Brullée, Father
Grand Seminary of Ste. Colombe, (France)
To Mr. Bessière
(Rome, Italy)
He has just learned that Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.) of New Orleans had come to Bessière's home in Rome and asks him to act as his intermediary with )Odin). A young English lady, Harriete Colombe Lacombe was baptized two or three years ago in the crypt of St. Colombe, then left for New Orleans to rejoin her husband who had asked for her. Arriving there, she found he had left without leaving any money for her to rejoin him or even any information of his new residence. She wishes to return to France but cannot pay her passage. A good person asked him about her and wishes to pay part of the fare, but cannot get a reply from her. They do not know whether the war is the reason or whether some accident has happened to her, and that is why he begs (Odin) to gather some information and transmit it to him. She is worthy of the greatest interest. He asks Bessière to offer (Odin) a copy of "La Vie du R.P. Muard," he will find it at Mrs. Rosa's to whom he should deliver the enclosed (no enclosure) note.
P.S. If Bessière can bring him a statue of St. Peter like that of the basilica for a dozen francs, he should do so.
VU-2-f A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1862 Aug 1
Durieu, Father, Director of the Grand Seminary of Lyons
S(t.) Ral(?) De Mons, Haute Loire, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans
Lyons, France)
On a small trip which Durieu has just made in the diocese of Lyons, he met a young priest for whom he had been the director at the seminary who revealed to him his desire for the missions. Durieu spoke to him of (Odin) and New Orleans. The young man has talent, aptitude and excellent character. His health is generally good. His difficulties are that he will have to learn English and he is obliged to care for an 18 year old sister whom he hopes and desires to see enter the convent. Durieu told him that after six weeks one can preach in English usefully. As for his sister, he told him that in America he could better provide the necessary resources to lead her to the desired end. The young priest wishes some information from (Odin) on the kind of life he will meet with in (New Orleans). If (Odin) wishes to take him, he should make a reply sufficient to satisfy him and Durieu will transmit it to him.
VI-2-f A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to.
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1862 Aug 4
Chase, S(almon) P.
(Washington, D.C.)
To (Orestes A.) Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
The appointments for collectors and assessors had been determined before Brownson's letter reached him. Had it been otherwise, he might have found it difficult to secure either place for Brownson's son. At present there are vacant clerkships. Brownson should write to him and he will see what can be done. Brownson's devotion to the Union and Freedom is appreciate by no one more highly than by Chase.
I-4-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1862 Aug 4
Roberts, M( )
Norfolk, (Virginia)
To (Elizabeth Seton) Lizzie
(Cragdon, New York)
Notwithstanding all the trouble the Civil War has caused that old grandma, Roberts feels that Lizzie is yet the same and is not forgotten. The time appears long since she has heard anything from Lizzie or Nelly (Helen Seton). Roberts learned through a letter from Bridgget that they were still at Cragdon. Roberts wrote when the steamer came with the flag of truce previous to the opening of the mails, but not hearing, concluded that Lizzie had crossed the Atlantic to join her sister. Since they parted there have been so many changes. One of the greatest governments ruptured by a usurper (Abraham Lincoln). Had he allowed the So9uthern people to leave in peace, no doubt long ere this a reconstruction of the union would have been made. Lincoln is trying, perhaps, to declare himself Emperor of America. This house has been full of sick Confederate soldiers since last May, until the Federals came and took possession. Roberts wants to get out but does not know where to go. The blockade and the stoppage of the mails cut off all communication. If she were to attempt to go to Missouri it would be such a risque, deaf as she is. The house has very few patients in it now, but she thinks they are making preparation for a full house. Nelly is to write her; absence does not conquer love. She has communicated to Lizzie as freely as ever. Does Lizzie ever write to Sister B.? Sister Terencia is yet there and Roberts does not know how the house would do without her. Sister Turibius is at Portsmouth with five or six other Sisters who came from Baltimore to nurse the Federals. She sends respects to their Father.
II-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1862 Aug 6
Denavit, Father
Lyons, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans
Rome, Italy)
Denavit received (Odin's) letter. They do not have any letters addressed to him, only a package of newspapers from New Orleans. He just accompanied the Superior (Father Duplay) to the mountains of the Loire where he left him. (Duplay) will return only in five or six weeks. Denavit hopes that (Odin) can find some good missionaries. He will be able to find them (at Lyons) only after the vacation and when he has spoken to their seminarians. He fears there will not be many. Father (Claude Mary) Dubuis, (C.M.) has not appeared yet; Denavit will give him (Odin's) letter when he arrives.
