1860 May
Maher, Sister M. Teresa:
Convent of Sisters of Mercy
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
Two of their novices passed for holy profession, the other must leave. She has means to pay her way back to Ireland. She supposes Purcell is wondering why they are not his neighbors at present, but the repairing and cleaning are more tedious than they had expected.
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1860 May 1
Henni, Bishop John M(artin):
Milwaukee, (Wisconsin)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (R.) P. O'Neil(l) presents himself to Blanc of Henni's behalf. Henni has sustained heavy losses by bad titles in property. Whole blocks of city property were disputed. Henni had to pay over $3,000 in order not to sacrifice buildings and all. He trusts Blanc will allow O'Neil(l) to collect in his diocese.
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1860 May 1
Lefevere, Peter P., Bishop of Detroit:
Detroit, (Michigan)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell):
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
He returns the faculties Purcell so kindly sent him, but if he is not mistaken, the difficulty still exists. He would be pleased to accompany Purcell and Bishop Spalding to St. Thomas, but for the whole month of May he is engaged by fixed appointments which he cannot break without causing disappointment. Lefevere thinks Bishop (Michael) O'Connor( of Pittsburgh) is perfectly right in tendering his resignation. Long absences of the bishop from his diocese is detrimental to religion. But he is opposed to the resignation of the Archbishop (Anthony Blanc) of New Orleans. He is glad to hear that Bishop (James F.) Wood is reorganizing.
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1860 May 1
Leveque, (C.S.C.), Father Jos(eph) M.Z.:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
A serious indisposition forces Leveque of St.Vincent Church to put First Communion at another time, and so Blanc can give the Confirmation Sunday to some other locality.
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1860 May 1
Perret, Alphonse:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
They have become so attached to Father (Charles) Brun it would be robbery to take him away. They beg him to allow Brun to remain during this Month of Mary. They desire an answer by Wednesday's post addressed to either Brun or Perret, a trustee. Brun should not spend another summer in Louisiana; yellow fever will make him its victim. (The letter is signed by) the widows of Alphonse Haydel, Ursin Haydel, Pierre Webre, Barthelomey Haydel, and Damien Haydel.
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1860 May 2
Sadlier, D(ennis) J.:
New York (New York)
to (Orestes) A. Brownson:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Sadlier would like to have Brownson return "those proofs" as soon as possible by express. If there are to be any changes, full directions are requested.
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1860 May 3
(Rappe), A(madeus), Bishop of Cleveland:
Cleveland, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell:
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
The time has arrived for him to pay his visit to the Holy Father. Therefore he asks permission for his absence which will not be long. If he can be of any service to Purcell in Europe, he will be happy to accept the commission.
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1860 May 3
Raymond, Father G(ilbert):
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The Mother Provincial had already gone when (Blanc)'s letter arrived. (Blanc) knows the state of the parish when they arrived: Opelousas badly served by a mercenary priest; Ville Plat(t)e despoiled by a series of scandalous priests; Calcasieu abandoned to the wolves. They have tried to rehabilitate the priesthood by the rules of personal conduct outlined by (Blanc) and they now enjoy esteem in the parish. There were only 2 centers of instruction in Opelousas when they came. The chapel at Bayou Boeuf is the most recently opened. Raymond goes every third Sunday; things get better and better. His brother, Father (Francis Xavier) Raymond, has gone to Calcasieu for a month. They go one Sunday to Villeplate; there, too, there is a great change. The church at Bois-Mallett continues to go well. Father (Philibert) Gutton goes there. At Washington things are going splendidly. As for Opelousas their work is greatly rewarded. They have enlarged the church at Villeplate; a fair at Washington enabled them to repaint and decorate the church; the chapel at Bayou Boeuf cleaned; every time his brother goes to Calcasieu he adds something. At Opelousas they are going to thoroughly renovate the church and enlarge it. When (Blanc) was so sick, Raymond showed the plan to Rousselon. All should be finished by Easter next year; all will be paid for by the sale of pews, around $5000. The work overwhelms them; his brother and Gutton are worn out. Right now he is alone with Gutton for 5 churches; he hopes (Blanc) will leave Gutton with them. He will write about the convent later.
