(1853) (Mar.?)
Sorin, (C.S.C.), Father E(dward F.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
Sorin was going to answer Blanc's first letter when his second came with the draft for $124 which pays fully the account of P(atrick James) Conway. The child's eye is almost cured; however he says he still suffers. He will stay several days longer in the infirmary before resuming his studies. It is truly unfortunate that he has been unable to study for almost 5 months. Otherwise, he could have been able on July 1 to make a try in some store but Sorin doubts that in 4 months he can learn enough arithmetic. These 5 months have made him see the importance of studying. Sorin this morning repeated to him what Blanc told him to say, that he could not hope to stay at the college longer than this session. From Blanc's first letter a week ago, Sorin got the impression that he has several uncles at St. Louis. He seems to want to go to St. Louis when he leaves the college and go into a store under their direction. Sorin knows no one who has profited so little from 5 years here; he has never seen such laziness. Right now he seems different and Sorin would not be surprised if he will do well.
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(1853 Mar.)
Andrieu, (C.M.), Father A(nthony):
Assumption, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Dispensations granted in Assumption Parish: January, 1853, Henri Daigle and Christine Bourg, $5; February 2, 1853, Viléone(?) Leblanc and Amélie Simoneaux, $20; February 1853, Archille Dugas and Marie Landry, $5; March, 1853, Lucien Daigle and Hélène Chédotal, $5. (P.S.) He asks the vicar general to send them 7 numbers of the Annals, in French.
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1853 March 1
(Blanc), Ant(hony) Archbishopof N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana):
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell):
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Some circumstances that have happened in (Blanc's) neighborhood have caused him to recall (Purcell's) words concerning B. O'H whom (Purcell) introduced to their late friends of Natchez. (Blanc) desires (Purcell) to tell whether the crime alluded to took place in Toronto or in Ohio. As to Toronto the man with plausible argument claims that in the very circumstances it cannot be true. He has done nothing yet to injure his character, except for an incident not serious and not yet proved. Judging from his exterior it is hard to consider him guilty. He is undoubtedly a man of talent. There is no news from Rome, but a rumor from Kentucky says that the Bishop of Natchitoches was in Rome, and was soon expected in the United States. (Blanc) asks who it might be. He knows only of Father (David A. Duparq) Deparque and asks if he were not intended to be (Purcell's) suffragan and neighbor. (Blanc) does not know what to think of Rome's treatment, but would not indicate that the appointments were not just as good, but they were not those proposed. If a bishop for Natchitoches has not been appointed he thinks that Bishop (James O.) Vandevelde would be suitable. Father (Arnold) Pinkers is temporarily chaplain to the Madames of the Sacred Heart but (Blanc) does not think he will remain long as he has an inseparable lay companion and the rector of the parish church will not easily bear with the additional burden.
(Letter marked "Confidential).
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1853 Mar. 1
Lambert, Rich(ar)d:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipt for $20 for one month's services as organist.
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1853 Mar. 1
Bonniot, Father J(ames) M(ary August):
E(ast) Pascagoula, (Mississippi)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Archbishop (Anthony Blanc), administrator of Natchez, has honored them by giving them a part of his powers for Pascagoula. Last year … (For complete calendar see original of 22 cards).
Cross references:
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1853 Mar. 1
DeSmet, S.J., Father Peter J.:
St. Louis U., (St. Louis, Missouri)
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
DeSmet has not been able to see Mr. Pierce Grace but has seen Captain Gorman, his brother-in-law who assured DeSmet that Mrs. Grace left sufficient property at her death to meet her debt to Purcell. Her affairs are in the hands of her son Pierce. He acknowledges the obligation and is perfectly willing to meet it, but he is of a rather careless disposition and not over anxious. Purcell should write to Pierce and request the debt in small sums. DeSmet will continue to urge on the affair.
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1853 Mar. 2
Lévèque, R.S.C., Madame Louisa:
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
For a long time they have wanted to establish in their house the Confraternity of the Sacred Heart but did not know how to organize one. Mother (Anna) du Rousier, (R.S.C.J.) has sent the leaflet. They ask (Blanc) to authorize it and appoint one of the priests of the College to carry out the functions. Three of their children will be baptized at the time of First Communion in May; Mother will decide the time when she returns. If (Blanc)'s pastoral visit came at that time their happiness would be complete. Their new (Religious of the Sacred Heart) seem delighted here. The climate seems good for Madame Point, (R.S.C.J.) and Madame Roman, (R.S.C.J.). (P.S.) Their former pupils are to make a little retreat the first three days of Holy Week. The Association could be established at the end of this retreat.
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1853 Mar. 3
Chambost, Father C(harles):
Plaquemine, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Chambost has just received a letter from Father (Edward F.) Sorin, (C.S.C.); he does not want to do anything about their Brothers (of Holy Cross) and Sisters (of the Holy Cross) before receiving a letter from (Blanc). Their school for boys will not suffer but they are very disappointed about the school for the girls. They will have about 100 First Communions. He is sending Sorin's letter. Their house is done, Mr. Crennan's sister has come with 2 slaves to keep house on condition that Chambost keep her son in the college here.
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(18)53 Feb. 11
Sorin, Father E(dward F.):
N(otre) D(ame) du Lac, (Indiana)
to Father (Charles) Chambost:
Plaquemine, L(ouisian)a
Chambost's letter of January 18 came yesterday. Since the Archbishop promised to write about the establishments and he has received nothing from him, Sorin thinks he should wait for his letter before going further. Letters addressed to Sorin will reach him without delay if addressed via Louisville.
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1853 Mar. 3
Ross, Daniel J.:
New York, (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
He respectfully solicites Brownson's autograph and any remarks he may please to make.
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1853 Mar. 3
(Rappe), (Louis) A(madeus), Bp. Cleveland:
Cleveland, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He has with him a Father Mullen who is collecting for the University of Ireland and he understands that Purcell is going to give him an important post in the Cincinnati diocese. Rappe complains that his conduct as regards the opposite sex has not been discreet in Cleveland and feels bound in conscience to give this information to Purcell. He counts on Purcell's discretion in the use of this knowledge.
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1853 Mar. 4
Cavaroc, Charles:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Receipted bill for $62.75 for wine and oil.
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1853 Mar. 5
Fierabras, Father J(ohn Andrew):
Vicksburg, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
In his letter of (February) 12, Blanc approved Fierabras' intention to remain at Vicksburg during Lent. He intended to do so. This week he must go to Port Gibson. He would like to remain and spend Easter. It is the best time to organize a monthly subscription for the priest's salary. Especially since there are about 60 Irish employed on the railroad now near there ant they will leave in 2 months. He would not leave Vicksburg if he foresaw that he would be useful there; but he thinks he would be an obstacle. He intends to leave Wednesday morning. He wrote last Friday counting on Blanc's seeing Mr. Barday; but the Magnolia did not run and Barday gave up the plan.
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1853 Mar. 6
Martin, Father Aug(uste):
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In four days, Martin has received 2 letters from Blanc, one from Natchez, the other written since (Blanc)'s return. Madames (Anna) Duro(u)sier, (R.S.C.J.) and (Maria) Cutts, (R.S.C.J.) are still here waiting for the Dalman to take them in the daytime to Baton Rouge from where they plan to go to New Orleans to report to (Blanc) on their mission. Duro(u)sier is a woman of real worth. He was astonished how in a few days she knew all the troubles of the establishment. All cannot be remedied just now. Martin was well satisfied with Cutts whom he had not known before, Father (Serge de Schoulipnikoff) Stchulepnikoff has been here for a week. On Sunday Martin recommended his saintly Bishop as strongly as he could. He is going to take 300 piastres from here. He will probably go on the Dalman. Poor Father (Felix) Dicharry is still a little at sea. Until now, Martin has not told (Blanc) what he knows of the desires and dispositions of this young man of morbid imagination. He is in the ministry by force. All his desires are for the religious life. After living with him for 9 months, Martin is convinced that if he wishes to save his life, his head, and his soul, he must be allowed to follow his bent. He has confided his feelings to others, among others to Madame (Telcide) Landry, (R.S.C.J.), his cousin, an to Father (Julian) Benoit. It is this feeling that made him "die" at New Orleans. Martin thinks the Jesuits would receive him and he wants to join them. No doubt the Congregation of Propaganda will relieve him of his promises. He does not know that Martin is revealing him so to (Blanc). What saddens Dicharry now is the delay of the appointment of the Bishop of N(atchitoches). He is waiting for this to declare himself; this is why Martin is notifying (Blanc). Martin is very sorry that (Blanc) cannot keep Benoit at the Archbishopric; but he understands this would be very difficult. For 16 years, Benoit has been alone, or master of his house. He has done more good than any priest Martin knows in Indiana. A secondary position would not do for him. Once at the head of a parish, he will devote himself to it. Would he suit the boarders and Community is another question.