(P.S.) During his stay at Rome he wonders if (Odin) would obtain from the Holy Father the privilege they requested. If the request is indiscreet, he should put it aside.
VI-2-f A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1862 Aug 6
Parker, G( ) M.
Johnson's Island, Sandusky, (Ohio)
To J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He thanks McMaster for his offers of aid and congratulations on his speedy exchange. His northern friends have supplied him with essentials since his captivity, and he hopes sometime to be able to show his appreciation. Although he has brothers and friends in both armies, he has not been obliged to mourn the loss of any especially dear to him yet, but he can none the less sympathize with McMaster in his grief. May God strengthen them to yield submissively to his will and soon bring to a close this fratricidal war.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1862 Aug 8
Ste. Marie, (R.U.), Mother, Convent of St. Ursula of
Beaujeu, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans
Rome, Italy)
Two weeks ago Mother Ste. Marie wrote (Odin) at Héris, believing him to be still there. That letter probably did not arrive before his departure for Aix so she writes again. The (Ursulines) hope to be honored with his visit shortly and she longs to confer with him about everything which concerns their candidates for Mother (St.) Séraphine, (R.U.). They also wish to receive his blessing and show their dispositions toward him.
VI-2-f A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 8vo.
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1862 Aug 9
Villard
Lyons, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans
Rome, Italy)
He asks (Odin) to receive his respects and to keep with him this small statuette of their patron, our Lady of Fourvières. He thanks him for the benevolent reception he gave Mrs. Villard and their daughter during their stay at Aix. They have asked him to tell (Odin) how much they value the good memory of the short time spent with him. (Odin) need not thank him; his offering is too selfish since he hopes that (Odin's) prayers will obtain the sought after cure of their dear sick one.
VI-2-f A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1862 Aug 10
Rosecrans, S(ylvester) H., Bishop of Pompeiopolis
Piqua, (Ohio)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Rosecrans welcomes Purcell home. Father (Engelbert) Stehle and Father (Caspar A.) Gerst have had a dispute. Gerst would like to go to Logan, Hocking County. The people want him to come to the Stone church in Sale Lick township, Perry County. Fathers (John) Albrink and (John) Bekkers have separated. Bekkers is assisting Father William Deiters. Due to Bekker's absence last Sunday and Friday the Sisters of Notre Dame had no Mass. Father (David B.) Walsh says he is the victim of calumny and will do whatever Purcell says. Father (Aloysius) Hatala of Walnut Hills wants to be chaplain of the New German Catholic Regiment. Rosecrans gave Confirmation there yesterday and told him to go ahead. Elbry, once a seminarian, is Lieutenant-Colonel. There are many secessionists in Perry County, and many are opposed to the draft in Piqua, Durke County, Johnstown, and Auglaize. Rosecrans confirmed yesterday at Walnut Hills, and Cummingsville, Father (Joseph) Dwenger is sick. Father (Joseph) Ferneding has to go to New York. Mason tried to escape the draft. Rosecrans' brother has a larger command than any Major-Generals except Buell in the West. Bishop (Josue) Young was accused by Rosecrans of circulating reports around Lancaster that he Rosecrans) was disloyal.
II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.
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1862 Aug 13
Herbert, J.K.
New York (City), (New York)
To O(restes) A. Brownson
Elizabeth, New J(ersey)
Hall has arranged to present Brownson with a suit and he asks Brownson to go to the tailor for measurement. When he comes up to New York, Herbert wants to discuss several matters with him. A dollar enclosed and no explanation. The tailor Hosey has received his instructions.
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1862 Aug 13
Lesne, (Adelaide Née) David)
Lyons, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans
Aix-les-Bains, France)
Yesterday Father Dutil, assistant at St. Paul, came to tell Madame Lesne of the death of her brother-in-law, Father (James) Lesne, at New Orleans. This news had been communicated to him by Father (Philibert) Gutton, his successor. Dutil also made known to her (Odin's) visit to Lyons. She quickly went to the Grand Seminary but she learned there that (Odin) is at the spa. She hopes to talk with him to learn what measures she will have to take to safeguard the interests of her children who are Lesne's only heirs. Therefore, she asks him to let her know when he will pass through Lyons again.