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1860 May 4
(Blanc), Archbishop Ant(hony):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Jean Honore) Dubernard:
(Pont Breaux, Louisiana)
(Blanc) learned with pleasure that (Dubernard) blessed his new church on Easter. No one else in his place could have done it. (Dubernard) says he wants to pay for his church himself. But he is to reflect that each of his confreres who have a church have not arrived at that, without contracting many debts. (Blanc) knows that (Dubernard) does not receive much on the side but he does know that this year he received $1200 for banns. (Dubernard) says he wants a better place but (Blanc) does not have what he calls a better place.
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1860 May 4
(Elder), Bishop William Henry:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Father F(rancis) X(avier) Leray:
(Vicksburg, Mississippi)
Leray's letter with that of Mr. Hilgard reached (Elder) 10 days ago. He wrote to Archbishop (Blanc); yesterday he received his letter but no allusion to Hilgard. Elder advises Leray as former pastor of Jackson, the church nearest Oxford, and as the priest best acquainted with his condition, to make out a statement and Elder will add his certificate. Elder has to give a retreat in Cincinnati in July. Father (F.) Miller has to be in Woodville the first Sunday of July. Elder is uninformed when they will want him in Canton. (P.S.) Mrs. Julianne is arrived; Elder has not seen her. (Enclosed is a financial) statement of St. Mary's Orphan Asylum, Natchez, in charge of the Sisters of Charity.
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1860 May 4
Gray, W(illiam):
Detroit, Michigan
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Gray encloses (no enclosure) the quit claim of Emmons, Willing(?) and self. He also encloses the tax statement showing all clear up to 1858 save for '55 when it was deeded to Emmons, Willing and self. Mr. Crawford's conveyance and the auditor's deed is on record which makes the title all clear.
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1860 May 5
Guyol, P.A.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Guyol gives permission to the mulatto Jules Guyol to be married in the Church.
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1860 May 5
Hecker, Father I(saac) T.:
(New York, New York)
to J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Father (George) Deshon has spoken to Mr. Greene, Central Park Commissioner, about some mould of which we must dispose. Deshon promised to give the latter an answer in a few days but has gone on a mission. Hecker asks McMaster if the latter could see Mr. Greene and inquire about the mould.
P.S.—He wants McMaster to fulfill his promise and become acquainted with Mr. Greene.
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1860 May 5
Raymond, Father G(ilbert):
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Answering (Blanc)'s letter he feels more keenly than ever the need for an educational establishment. The institution should be incorporated in the names of 3 or 4 persons. It could then be confided to a religious community. The plan suggested by (Blanc) is the one Raymond had from the beginning. He is ready to incorporate the school. The ground was bought for $3,500. Construction costs came close to $8,000. To keep out undesirable neighbors he bought 5 pieces of adjoining land for $1300. Pianos, furniture, fences, interest, etc. bring the total up to nearly $15,000. The more than $9,000 paid for the convent could be considered as the revenues of him and his brother, (Father Francis X. Raymond), from their pastorship as they wish to use their income to build churches and schools. Incorporation will be easy at Baton Rouge, but the agreement with a communtiy will perhaps be more difficult. The community should take over the entire administration and be content with a fixed sum for two years, the balance of the revenues going to pay off the debt. They will add revenue from the parish. The community should send a Sister to teach piano at $70 a year and a voice at $100 a year which will furnish considerable revenue. At the end of two years the community will get the enjoyment of all the revenues. Will the Holy Cross Community which now directs the house accept these conditions? For two years Father (Patrick F.) Shiel, C.S.C. has been raising a storm against the house at Opelousas; his Chapter is on his side; by their letters they confirm the Superior in Canada, now the Superior General (of the Congregation of Holy Cross) in the same view. The suppression of the house is demanded. Raymond is forbidden to enter any of the houses and the Sisters are forbidden to speak to his except in the presence of their Superior as though he were excommunicated. Mother de St. Alphonse seems to be under the same influence. True all the sisters at Opelousas from the beginning and the Rector defend him but all means are searched for to make them cease. They will probably not accept the above conditions. Perhaps (Blanc)'s recommencation and the Rector's authority could persuade them but in any case he should be treated better by a Community for which he has never done anything but good. If they do not accept, at least they ought not withdraw until another Community is found. He hopes that (Blanc) will put in a favorable word and Raymond will send him the letter to the Rector in the hope that (Blanc) will add some lines to strengthen it.