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1853 Mar. 8
Marcilly, E(mma):
Rose Hill, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She received (Blanc)'s letter this morning. She has no knowledge of the 10 notes for 160.48 each. She paid the third note for 706.05 with interest for three years, 833.40. It is this one which she sent (Blanc). She is sending a list of the church affairs given her by Father (Blaise) Raho, (C.M.). It shows the amount of the annual debt as 861.51; quite a difference from 160.48. It seems if this sum had not been paid she would have heard about it. Have all the papers been examined? She thanks (Blanc) for his precaution in not confiding the package addressed to her to a third person. She asks him to have a tin box bought to put the package in and to send her the key by mail. The box can be given to Captain Thompson. The agitation caused by the Modiani(?) is beginning to be felt among their Natchez; Marcilly would like to know the truth of this affair. There are fanatics who do not wish to know the truth but there are also reasonable people here to whom it would be very useful. Her family joins in prayers and respect.
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1853 Mar. 9
Dabbs, (Julia):
Monroe, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Father (Julius J.) O'Dougherty has been in Monroe now one week. She fears he does not feel sufficiently encouraged to remain, many Catholics being lukewarm. The church is not yeat completed, the altar, pews and organ gallery yet to make. There are two good workmen at work. The vestry is used for Mass. The subscriptions not paid up amount to $1000 of which $800 are thought good. Dr. (C.H.) Dabbs has been absent since February 5 on a visit to Washington City. He will be home the latter part of the month. (Julia) received the letter of introduction to her husband of O'Dougherty. Father (Patrick) Canavan wished her to collect a small debt due him by John Fulham. She received $20 today from Fulham. It can be paid to the church and deducted from what remains of Blanc's subscription if Blanc will pay Canavan. On the 6yh she sent a box on the Cora 2 for Canavan. (On the letter in pencil) Mr. Douglas called to deliver this but Blanc was from home.
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1853 Mar. 9
Menet, S.J., Father J(ohn) B(aptist):
Sault Ste. Marie, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan)
Menet writes about the church land. No one entered the claim in Washington. They remain provisionally enclosed in the military reserve but subject to expropriation. They have already lost two sites, one occupied by the late Mr. Johnston, the other in the Indian reserve which will disappear with the construction of the canal. The title of their church was recognized as valid in 1823 and goes back to 1796. Two years ago Menet wrote to ask if Lefevere would authorize a community of religious at Sault Ste. Marie. The Ursulines of Menet's country offer themselves and Menet asks if Lefevere will accept their proposition.
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(18)53 Mar. 10
Buteux, Father S(tanislaus):
Bay St. Louis, (Mississippi)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Their First Communion will take place on April 10; (Rousselon) has often said he would like to come to the Bay. He is to come and rest a bit. Some informal instructions to the children would not tire him and afterwards he could enjoy their quiet as long as he liked. Their retreat will begin the 7th; by taking the Creole the 6th, he would arrive in time. He is to let him know the 12th.
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1853 Mar. 10
Lucas, Father P(eter):
West Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, L(ouisian)a
At last his new church is finished so that it can be blessed for services. The day is set for Quasimodo Sunday. Lucas expects Blanc for this ceremony. If he cannot come, Lucas asks the authorization to do it. He intends to dedicate it to Sts. Peter and Paul. He would have as assistant Father (Joseph Michael) Paret who will preach in English.
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1853 Mar. 10
(Purcell), Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist):
Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Blanc)'s confidential arrived an hour ago. (Father Bernard?) O'H(ara?) is a devil incarnate. It was in Toronto he behaved so badly; the young married woman, (Purcell)'s godchild, educated at Nazareth K(entuck)y, her father-in-law being one of the most respectable physicians in that country. Her father dropped dead when he heard of his child's disgrace and her young husband's affliction. The young woman has since died at the convent of Somerset where (Purcell) obtained asylum for her. Bishop (Armand de) Charbonnel will confirm (Purcell)'s opinion of the infernality of O'H. It will be well to closely watch Father M. who followed (Purcell) from Paris and whom (Blanc) has ordained. He knew no theology and Father La Marche, a priest in Paris, informed (Purcell) of his having been expelled for a certain immorality from a college. Here he would not study anything but music. P.S. has a curious companion; (Purcell) never heard anything wrong of either but the case is too singular. Rome seems determined to let them see that in practice, as in theory, she can do as she pleases. Has (Blanc) been consulted about making Bishop (Levi Silliman) Ives vicar general of N(orth) Carolina and to give him a place next one of them in the sanctuary? And to give minor orders to presbyters of the Protestant sects, married or single, at their conversion? And to let them preach, teach Catechism, etc.? Their better halves to be, (Purcell) presumes, excluded (from) the sanctuary. (Purcell) has not learned anything of the wine from N(ew) Orleans or Bordeaux. The school question is thickening. (P.S.) (Purcell) has a heavy job on hand, an asylum of $20,000.
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1853 Mar. 11
Conway, Patrick James:
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
He has been in the infirmary about 5 months on account of one of his eyes which is still sore. He was playing football and by accident some of the boys kicked sand into his eye. After 2 weeks he caught cold in it and was forced to come to the infirmary. He has not yet come to the conclusion of taking any particular situation in life but thinks he would prefer that of a clerk in a store. Father (Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C.) has spoken about learning a trade and informed Conway of Blanc's letter. But Conway never had any liking for a trade. Conway thinks he came here in 1852 and has been about 18 months at the manual labor school. When he was informed of the length of time he was to stay here, he was surprised. He would like to stay another year but if all the money his father left Blanc is gone he could not stay. He would be glad if Blanc would write to St. Louis and find out the names of some of his uncles. Conway thinks he will go there next July.
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1853 Mar. 11
(Odin), Bishop J(ohn) M(ary):
Galveston, (Texas)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Odin)'s two new missionaries have arrived. He expects Father (Peter) Lacour very soon. Fearing that Lacour does not know English well enough, (Odin) is having him come to Galveston where he will have to speak it. His young men also get some practice in preaching; each Sunday one of them gives an instruction to the pupils at the convent. The Bishop of Marseilles has told (Odin) also of the arrival of Father Baudran (d, O.M.I.) who is to be the Superior of the establishment which the Oblates (of Mary Immaculate) are to make at Galveston. He comes from Canada and will soon pass through New Orleans. (Odin) received a letter from Father Louis Gillet, formerly in Kentucky and now in Ohio. He wishes to devote himself to the Texas missions. He recently tried the Trappist life but could not maintain their regime. From what Gillet says, he preached a Lent in New Orleans. What does (Blanc) think of this missionary? Father (Louis C.M.) Chambodut is still at Nacogdoches; he is to visit the Red River before returning to Galveston. Father (Peter F.) Parisot, (O.M.I.) has made a lengthy tour between the Trinity and the Sabine. Bad roads prevented him from entering Louisiana, but he will leave again after Easter and try to do all the good he can along the Sabine. During his absence, he performed 101 baptisms, heard 40 confessions and gave Holy Communion to 30. Rain made the roads so bad that it was impossible to visit a great number of families who could have been glad to see him.
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1853 Mar. 12
Gauthreaux, V(alcour) G.:
(Assumption?) Seminary, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He will come down Tuesday to New Orleans from where he will set out for the Cape. After sonculting the Superior, he was delayed a little. First, to profit from the classes as much as possible and secondly to give the two young Creoles whom (Blanc) saw here the day of ordination, time to get ready. They will go up with him; both are going to the Barrens.
