Bellanger, S.M., Father (F.
Convent, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Bellanger strongly resents the anxiety caused (Odin) by the reports of which (Odin) told him in his letter of (September) 22. He likes to believe, for the honor of the party concerned (Father Charles Brun?)and for (Odin's) consolation, that they are exaggerated. It is impossible for Bellanger to say anything either for or against. Every time someone spoke to him about the neighbor in question it was with a kind of reserve. They had their Forty Hours at the beginning of the week as Father (J.M.) Gautherin, (S.M.) wrote (Odin).
P.S. If (Louis A.) Chassé, Bellanger's compatriot, is still weak, he asks (Odin) to send him tp St. Michael. He will try to give him the recreation and diet which will restore him.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1863 Oct 1
McCloskey, Father W(illiam)
Frascati, (Italy)
To Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland of Hartford
(Providence, Rhode Island)
As soon as McCloskey received McFarland's letter of August 18, he went to see Cardinal (Alexander Barnabo) who said that he would attend to it at once. It was only yesterday that McCloskey received the Cardinal's reply that the two rescripts of the Propaganda of January 25 and August 16 granted, through Archbishop (John Hughes) of New York, an extension of the faculties the Holy See usually grants to Bishops of the United States for ten years and that this included the faculties of the Bishop of Hartford. This must include the 4 faculties McFarland seeks because the Cardinal said McFarland should have the faculties without delay. If there is any difficulty McCloskey asks that McFarland notify him immediately. Noticing the date of the rescript, August 16, McCloskey was surprised that the Cardinal spoke of going to the Pope for faculties already granted. He encloses the reply of the secretary for McFarland's satisfaction. McCloskey has heard nothing of Bishop (John McCloskey) of Albany. He is either at Brussels or Paris with Bishop (John) Fitzpatrick. If they hope to move the old General, Father (Joseph) Carriere, they are mistaken. For some reason he seems determined not to send the Sulpicians to take charge of the Troy seminary. Father (James A.) Healy has not yet reached Rome. McFarland's men are well. Hart, subdeacon, took the oath for the missions of Hartford.
P.S. The See of Baltimore will probably be vacant for some time. Bishop (Martin J. Spalding) of Louisville is spoken of as one likely to be transferred. He is also the choice of Archbishop John Baptist Purcell as he wrote to one of his seminarians. Poor Maguire is pretty hard up. He was obliged this morning to leave the convent and go into Rome for a place to stay. McCloskey will keep an eye on his old commander in chief. He thanks McFarland for the photographs. He asks for more for Prince Massimo and for the college.
A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.
Enclosure:
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1863 Sep 28
Propaganda, Secretary of the Sacred Congregation of
(Rome, Italy)
This is a part of a letter from the Congregation of the Propaganda stating that the petition of the Archbishop of New York that the faculties of the bishops of the Province of New York be extended for ten years has been granted. Also the faculties sought by Bishop McFarland of Hartford through the rector of the American College, are included in these faculties.
Part of Letter (Italian) 1pp. 16mo.
I-1-b A.L.S. Part of Letter (Italian) 5pp. 8vo.
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1863 Oct 2
Allgayer, Father Ferd(inand)
Grand Rapids, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Allgayer answers Lefevere's letter of September 30, reprimanding him for not attending a sick Irish woman because Allgayer had no conveyance to take him to Alpine. Father (Joseph?) Kindekens had refused to go, and advised Allgayer not to go. Lefevere had advised him that if the people in outstations did not furnish a conveyance to go on sick calls, the pastor was not bound to go. The Germans always provide a carriage and support their pastor and church, but the Irish, without a single exception, in the missions, say they are too poor to do so while they have plenty of means to drink whiskey to excess and that frequently.
III-2-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Oct 2
Larnaudie, S.J., Father F(rederick)
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The roof, vault, and part of the wall of the sanctuary of his church fell down yesterday morning. The altar, candlesticks, vases, etc. are broken. It is impossible to say Mass there. He has had recourse to Colonel (Oliver P.?) Gooding in command here; he has given him some hope. The damage is between $1500 and $2000. The military authorities seem a little more favorable to them; they obtain passes easily. The government allows Larnaudie 200 rations a day which he distributes to the poor. Father (Victor) Clerouin will not leave for about 10 days; Larnaudie hopes he can send Father (J. Francis) Abbadie, (S.J.) to that church to say Mass on Sunday up to the beginning of November. The cause of the disaster may be poor materials but the bomb which exploded in Larnaudie's church on May 28, 1862 may be the cause. A word to General (Nathaniel P.) Banks on (Odin's) part might make him look favorably on the request Larnaudie hopes the commandant will make for his church.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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(1863) (Oct 2)
Miller, Rutger B,
Utica, (New York)
To James A(lphonsus) McMaster
New York, (New York)
He would have acknowledged McMaster's letter immediately but he has had a violent attack of influenza which confined him to his bed from which he has just risen to say that he will come to New York on Monday if he is well enough. If he comes he will be at the counting house of Duncan, Sherman & Co. at noon, Tuesday where he should like to meet McMaster.