VI-2-f A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1862 Aug 16
Dumont, Father Edm(und)
Louvain, (Belgium)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
The only news that will interest Lefevere concerns the American College (at Louvain) which is progressing under the prudent direction of Father John DeNeve. The number of students is increasing; after the vacation the philosophers will be around forty. There are many Germans, and the number of young men from Belgian colleges is proof that the American College is gaining prestige. It would be well to have more Americans. Social intercourse is necessary. The bishops of Buffalo (John Timon, C.M.), Hartford (Francis P. McFarland), Brooklyn (John Loughlin), and Chicago (James Duggan) have visited the college with satisfaction. Fathers (F. H. J.) Peters and (Bernard G.) Soffers can give Lefevere all the information about the college he desires. The bishop of Bruges is very ill. (Louis) Van Den Driessche as yet has no definite permission to quit his diocese for Detroit; Msgr. Malou has a tight hold on him, but DeNeve is trying to get a release for him. Both (Edward )Van Lauwe and Van Den Driessche are ready for ordination.
III-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1862 Aug 16
Gaudet O.M.I., Father A(ugustine)
Brownsville, (Texas)
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.) of New Orleans)
c/o The Superior (of the Grand Seminary
Lyons, France)
As Father (John) Gonnard has just sent a sealed letter to Father (Peter) Parisot, (O.M.I.) to forward, by way of Mexico, to (Father Duplay), Superior of the Grand Seminary of Lyons, he takes advantage of the occasion to give Odin news of (the Oblates of Mary Immaculate). The war aggravates their sad situation from day to day. Soon their area, so populous a few months ago, will be no more than an arid desert. However, they expect that everyone will recross the river before the end of the year. Religion is beginning to exercise its salutary influence. There is beginning to be sickness and it has already taken Br(other) George, (O.M.I.). Of New Orleans and the seat of the war, they know absolutely nothing; they are sometimes several weeks without mail from Corpus (Christi) and Galveston. However, he received a letter from Father (Louis C.M.) Chambodut upon the latter's return from New Orleans. Gaudet expects Odin will be astonished not to find him in France. He waited for a long time but received no answer to his letter to Odin asking the time of his departure. On the other hand, circumstances were not very favorable to leave from Brazos. Also, fearing sickness, he believed it would be better to remain since several of the others have not yet had the plague and will probably be visited. Odin should send them a bishop promptly. Lately, he received, by Chambodut, a letter from (P.) Rotchford informing him that their small deposit was still intact, but the future still makes Gaudet tremble. It would be very sad to lose this small sum designated for the building of a house for the Brothers. Gaudet has already bought a magnificent block and they already have over 700,000 bricks. They are still waiting for letters from their superiors. He thinks the Mexicans are intercepting theirs. If Odin wishes to give them news he should write in a double envelope to Dr. José San Roman at Matamoros. All (the Sisters of the Incarnate Word) are well and the school does well for the season.
VI-2-f A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1862 Aug 15
(Monnet, C.S.J., Louise), Mother St. Claude, Superior General of the Sisters of St. Joseph of
Bourg, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans)
( )
(Odin's) letter announces that the Sisters of St. Joseph will see him soon. It will be a great day for them to be able to thank personally the Father, protector and benefactor of their Sisters.
VI-2-f A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1862 Aug 16
Paula, Sister M.
South Providence, (Rhode Island)
To Bishop (Francis P. McFarland of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
The letter sent out by McFarland conveyed to her the enclosed order from Father (Thomas F.) Hendricken, the full amount of his bill up to June 30, 1862. She sends it to McFarland (no enclosure).
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.