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1853 Mar. 12
Jourdant, S.J., Father Ant(hony) J.:
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Jourdant has not yet given (Blanc)'s letter to Mr. Foucher; he went down to the city, or to St. John Baptist on the Gipsy, Thursday. As far as one can be sure from the newspapers of Baton Rouge, the bill he presented for the relief of the Catholic schools, was, after two readings, sent back to the Committee for Public Education. It is difficult to conjecture what will become of it. As soon as Foucher returns, Jourdant will let (Blanc) know the results. Perhaps it would be well not to delay too long to have the petition presented; it may have more effect than when they have made up their minds and prepared their report. It seems they are in great trouble; complaints pour in from all parts of the state either about the poor condition of the schools, the distribution of funds, the suppression of the parish superintendents, etc. Jourdant will wait to hear from (Blanc) what he thinks is the most opportune time. Father (Cyril) Delacroix left him a note in which he designated Mr. Derbès for the senate and Mr. Wilder for the house as having charged themselves with presenting the petition. In the opinion of Mr. Davis he added that it would be better to approach Mr. Burke for the senate and Mr. Hunt for the house. Dr. Millard promised to let Jourdant know what went on in the Education Committee. Father (Anthony) Parret, (S.J.) and (Joseph) Lavay, (S.J.) are having the petition signed here and at the two stations. About the prison, Dr. Millard will, if (Blanc) wishes it, make up a petition to suppress the title and position of chaplain. Parret, in the meantime, will try to see the trustees in order to go to the prison more often and so that the Catholic prisoners are not obliged to attend the Protestant services. Mr. Woodbridge has presented a proposition to have $300 for a library for the prisoners. The measure was buried; according to Millard, since the state was in debt, it would be better to have each senator give up 2 days' pay for this. It has not been talked of further. P.S. Election of trustees of the church has just been held. Col(onel) Hickey was appointed in place of Mr. Briant but they say he will not accept.
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1853 Mar. 12
Thirion, Father (Hubert):
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Thirion asks for a dispensation for J.L. Mattheux and Olivia Van Wickle.
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1853 Mar. 13
Fierabras, Father J(ohn Andrew):
Port Gibson, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Fierabras has just received Blanc's letter of the 9th in which he approves Fierabras' plan to stay here and asked him to explain certain expressions in his last letter. Fierabras will try to explain affairs at Vicksburg. There are in that congregation, unbelievable elements which would soon develop in an admirable way in spite of the dissensions, even scandals, which took place in recent years. A little prudence and much zeal are necessary. As to Father (Stephen M.) Montg(omery), Fierabras does not believe that Father (Peter) H(olton) has painted him in too strong colors. His personal conduct, his intrigues, his spirit of opposition, etc. seem unworthy not only of a priest but of a Christian. He has very little influence except in 2 or 3 families. As to H(olton), Fierabras has no reproach to make. He seems very regular and zealous enough to fulfill his pastoral duties and especially to visit the sick. H(olton) has his own view point; Fierabras does not blame him for that. He would perhaps not be sorry to have a confrere with him; but on condition that he restrict himself to saying Mass without exercising his ministry. He said this himself. For baptisms, marriages, and funerals, nothing better, but for confessions it is a different affair. Many ask Fierabras to hear them but he sends them away under one pretext or another. At Easter time this was not possible; most of the duty fell on Fierabras. They like H(olton) as a priest, a gentleman, a friend. But Fierabras does not know why they do not like him as a confessor. Fierabras is not at all in favor of the system of the trustees. Montg(omery) is accused of appropriating a considerable sum given to the church. For 18 months certain individuals have been charged with the collections and paying the debts. And they have done very well. H(olton) concentrates everything in his hands. Two of the members have taken offense. Catholic schools seem a necessity and, Fierabras believes, could be established without difficulty. But H(olton) does not seem to rise to the bait. Fierabras wishes Blanc would give this his attention.
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1853 Mar. 13
Miles, Richard Pius, Bp. of Nashville:
Nashville, Tennessee
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Miles discovered that the stone-cutter has flown with all his progeny. What is the matter at Chicago? Regarding the decree of Rome, Miles did not think he had a right to give any opinion as he was entirely out of the scrape. Miles received no assistance from any church except his cathedral. The Association of the Propagation long misunderstood his condition and sent mere trifles. Father (John) Schacht succeeded in convincing them of their error and now Miles is out of debt. Miles heard that a great many of the nominations will be refused. Bishop (Michael) Portier says the manner in which the councils are conducted is the greatest humbug of the age. Bishop Portier gave Miles a present of two casks of wine.
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1853 Mar. 14
Despouey, J.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Receipted bill for $11.01 for hay, oats, and corn.
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1853 Mar. 15
Dela Croix, Father C(yril):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
It is impossible to come to see Rousselon but he sends $320 by young Cheevers. It is short $10 which he will send at the end of this week.
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1853 Mar. 15
Dupuy, Father Enn(emond):
Iberville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Dupuy has just received Blanc's letter of the 12th about his visit. It is impossible to prepare the people of the two churches the same week. Every year First Communion is held at St. Gabriel on Quasimodo Sunday. He is going to set it back to the second Sunday after Easter. He will have First Communion at St. Raphael in the first week after Easter and invite them to St. Gabriel for Confirmation.
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1853 Mar. 15
Tasset, Fr(ancis):
Assumption, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Tasset wrote some time ago asking (Rousselon) to get him "Instructions Familières" by Bonnardel in 8 volumes. If (Rousselon) cannot get them Tasset counts on his solicitude for his seminarians and compatriots to get him a good sermon book before his mission. As for the other requisites, he can no doubt get them from (Rousselon).
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1853 Mar. 15
Thèves, Father (Anthony):
New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisia)na
Since his last letter, Thèves has taken much pains with his church whose cost he has laid before Blanc, encouraged by the hope that Blanc would come to his aid. The cemetery has been put in somewhat decent order. It is enclosed by a good fence and fine gate. He has made the gutters of the sacristy water tight and it has been whitewashed. The steeple has been painted as well as the facade of the church. Inside almost all has been whitewashed or painted except the nave. The locks and windows have been put in. In front of the presbytery and church, Thèves has put an open work fence. He has no debts but the nave must be repaired; the clapboards are bad and the floor squeaks. This repair would take $300. The organ has been repaired. Thèves did not think it necessary to consult O. Darby about the clapboards. Poor Segre (Darby) complains loudly and everywhere of a debt of the church to his aunt (Mrs.) Marc Darby, the mother. This whole family claims to have the right to have marriages, baptisms, and burials made gratis. They claim also to be dispensed from paying for their pews. The church is deprived of too much income to have a burden like this. In his next letter Blanc is to tell Thèves what to do about the Darby family. Thèves had 70 children for First Communion. He gives instructions every day; services are attended and more and more approach the Holy Table.
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1853 Mar. 16
Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e:
St. John Baptist, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He thanks (Blanc) in advance for coming to give Confirmation. He has chosen Wednesday but if the day after is more suitable for (Blanc) he is to let Mina know.
VI-1-e - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1853 Mar. 16
Canavan, Father P(atrick):
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Anthony Blance(!):
New Orleans, L(ouisiana)
Canavan received (Blanc)'s note of the 8th. He is not yet perfectly "creolized". He has not studied a French lesson since he came. He and the people get a long pretty well but he did not think that ladies would go there and tell anything but the truth. Canavan never had an opportunity of publishing a collection at Washington. Christmas Day was his first day there and Father (John F.) Raviol did so and said that Canavan was his vicar and would occasionally attend Opelousas. (Blanc) told Canavan that he would attend Washington only. While Raviol read (Blanc)'s letter to the people, Canavan said to himself that he could put in a few months in misery as well as anyone. A week ago Sunday Raviol went there for the first time since Canavan came. He told the people he was very happy in seeing to large a congregation and everything orderly. Then he started in on the congregation and the manner in which Father (Paul) Gelot, his last vicar, acted. So since then there is nothing but a general outcry against him. The people wanted to buy his church and he wants $3000 for the building and the lot, not deeded nor paid for yet. They have concluded to build another church if approved by (Blanc); they will never return when he comes there. Canavan intends to go to New Orleans immediately after Easter and then to Ireland if (Blanc) approves. Canavan supposes (Blanc) has letters from Washington about the determination of the people. The people say they had a subscription of nearly $3000 on condition they would have a priest of their own and a parish separated from Opelousas. As soon as Raviol heard this, he put up this building against their will because he feared a division.