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1863 Oct 4
Dubuis, Claude Mary, Bishop of Galveston
Brownsville, (Texas)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Dubuis has doubts if news will reach (Odin) because he has not received any reply to the letters he sent to (Odin) or to the seminarians before leaving the Rio Grande last May. He has not been able to get to Galveston. He visited all the German and American settlements of the West as far as Frelsburg inclusive, and he returned to San Antonio to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption. He left the same evening to give Confirmation on the next Sunday at Medina and on Monday at Atascosa and from there to the Nueces(?), then Laredo where he stopped for 5(?) days. He did not pass any ranch without stopping. Before leaving Laredo he felt the symptoms of a pernicious fever; he arrived at Roma just in time to be attacked. He recovered only after 21 days of great suffering. He tried to devote several hours to each of those immense haciendas which almost link Roma to Brownsville. The valley of the Rio Grande has been poor in harvest but rich in trade so that all the gold and silver of the country is found there. The priests all asked to be remembered to (Odin). At Brownsville the (Oblates of Mary Immaculate) are busy completing their new church. The Sisters of the Incarnate Word still have their good spirit and a fabulous number of pupils. They have just lost the youngest (Sister Euphémie, V.I.?) of the three subjects he brought from Europe. They have just acquired the sister of Father Chambodut (Marie Thérèse Chambodut?). She entered as a novice. The Brothers of Mary sustain themselves well and their school is especially renowned. The Benedictine Fathers have displayed much zeal in the administration of their parishes. The only serious difficulties he has encountered come from Liberty where it is impossible to obtain anything. He has recommended that the (Ursulines) return to Auch. The matter of Father (Nicholas) Feltin and the Franciscan Fathers has not yet been settled amicably. The (Ursulines) Convent at Galveston is all right; their pupils are returning; he received a letter from Mother St. Pierre (Margaret Harrison, R.U.) announcing that all was well. He has paid the interest on the debts that he knows of: the (Ursuline) Convent, Mr. Bouchu, Mrs. Trinidad Soto, and Mrs. Haffner of the Lavaca river; he was obliged to pay the interest for 2 years and all in specie. These conditions seem a little hard; 8% amounts to at least 40. To let the interest accumulate would expose them to not being able to get out of debt, and he has resolved to free themselves of it as much as he can. He paid $200 to Mrs. Haffner and he notified Bouchu that he would not ask (Odin) to place his 10,000 francs somewhere else, withdrawing them from the draft Dubuis left in (Odin's) hands. Dubuis agreed with the (Ursuline) Convent of San Antonio not to pay any more interest, offering repayment if the trustee refuses to consider the sum as a deposit. At Galveston, he hopes to find means to satisfy the most exacting persons. When Father (Louis C.M.) Chambodut went to San Antonio, he forgot the note which was to guide Dubuis. Since then Chambodut wrote that Dubuis' presence would be necessary to settle all the accounts. Bishop (Joannes Francisco de Paula) Verea (of Linares) spent several months at Agualeguas. Dubuis would have paid him a visit during his convalescence at Roma if he had not learned that Verea was en route for Saltillo. Verea lost an eye because of Amaurosis, and his grand vicar (Father Antonio Vega) had his arm cut off by the accidental discharge of a gun. If (Odin) could send Dubuis Father (J.M.) Giraud, it would deliver him from a great embarrassment; he has no one for Austin where there have been several defections since Father (Stephen) Mackin's departure. The Episcopalian minister is the most dangerous man he has met. Dubuis is going to confide these lines to the (Oblates) at Matamoros so that they can take advantage of the first opportunity for New Orleans. In a few hours he is going to proceed to the interior. He asks (Odin) to recommend them to the Propagation of the Faith as he cannot communicate with the members of the council. Perhaps it would be advantageous to inform them that the damage caused to (St. Mary's) Cathedral of Galveston by the bullets and bombs cannot be repaired without $6000. For want of time he cannot write to Father Perché; he knows (Odin) will greet him as well as Fathers Rousselon and Chalon.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 4to.
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1863 Oct 4
Lynch, (C.M.), Father J(ohn)
(Paris, France)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Odin's letter reached them safely. Lynch regrets that he could not do more for the cause Odin was so successfully engaged in whilst in Europe. He is delighted to hear that the good (Dominican) Sisters of Cabra are giving Odin satisfaction and that their own Sisters are doing their work of love so well. Lynch cannot hear of any school he could recommend to Odin's young friends except the Jesuits. Their name is sufficient guarantee for a good Catholic education. The pension is 40 pounds a year with 8pounds entrance fee. A knowledge of reading and writing is required. There is an extensive trousseau required. Odin will be glad to hear that Father (Philip) Dowley, (C.M.) is recovering from a severe attack of the gout which for a time deprived him of the use of his limbs. Lynch sends his best regards to Mother (Mary) John (Flanagan, O.P.) and her community. He also asks Odin to present his compliments to the Father of the young lad he writes about. He was formerly, if he mistakes not, a pupil of his at C(castle) Knock. Should his son come to Paris he will do what he can for him. Any little commission he can execute for Odin will afford him the greatest delight.
VI-2-g A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Oct 5
Draper, Simon
New York, (New York)
To (James A. McMaster)
(New York, New York)
The Commissioners of Public Charities and Correction resolved to invite the officers of the War vessels now in New York harbor with representatives from their respective governments, to visit the institutions on Tuesday (October) 13, (1865); and that the United States Military and Naval officer at the New York station be respectfully invited to accompany them.
I-1-m Printer circular 1pp. 8vo.
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1863 Oct 5
Hoyt, Mrs. T.W.
Madison, Wisconsin
to Orestes A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
The ladies of the West are giving a Fair to aid the Sanitary Commission. Brownson may not like the activity among women, but his writings on the noble cause promise that he will help. She asks if Brownson will donate some subscriptions to the Review to aid them in raising funds. A circular advertising the Fair is enclosed. The request is being made of the leading periodicals of the country and from all is anticipated a generous reply. The writer would like to have an early reply.
I-4-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Oct 5
Ryan, C.M., Father S(tephen) V., St. Vincent's Church
St. Louis, M(iss)o(uri)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
John O'Shea, who has been in the novitiate (of the Vincentians) about a year, has come to the conclusion that he is not called to a community life and wishes to study for the diocese of N(ew) Orleans. He is good, with fair talents, and gives promise of making a useful priest. Today Ryan sends him to the Seminary at the Cape to await Odin's orders if he accepts him. They are all enjoying good health. He is sending his brother (Father?) W(illia)m (Ryan, C.M.?) and another confrere to help Father (John) Hayden, (C.M.) in a few days. From them (Odin) will be able to learn all the news.