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1862 Aug 17
Spalding, M(artin) J., Bishop of
Louisville, (Kentucky)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Spalding congratulates Purcell on his safe return. He believes the worst is coming for Kentucky. He asks Purcell to send him a formula of indulgences and organization of the St. Peter's Brotherhood. He will be at Bardstown for a clerical retreat on the feast on the feast of St. Bernard, August 20th. Spalding wants to establish the (Peter-Pence) Brotherhood at the Synod, following the Retreat; and he has no specific instructions or formula. The Jesuits are leaving St. Joseph's College and Church, which they held for fourteen years, because the property is deeded, only in trust. But they have known this for fourteen years because it was done at the request of the Jesuits Father (John A.) Elet and Father (Peter) Verhoegen after the model of the deed in Cincinnati. Spalding has referred them to the Decret XVIII of the first council of Cincinnati. Father Vinton just wrote to Spalding quoting the opinion of some anonymous Roman Theologians that this decree means nothing.. This has happened three times in Spalding's diocese and he is going to report the matter to Rome. He asks Purcell's support in the matter. The Archbishop (Francis Patrick Kenrick) of Baltimore has been very ill. The Bishop of N(ashville) informs Spalding that he has already sent in his resignation.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1862 Aug 19
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
Ebbitt House, (Washington, D.C.)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
He wrote her a letter on Saturday last but did not send it. He called on Miss Duke Saturday night but she was absent and will not return until Thursday. Sunday morning on his way to the post office a Negro lad stopped him and informed him that a Mrs. Mc Lean wanted so see him. She turned out to be Miss Mc Lean, a cousin of the Prices, and he escorted her to Church. Judge and Mrs. White occupied the pew with Miss Mc Lean and him. The Whites, with the Del Bals, were staying at Willard's. The Judge returned Sunday evening. (Edward) took Miss Mc Lean to Corcoran's celebration last night and get back at 12 P.M. They went to Willard's ladies parlor and met Mrs. White and Del Bals. Miss Mc Lean talked to them as if they had been Prices or Bartletts. He told Jenny ( ) that she was a niece of Judge Mc Lean. Mrs. White inquired of me who she (Miss Mc Lean) was. (Edward) had Judge White stir up Fremont's friends to secure a command for (Gen. John Charles) Fremont. The War Department has been more favorable recently and he believes that this is the result of Judge White's intervention. He received no answer from General Banks and has written to (Gen) Cluseret. He asks her to write and he sends his best respects to all the Elizabeth, (N.J.) Folks.
I-5-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1862 Aug 19
Kenrick, Francis Patrick, Archbishop of
Baltimore, (Maryland)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon)
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
The last payment of N(ew) O(rleans) to the Relief fund is dated August 6, 1861 and amounted to $75; $25 of which was from Bishop (William Henry Elder) of Natchez. The delicate state of health of Mrs. Ives renders the claim of Dr. (Levi Silliman) Ives to the usual allowance still more urgent.
VI-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 4to.
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1862 Aug 19
McFarland, F(rancis) P., Bishop of Hartford
Providence, (Rhode Island)
To Father John Corry
(Albany East, New York)
They can pay Corry $9,000 on his claim against St. Joseph's Church and give a mortgage for the remaining $6,000 any time that Corry can come to Providence. McFarland has been informed that this arrangement is satisfactory. If it is not, Corry should telegraph and tell the amount he will need. McFarland hopes to see Corry there that week or early next week.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1862 Aug 20
Denavit, Father, Director of the Grand Seminary
Lyons, France
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans
Rome, Italy)
Denavit greatly desires to be able to find some priests for (Odin's) diocese. Only when (Odin) can speak to their Community will the vocations become manifest. The vacation is scarcely suitable to develop them. He has found an excellent young man, but his family holds him back. Father (Claude M.) Dubuis, (C.M.) found a young seminarian whose mother will give him up if he wishes to leave, but during the vacation he is in a bourgeois home as a tutor and Denavit does not know what his intentions are. He has asked Cardinal (Louis Jacques Maurice de Bonald) to delegate someone to give the veil to the candidates (Odin) has at the Ursulines of Beaujeu, and he designated the chaplain of the convent. Dubuis is going there the day after tomorrow and will settle everything with the chaplain. Denavit received several letters for (Odin) from New Orleans. Dubuis separated those which he advised him to save for (Odin's) return from Rome, and he places in this one (no enclosure) those which it is important to send to him.