VI-1-e - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 4to. - {4}
1853 Mar. 16
Grignon, Father M(athurin) F.:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Grignon received (Blanc's letter about Mr. Elward(?) and he will do as (Blanc) says. He spent two days at Woodville; everything is in the same state. They need a church and regular visits. Sister Florence, (S.C.) has just received orders to leave for Donaldsonville. It is too bad; her going will do great harm to the school. The church was more filled than usual the last Sundays; the collection, instead of 5 to 7 piastres was $10-49 and $9-5. (Blanc) will soon receive a visit from Mrs. (Margaret E. Long?) Longue. One of her daughters is to make her First Communion Easter week. She did not come to catechism but promised to come after Easter. A word from (Blanc) to her mother will encourage her. Mr. Kelley's little daughter who recovered the use of her legs the day after (Blanc)'s departure after receiving Communion, continues to walk. In gratitude each little orphan received a summer dress. P.S. Grignon thanks (Blanc) for the music book. He sees no occasion at present unless (Blanc) sees Mr. Genella of Vicksburg who is to be in N(ew) Orl(eans) and who is to come up soon.
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1853 Mar. 16
Bignon(?), Emile J. (and others):
Washington, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The undersigned citizens of Washington and its vicinity submit the following: 1. They feel the necessity of a Catholic church and pastor. 2. Admitting that Father (John F.) Raviol were willing to discharge his duties both in Opelousas and Washington, his congregation in the above place is more than sufficient to keep him occupied. 3. They have been deceived with regard to a building erected in Washington by Raviol, called a Catholic church. 4. As Father (Patrick) Canavan is to leave about Easter, they pray Blanc to grant them the privilege of erecting a church by subscription, to appoint a pastor whose time will be devoted exclusively to this church and to designate the extent of his congregation. The Catholic religion is taking a retrograde step in their midst. (43 sign with Bignon).
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(18)53 Mar. 17
Buteux, Father S(tanislaus):
Bay St. Louis, (Mississippi)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Buteux thanks Rousselon for his kind reply but it is impossible for him to do as they wish. At least Buteux notes Rousselon's promise for the summer. Does Rousselon know anyone like Joséphine at their house, whom Buteux could have as a servant. He needs someone to cook and wash for him and perhaps two small boys. He could pay not more than 8 piastres a month; if he were alone; he could pay only 5. He needs someone who would consent not to have visitors. When is Rousselon going to give Buteux his place as his secretary or as assistant at the convent? Rousselon is to think of him when Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché becomes bishop.
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1853 Mar. 17
Chambost, Father C(harles):
Plaquemine, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Chambost has just received (Blanc)'s letter announcing his visit for April 13. It is impossible to prepare the large First Communion class before June. He has been having catechism twice a week for 4 months and confessions twice a month; the children are far from ready. He has a group here who made their First Communion at Iberville whom he is teaching the sign of the cross. The five children who made their First Communion under Father (Louis) Dufour are learning their catechism and prayers which they never knew. Their Creole is doing admirably; the Protestants are beginning to flock there. Soon they will have almost 100 children. The children bring home from school the teaching of Christ, which leads to confessions and conversions. They will soon baptize Mr. Desobry. If (Blanc) could visit them on the 13th, Chambost would put it off so that (Blanc) could administer it.
VI-1-e - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1853 Mar. 17
Kenrick, Archbishop Francis Patrick:
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Kenrick has just received the draft for 75 piastres which Rousselon sent in the name of the priests of the diocese, for Mr. Newman.
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1853 Mar. 17
Lucas, Father P(eter):
West Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, L(ouisian)a
In reply to Blanc's letter of March 12, it is impossible to be ready for April 17 for Confirmation. Here everyone farms and in April he would have hardly anyone. He will have quite a large First Communion for May 8 if Blanc could come then. Last week Lucas wrote to ask Blanc to come to bless his new church on Quasimodo Sunday or give Lucas permission.
VI-1-e - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {2}
(1853 Mar. 17)
O'Hara, Father Bernard:
(Pass Christian, Mississippi)
to Archbishop Ant(h)ony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Blanc has here the certificate of Mrs. Mary Mitchell substantiating what O'Hara stated. Also the testimony of Hamilton Taylor. If O'Hara consented, Blanc would have the names of almost all the residents to the same effect. (James P.?) Nolan lives a distance from here and his testimony will have to follow in the next mail. By this mail, Mr. Hale receives copies of the declarations submitted to Blanc.
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(1853 Mar. 17)
Mitchell, Mary:
(Pass Christian, Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
O'Hara informs her that James McCaffrey has denied that he had any knowledge of a letter purporting to be a retraction of a calumny against O'Hara's character. The letter was intended for Hale only. Mitchell is ready to testify that she heart O'Hara read that letter for McCaffrey and heard McCaffrey ask O'Hara to affix his name to it. Mitchell copied the letter exactly and sent the copy to Hale.
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(1853 Mar. 17)
Taylor, H(amilton):
(Pass Christian, Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
On the same evening on which the above document was written, McCaffrey walked into Taylor's shop and said he had signed such a one and showed Taylor one that O'Hara had addressed to John Mahon.
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1853 Mar. 18
Cavaroc, Ch(arle)s:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Bill for $29.25 for 1 cask claret and drayage on board the boat. (For?) Father (Mathurin F.) Grignon, Natchez.
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1853 Mar. 18
Cavaroc, Ch(arle)s:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Bill for $47.50 for wine. (Signed by) F.L. Lamothe.
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185(3?) Mar. 18
Conway, Patrick (James):
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
to (Arch)bishop (Anthony) Blaunche(!):
New Orleans, Louisiana
He writes to show that he has not forgotten how good (Blanc) had been to him while at the College. When he wrote his first letter he did not think he could write good enough but he does not want to be an apprentice. He wants to get an education and hopes (Blanc) will let him go to school. He does not want to stay here if he cannot go to the College. The master of the shop keeps him chopping all the time so he left it. He thinks he could make a living keeping a store if he knew arithmetic well enough. When (Blanc) first sent him here, Conway had some bad thoughts against him but he hopes (Blanc) will pardon him. Brother (Stephen, C.S.C.?) Steven will not give him his money.
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1853 Mar. 18
Thirion, Father (Hubert):
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Thirion asks for a dispensation for the marriage of George Knol(?), son of the late Joseph Knol and Mary B. McClure of Pennsylvania; and Elizabeth Fevrell(?), daughter of Ja(me)s(?) Fevrell and Mathilde Baddon of this parish.
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1853 Mar. 19
Ogé, Father (Peter):
(Algiers?, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Although very week, Ogé must write to (Blanc). Two weeks ago he wrote to Father (Stephen) Rousselon from Biloxi asking him to give his letter to (Blanc) that the cold baths did not help him and that he was about to return home. This would mean that Father (Symphorien) Guinand would return to his parish. He left this week; he would have remained during Paschal time, with (Blanc)'s permission, and if Ogé had insisted. But having learned that there was another priest, Father Basile, (O.C.S.O.) here, who could render the same services, Ogé did not wish to keep Guinand from his own parish. Ogé notified Rousselon who was here last Tuesday who said he would ask (Blanc) if Basile could do this. The next day Ogé sent his nephew to get the answer but was told that Rousselon had not yet talked to (Blanc). Basile says he would rather remain where he is than to come without faculties. Ogé asks (Blanc) to send Basile faculties; a priest is awaited this afternoon.
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(18)53 Mar. 19
Smiley, Dr. A.H.:
Spring Hill, Al(abam)a
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Smiley brought with him, here, a letter Father (Anthony) Parret, (S.J.) sent by Smiley to Blanc. It was presented just as Smiley was leaving the College for the boat in a great hurry and did not even look at the superscription. He supposed it was for their Bishop (Michael Portier) until Smiley presented it to (Portier) here, where (Portier) is now, on a visit. (Portier) is such a good addition to their interesting group. Smiley hopes his carelessness has not occasioned any trouble. He was truly fatigued from his journey. Not finding a carriage to convey him from the city, he walked and found himself more exhausted than expected. His health is not good, although better than he expected when he left the north last October.
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1853 Mar. 17
Parret, S.J., Father A(nthony):
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Yesterday Parret received Blanc's letter announcing his arrival at Baton-Rouge for the third Sunday after Easter. If it were put off 2 weeks later, the First Communion children might be admitted to Confirmation. In case Blanc cannot delay, word might be sent by Father Jourdan(t?).