VI-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1863 Oct 5
Spalding, M(artin) J., Bishop of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Spalding approves of the charitable object proposed by the Bishop (William Elder) of Natchez. He will cooperate as much as possible. He has written to Mother at Nazareth, Kentucky but has yet received no answer. Also he has written to the Archbishop (Peter R. Kenrick) of St. Louis as Purcell suggested. Spalding believes it best to have definite arrangements with the military authorities for rations and support of any who may go. Spalding does not trust the military authorities laxness in giving aid. He believes Purcell could make the best arrangements. Spalding's brother suggests that Father (Edward) Sorin of South Bend might send a colony of sisters with one or two priests. Since they have been in the employ of the government, they no doubt would be able to get on. It could possibly be managed if Governor Morton suggested it. Spalding sent away a party of Germans applying for a dispensation. He also at first refused another party who came while Purcell was in Tennessee but since they assured him they would never return to Cincinnati and would settle permanently in Louisville, he told Father (Abarth) Denis, O.S.F. who applied for them, that he might marry them. This way only on the provision that they would bring him a letter from Father Joseph Ferneding. They are also Germans. Spalding hopes he will not be bothered in this way again because he grants his own subjects a dispensation only when there is a grave Canonical cause.
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1863 Oct 5
Sumner, Charles
Boston, (Massachusetts)
To (Orestes A. Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Sumner says that congress must have control of the conquered rebel country. He believes that the moment any territory lays under the exclusive jurisdiction of Congress that slavery will cease because it is contrary to the Constitution. Congress must do this by special legislation. The people need education on this point and Sumner is happy to see that Brownson has given it to them. Sumner commends Brownson's article on the Pope's letter and the position of the Archbishop (John Hughes).
I-4-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Oct 6
Hébert, V.H., Alfred Hébert, T. Blanchard, Adamis Hébert, R(apha)el Hébert, Alfred Babin, Ira Bourg, J(ean) B(aptis)te La Bauve
West Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to (Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The trustees of the church of St. John the Baptist are pained by the decision of Father (Victor) Clerouin to withdraw as their pastor. Whatever may have been his reasons, they respect them. He carries with him their esteem and the regrets of the whole Catholic community. As representatives of the parish they wish this letter to be transmitted by Clerouin to (Odin) whom they beg to accord them another priest capable of replacing him.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1863 Oct 6
Heuzé, Father C(harles) P.
Vicksburg, Miss(issippi)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Heuzé encloses (no enclosure) a letter to Mathurin Harnais, eccl(esiastical) student. He has just learnt that Harnais left France with Bishop (Claude Mary) Debuis, (C.M.) for N(ew) Orleans, last February. They are both from Brittany, from the same little town, Chelun. Harnais is a very special acquaintance; also their families are connected.
P.S. Harnais came "tonsuratus." Heuzé thinks he is in the Seminary of N(ew) Orleans. He congratulates Odin on the blessings his diocese is favored with.
VI-2-g A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1863 (Oct. ?)6
Julie, (R.U.), Sister
Auch, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father Buffard, chancellor of Bishop (Claude Mary Dubuis, C.M.) of Texas, told them in a letter of July 20, which arrived at the end of September, that Sister (St.) Ambroise, (R.U.) and Sister St. Bernard, (R.U.) can no longer remain at Liberty and that they were to embark on the first ship for France. They are now in October without a word more. They ask (Odin) where these (Ursulines) are and by what route they are to return to their first religious house. She makes this request as much for the consolation of Father Chevalier as for their own. She also asks what determined their sudden departure from Liberty. What in their conduct, consoled or grieved (Odin).
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1863 Oct 7
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
(Morrisville, Virginia)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Ned tells Sal to give Henry (Brownson) the accompanying rolls which he can draw in New York. There are no paymasters at Ned's encampment and no chance for him to send the money. He will be 20 years old soon and remarks he is getting to be quite an old man. It is reported the Rebels are moving a column up the Shenandoah Valley. He wrote her a week ago and requested her to send him an accurate description immediately of their western lands as he can obtain information concerning what happened to them. He wrote to his mother twice recently and can't understand why the letters have not reached her. Ned asks when Henry goes to Rosecrans. He is just now this side of Culpepper (Virginia) and he saw the Jerseyites yesterday Col. Brown, Adjutant Fairly and Captains Whelan, Sazen, Wilson, etc. He tells Sal to never mind Hotchkiss' address. He has received Dr. B(rownson's) picture and likewise he should like his mother's and Sal's pictures. He asks if his Father, Dr. (Orestes A. Brownson, Sr.), is going to stump Pennsylvania. That was a very nice poem of Whittier's.
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1863 Oct 7
Cuny, Father (F.) Ch(ristophe)
New York, (New York)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
A good part of Cuny's family lives in America and they planned to meet there. About three months ago he landed at New York planning to leave for New (Orleans) where he has a brother who is a brewer. However, his brother wrote advising him to come only in October. He went for the interval to Huntington to give French lessons in a rich family and commissioned his brother to tell (Odin) of his desire to join his clergy. His brother is awaiting (Odin's) reply. Cuny renews his request directly and will furnish papers and information which will leave no doubt about his good standing in the diocese of Nancy.
P.S. His address in New York is at Peter Back's photographer.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1863 Oct 7
Draper, Simeon, President, Department of Public Charities and Correction
New York, (New York)
To (James Alphonsus McMaster)
(New York, New York)
McMaster is respectfully invited to visit the institutions under charge of the Commissioners of Public Charities and Correction on Tuesday Oct. 13, (1863) in company with the officers of the war-vessels in New York Harbor. Steamers depart on that day from the United states barge office battery at 9:15 o'clock A.M. and from Bellevue Hospital Landing, 26th Street, East River, New York at 10:00 o'clock.
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1863 Oct 9
Brownson, (Ned) Edward P(atrick)
(Near Culpepper, Virginia)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Ned has just received her picture and is very grateful. He asks that the pay-rolls he sent to Henry (Brownson) last Wednesday be torn up right away. Everything sent by mail is so uncertain that he is quite anxious to hear of their arrival. He asks if she received the letter he wrote her two weeks ago. Sickles is expected to have the defenses of Washington. 12,000 men in Sedgwick's Corps have signed the McClellan Testimonial. The subject has been all along suppressed in Ned's corps. Meade, Sedgwick, Sykes and Hunt have gone strongly for this Testimonial. The latter three have all but been dismissed. It is no political juggle or at least will not have any political results there. If Henry is at home Ned wants him to have Walters make him a frock coat. Ned saw Whelan the other day and he is in good health. Again Ned asks when Henry is to go to Rosecrans and what position will he obtain. Ned supposes he will be given the rank of Major directly. He becomes entitled to it, if Adjutant General to a Major General. If Hays has Henry to do his work for him all the time he will probably get along very well. Ned does not presume that Meade would give Hays a command again. Hays is personally a very nice man. He tells Sal he is always anxious to hear from her.