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1860 May 6
Wibray, Mrs. J. L.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mrs. Wibray gives her servant Hester permission to marry Jules Guyol.
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1860 May 7
Hubert, S.J., Father D.:
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to (Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hubert has just received (Blanc's) letter of the 5th. He understands that Blanc will have Confirmation on the 13th. Hubert presumes that Blanc will take the Kenner, which will arrive between 11 and midnight. Hubert will be at the wharf boat.
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1860 May 7
Jennings, R.S.C.J., (Madame) S.:
Albany, (New York)
to (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
She received a letter from Sister Aloysisus; she encloses her answer with Purcell's as she does not know how to address her. Their Bishop (John McCloskey) does not seem so well; he does not gain strength. Their children had an excellent retreat given by Father Danbresse. Father (John) Conroy intends having his Church dedicated next Sunday. Bishop (James F.) Wood is to be present.
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1860 May 7
Mangin, Father C(harles J.):
Troy, P(ennsylvani)a
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere:
Detroit, (Michigan)
Mangin is sending by mail a copy of the Kyriale, a little booklet of Gregorian Chant for the churches of this country. This and other books of the same collection have been arranged by the order and under the eyes of the late Bishop (John Nepomucene) Neumann of Philadelphia. They have been approved by several Bishops and introduced into their dioceses. He asks for Lefevere's approbation. Such approval will further their success, and be a reward for Mangin's labor and an encouragement for future work.
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1860 May 7
Rousselon, Father S(tephen):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Jules Guyol and Ester Wibrey were married. Witnesses: Etienne, Louis Francois, and Felix St. Louis.
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1860 May 8
Brummer, Father J(ohn) W.:
Enoch, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He writes in behalf of Casper Garst a former seminarian for Purcell and now a scholastic of the Jesuit order. On account of his ill health Garst has been given permission to come home. The Jesuits fear he will not be able to stand the duties intended for him and would obtain dispensation from his vows if some bishop will receive him as a secular. This Bishop of Covington will accept him but he prefers to come to Purcell. He asks for Purcell's decision. Martin Draifs who has been a teacher for Brummer wishes to enter the seminary and will come to Purcell for examination. Brummer has lodged Mr. Yolen, a candidate of Father A. Meyer's at Miltonsburg where he teaches the children and studies theology and Latin. He will continue until further orders from Purcell. He intends to go to Cincinnati to see Purcell about a serious personal matter. He should like Purcell to send a priest to give a mission there. P.S. He asks for a missionary to give a retreat. He asks several questions.
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1860 May 8
Miles, George H.:
Emmittsburg, (Maryland)
to (Orestes A.) Brownson:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Brownson is asked to forward by express a complete edition of the Quarterly Reviews, with bill for some, to Rev. John McCloskey for the Student's Library at Mt. Saint Mary's College. Miles regrets he cannot afford to buy an edition for his own library. He expresses his affection for Brownson.
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1860 May 8
(Rappe, Amadeus) Bishop of Cleveland:
Cleveland, (Ohio)
to (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He accepts Purcell's invitation with gratitude as it is a new proof of Purcell's affection for Rappe. As he has already announced his episcopal visitations he cannot see Purcell until later. He suggest the 22nd or the 28th. He owes a visit to the Holy Father and is disposed to meet him personally and accept his directions. The happiness of seeing the Pope will make him forget the fatigue of the long voyage.
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1860 May 9
Elder, Bishop William Henry:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
He will be glad to receive (F.M.) Marion to learn English. Mr. Martin talks about asking (Blanc) to receive him again. Elder has left him perfectly free. In his absence their schoolteacher is to give one lesson a day and two on Saturday to young men in the house. It would be better for Blanc to ordain Marion himself. Elder has no objection to ordaining him amd perhaps he can arrange with Father (Anthony) Verrina to ordain Mr. Hearns at the same time, say at the beginning of June.
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1860 May 9
Gergaud, Father L(ucie)n:
Monroe, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He has received the letter of the 2nd with the power of attorney, and has put the document in question into proper form. He has sent (Blanc) a copy of the new deed which (Blanc) will please transfer to Bishop (Auguste Marie) Martin if necessary. He will stop in New Orleans on his way to New York to leave for France.