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1853 Mar. 20
Figari, (C.M.), Father H(ector):
Alexandria, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The yellow fever is very bad here and the mortality is great. The first cases were rather mild but now it is almost sure death. They have buried five in a day. The people here have provided for the sick and nursed them. They have established a temporary hospital. The town is desolate; no one comes and a great number have fled to the woods, including the preachers who are still running. The yellow fever has also been fatal in Cloutierville, Grand Ecor and just breaking out in Natchitoches. Notwithstanding his exposure and fatigue, Figari's health is very good.
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(18)53 Mar. 21
Praz, R.S.C.J., Madame A(nnette):
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (Louis) Dufour has showed Praz (Blanc)'s letter about Confirmation. Since he left the choice to them, they think it would be better on Monday. Their Mothers returned last Wednesday. Mother (Maria) Cutts, (R.S.C.J) has already returned to Grand Coteau. Mother (Anna) du Roussier, (R.S.C.J.) will remain here until the second week after Easter. Thus she will have the advantage of meeting (Blanc) here. All are quite well; last month 21 pupils were ill and returned to their homes. They have about the same number of students, 135 to 140. They are expecting Mother Stanislas (R.S.C.J.) whom Reverend Mother has had come here for her health.
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1853 Mar. 21
Dupuy, Father Enn(emond):
Iberville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Dupuy received (Blanc)'s letter of the 17th. He will set Confirmation for April 17. The people at St. Raphael are not quite satisfied with this arrangement as they believe they are as important as the others. In a sense they are right as Dupuy is more satisfied with them than with the rest of the parish.
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1853 Mar. 22
Darby, P.:
New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
With the power of attorney sent by Blanc, Darby sold the land at New Iberia to Théodore Leduc. He put in the bill of sale a renunciation of his claims against the estate of the late Father Julien Priour. Darby recently sent an order for $100 on the house of Darby and Trémoulet, payable to Blanc by Widow J(osep)h Dubuclet. Also the two notes for $400 each drawn to Blanc's order and payable by Mr. Avery, accruing from the sale of the land at Spanish Lake. Darby was very glad to hear that Blanc had received the articles. Darby spoke to Blanc also of $100 in favor of Mrs. Goujon. Darby has paid $200 to Widow St. Marc Darby for the bond executed in Blanc's name by the late Priour; $73.50 remains due to the Widow, which she asks to be paid immediately. If Blanc authorizes it, Darby can pay it with the money from Priour's estate. Mrs. St. Marc Darby owes Blanc $30 subscribed last year for a pew which she rented at St. Peter's Church. Thinking he was doing the right thing Darby asked this sum from Father (Anthony) Thèves in order to give it to his aunt in cash as a deduction from the debt subscribed in Blanc's name by Priour. Thèves refused, giving as his reason that Blanc was to pay the sum and she could pay the church what she owes. Darby is just trying to get in the amounts due the church during Priour's administration; and also that of Father J.E. Blin, whose accounts are slow to get in but Darby hopes soon to send him a little. Since Thèves' arrival as the presbytery, Darby has had nothing to do with St. Peter's; Thèves says the accounts were paid on time. Blanc is to let Darby know whether he received the $100 and the 2 debts of Mr. Avery. Also whether Darby is to give the $100 to Mrs. Goujon and whether he should pay the $73.50 still owed to Mrs. St. Marc Darby.
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(1853 Mar. 22)
Lucas, Father P(eter):
(Bruly Landing, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
On the 17th, Lucas received Blanc's letter authorizing him to bless the new church. He has just learned that Father (John) Rogalle has left Houma very suddenly. To judge from the persons who have had this post, it has only privation and sacrifice; however, if Blanc thinks he would be useful there, Lucas will take it. Today West Baton Rouge is out of debt and well established as a congregation. On the 17th of next month, Lucas is to be at Thibodauxville to preach at the patronal feast of St. Joseph.
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1853 Mar. 22
(Purcell), Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist):
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Should an emigrant from Ireland, Denis Hoolahan, call on him for $8, Blanc is to let him have them and (Purcell) will repay him. They are in the midst of threats from all manner of sects and infidels; no one knows how soon they may ripen into open persecution. Their Mass wine is exhausted and he is without news from Bordeaux. He does not know whether any of the shipwrecked vessel's cargo was saved. Bishop (Richard Pius) Miles writes that "our nominations have been in part suppressed and in part so transmogrified, that no decent man will be willing to acknowledge that he had anything to do with them." (Purcell) does not know the source of Miles' information unless it beFather (Ivo Schacht?) Schats lately returned from Europe. (Purcell) rejoices of being in no secrets of the powers that be. Has Col(onel) Northrup sent Blanc one of his long winded tirades against Arch(bishop John) Hughes on the railroad swindling accusation against Bishop (Ignatius A.) Reynolds? (Purcell) has read one, so have the Ursulines, of three columns of a Charleston paper. (Purcell) has answered Blanc's question about OH.
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1853 Mar. 23
Chalon, Father G(abriel):
Mobile, (Alabama)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Chalon received (Blanc)'s letter and the letter addressed to J.M. Priour; Chalon would have liked to see if he could not facilitate the execution of this procuration or renunciation requested of Priour. He sees that Priour will not come to Mobile for some time; he lives in Corpus Christi, Texas. Chalon sends back the document and is going to send (to Blanc) a friend of Priour's, who leaves tomorrow to visit Priour and take him several things from here. (P.S.) Chalon asks Father Rousselon to try to see Mr. Elder and find out whether their tabernacle doors have arrived.
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1853 March 23
Kenrick, Peter Richard Abp. St. Louis:
St. Louis, Missouri
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Kenrick sends the following names for the See of Chicago, or if that be already provided for, for the diocese of Quincy: Father Tobias Mullen of the diocese of Pittsburg; Father James Duggan of St. Louis, whom, in the event of the Bp. (John M. Henni) of Milwaukee declining to continue to administer to Chicago, Kenrick shall send to Chicago as Administrator; Father Patrick O'Reilly of the of Philadelphia.
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1853 Mar. 23
Nolan, Ja(me)s P.:
Pass Christian, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Father (Bernard) O'Hara called on Nolan and requested him to state what he knew of certain allegations made to Blanc by Ja(me)s McCaffrey. On December 7 Nolan saw O'Hara reading to this man a document which was a contradiction of a calumny circulated by McCaffrey. Nolan holds this document in his hand as then witnessed in his presence by Mrs. M(ary) Mitchell and Nolan is satisfied that McCaffrey was aware of its purpose and also right in subscribing to its contents. Nolan has forwarded to Mr. Hale a copy and postscript which exhibited the light in which he should estimate any assertions of such a character. Nolan trusts he need not add a word as to the high position their Reverend friend holds most deservedly in this congregation.
VI-1-e - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {5}
1853 Mar. 23
Layton, Tho(ma)s:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mr. McGinnis saw yesterday, Mr. Hebrard who promised to call on Mr. Jones, that if he wished to retain the child, it was necessary to call and sign the required obligation at the Asylum. It appears that Hebrard is disposed to abandon the views which have caused Layton so much pain. Hoping Hebrard's dispositions will be realized, Layton has not sent the letter Blanc signed yesterday; he returns it to be destroyed or used hereafter. P.S. As Brother Theodule is quite unwell und unable to deliver notices, and as Layton thinks it prudent, respecting this affair with Hebrard not to hold their monthly meeting next Sunday, Layton will not emit the usual notices, unless Blanc thinks otherwise.
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1853 Mar. 21
Blanc, Archbishop Ant(hony):
St. Mary's Catholic Boys Asylum
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to W.B. Jones:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
During Blanc's absence from the city, a child was inadvertently delivered to Jones without the previous subscription to the written obligation which the rules impose. As President, it is Blanc's duty to call Jones' attention to it.