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1863 Oct 10
Reed, W., T. Reed, Joseph L. Fontenel, Paul L.E. Guillaumier, A. Maire, M. Coreil, F. Monet(?)
Villeplate, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
They call his attention to the needs of their church. Being in part the same men who approached (Archbishop Anthony Blanc) to obtain a priest, as Odin will see by the enclosed (no enclosure) letter. They hope this letter will not be considered troublesome. Their parish is very vast; the three great centers of population provided with priests, Opelousas, Washington and Grand Coteau, are very close together and situated at one of its extremities; the rest of the parish is very extensive and has no priests. Villeplate, situated 18 miles from Opelousas, is surrounded by a Catholic population of about 4000. The church can amply support a priest, considering that Father (A.) Beaugier, whom they obtained from Blanc and whose recall they were later forced to demand, was able to economize and carry away $5,000 in four years. Father (Gilbert) Raymond, despite his zeal and that of his assistants, cannot satisfy their needs. They believe that Raymond is strongly opposed to the establishment of a rectory at Villeplate because it would result in a diminution of his own. Father (Hyacinth Gonellaz) Gondelaz can furnish Odin with information about their needs. For a long time they have intended to ask for Father (Clement) Rigol(l)et, who has served their church temporarily for two years and has earned the esteem of the entire population. Before Odin's departure for Europe, the inhabitants signed a petition but were prevented from sending it by his long absence and the near impossibility of communicating with New Orleans. If they had hope of succeeding, they would hasten to show him petitions bearing numerous signatures.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 4to.
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1863 Oct 11
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
(Bealton Station, Virginia)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
They have just reached camp after marching home and it is now 3 o'clock A.M. He has just received her account of a visit to foreign frigates and is glad she had such a splendid time. Ned advises Henry against coming now as they are too much on the move. There is no news to write and Ned does not expect a battle. Any battle fought there now will be a victory for the North.
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1863 Oct 11
Caldwell, W( ) W.
Hamilton, O(hio)
To James A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He remembers McMaster's offer to write to the Sisters of Charity of New Orleans on behalf of Caldwell's son. He wrote to his sister, Belle P. Caldwell, now at Oxford Female College in Hamilton, telling her to write to him under the name of Mr. A.S. Van Praag, 17 Abingdon Square, N.Y. City. His letter was sent from the Police Jail at New Orleans, Sept. 17. The boy is to leave for New York on Monday. A son of Van Praag sailed with him at the time. Caldwell asks McMaster to extend his courtesy to his son for his sake. The boy lost all of his possessions at the surrender of Port Hudson. His name is James Parks Caldwell and he was born in Monroe O(hio),March 27, 1841, graduated from Miami University at the age of 16 and was teaching at Panola, Miss(issippi) when he enlisted with the Southern Army. He had been studying law under Judge James Clark. In a letter to Clark sent Sept. 11, the boy shows his pluck. The election will go in favor of C(lement) S. Val(andigham). He fears only the greenbacks. The inhumane forces of this city are trying to defeat Val(andigham). Mrs. Caldwell and the children send their respects and are sorry McMaster's visit was so short.
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1863 Oct 11
Whelan, R(ichard) V., Bishop of Wheeling
Parkersburg, (Virginia)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
In accordance with Purcell's wish regarding Father (Joseph) H(oefflinger), Whelan has forbidden him to perform any pastoral function or to say Mass in the diocese of Cincinnati. Whelan will watch him closely and asks that Purcell report any misconduct in Mason City or Pomeroy.
II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1863 Oct 13
Brownson, Orestes A.
Elizabeth, (New Jersey)
To The Editor of the New York Times
(New York, New York)
Brownson notices in the Times a charge against him of having made in his last (Brownson's) Review a misstatement in saying that (the Times) had asserted that when the Republicans "had put down the rebels they must then put down the Catholics." He never read it but Catholic papers had very generally reported it, several of his friends assured him that they had read it, and one of (the Times') assistant editors also assured him that such a remark had appeared. In the article which the editor cites, Brownson was addressing Catholics and stating and replying to their objections to the Republican Party. His purpose was to show that the party is not either a Know-Nothing or an anti-Catholic party. The editor accuses him of error when he speaks of the Evangelical or Know-Nothing wing of the Republican Party and denies that there is such a wing or that the times is its organ. There was such a wing in 1851. As the times disclaims being its organ, he retract his assertion. Brownson is a Catholic and a Republican. Today the Know-Nothings are united with the Democratic Party. (There follows an editorial comment upon this letter.)
I-3-d Printed Letter S. (Magnaprint of letter in the N.Y. Times, Oct. 15, 1863, p.4, col. 4) 2pp. 4to.
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1863 Oct 13
Brownson, Orestes A.
Elizabeth, New Jersey
to Editor of the N(ew) Y(ork) Times
(New York City, New York)
The Times had substituted "Republicanism" for "Catholic" in a quotation from Brownson's Review. Several of his friends had inquired and the associate editor had more or less confirmed it. Brownson hopes the times will do him the justice to bear in mind that he was not writing against the Journal. He merely was replying to their objections as Catholics and foreign-born citizens to the Republican party. If there was any error, it was simply not intimating that the times never made such a statement as was ascribed to it. Personally, Brownson attached little importance to it. He is not only a Catholic, but also a staunch Republican and the party is by no means anti-Catholic. The Times claims the present administration is very favorable to Catholics, that the Know Nothing Party has joined with the Democrats. Brownson claims if the Catholics are wise they will abandon the Democratic party and vote the Union as Republicans. If they do so, it will be the best way to express their American citizenship. Whether or not the editor is an organ of the Evangelical wing of the Republican party, either may judge. Brownson's argument was the party as represented by the Times presents no reason why a Catholic should not be willing to support the Republican party and what the editor says by way of correction of the error that Brownson's argument was good, and he regrets if he has not properly represented the editor's view.
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1863 Oct 13
Frazer, J.L.