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1860 May 9
Morel, Ernest:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
License for Father (Stephen) Rousselon to marry Pierre Danda and Dominiquette Sabatier.
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1860 May 10
Certes, (Adolphe):
Paris, (France)
to Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan
From the 1859 receipts, the Council of the Association of the Propagation allots to Detroit 15,000 francs; 1,000 francs to (Father Aloysius) Lambert from Belgium, and 1,000 francs to (Father John) Cappon from the same source. Also a draft for $2,997.04 for Canon (J. O.) Pare of Montreal. Certes requests Lefevere to fill out an enclosed form, acknowledging receipt of drafts under his signature which is necessary for the Council's balancing of accounts.
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1860 May 10
(Odin), Bishop J(ohn) M(ary):
Galveston, (Texas)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father Ahern, who was at New Orleans last winter at St. John Baptist Church, has asked (Odin) for a position. (Blanc) is to tell him what he thinks of him. The exeat Bishop (John Nepomucene) Neumann gave him is favorable. However it seems strange that after serving in Philadelphia and New Orleans he would ask for a position in Texas. (Odin) has had so many experiences with priest-adventurers; he wants (Blanc)'s counsel. Has (Blanc) received any responses to letters written on the occasion of the Council? In one of them (Odin) requested a dispensation on account of age to be able to ordain (Peter) Berthet next July. He was happy to learn that (Blanc)'s health is improved and that he has again undertaken his annual visits. The Propagateur keeps them informed.
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1860 May 13
Elder, Bishop William Henry:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Blanc's letter of the 10th with Mr. Martin's reached Elder yesterday. Elder fears Martin's changeableness might have an adverse effect upon another young man who is here. It would be better for him to return to the Seminary to prepare for ordination. His conduct has been perfectly good. Elder has no objection to ordaining (F.M.) Marion and will write Father (Anthony) Verrina to send Mr. Hearns up if he is ready for the priesthood. Their school teacher gives lesson in English to any ecclesiastics in the house and Hearns can help him. Father (Philip) Huber of Port Gibson may be absent for several weeks. Perhaps when he returns, Marion could go there.
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1860 May 14
Brady, Father Thomas:
Medina, (New York)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Brady informs Lefevere that on his return home from his visit with Lefevere he had called on his Bishop (John Timon, C.M., of Buffalo) to relate to him the whole project which Brady presented to Lefevere. (This project concerned admission into the Detroit Diocese of the Sisters of St. Bridget from Ireland). Brady writes that Bishop Timon is much pleased, and has partly consented to Brady's accompanying the Sisters.
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1860 May 14
(Elder), Bishop William Henry:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Father (Francis Xavier) Leray:
(Vicksburg, Mississippi)
He has given Leray nothing definite about his coming because he could not learn definitely from others. He will be at Vicksburg June 17. He expects to hold an ordination on Trinity Sunday and will go to Vicksburg when Father (F.) Miller returns. (Elder) is writing to Father (P.) Le Corre about Greenwood, (Mississippi), where there are several Catholics. If he is unable to attend to it, could Leray or Father (Andrew) Bennett visit it? Mr. Roach has a plantation on the Mississippi, near Greenville, (Mississippi) on which many of the slaves are Catholics. Can Leray visit it? Could Bennett go to Port Gibson, (Mississippi) to marry a couple on May 24? Father (Philip) Huber is away on business. They expect to open their boys' asylum (D'Evereux Hall) next week. The man is a Free Mason but expects to leave when his term of office expires. They are staying at John Taylor Moore's about 5 miles from Port Gibson. Their names are Paul Barrot, a carpenter, and Mary Morrison. (Father Mathurin F.) Grignon has unexpectedly received a promise of Sisters of Mercy from Baltimore, subject to possible interference from Pittsburg. The Archbishop of Baltimore advised Grignon to get them there. They will be ready to come any time after August. Grignon was to sail from New York May 5. (P.S.) Huber promised to write to the parties that they could not be married at Mass.