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1853 Mar. 24,
Beleke, C. (Tasiniv) J.:
Baltimore, Maryland
to W(illia)m Seton:
New York, New York
Beleke has received Seton's second letter from Pan and has not yet answered the first. Correspondence is not the only mark of friendship, so he has not forgotten Seton. Whenever he sees Clairvaux he thinks of Seton, his wife and children. He has been an invalid for more than three months and is so weak that he is exhausted by the least exertion. He is is Baltimore to consult the doctors. He dreads the symptoms of his disease. If President Pierce offers him a mission he will accept it, as a voyage would benefit his health. He is in debt to Seton for his invitation and appreciates his friendship. His present occupation no longer agrees with him and it would be financially better for him to live at St. Mary's in Pennsylvania and look after his property. The Colony is flourishing and soon two railroads will pass through it. If forced by bad health to leave the mountain he will probably take a pleasure trip to Europe in which case he will visit Seton. D(octo)r Short is still with them (us) but says he will leave for California next month. Beleke does not know whether Short was successful in New York, for he is silent about it. Beleke fears that Short is in trouble now. Mr. Pielman, who has bought a few shares, is uneasy. Mrs. Miles intends to move to Baltimore next month. He does not know who will occupy Clairvaux. Mrs. Miles refused to give up her colored man. Mr. (George) Miles is a government agent in Europe. They now have 135 boys at Mr. St. Mary's. The number is increasing daily. They have begun to build an addition to the college. The life of Mother Seton has been published. It contains nearly 400 pages and is praised. William's name figures in it. Nale Rideant, a colored man, has asked Belere to remind William of his promise. He said any assistance would be gratefully accepted. Beleke would like to see them all. Campbell short has received letters from William junior and his brothers but surprisingly, has not answered them. Beleke promises to answer William's letters more promptly hereafter as he expects his health to improve with the weather. He gives his respects to Mrs. Seton and the children.
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1853 (Mar. 24)
Jourdant, S.J., Father Ant(hony) J.:
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He hastens to inform (Blanc) on the question of the schools; the petition was presented yesterday to the Senate by Mr. Derbès. Supported by Dr. Millard, it was sent back to the committee on education. This evening Millard sent Jourdant a plan for an article he is going to put in one of the newspapers. There is no time to lose. Mr. Fouché's bill has already been buried; he did not seem to make much resistance. It was Foucher's defeat in the House of Representatives that made Jourdant decide to give the petition to a member of the Senate. Jourdant gave (Blanc)'s letter to Foucher; he seemed to have little hope of success. Foucher said the word Catholic would be reason enough to turn down the petition; they will say it is a sectarian question. In coming down to the city, he may be able to see (Blanc). Jourdant is sending by this same post, some documents which could serve in drawing up the statement to the education committee; he got them from Millard. 1. The draft of the bill in question. 2. The report of the last superintendent of schools. 3. A report on the charitable institutions of the state. There are a few more people at church this week than other times; 40 or 50 Communions this morning.
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(1853 Mar. 24
D'Aquin, Thomas:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop Ant(ho)ny Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipted bill for $65.13 (for groceries). Signed by Edouard Sigg(?).
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1853 Mar. 24
Madigan, James C.:
Houlton, Maine
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
He sends a clipping from the Home Journal edited by Willis and Morris. If anything is to turn up from it, he knows of no one better suited to enter the lists than Brownson.
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1853 Mar. 24
Mason, John F.:
Claiborne Parish, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Mason asks if it is not a sin to attend Protestant places of worship; is it a sin to go to Protestant singing schools as a scholar. Is it wrong to go to parties during Lent or to attend parties where there is no good company? Mason contends it is a sin but Catholics say not. Blanc is to direct his reply to Athens. (P.S.) Mason is a Catholic and if Blanc wishes to know who he is he is to ask Father Patrick Canavan or Father Dicharry.
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1853 Mar. 24
Patout, Hippolyte:
Jeannerett P(ost) O(ffice), (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Anthony Le Blanc(!):
New Orleans, Louisiana
Being a trustee of St. Nicholas Chapel in Ile Piquant, St. Mary's parish, Patout informs Blanc that in spite of the sale of the pews last year which amounted to 295 gourdes, he is beginning to receive some money and asks what to do with it. He believes he is to give a certain sum to Father (Anthony) T(h)eve(s) of New Iberia who comes to say Mass at the chapel every two weeks. It rains into the chapel; a little repair would stop it. A great number of people who live near the chapel have already bought pews in the church at New Iberia and L'Anse Sauvage; Patout fears this year the sale will be much less as those who have bought, have hopes of having Mass on Sundays. During the week, the people have to work and the slaves cannot come. Patout's mother (Mrs. Patout), who built this chapel in the hope of having Mass on Sundays, offers to give 100 piastres a year to the support of an assistant. This year the sale of the pews will be held on April 5.
VI-1-e - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {5}
1853 Mar. 25
Vandevelde, James Oliver, Bp. of Chicago:
Chicago, Illinois
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
The letter of D. O'Neil which accompanied Purcell's letter is not the one referred to in the Western Tablet. A week ago O'Neil was with the Jesuits in Sandwick. Father (L) Kupfer and eight others were admitted into the diocese during Vandevelde's absence in Europe. Vandevelde told Kupfer to leave but he refuses to do so. He suspended Father Andrew Schweiger last Tuesday. A dozen more desirve suspension. They have the scum of Germany, Ireland, and the eastern dioceses. Besides there are about eight apostate priests. As regards the nominations, Covington was rejected because of its vicinity to Cincinnati. Brooklyn and Newark were rejected because Abp. (John) Hughes opposed them as being too near New York. Both Quincy and Wilmington were opposed. Erie and (St. Augustine), Florida are doubtful. As regards the nominee Purcell alludes to(Father Edward Purcell), he must have been black-balled as the Cardinals told Vandevelde that they are determined to pass his name whenever it appears on the list. Father Edward Purcell is charged with having no ecclesiastical knowledge; that he has a worldly spirit; that he is being pushed by his brother in spite of the Bishops. Vandevelde defended him, but had to admit that they were not free in their deliberations. Vandevelde put his name on the list for Chicago, but it was left out. Edward Purcell would have been a bishop in 1846 had Purcell let matters take their course. This seems to have been the cause of much prejudice against him.
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(18)53 Mar. 26
Andrieu, C.M., Father A(nthony):
Assumption, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Andrieu received (Blanc)'s letter last Thursday. As Father (Blaise) Raho, (C.M.) has moved the seminarians ahead, he can do as (Blanc) wishes. All will be ready at Donaldson for Ascension day. (Blanc) is not to be surprised to see (William) Edwards at New (Orleans). He asked Andrieu to permit him to see his brother, newly arrived. As he ia an excellent subject and will pay his own expenses, Andrieu could not refuse. Andrieu spoke individually to the trustees but got no satisfaction. The president, Baptiste Guillot, said that as long as he was in the parish, the property would never be given to (Blanc). The others seemed to share a little in the considerations Andrieu presented but one cannot count on them. Andrieu believes it will be very difficult for (Blanc) to get the deed. These gentlemen must build a new church as soon as possible. At Paincourt there was an election of trustees on Palm Sunday. One of the four elected is Léon Gauthreaux, Mr. Valcourt's uncle. They propose the big salary of $300 for the priest. Andrieu told them that a priest should be able to live honorably and assist the poor of the parish. They replied that the clergy is never better than when he is poor. They want to count in the salary, the Mass offerings, the marriages, (etc.) If he gives them a detailed account of what he receives, the fabrique will assure him of 1000 piastres. G(authreaux) said if they could not agree they were going to ask for a secular priest. Andrieu told them they were perfectly free to do so. After consulting his confreres, Andrieu has decided not to go lower than $600.
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1853 Mar. 26
(Charbonnel), Bishop Arm(an)d Fr(ancois) Ma(rie):
Toronto, (Canada)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
A sudden trip deprived him of receiving (Blanc)'s two letters of the 2nd and 9th on time. Whatever the success of Father B(ernard) O'Hara, (Charbonnel) cannot help sighing profoundly over his ministry. His refusal to follow his advice made (Charbonnel) write to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell who is about to leave the country, to revoke his public functions and to have him go to make a retreat. (Charbonnel) will never employ him at Toronto; his conduct at Toronto is more than (Charbonnel) can write. As for the other, (Blanc) is to send him the sealed note, telling him that (Charbonnel) will not give details about him until after he has carried out what the note contains but that in the meantime, he is unworthy of (Blanc)'s confidence. After 10 months of asking, Father P. O'Dowd has been given (Charbonnel) as a coadjutor; he was a member of St. Sulpice at Montreal. He is an outstanding man according to reports but at the first inkling of his fate, decided by the Holy See, he took flight so that (Charbonnel) is no further along than he was and will probably be alone for almost 2 years, until the results of their council in 1852 from which he hopes for not only a coadjutor but for one or two divisions of the diocese into new sees for more than 30,000 Catholics, almost no priests and an immense territory in the midst of 100,000 Protestents. After 2 years the coadjutor will become the titular. (Charbonnel) does not know if (Blanc) knows what took place in (Charbonnel)'s heart when he offered to make (Charbonnel) his coadjutor but God knows the happiness (Charbonnel) would have had. (P.S.) He sends regards to Fathers Perché and Rousselon.