Hoosick Falls, (New York)
To James Alphonsus McMaster
(New York, New York)
Frazer received McMaster's letter of the 11th inst. He has several appointments to fill the rest of the month which cannot be changed. However he shall be in New York about the 1st of Nov(ember) and will see McMaster then.
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1863 Oct 13
Macleod, Father Donald, Mt. St. Mary's (Seminary)
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell)
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
The unkindest things he ever said about Purcell he was discourteous enough to say to Purcell at the dinner table. There is too much gossip. Purcell himself said apropos of Father (Theodore Stephen) Badin that two Celts could not get along together in the same house. Macleod admits he is very hasty. He recognizes Purcell as his best friend.
P.S. He asks that this be accepted as feast day congratulations.
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1863 Oct 13
Péyroux, Marie Felicie
(St. Michael, Louisiana?)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.) Audin
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Recently Péyroux visited the seminary (St. Charles College, Grand Coteau, Louisiana?); it needs assistance. She believes that they must make an appeal to the people. Aided by a widow, Mrs. N. Fortier, they could travel through certain parishes to secure subscribers and to pass on the provisions which they give. She asks a word in writing so as to inform everyone of her project.
(P.S.) She wonders if (Odin) intends to visit St. Michael soon. He is to authorize them in writing . Knowing his influence with General (Charles P.) Stone, she asks (Odin) to show him her letter and obtain for her all that she begs of Stone's clemency.
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1863 Oct 13
Wall, James H.
Burlington, (Vermont)
To (James Alphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He thinks he will be in New York next Monday, and will be at the New York Hotel. Has McMaster written to Bayard? Today proclaims liberty to all the land or rings the death knell of our lost liberties.
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1863 Oct 14
Abbey, R( )
Nashville, Tenn(esse)
To (James Alphonsus McMaster)
(New York, New York)
He has an unfinished work of 75 or 80 chapters, 700 pages or so, in which there is one chapter on slavery that both his and McMaster's friends say is the best they have ever read on the subject. He has been requested to send McMaster a copy of the chapter to read and to insert into his paper if he wishes. He could not, however, presume so far as to send it without writing to McMaster. The argument is new and the line of discussion has not been previously used. He does not argue any of the questions written on the subject, but at the same time he covers all the ground. His argument is condensed, 24 pages or less. He is a minister of the Methodist Church, over 50 years of age, a native of New York, although he lived 35 years in Mississippi and still owns a few Negroes. He has read law and has written a few volumes of theology which McMaster would not like. He is at present an agent of the Methodist Publishing House of New York. He is known to the Harpers of New York and the Methodist Bank, 200 Mulbuy Street. He will send the chapter if McMaster wishes it.
P.S. He may be addressed as above in Nashville.
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1863 Oct 14
Green, Jr., John T.
Syracuse, New York
to J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
Green has received McMaster's invitation to visit New York before (Oct.) 20. He has just returned from the city, however. While there, he called at McMaster's office, but found him out, and, his stay in New York being brief, he was unable to call again. He realizes the importance of doing all McMaster recommends, but he cannot come to New York at this time in spite of McMaster's urgent request. Green has general supervision over central New York pending the canvass, and has special charge of six large counties in his region of the state. His canvassers and couriers have started, but his work has reached the stage where he cannot leave it. He is giving particular attention to the election of the (State) Senate. He thinks the most important point to be made in the election is the election of a Democratic legislature. Given that, New York can be put in safe condition. It is needless for him to say how much he sympathizes with his friends in Ohio, who have their election today. He would give half of what he is worth for Vallandingham's election. He hopes for the best, and hopes the proposed gathering may be the promotion of good.
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1863 Oct 15
Miller, R(utter) B.
Utica, (New York)
To (James Alphonsus McMaster)
(New York, New York)
He thanks McMaster for the insertion of his article. Miller goes on to say that Denio's opinion is more generous upon labor than the decision of the court of appeals for the reason that he settles the whole depreciation upon labor while the other judges divide it between capital and labor. Judge Denio's opinion coincides remarkably with his interests because he is a large holder of bonds and mortgages, and government securities. Miller has read McMaster's leader on "The Union and State Rights." The former sent an article to the Express on this same topic and Miller says it will save McMaster much time and difficulty if he merely sends to the Express for the article. If McMaster finds it worthy of his column he is to publish it.
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1863 Oct 15
Miller, Rutger B.
Utica, (New York)
To James Alphonsus McMaster
(New York, New York)
McMaster's agent called upon Miller yesterday morning and the latter wrote McMaster a hasty note. After conversing with some of their mutual friends he is induced to enlarge a little. He does not know McMaster personally but they have mutual sympathies in a political, philosophical, and a religious sense. According to Miller the dissolving tendencies of Protestantism have done their perfect work resulting in anarchy, which is the inevitable logical consequence of free inquiry and discussion. This negative, destructive system must yield to a positive and constructive system, universal and Catholic in its nature. This they must pull together and hold together. External discussion is the only practical revolt of Protestantism. Miller is vigorous in his denouncement of Protestantism. In his note of yesterday, Miller referred to a manuscript sent to the New York Evening Express. He now sends McMaster another, prepared as a report for the circulation at Syracuse (New York) in support of the "Ninth Revolution" in 1861. The stump orators are nearly as bad as the pulpiteers. If the manuscripts are considered useful McMaster is at liberty to publish them. Questions of boundary and forms of government are unimportant as compared with the principles of civil and religious liberty guaranteed by the Constitution of 1787.
P.S. Judge Denio's opinion is interpreted as meaning that a seat on the bench of the Supreme Court is wanted and that Q.E.D is the holder of government security the interest of which is payable in gold free from taxes. Therefore they are valid.
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1863 Oct 15
Sennott, George
Boston, (Massachusetts)
To Orestes A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
An "Address to the Democrats of Massachusetts" is enclosed with the sender's compliments. He believes Brownson is a true, intelligent Democrat in the genuine sense of that term.
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1863 Oct 16
Alleau, Father Th.