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1860 May 14
Vignonet, Father E(leazar):
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He had news of (Blanc) from Father (Stanislaus) Butteux. Butteux has returned to Mr. Narcisse's house where he plans to spend some time. On his last visit Vignonet asked Butteux to hear the confessions of two persons who found it difficult to come to church. Vignonet supposes he had faculties. If (Blanc) will authorize him formally he could occasionally help him. Vignonet likes to think that (Blanc)'s health is improving and that he can come for Confirmation on the Sunday after Easter.
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1860 May 15
Baraga, Frederic Bishop of Sault Ste. Marie:
Sault Ste. Marie, (Michigan)
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Baraga warns Purcell not to receive in his diocese Father Dennis O'Neil an Irish Priest. He is a hard drinker and a scandalouis priest, and is now under the censure of suspension or interdict.
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1860 May 15
Elder, William Henry Bishop of Natchez:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Elder believes he can arrange to get as far as Louisville and perhaps to Cincinnati by July 1st. He would prefer to make his own retreat first and give the other afterwards. If this suits Purcell, he will please make arrangements and let Elder know the dates of the beginning and end. He asks Purcell to write as soon as possible because he must leave Natchez on June 12th to attend to his own business. It has been suggested that all the clergymen in the country contribute $5 as a testimonial to the Holy Father. If carried out faithfully it would amount to about $12,000. Elder is sorry he missed the first name on the list for N(ew) O(rleans) because he knows nothing of him. Father (Napoleon) Perche seems to be an excellent man for the office.
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1860 May. 16
DeNeve, Father J(ohn):
Louvain, (Belgium)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Lefevere will recall that DeNeve is separated from him; he has been torn from a congregation which he loves as the apple of his eye, in order to devote himself to Lefevere's desires and to take the direction of a house where he has found little consolation. He refers to Father (Peter) Kindekens' change, his account of the college, the recall of Father (August) Durst. Every day De Neve waits for a letter from Lefevere to end a sad state of affairs. The future of the college, DeNeve has no doubt about; the constant protection of the Bishop of Ghent (Louis Joseph Delebecque) in particular and the other Belgian bishops assures that, but every effort should be made to put it on a solid basis. To that effect the Bishop of Ghent writes him: Father Brys, a professor at the minor seminary, has returned from Rome where he saw Cardinal (Alexander) Barnabo of the Propagation, who was not satisfied with the American College at Louvain, and its rector (Father Peter Kindekens), whom the Cardinal did not know had been replaced. The Cardinal was astonished at the number of letters written by Kindekens to him, asking help of the Association of the Propagation for a college erected without his authority. He was not astonished at the tenseness of the Central Office (Paris) toward the American College, he is more astonished at the reserve of the greater part of the American bishops toward the college. Consequently, Bishops Lefevere and (Martin John) Spalding should correct the abnormal position of the college in Louvain in soliciting a Brief of Approbation from the Holy See unless the Provincial Council of Cincinnati of 1858 disapproves. Barnabo would like nothing else than such a petition. The Bishop of Nesqualy (Augustine M. A. Blanchet) has graciously become a patron of the college.
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1860 May 17
Mury, Martin:
St. James, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He received what Blanc has sent to him since April; he will never be able to thank him enough. Since he lost Father (Ennemond) Dupuy, he can never forget him. Mury cut his leg and has suffered a lot. One of his children is always ill and his health does not permit him to do what he would like. He teaches catechism to eight children whose parents give him something.
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1860 May. 18
Andrieu, C.M., Father A(nthony):
Donaldsonville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
They gave First Communion to 100 persons in two weeks. Yesterday 68 received here, Father Rubi admitted 23 at New River, and Father (Charles) Boglioli, (C.M.) 19 at the home of Mr. Thomson. If Blanc can come June 24 they will prepare all these for Confirmation.
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1860 May. 18
(Elder), Bishop William Henry:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Father (Francis Xavier) Lerey:
(Vicksburg, Mississippi)
Father (Francis) Orlandi will go to Port Gibson for Sunday and stay till Thursday. (Elder) answered Leray's letter about Professor Hilgard. Leray is to write a statement of what he knows. Hilgard can send it to the Spanish consul in New Orleans. (Elder) will bless the church in Canton (Sacred Heart) on June 15 and come back to Vicksburg for Sunday. Father (Mathurin F.) Grignon sailed May 5.