VI-2-f A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1862 Aug 22
Henni, John M., Bishop of Milwaukee
Milwaukee, (Wisconsin)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Henni says a priest of Purcell's diocese, Father C.W. Wilkins, wrote to him asking to be admitted to Henni's diocese, because his health needs a change of climate. He asks Purcell to give the man an exeat if this is true. Henni arrived in Milwaukee on the eve of the Assumption.
II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1862 Aug 23
Rousselon, Father St(ephen)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.) of New Orleans
c/o Father Denavit, Directory of the G(ran)d Seminary
Lyons, France
Rousselon thinks Odin will have received his last three letters; they are distressed not to have received any news of him since his arrival in France. They are still in the same condition but the noose grows tighter. An ordinance orders the surrender of all arms, the apparent motive being that at Baton Rouge the arms were taken from the hands of the citizens when the Federals were defending it against (General John C.) Bre(c)kenri(d)ge's troops. The Yankees were beaten hollow in the land battles but the gunboats decided the victory in favor of the North. The ram, the "Arkansas," was supposed to sweep the fleet but having run aground, the Confederates have been obliged to burn her. Nevertheless, he hears today that Baton Rouge has been abandoned. The most odious part of the above ordinance is that every slave who reveals that his master has concealed arms will be freed and will receive a sum of money. Last week, several Negroes marched around the city armed with pitchforks and knives. The police opposed their passage, they resisted, and four police agents were seriously wounded and 13 Negroes arrested. Yesterday, they were sentenced to only three months detention. All the dwellings in the vicinity of the city are abandoned by the Negroes who come to Carrollton where they are formed into regiments. A San Domingo is being prepared. (General Benjamin F.) Butler said that when the Confederates attack (New Orleans) he will burn it rather than yield. Nevertheless, there is talk of the approach of three corps of the Confederate Army. From time to time they see excerpts from French newspapers. It is a pity to hear them speak on the slavery question. They are blind men who wish to speak of colors, even Bishop (Felix Antoine Philibert) Dupanloup. Odin should open their eyes. Never has the state of health in the city been better. Only the Federals are sick; nearly 2,000 in the hospitals. All the priests are well. Rousselon's nephew in Paris wrote that he regretted not being able to see Odin at Paris. The Jesuits of Lyons say that Odin should go to the baths at Aix. Rousselon fears that his illness has become more serious. They also fear that Father (Claude M.) Dubuis, (C.M.) will not be able to go to Vichy because of the presence of Emperor (Napoleon III) there which attracts many visitors. Odin's first letter will reassure them on all these points. He should also speak of the French intervention. Much noise is made about it at New Orleans. Father Perché and Chalon send their respects.
P.S. He has not received any news from the countryside; the roads are completely blocked.
VI-2-f A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 4to.
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1862 Aug 25
Alemany, Joseph S., Archbishop of San Francisco
San Francisco, Cal(ifornia)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Alemany invited a few Jesuits to work in the city educating Catholic boys. They had a small school and charged too much. They are gathering members in confraternities even from other parishes. The secular priests are alarmed because they are saddled with parish debts and are forbidden to collect pew rent. Alemany asks Purcell's advice as to what to do.
P.S. Judge (Peter) Burnett lately saw his son converted.
II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.
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1862 Aug 25
(Hughes), John, Archbishop of
New York, (New York)
To Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland (of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
Hughes is better informed than McFarland on the subject of his letter of August 22. He was near the Holy Father when he granted those powers to, he thinks, Cardinal Donnet. He asked him if he might consider them as extended to American Bishops. The Pope said yes. Hughes would not hesitate on this authority.
I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1862 Aug 25
McKey, Mother Angela J(oseph)
Grand Rapids, (Michigan)
To Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefev(e)re
(Detroit, Michigan)
A Mr. Murry living in the townsland of Walker, a kind friend, with a daughter at her (the Sisters of St. Bridget) school, is seriously ill with consumption. He has often asked to see Father (Edward) Van Paemel. At Murry's daughter's urging, Sister wrote to Van Paemel, who came, and with Father (Joseph Kindekens) visited Murry. Kindekens, however, is greatly displeased at Sister for writing to Van Paemel and said some harsh things to her and threatens to complain to Lefevere. Sister has not been paid up one year's salary, and blames Kindekins for the delay. Rent is overdue 5 months.
III-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1862 Aug 25
Oakes Smith, Elizabeth, Patchogue Suffolk Co.