St. Brieuc, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Alleau is preparing to leave. (Odin's) letter arrived on the 1st, and he could not settle all his affairs promptly enough to leave on the 19th. The next sailing is November 2. He will leave Le Havre aboard the Germania. Departure from New York for N(ew) Orleans should be frequent. It has been impossible for him to get in touch with Father (Thomas A.?) Rebours, who left St. Brieuc before his return. He gave Alleau his address at Paris, but Alleau believes that Rebours will be leaving before him and will arrive at the same time as this letter. Bishop (Augustin David) charges him with a thousand friendly things for (Odin) and Father Rogerie, superior of St. Charles, asks (Odin's) blessing for his house, 25 pupils and himself. Alleau will pass by Le Mans and go to see his mother at Term. He will remain at Paris for several days. The chief concerns of the newspapers are always the United States and Poland.
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1863 Oct 16
(Purcell), J(ohn) B(aptist), Archbishop of
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Purcell) thanks Odin for his zealous and outspoken pastoral received yesterday. He will translate it for the Telegraph. Bishop (William Henry) Elder is anxious to obtain Sisters and funds from the Northern government for Negro orphan children's support at Vicksburg, and priests to instruct and receive into the church adult Negroes. (Purcell) has communicated by letter to Bishop (Martin John) Spalding and, through him, to Archbishop (Peter Richard Kenrick) of St. Louis, but like Spalding, he is weary of red tape and hopes but little from applications to officials on such matters. A Lieut. Colonel D.W. Shannon 5th F(lorida) Cavalry, C.S.A., is now a prisoner at Johnson's Island, Lake Erie. He applied to (Purcell) for a loan of $40, and promised to pay it to Odin when opp(ortuni)ty offers.
(P.S.) He began with the intention of answering Odin's letter of (September) 29. One half the entire sum has to be added, and even more, to pay 5,000 fr(ancs) now in France. He wonders if the Propagation of the Faith could not be induced to apply 5,000 fr(ancs). Purcell's brother, who is holding the purse strings (at Cincinnati) will do anything to oblige Odin and Mother St. Pierre, (R.U). He will consult with Mother Julia of the Assumption, (R.U.) and act on her advice. Odin should not let Sister (Ste.) Hyacinthe, (R.U.) ever come back to St. Martin's. Sister (St.) Vincent, (R.U.) appears unhappy because (of) not having the right spirit of a humble and obedient religious (of the Ursulines).
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1863 Oct 16
Starrs, Father W(illia)m, V.G.
New York, (New York)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
Starrs has received McFarland's letter of October 13 and says that Archbishop (John Hughes) has no objection to McFarland receiving Father (Titus) Joslin into McFarland's diocese. Joslin is stubborn and self-willed and has given trouble wherever he has been stationed. He was unwilling to submit to the pastor with whom he was associated. But he has many good qualities.
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1863 Oct 17
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
(Bealton Station, Virginia)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
He tells Sal about the engagement at Bristoe Station (Virginia) which was a victory fought and gained by the Second Corps alone. General Sykes, who alone of the infantry was near, traveled off to Manassas (Virginia) at a good pace. Their left was uncovered, their right uncovered and a whole Rebel corps in front of them. Ned was not in the early part of the fight being away until after the enemy had been repulsed and had disappeared though they afterward showed much of themselves and made several skirmish attacks. Ned saw the guns brought off and was under all the shell firing so he was fairly in the battle. The shelling was hot but very beautiful and as it was near nightfall the track of many of the shells could be marked by the flame. One of the shells exploded right near Ned and killed a captain. The papers say the 5th Corps helped drive the enemy from the field. Ned claims it is a lie because the 2nd Corps was left to their fate, willfully, dastardly, contemptibly. Ned says their fight has probably changed the whole face of the present campaign. Their position now is impregnable and will not be assaulted. The Union army is near their base;; the Rebels very far. The South can be cut off from all communication from Richmond, (Virginia) by the North's cavalry. If the administration chose they can gather 15,000 men on the Peninsula who would be amply sufficient to capture that place. Meade has outwitted the enemy as completely as Lee would have outwitted him had he managed to draw them down along the railroad to within ten or fifteen miles of Richmond. If Lee retreats Ned believes they shall return to Harrison's Landing, (Virginia). He cannot believe the folly of moving on Richmond by Fredericksburg (Virginia) far less by Culpepper (Virginia). Ned has very little hope of a battle now. Sal need not expect any letters in a hurry. Ned sends his love to his mother and all. He has not heard from Henry so he has telegraphed him.
P.S. Ned asks if his payrolls have been received and if they have, to destroy them and report to him thereon.
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1863 Oct 17
Onahan, W(illiam)
Chicago, (Illinois)
To James A(lphonsus) McMaster
(Of New York, New York)
He was glad to receive McMaster's letter of Oct. 13 and to know that he plans a visit to Chicago. He encloses a duplicate copy of the draft sent last May, the original, as McMaster rightly guessed, not having been paid. He suggests that McMaster's first lecture in Chicago be for his Irish Catholic friends, for which his lecture on Columbus would serve. He lists the neighboring towns of Ottawa, LaSalle, Davenport, Peoria, and Springfield to which McMaster can go during the week, returning to Chicago or Milwaukee after the tour. His second visit to Chicago could be given over to a political address. This is only a plan, but he has already written to most of the places named. There are many drawbacks and disappointments in matters of this kind and he desires that McMaster's trip be both pleasant and profitable; he can assure him of this in Chicago both nights. He would like to know what McMaster would expect for the lectures in the country towns, but he can leave the amount for Chicago to his friends.
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1863 Oct 17
Onahan, W(illiam) J.
Chicago, (Illinois)
To James A(lphonsus) McMaster
(Of New York, New York)
He sent McMaster a copy of the Protest against the indemnity bill which attempts to confiscate the right to redress on the part of the victim, but has not yet seen it published in any New York paper. It should be published there, for that city will probably see the law tried and the people should be educated to the idea that it is null and void. He attempted to make the Protest concise and dignified, but it met with disfavor from the Republicans. He thanks McMaster for the article on the Speakership and asks that a copy be sent to Hon. W.E. Frick of Somerset, Ohio, Hon. John O'Neil, Zanesville, (Ohio) and Hon. F.C. LeBlend, Celina, Ohio. Does McMaster know Mr. Kernan of New York, or anyone who has any influence over him? On his trip West he met many people of all parties and the change even since Dec. 1 in favor of peace is wonderful. The issue between the Union and States' Rights in regard to slavery and Separation will be made up as soon as the radicals realize the proclamation has failed.