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1860 May 19
Hilton, G.H.,:
Cincinnati, Ohio
to (Orestes A.) Brownson:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Hilton has just received the April number of the Review. He is highly pleased with. Nichols is again attacking Brownson in his letters to The Pilot.
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1860 May. 21
Beccard, Father Amédée:
Lafourche, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
At the beginning of this long horror of over a year if Beccard thought he could have done away with himself, he would have done it. The days are so long and frightening. He has written to a bishop in France to return to his diocese. The last time he was at the bishop's house all went well until he went to say Mass when ready to leave. On the ferry boat if they had not prevented him he would have thrown himself into the water. 10 years of despair! P.S. May 28. He decided to write to (Blanc) to be the judge. He said Mass at St. Andrew's yesterday. The pews are sold. All goes well at the two churches; he heard many confessions.
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1860 May 21
O'Neill, Father R. P.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
If he had known when in the far west he would not have come to New Orleans at this most unpropitious time to beg. The rich are gone on pleasure excursions and the floating population preparing to start for fear of epidemics. Fathers (James Ignatius) Mullen and (Cornelius) Moynihan being absent and Father (Jeremiah) Moynihan building a church, the city swarming with "beggars," all these circumstances conspire against O'Neill. Also he became sick a few days after his arrival. Therefore he has to postpone the object of his journey for the present. If Bishop (John Martin Henni) continues under his present embarrassments, O'Neill hopes to return in the fall. He thanks (Blanc) for his kindness and hospitality.
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1860 May 22
Allgayer, Ferdinand:
Louvain, (Belgium)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefev(e)re:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Allgayer avails himself of the opportunity offered by his Rector to inform Lefevere of his approaching ordination. He will receive Minor Orders on June 1, and the Subdeaconship the following day.
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(18)60 May 22
(McCloskey), Bishop John:
Albany, (New York)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefev(e)re:
(Detroit, Michigan)
McCloskey inquires about Father (Henry?) Konig, for some time a priest of Lefevere's diocese, who has lately come to Syracuse with the intention of joining the Minors Conventual of St. Francis. Permission is also asked for him to say Mass and preach in the parish German church there. The dimissorial letters from Bishop (John Mary Odin) of Galveston are of a very negative character. McCloskey asks if Konig was in good standing in Lefevere's diocese.
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1860 May 22
Quinlan, John Bishop of Mobile:
Summerville, (Alabama)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He is spending a week in Summerville instructing the children for first communion and confirmation. He has never seen Father David (Whelan) look so well. Quinlan will not expect much hard work from him should he come to Mobile. He has given up for this year the determination of going to Europe because of the progress of the work on the Cathedral, the poor health of Father (James) McGarahan, and his utter want of confidence in Father (Gabriel) Chalon.The Creole mission which Chalon has the name of attending for years is neglected. Chalon's whole purpose is to get or usupp authority; his friends laugh at him. Quinlan will accompany William Duncan, a graduate of Georgetown who has resolved to serve God on his missions, to New York. Duncan will study at the Roman American College. Quinlan has received Father James Miller, the Texan Ecclesiastical Ranger, and placed him at Apalachicola. He will come to Cincinnati for the Exhibitions. The city hospital at Mobile which is a Know-Nothing excitement, the Sisters vacated, has been restored to them with additional securities and advantages. Quinlan hopes they will not take Father (A.D.) Pellicer from him for Savannah as he cannot afford to lose him. He hopes the seminary and college are progressing. He never thought he could feel so sensibly the want of the edifying presence of the priests who now direct the seminary.
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(18)60 May 22
Seton, Harry:
Venice, (Italy)
to Very Reverend ( ):
(Rome, Italy)
In leaving Rome Harry promised to write. He has been in Venice for two weeks and believes he has seen everything. The inside of St. Mark's displeases him as much as the outside pleases him. Bell (Isabel Seton?) must have been enraptured as she has a penchant for white coats. Harry has not been able to find Count MacDonnell's whereabouts. Some say he is still in Ireland, others that he is in Germany. Harry was at a reunion last evening at the home of Marshal Nugent's daughter. Harry asks ( ) to thank Cardinal Altieri for the welcome his letter procured from Nugent. Harry is not certain whether he will remain here or go to Bohemia. Going to Bohemia would deprive him of seeing his family which he would enjoy were he to be stationed in Venice. Politically there is nothing new in Rome. They have contradictory reports about Garibaldi. Harry had the pleasure of meeting Bishop Quin; they visited some of the palaces, among others the Duchess of Berry's. Harry wrote more than a week ago to his sister and to Robert (Seton) but has received no answer.