VI-1-e - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {5}
1853 Mar. 26
(Van de Velde), Bishop James Oliver:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Last night (Van de Velde) received Rousselon's letter of the 8th; it is the first news of the ordos. He has not received them. In January or December he sent a telegram and afterwards wrote. If Rousselon had replied, (Van de Velde) would have had time to have the ordos printed here or at St. Louis. He had an abridgement printed here but it goes only to Palm Sunday. He has just written to Fathers (Peter J.) De Smet, (S.J.) and (J.B.) Druyts, (S.J.) so they can try to find the ordos confided to Father (John F.) Cambiaso, (S.J.). If there is still hope of (Van de Velde)'s going to a milder climate, he will be glad for he is still badly troubled by rheumatism and nervous dyspepsia, besides difficulties among the clergy, etc.
VI-1-e - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {4}
1853 Mar. 26
O'Connor, M(ichael), Bp. of Pittsburgh:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
to Mr. C. Sheehan:
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
O'Connor not only consents to Sheehan's teaching in the seminary, but is glad that he should take this turn. As Abp. Purcell has been kind enough to receive students for the Pittsburgh diocese, O'Connor is glad that some persons from it should be able to assist in the administration of Purcell's seminary.
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1853 Mar. 26(?)
Curiel, Jos(eph):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Father E(tien)ne Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipted bill for $14. 30 for a barrel of sugar.
VI-1-e - A. Bill - (French) - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
(18)53 Mar. 27
Gaston, S G:
Blithewood,
to Father (James Roosevelt) Bayley:
(New York, New York)
Bayley's last letter was a comfort to Gaston. She has been thinking of collecting together the three or four Catholic women inhabiting houses owned by her uncle, and reading the Mass prayers. She could do it very quietly so as to attract no notice, particularly her aunt should not know for she is nervous about incurring her husband's displeasure. Gaston is very unhappy to feel that she is looked upon with distrust and suspicion, and considered ungrateful. The prospect of her desire to enter religion seems further than ever from gratification as her aunt's objections have increased. More than this are the obstacles that seem to arise in her own heart.
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1853 Mar. 27
Schlatre, M.:
Plaquemine, L(ouisian)a
to (Father Stephen Rousselon?:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
As a collection for the seminary the sum of $40 was contributed. M. Hebert (signs as) secretary.
VI-1-e - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {3}
1853 Mar. 27
Raviol, Father J(ohn) F.:
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Raviol received (Blanc)'s letter of March 21. He does not know how to reply as this letter implies feelings which he does not have. (Blanc) knows the previous history of Raviol's church, the opposition, Raviol's patience and sacrifices, the ingratitude. In spite of that, his church rose out of the ground for the needs of this part of his parish. He asked for the subscription list and was told that it had been burned; they showed (it?) when Father (Patrick Canavan?) Canevan told him that it still existed. They want the church, they want a priest, they want to be independent of Opelousas? Raviol has wished that himself for a long time. Three weeks ago he urged them to apply to (Blanc). By (Blanc)'s letter he sees that they have done so, probably giving (Blanc) the understanding that the opposition came from Raviol. They know from Raviol and Canevan that the church cost Raviol 3000 piastres on which he still has some to pay. Raviol begs (Blanc) to accede to their request; (Blanc) is to know that Raviol's church here will force them to promptly build their own. (Blanc) is to tell them that to better the lot of the priest whom (Blanc) will send, Raviol will subscribe 25 piastres a year.
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1853-03-28
Curiel, Jos(eph):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tien)ne Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipt for 12 piastres for one month's hire of Fanchonette.
VI-1-e - A. Receipt S. - (French) - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
1853 Mar. 28
Matton, Ch(arles):
San Antonio, (Texas)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He has kept so long a silence, hoping to have better news to give but today he is worse off than ever. It is too long to write; he hopes to be able to tell it when he sees Rousselon soon. He is not the only one to complain here; as he told Father (Claude M.) Dubuis, poverty will be great this year. After taking on great expenses, Matton's associate did badly at New Orleans and abandoned him leaving him without resources. At the advice of the few friends he has here, Matton was obliged to rent the farm and retire to San Antonio. He thought he could find work there. For several days he worked in a garden for 50 cents a day; if he had been paid he could have supported his family. But he asked in vain for what was due him. At the request of his wife, he quit. Dubuis urges him to go to New Orleans. If he had employment as a sacristan for some parish in the country, he and his wife would be very happy. Matton has not told Rousselon of a daughter a few days ago. Dubuis baptized her under the name of Caroline. If they are obliged to make the trip by cart (?) they will have many hardships but soon Matton will come to ask Rousselon to bless his little family.
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1853 Mar. 28
Smith, (S.C.), Sister Regina:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to (Father Stephen Rousselon?:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister Thérèse (Frances Sheridan, S.C.) is glad to provide a little room for Father (Jean-Jacques) Malavergne. (Rousselon) can send him to the Maison de Santè whenever he wishes, but he is to ask him to say his prayers in his room. If he knew there was a chapel, perhaps he would want to say Mass.
VI-1-e - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 16mo. - {3}
1853 Mar. 28
Thirion, Father (Hubert):
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He asks for a dispensation from two publications of banns for the marriage of Issac Stratiote and Aglaée Chuts.
VI-1-e - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
1853 Mar. 28
O'Bryan, D.:
Perry's Bridge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
(New) Orleans, (Louisiana)
From the treatment they have had, he is compelled to inquire the cause of all that has happened in regard to the Catholic service in this parish. When Father (Stephen Jules) Foltier came, they were all well pleased at the manner in which he proposed to treat their local difficulties and with his assurance to say Mass here on Sundays at 1 o'clock. They immediately took steps for the erection of the church. Foltier informs him that in order to obey Blanc, he must abandon Mass here. They feel much grieved. Blanc no doubt has good cause to do so; if it can be removed, O'Bryan desires to do so and continue the erection of their church here. If it cannot be removed, will Blanc give them a priest if they build their church? Although O'Bryan is not a Catholic his wife and children are. If the cause is not removed and Blanc will not give them a priest, they must seek for spiritual salvation through other aids.
VI-1-e - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
1853 Mar. 28
Tumoine, Father H(yacinthe):
Avoyelles, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Tumoine received the dispensation about 2 weeks ago. He asks Blanc to let him know when he will make his visit. Tumoine was satisfied with the crowds during Holy Week. The pews were all sold, for $215, and he believes there will be no more, difficulty. Thanks to Blanc, the old debts on the church have been paid; Tumoine has made a few improvements. He has done the work with his own hands whenever he can. There is not one cent of debt on the church. As for living, he can now say that he is as well fitted out as the "big" pastors of Louisiana. But he has had to go into debt which he believes he can get out of. But now he wishes to talk of something he has mentioned before: a trip to see his family. He already has Blanc's consent but he does not have the means. Father Rousselon fixed the sum at $600 needed for this trip. One single thing makes him want this trip; it is to give pleasure to his mother who has done so much for him. She says she desires only one thing before dying: to see her eldest son. It is 12 years since he left her. His father died two years ago. Tumoine's health is good but the fatigue of Easter time has made his chest weak.
VI-1-e - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {2}
1853 Mar. 29
Borgess, Father C(aspar) H.:
Columbus, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
A Protestant young man wishes to marry a Catholic girl of Newark. Father (Joseph) Brunemann has consented. Borgess asks for permission to marry them.
II-4-l - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {4}
1853 Mar. 29
Brands, C.M., Father Jean:
Donaldsonville, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Brands forgot to ask (William?) Edwards to ask for the holy oils for the seminary. Will Rousselon think of it if he sees Edwards before he returns. Brands has been here since Passion Saturday and has had much work. Father (Anthony) Verrina, (C.M.) has been ill most of the time. (On the back of the letter in another hand): W(illia)m Lewis Wallace and Amélie Paul.