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1863 Oct 18
Lévèque, J.A.
W(est) B(aton) Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
They ask Odin's assistance to beg Father (Anthony) Jourdan, (S.J.) to let them have Father (J. Francis) Ab(b)adie, (S.J.) until Odin can send them a priest. Ab(b)adie said he could do nothing without the permission of his superior. Lévèque does not know what they will do without a priest in these unfortunate times if Baton Rouge and Plaquemine are closed to them. Ab(b)adie is supposed to leave for Grand Coteau on November 2.
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1863 Oct 18
Timon, Bishop John
Buffalo, (New York)
To Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefev(e)re
Detroit, (Michigan)
Lefevere will no doubt be pleased to hear of the success of their application, so Timon sends an extract of a letter he lately received from Cardinal (Alexander) Barnabo. Does Lefevere consider the Council of Trent "quad Matrimonium vel clandestinitatem" published in the City of Detroit, or in any part of his diocese?
On the same paper:
His Holiness in audience August 9, regarding what the bishops of the United States have requested, has deigned to assent in everything, granting proper faculties to the Rector (John DeNeve) of the (American) College (Louvain), to whom already a rescript has been sent, making one exception as to the faculty of reading books which are prohibited, for which he wishes him, according to custom which obtains in all colleges, to have recourse to the Apostolic See in each case.
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1863 Oct 19
Duggan, Bishop James
Chicago, (Illinois)
To Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere
(Detroit, Michigan)
Duggan, before he had received Lefevere's letter, saw Father (August Durst) Dust but to no purpose since Duggan never receives a priest without a good letter from his bishop. Durst never mentioned his suspension. Duggan asks Lefevere for a Bohemian priest for a few days to hear confessions of many Bohemian families in Chicago who have not been to the sacraments for years; they are now thinking of building a church.
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1863 Oct 20
McNeirny, Father F(rancis)s
New York, (New York)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland
(of Hartford Providence, Rhode Island)
All the faculties asked for have been received from Rome. He will forward the printed copies without delay. There is no limit on disparitas cultus, ad titulum missionis, etc.
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1863 Oct 20
Scollard, Father J(ohn)
Jackson, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Scollard introduces Mrs. Lebrez, one of his most respected parishioners. She is going to (New Orleans) to place her daughter and only child in one of the institutions under (Odin's) protection, and requests an introduction. Scollard congratulates (Odin) on his safe arrival from abroad. It was only lately that he heard from Father (Frederick) Larnaudie, (S.J.) of (Odin's) return. Scollard enjoys good health and has nothing to complain of.
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1863 Oct 20
Turgis, Father I(sidore) F(rancis)
Mobile, (Alabama)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Since his last letter, Turgis has visited Fort Morgan. The first day there were 22 Communions among the Creoles and 5 among the residents of Mobile. He intended to return to Pascagoula tomorrow, but he has just received almost an order to leave for eight days at strange camps. It appears to promise an abundant mission because there are 4,000 men, almost all Creoles. He asks (Odin) to send a little note to Mrs. Thibeaut so that, if possible, she will forward him some wine for Mass and something to cover himself during the winter.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1863 Oct 21
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
Auburn, Virginia
to (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
After going the rounds to Bristoe, Manassas Junction, and Blackburn's Ford, back to Manassas Junction, Milford, Gainesville, Greenwich and they returned again to Auburn again last night. It has been nothing but march all the while but today they have a chance to rest. While at Milford (Virginia) Ned struck off and went to the battlefield. You would not know it to be a battlefield except for the scattered graves and the many heaps of horses with their bodies torn to pieces by the northern shells. About twenty horses lay in one place they were the horses of the battery the Second Corps captured. All the fields of Northern Virginia are equally desolate, strewn with nothing but debris of camps. Milford (Virginia) two years ago was a pretty settlement. He mentions other places that have been affected by the battles. Ned has traveled over every road in that part of Virginia, he is willing to venture. He is glad Sal remembered him at the masquerade. Last Wednesday night after the battle they marched all night long until Ned could scarcely see the ground near him or be sensible of anything passing, he was so sleepy. They finally got to sleep around 4 A.M. He has been bivouacking several times lately and the nights are quite cold. They have had frequent night marches and long day marches. Last Wednesday at Bristoe (Virginia) they had the whole Rebel army within range of their guns. Their shells struck Ewell's Corps drawn up in line of battle and one division of Hill's Corps was the one they repulsed. That victory broke up the Rebel campaign completely. Bristoe is Ned's fourth battle, having been in the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg previously. Ned expects Henry (Brownson) today and the former wishes to get away from (Gen.) Hays if possible. Persons once wounded by shells are ever after timid under fire. He thanks Sal for her picture etc. Livington told Ned he had seen the Misses Regrum and Fleming about setting out. Many a Confederate lady has taken charge of wounded Yankees. Those that are taken to Richmond (Virginia) go to the hospitals there. The severely wounded fellows cannot be removed and are taken in charge at the first house., He sends his love to his mother. Swinton says that Hays will return to his Brigade but Henry (Brownson) shall not. Ned wonders that Rosecrans has been removed. He is sorry that his Father (Orestes A. Brownson, Sr.) has not obtained the Roman ministry but he supposes Seward was insurmountable. McClellan has come out very flatfooted. He asks that Sal tell mother that he always writes her the first letters. He wonder what his Father says of the Battle of Bristoe and if he spoke of Ned's being in it.
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1863 Oct 21
Gys, P.J.
Malines, Belgium
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
For the second time Gys requests the payment of Francis X. Ceuppens' voucher. Ceuppens has told him in two letters that (Odin) had written to Cardinal (Engelbert Sterckx) of Malines. From information he secured at the Archbishop's, it seems that nothing has arrived yet. As he wishes to see this matter ended, he asks (Odin) to send them a letter to go personally to reclaim this voucher.