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1860 May 22
Van Lauwe, Edward:
Louvain, (Belgium)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Van Lauwe writes that the Rector (Father John DeNeve) has promised to adopt Van Lauwe for the missions of the Detroit diocese, and hopes Lefevere will agree with that decision. Van Lauwe is a Belgian of the Diocese of G(h)ent and of the town of Gent, made his studies at St. Barbara's College in Gent, and is now in his second year at the American College. He has received the tonsure and minor orders. He looks forward to the feast of SS. Peter and Paul, Lefevere's patrons, with great happiness.
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1860 May 23
(Elder), Bishop William Henry:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Father (Francis Xavier) Leray:
(Vicksburg, Mississippi)
It may be more convenient for Leray to have Confirmation the 24th. (Elder) could remain in Canton for the 17th, then go to Chatawa, and join Leray at Mrs. Hynes'. (Elder) must take time enough for Chatawa and Brookhaven; Leray can learn from Mr. Pont how much will be needed. He has promised to be in Louisville if not Cincinnati by July 1.
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1860 May 23
Josephine Sister, Sister of N(otre) D(ame):
Namur (Belgium)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell):
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Sister Josephine writes concerning her father's death and thanks Purcell for helping it to be a happy one. She asks him to pray for her brothers, John, from whose letter she quotes, Gregory, and Thomas that they might be converted. Sister Josephine desires Purcell's Prayers to help her retain her vocation against all temptations. She is in Namur because of these difficulties since the going of M. Rogers. She intends to return to Cincinnati in a year and asks Purcell to give her regards to Father Collins. The Mother General to whom she confide her trouble goes today to England where they have 10 houses for a visit. The other sisters send their regards.
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1860 May 23
Navarron, Father Louis:
Stone Lick, O(hio)
to Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
For several Sundays Navarron has been instructing in his two churches on the Eucharist and Penance. He has heard a good number of confessions and for two weeks has been teaching the catechism to his children. He hopes to have over twenty for first communion. They will be prepared by June 21. He asks the Archbishop to visit them, leaving the date to Purcell, hoping that it will be the third or fourth week after Pentecost. He would like to go to Cincinnati a few days before the first communion to invite a priest to assist him for a few days. He would leave the choice of the priest to Purcell. All the children speak and write English.
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1860 May 24
Dwenger, C.P.P.S., Father Jos(eph):
Minster, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
On Sunday he baptized Dr. St. Inkins of St. Henry, a sincere convert. A singular thing happened the following Saturday. For nearly half an hour more than 10 person heard the finest music and singing in the church. Among those who heard it were the convert, Mr. Edelman, and two infidel Americans who were several hundred paces from the church. Those inside the church heard nothing, the melodeon being locked at the time. Father (Andrew)Herbstrit of Wapakoneta has been severely reproved by his superiors. The seminary of the Precious Blood Fathers is getting along slowly.
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1860 May 24
McCloskey, Father William:
American College,
Rome (Papal States)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Mr. Flintoff whom Purcell accepted for his diocese presented his letter in which Purcell expressed a wish that he would enter the American College. McCloskey does not wish to go in direct opposition to the Cardinal Protector who objects to persons from other countries entering the American College. The rule prevents dissatisfied seminarians from changing seminaries. He advises Purcell to write to the Rector of the English College for more information about Mr. Flintoff. At present they have 21 students with more coming in the summer. He has secured a villa for those they now have. $150 is not sufficient for the support of a student. The Bishops will have to settle this matter. Garibaldi is in possession of the city of Palermo. French troops still occupy parts of Rome.
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1860 May 24
Vande Pael, Father Theodore:
L'Erable, Illinois
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere):
Detroit, (Michigan)
(Father Isidore A.) Lebel, pastor of Kalamazoo, has come to L'Erable twice, on March 26 and May 22; he has used disgraceful ways and especially bad language. Vande Pael asks Lefevere to warn him because he says too much and does too much; his conduct is scandalous here as in Canada, for which (Bishop Anthony) O'Regan had to suspend him, and the Bishop of Canada had to chase him out. If Lebel unburdens himself to Lefevere, the latter should use great prudence, kindness and friendliness.
