin will hold no rancor against his enemies.

VI-1-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {10}

1851 Mar. 26
Dowley, (C.M.), Father P(hilip): Castleknock, (Ireland)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Dowley gives this line of introduction to his valued friend, Father Patrick MacManus on his way to Bishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.) of Texas. Odin has lately informed Dowley that any missioners destined for his diocese might call on Blanc and obtain information for their further progress. Of the bearer, Dowley will observe that seldom has a foreign bishop received the aid of so distinguished a subject.

VI-1-a - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {3}

1851 Mar. 28
Bretonnière, Ernest De la: New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Bretonnière has just been struck a cruel blow by fate. Because of illness, his sight is so weakened that he cannot work as a type setter. Without relatives and friends, he is reduced to returning to his family but he is without resources. He asks Blanc's aid in the name of his mother who would die if she knew his sad state.

VI-1-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}

1851 Mar. 28
Brownson, O(restes) A.: Boston, (Massachusetts)
to Father I(saac) T. Hecker: (New York, New York)

Hecker cannot imagine what pleasure it gives Brownson to learn of his arrival in New York. Brownson wants to see Hecker very much. Hecker should tell his superiors that the visit will be more than an act of charity. He wants Hecker to spend a few days with him in furtherance of the work in which they are engaged. Brownson would gladly visit Hecker anywhere in the United States but there is no place so appropriate as his own home. It is to Hecker that Brownson owes for his becoming a Catholic. Brownson owes Hecker a debt of gratitude which he cannot repay. Brownson's wife Sarah Healy Brownson) is delighted to hear of Hecker's return. She has been ill all winter and is not well yet. She is a good Catholic and like Brownson owed much of her conversion to Hecker. Brownson's children are away from home. The one who has caused Brownson the most anxiety, is expected today. Brownson wished Hecker to lecture him. He has faith but no will. Orestes (A. Brownson, Jr.) is married. John (Healy Brownson) is in his second year of theology. (Henry) Frank (Brownson) is through his noviciate and now a scholastic with the Jesuits.

I-4-g - A.L.S. (Photostat, Paulist Archives) - 3pp. - 12mo. - {5}

1851 Mar. 29
Legrand, Father F.: Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

Legrand believes it will be very difficult for him to learn English at Natchez. Bishop (John Joseph) Chanche is on a trip and will not be back until Holy Week. After Easter he is to leave again; he also is often ill so that Legrand cannot count on lessons. The French priests who are here do not know much more than Legrand. The Irish professor who is here is so busy he can give Legrand little time. Father (A.) Doyle spent several days here last week; Legrand said nothing of Blanc's intentions. If Doyle would consent to have him at his house, and use a little patience and good will, Legrand thinks he could learn more easily and quickly. Chanche welcomed Legrand with perfect kindness; he can only praise those around him. Legrand is following Blanc's advice in everything.

VI-1-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}

1851 Mar. 31
Fitzwilliam, Thomas: Milliken's Bend, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

On the 19th Fitzwilliam and family spent part of that day at Mr. Minnis' where Father (A.) Doyle is staying. Doyle had heard that Fitzwilliam had consulted with Minnis about writing to Blanc and he commenced on Mrs. Fitzwilliam in the severest manner before Fitzwilliam got there, telling her of his ignorance of his catechism. Doyle also told Fitzwilliam that he threatened him with the law, which is entirely false. On the first Sunday of Lent, when Doyle gave instructions to masters and mistresses of slaves (Negroes), not a word was given to the slaves present, and there were a good many. Doyle charged the Fitzwilliams with ignorance on account of having two godfather and two godmothers for their little daughter. Mrs. Fitzwilliam consulted with Father (Pitrat?) Petra who was then their authorized clergyman and he told her she could have two of each. They had no Mass on the 23rd; Doyle had gone to Natchez. Yesterday when they went for 10:30 Mass they found it over. After a very excellent sermon, Doyle said it has been said by some ignorant Catholics that he wanted to drive the people. Some of their most worthy Catholics will not go to Confession to him. Fitzwilliam had done what he considered his duty but he has incurred Doyle's displeasure.

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1851 Mar. 31
Gilles, S.J., Father (Vital?): St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

A few days before leaving for Mexico, Gilles' Superior, Father (John F.) Cambiaso, (S.J.), advised Gilles to show his manuscript to Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché and to authorize Perché to publish extracts in his paper, provided Perché took all the responsibility. So Gilles counts on acceptance in advance; he has 200 piastres. He will give Blanc all the profits for the orphans and claim only 150 copies which he will send to distinguished persons in France and America. He has already given their names to Perché. For the other 3 or 400 copies, there is not a mother, wife, or sister who will not want a copy to convert someone. As Father Maccarthy says, unbelief is deep in the hearts of more persons than we think. In promising 300 souls in Blanc's diocese brought back in a year, Gilles is not promising too much. P.S. By printing the pamphlet, Perché will lose none of his rights. He can criticize it as severely as he wishes. If Perché, by Easter, wishes to send this little gift to the distinguished men Gilles has named, Mr. Veuillot and Mr. du Panloup will be pleased.

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1851 Mar. 31
McMaster, G(ilbert): New Albany, Ind(iana)
to (James Alphonsus McMaster): (New York, New York)

The elder McMaster states that it has been two and a half years since he and James parted and they are nearer to the day of judgment. James is almost 32 and he is 74. He is ready for death, but he wonders if James is ready. James was dedicated to God when he was an infant. He prays every day for the soul of his son, James. He did everything he could for James so that the latter might some day save his soul, but he does not know whether or not he was successful. Among the errors of domestic life is paternal indulgence at and about mid-life, but it is sometimes followed by bitter results. He quotes a passage concerning those who have strayed from their homes and have set up their own ideas and rules of life. He comments on the quotation saying that the grace of God is the only security. His original intent was to state that the health of the family is good; James' brother, Crawford, was in Sacramento, California on December 14; Algernon S. and his family are well; James' nephew, Gilbert, is with the McMasters and is well; and James' brother, Crasmus D., is busy in the Theological Seminary where he is associated with another professor. He returned some time ago from Venice, Ohio, where he superintended the intention of some Theological Students, by appointment of the General Synod. His health is as good as can be expected but his age appears in his trembling hand. The family is now located on the bank of the river, and about forty rods from it. Though their abode is quiet, society is in an agitated and transitory state. He comments on the evil-doers and their punishment at the hands of God, and on the salvation of the faithful. He states that about May 1, Mrs. (Jane) McMaster and he are going to visit Pittsburgh and the regions in its neighborhood. He gives James his blessing. P.S.—James' mother sends her regards. She realizes that her son, James, has reached manhood and wants him to think seriously and earnestly of the past and present.

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