L(ong) I(sland), (New York)
To Orestes A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Oakes Smith does not doubt that Brownson is placing "our Chief Magistrate" right regarding matters of Northern political interest. She feels that what Brownson says will carry great influence. She also informs Brownson that several members of her immediate family are Catholic. Her son, Appleton, has been in prison for a year, on charges of disloyalty and complicity in the Slave Trade. She denies the truth of these charges. Appleton is ill. Her other son Edward has been badly wounded. The writer gives a very brief account of the trial. Appleton was quite ill. Edward also because his weakness injured his brother's cause by silence induced by his weakness. She wishes Brownson to mediate with the President on her son's behalf. She received a letter from Sarah Brownson dated June 1st.
I-4-b A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.
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1862 Aug 28
(Rappe), A(madeus), Bishop of
Cleveland, (Ohio)
To (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell)
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
He invites Purcell to the consecration of the German church at Tiffin. As the ceremony will be long, it will perhaps be agreeable to Purcell that another prelate fill that function. The faithful would be very happy to hear Purcell's eloquent words. He believes the Bishop of Fort Wayne will be invited. Father (J ) Bihn will inform Purcell of all the details.
II-5-b A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1862 Aug 28
(Verea), Fran(cis)co de Paula, Bishop of Linares
Paris, (France)
To Archbishop John Mary Odin, (C.M. of New Orleans
Lyons, France)
(Verea) is still in Europe and not able to return as he wished, because the Holy Father detained them in Rome to discuss the affairs of the Church in Mexico. Desiring to at least be near his diocese and to do what he could to keep busy and be more calm, he thought of going some place in the Southern States. The war with the North has stopped him; he asks Odin to inform him how the authorities would act towards ecclesiastics and if he could live in Galveston, Bejar or other places in Texas, Brownsville, etc., whether he would have to leave and anything Odin would think good to tell him for his guidance as he does not want to become involved in the war or politics. Odin is to reply by return mail addressed to M.G. O'Brien, Paris. O'Brien is the agent of nearly all the Bishops of Mexico. If there is anything Odin wants to have done or brought from Paris, Lyons, or Rome, (Verea) will be delighted to do it. He likes Cardinal (Alexandro) Barnabo very much and he availed himself of his aid as recommended by Odin. He sends greetings to Father (Louis C.M. Chambodut) Chambodau.
(P.S.) Does Odin know that Father Miedoso was named Vicar of Tamaulipas, split from N(uevo) Leon and Coahuila and that Father Chiquito returned to his college or monastery. The former was consecrated Bishop in Rome August 4 of last year. Consider how valuable it was to come himself having obtained the division of the diocese and its Vicar Apostolic.
VI-2-f A.L.S. (Spanish) 3pp. 4to.
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1862 Aug 29
Fitzgerald, Father Edward
Columbus, (Ohio)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Fitzgerald says he sent Purcell a letter soliciting his influence for Captain Riches, recommending him to Mr. Chase. Riches is worthy of the aid. Fitzgerald understands that Purcell will visit Columbus on the third Sunday in September. Fitzgerald told Father (Thomas) Coppinger of Purcell's charge and now is keeping everything locked up.
II-5-b A.S.L. 2pp. 12mo.
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1862 Aug 31
Spalding, M(artin) J., Bishop of Louisville
Louisville, (Kentucky)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Spalding just finished a Retreat and Diocesan Synod. Father Arnold Damen surpassed himself. Spalding was impressed by the piety of the clergy, specially of those trained under Bishop (John) David, and encloses a brief account for this week's Telegraph. He thanks Purcell for his last letter. He asks Purcell how he can help Bishop (George) Carrell. He is sending him a theologian which he has paid for at St. Thomas' for six years. He thus gives Carrell at least $500 but he will give $500 more in cash if Purcell says so. Spalding says the Jesuits have never told him they could not support themselves at St. Joseph's. They knew what was meant by a trust in deed and Father John Elet and Father Peter Verhaegen asked for it. Spalding believes that all the Bishops of the Province should insist on their compliance with their contracts according to the provisions of the first Provincial Council of Cincinnati. Spalding is sending four young men to Purcell's seminary this year. If Purcell can find the formula of the St. Peter's Confraternity, Spalding would like to have it.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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