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1860 May 25
Ducatel, V(icto)r(?) G.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Authorization for his slave Victor, age about 28, to marry Henriette, a negress belonging to Mrs. Roche (who also signs). (Notation on the back): Father S(tephen) Rousselon celebrated this marriage on May 28, 1860. (Witnessed by ) Joseph Simon a nd Melicerte Morel.
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1860 May 28
(Bayley), Bishop J(ames Roosevelt):
Newark, (New Jersey)
to Robert Seton:
Rome, (Italy)
He has delayed writing in the hope he would be able to inform Seton of the safe arrival of the picture, but the ship has not as yet arrived. As Willy (William Seton 4) leaves this week, (Bayley) takes the opportunity to write. Upon receipt of Seton's letter he applied to the Archbishop who kindly grant-an exeat so that now Seton belongs to the Diocese of Newark. If Father McCloskey wishes, (Bayley) will send a formal document authorizing whatever Bishop may be designated to confer upon Seton the different orders as he is called to them. (Bayley) has granted Henry Braun, a student of the diocese at present at Paris, permission to go to Rome and finish his studies at the American College in Rome. (Bayley) will forward the money for Braun's "pension" by Patrick Hennesy of Mt. St. Mary's, a student of Newark diocese, who will proceed to Rome next autumn. (Bayley) has transferred Seton Hall College from Madison to South Orange and he intends to unite a preparatory seminary to it. He has given the present College at Madison to the Sisters of Charity for a Motherhouse. He sends his regards to Seton's rector and to his young friend, (Michael Augustine) Corrigan of whom he received so favorable an account. (P.S.) He has just commenced printing Bishop (Simon Gabriel) Bruté's sketches of the French Revolution with a brief biography.
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1860 May 28
Dion, Father J(ohn) P:
St. Bernard, (Indiana)
to Father (Napoleon Joseph Perché:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Dion received (Perché's) letter and said the 12 Masses. Dion asks for (Perché's) newspaper for two of his parishioners at St. Bernard. He hates to see that infernal review from the west in the hands of his people. (P.S.) (The paper) is to be addressed to Ignace Faivre and to Charle(s) Journot.
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1860 May 28
Miles, S.J.(Father), Tho(mas) H.:
St. Joseph's College
Bardstown, K(entuck)y
to (Orestes) A. Brownson:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Father Miles was glad to get a copy of the Review and will take the volume of 44. He is willing to pay one hundred dollars for them instead of the standard price of eighty dollars. Brownson is to have them bound and sent by express.
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1860 May 28
Spalding, M(artin) J. Bishop of Louisville:
Louisville, Kentucky
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He trusts that the storm of last Saturday did not treat Cincinnati so severely as did the one last week. Lately he has been much embarrassed in carrying out the law of the Plenary Council requiring refusal of the rites of the Church to persons who are to be buried in sectarian or public grounds. The law operates very unpleasantly in the case of mixed families. He asks if the ordinary would be justified in making exceptions in favor of converts. He sends regards to Mrs. Springer.
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1860 May 29
Beccard, Father Amédée:
Lafourche, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Blanc) has no doubt received Beccard's letter with the two dates which he sent yesterday. He arrived at his little church at Lockport on Lake Fields. At Pentecost he spent three days finishing up the question of Easter Duty and selling the pews. The moments when he needs all his composure is when he becomes paralyzed. However since yesterday he has taken courage and said to himself: In two months there has been a notable improvement in his condition. So they will not talk about his leaving for some time.
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1860 May 30
Morel, Ernest:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
License for Father S(tephen) Rousselon to marry Pierre Maras and Elizabeth Quéant, widow of Jean Baptiste Deauphenais. (Notation on back): June 2.
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1860 May 31
Wood, James F. Bishop of Philadelphia:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
The woman about whom he wrote has determined to go to St. Joseph's and join the Sisters of Charity. They are now holding a fair which promises to be very successful. He has plans for the completion of their cathedral in 1862. He wishes he could get rid of the annoying deposit account. What a sad series of misfortunes by the tornado! Yet the Telegraph speaks cheerfully of the matter.
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