VI-1-e - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {5}
1853 Mar. 29
Francais, Father (Nicholas):
Charenton, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Francais asks Rousselon to send him the holy oils by the bearer. He includes $10, result of the Easter collection for the Seminary.
VI-1-e - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1853 (Mar. 29)
Guérard, Father P(aul):
Franklin, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Guérard gave Mr. Dartigue Blanc's reply of last week. Dartigue insists. Guérard does not see how it will be possible to finish the church begun with so much difficulty. The resources here are very small; the people, in general, seem very desirous of seeing the undertaking completed, but that is all. Guerard believes it would be more opportune to wait until next year to paint and decorate the church. He will have a temporary altar made; the expenses for the present will be restricted to the plastering. Could Blanc make an advance for the lath and plaster? He asks Blanc to let him know his plans. Mrs. L. Fuselier leaves today for New Orleans. A word from Blanc would have a great effect on her; Blanc is to recommend the Franklin church to her zeal. At Patterson, they have circulated a petition or act of donation to give the church and land to Blanc. Perhaps Blanc has received it. Franklin alone is not sufficient for a living. He will go down next Sunday and next week give an account of his visit.
VI-1-e - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {5}
(18)53 Mar. 29
Martin, Father Aug(uste):
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Their feast days were beautiful. The Protestants did their best to attract people and having no resident minister, they had one come for the occasion. They have painted their chapel and bought a "séraphine" to accompany their hymns. Their bell rang in vain. Martin's ceremonies had an attraction stronger than their prejudices. The way of the cross ceremonies began at 7 and ended at 10:15. Many returned for High Mass on Easter Sunday. Father (Felix) Dicharry sang the Mass and Martin preached. The collection was $80; that of Christmas was $60. Even before (Blanc)'s letter came, Dicharry was over his fit of the blues. Martin showed Dicharry the letter; he is going to write. Several days ago, Dicharry received a letter from Father (Julian) Benoit in which Benoit told of a conversation he had had with (Blanc) about Dicharry. Benoit, whom Martin knows better than anyone, is not discreet. Martin has said many good things about Benoit but it is useful to know this small fault. (Blanc) can expect a number of visits from Martin's parishioners; there is a veritable emigration to the south. Among them (Blanc) will see Mr. and Mrs. Lecomte, Atala and Laure and their husbands, Mrs. Lemee and Mrs. Buard. (Blanc) will also receive some tobacco, a gift of H. Hertzog. Old cousin Sherburne, who gave them so much opposition 4 years ago, gave $50 for the archbishopric and $5 for the seminary collection.
VI-1-e - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {8}
1853 Mar. 29
Mènard, Father Ch(arle)s M.:
Lafourche Intérieure, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He has been asked to take new steps to obtain the dispensation for a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jean Baptiste Roger and Azéma Bourg. Mènard wrote about this a year or two ago. Roger even went to see (Blanc). Since then they have been married civilly. Misfortunes have befallen them and they wish to marry legitimately. If (Blanc) can grant these, Mènard believes they will give alms and do penance. Nothing new here; Mènard is very busy.
VI-1-e - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {3}
(18)53 Mar. 30
Dabbs, Julia:
Monroe, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Blanc)'s letter in answer to hers relative to Father (Patrick) Canavan's business has been received. It was a box that was sent, not a boy. Father (Julius J.) O'Do(ug)herty appears to please generally. His eloquent sermons have drawn a pretty good congregation. The church is progressing; the carpenters keep at work regularly. Dr. (C.H.) Dabbs has not yet returned from Washington, but he is expected on every boat.
VI-1-e - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {5}
1853 Mar. 30
Gallien, G. Choiselat:
Paris, (France)
to Bishop Peter P(aul) Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan
The Association for the Propagation of the Faith has allocated to Detroit from the collections of 1852, 12,000 fr(ancs); 6000 paid and a draft for 6000 enclosed in this letter. The dealings with the dioceses of North America have been given over to the Paris Council. Arrangements have been made with the John Murphy Publishing Company of Baltimore for the distribution of their Annales in English, French, and German. The jubilee which opened with the encyclical of Nov. 21, 1851 imposes for obtaining the indulgences, an alms for the Association. Gallien signs as treasurer of the Association.
III-2-i - L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {3}
1853 Mar. 30
Rosecrans, Father S(ylvester) H.:
Mr. St. Mary's Seminary,
(Norwood, O.)
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
The arrangement with Mr. Scammon is as follows: He is to have $180 for this year and they are to arrange what his salary will be afterwards. It will not exceed $500. Rosecrans is not bound to advance any part of his salary or engage him for next year, though he considers him desirable as a professor. The house rent will be taken from Scammon's salary.
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1853 Mar. 30
Lanata, Gandolfo and Co(mpany)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans Louisiana)
Receipted bill for $64 for wine. Receipted by A. Masseur(?).
VI-1-e - Bill - (French) - 1p. - 16mo. - {2}
1853 Mar. 30
Wensonberg, Ship:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Receipt for $4.76 for freight from Havre. (Signed by) G. Marigny for H.V. Baxter.
VI-1-e - Receipt - 1p. - 32mo. - {3}
1853 Mar. 31
Bruyère, Father J(ohn) M.:
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (Benedict J.) Spalding has handed Bruyère a letter from (Blanc) enquiring about a boy supposed to be in Louisville. Bruyère has found Mr. Mazaray's boy where the father left him about two years ago, in a German family, Mr. Loeffler, a grocery keeper. The boy, about 4, seems hearty and healthy; Loeffler says that if the father dies, he will raise him as his own. Loeffler is a Catholic; some time ago he received $47 from Mazaray. Madame(?) Kleine wrote to Mazaray to give him all the information; it is surprising that the letter has not reached him. Bruyère recollects seeing Mazaray in Louisville about 2 years ago. His wife died in Madison, Ind(iana) where Mazaray resided about 18 months.
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(1853 Mar. 31
Spalding, Father B(enedict) J.:
(Louisville, Kentucky)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Bruyère has made all necessary enquiries. Spalding has just received a letter from Bishop (Martin John Spalding), his brother, who says that Rome was astounded at the number of nominations and that opinions were so various and conflicting that it involved Propaganda into a labyrinth. He thinks most of the nominations will pass and even that of Covington, and Kentucky be divided. If not, Covington and Newport will be restored to Kentucky. Father (David A.) Deparcq is not in Rome; the Bishop left him in Belgium to recruit. Spalding hopes by this time he is in Paris. In two months they may expect to hear from Rome and then (Blanc) will be relieved of Natchez and probably Natchitoches.
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1853 Mar. 31
Jan, Father A(nge) M(arie):
St. Martinville, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Jan finds an opportunity to send the bottles for the holy oils. Mrs. Chauveau will bring them and send them back by her son-in-law who is Jan's near neighbor. Jan also asks for the second ordo which (Rousselon) proposed to send Jan, at the retreat. He would also like to have his certificate as pastor. He sees that his predecessors have put theirs in the registers and he would like to do the same. He had the pleasure of having Father (Louis) Rocoffort, (S.J.) for two weeks to preach the retreat preparatory to Easter Communion. Jan took advantage of his presence, to go to Pont Breaux for a few days. He believes the number of Communions will exceed last year's figure. Jan does not know if the Bishop has been informed that a chapel was going to be built, through Rocoffort, at a place called the Junction. Jan fears it will later be a source of dispute between the pastors who would be placed at Pont-Breaux and at Grand Coteau. Jan does not want his name mentioned in this affair. (P.S.) Jan intends to have a Jesuit for Confirmation; he asks to know the approximate time it will be held at St. Martin.
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(18)53 Mar. 31
Guinand, R.S.C.J., Madame A(dine):
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to (Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She is sad to be so long without, news of (Blanc). Their Mothers stayed only three days. It was decided that not being able to buy the land at present, they would rent the house next door where they can have their convent. It is to take place this week and Mr. Bordelon will go to live somewhere else. In renting this house, they will have more cares and more trouble because of the small number of teachers; she does not know how it will come out. She has learned that (Blanc) will be here for Confirmation in the parish church on May 1. Could they ask the same favor for their children? Also they have a dozen children they are preparing for First Communion. If (Blanc) thinks it proper, they will also receive Confirmation. The number of their students is the same, 25; they have almost as many day pupils. Their little community is doing well and asks his blessing.
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