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1863 Oct 21
Spalding, M(artin) J., Bishop of Louisville
Louisville, (Kentucky)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Spalding encloses the Apostolic letter of Bishop (William H.) Elder. Spalding will write him by a young priest of the American College of Louvain who is going to see him in a few days. He had been waiting a year in Michigan for the raising of the blockade. Mother Columba writes that so many nuns have died she cannot spare any now. Spalding believes the main chance lies with Father (Edward) Sorin's nuns and priests. He intends to urge Father O'Brien, O.P., Vicar Provincial of the Dominicans. Spalding ordained two priest for the Order last Sunday. Spalding has a letter from Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick which says that Purcell's clergy and sisters should be the first to volunteer for the good cause. Spalding has finished the revision of the Eight Day's Retreat of Bishop David. The book will go immediately to press. Purcell shall receive the earliest copy. (Two letters mentioned are not present here).
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1863 Oct 22
Blain, Father P(rosper) S(auveur), St. Vincent de Paul's Church
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Blain has been strongly affected by what (Odin's) secretary, Father (Gabriel) Chalon, said before him in (Odin's) presence. After asking if Blain knew anything of Father (F.) Marion, Chalon continued that it appeared that Marion's return was very much desired. When Blain replied that this was natural seeing that Marion was a worthy ecclesiastic, Chalon remarked that this was not the only reason. Several days later Chalon said that several persons had expressed a strong desire for Marion's return. Blain replied that he believed he had succeeded at St. Vincent's as well as Marion and that it is not the talk of several ladies which forms the opinion of a congregation. Chalon continued that Blain was no more suitable than the Grand Turk. Blain never accepted the post, temporarily given him by (Odin), to incur the blame of Chalon. He is confident (Odin) will not pass the same judgment on him as his honorable secretary.
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1863 Oct 22
Roche, John
Covington, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(John B. Bellaclos) Bellecro is not better. He is the only case that did not benefit by the mineral water. By going back to France he maybe restored to health. He asks Odin to have his son, John Roche, go with (Bellaclos) to France to school as he is in fear his morals will be corrupted. There is no school in Covington but infidel school. Roche can advance $500.
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1863 Oct 22
Spalding, M(artin) J(ohn), Bishop of
Louisville, (Kentucky)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.)
N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana)
He wonders if (Odin) remembers when he was so kind and condescending to Spalding's "petitesse" in the College of Propaganda about 28 years ago. Spalding will never forget it. He has read (Odin's) pastorals sent by his secretary and Spalding's old friend and schoolmaster, Father (Gabriel) Chalon. He was much pleased with all of them, especially that prescribing the administration of temporals. He trusts the scandal which now afflicts (Odin) will soon pass away. Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell of Cincinnati writes enclosing a letter form Bishop (William Henry Elder) of Natchez, asking spiritual aid for the poor (Negroes). Spalding fears he will scarcely be able to find priests or religious who are able or willing and suitable. Archbishop (Peter Richard Kenrick) of St. Louis and many others think that those who have sympathized with and encouraged the causes which have led to this frightful result should consider it their duty to volunteer to aid in repairing the mischief. This, of course, refers to their brethren of Cincinnati who have pursued so strange a course.
P.S. He is publishing Bishop (Augustine) David's "Eight Days Retreat." (Odin) and Chalon will have an early copy/
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1863 Oct 22
Whelan, R(ichard) V., Bishop of Wheeling
Wheeling, (Virginia)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
In answer to Purcell's inquiry, he writes that Bishop (Thomas L.) G(race) informed him that Bishop (Thomas L.) G(race) informed him that (Father Joseph Hoefflinger) should not be tolerated in the ministry outside of a monastery. Whelan has heard nothing also, but asks Purcell not to mention Bishop Grace's charges.
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1863 Oct 23
Thisse, Father J.W.
Piqua, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Thisse says he wrote last Saturday to Bishop (Sylvester H.) Rosecrans telling him that previous engagements had prevented Father (Joseph) Dwenger from giving the promised mission or retreat in Greenville and the Confirmandi would not be ready for Sunday, Oct. 25. He hopes Mr. Charles Schelhamer has now been ordained. Many acquaintances pray that the rising priests of Precious Blood Fathers will be successful. The dresses and other apparel of the ladies should not prevent their receiving the sacraments and Thisse hopes the young priests will realize this. Father Dwenger says the priests are not as strict now as they used to be and this is some progress. Father (Andrew) Kunkler ought to take wise steps in this matter. Father (M.A.) Meyer, now of Berlin, says he is too good hearted to give a reprimand or make a correction. Mr. Schelhamer's Father informed Thisse that his son is ordained. Thisse thanks Purcell. He is sorry that fire injured the Seminary Chapel. He will send $100 to Purcell in a few weeks to help restore the chapel. Mr. Thomas and members of St. Boniface's congregation wish to have their cornerstone laid on the Feast of All Saints. Father (Hermann) Boehmann will not give his consent until Spring when the building can be pushed along. If blessed now, the cornerstone will be exposed to profanation all winter. The Germans are pleased with Behman.
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1863 Oct 23
W(ood), J(ames) F., Bishop of Philadelphia
Lancaster, (Pennsylvania)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
Father (Joseph) Coffey's conduct while in the diocese of Philadelphia was not such as to justify Wood in saying anything in his favor. Coffey left for Ireland and was again received by the late Bishop who later took his faculties. Sister Benedicta has retired to Emmitsburg. He wishes Bishop (William Henry) Elder joy with his Negro converts. If they persevere they must be of a very different caliber to their black brethren in the north. They are all puzzled at the removal of (General William) Rosecrans.
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(1863 Oct 24)
Ferrus, A.
Nantes, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Ferrus thanks (Odin) for all that he did for them during the illness of his uncle Blineau. They thank the Divine Master for having admitted Blineau to Communion before appearing before Him. It is a proof of the effects of charity. They do not know the disposition of his uncle's will. If he has forgotten his sister, Mrs. Lemoine, and the Gillou children, they will be in an embarrassing extremity. Ferrus' small resources do not even suffice for the settled expenses of his house and it will be impossible to continue the sacrifices which he has made for his mother-in-law for 18 months. He asks (Odin) to let them know and to have someone supervise its execution . According to Mr. Carrier there was considerable value in paper of the bank of the South in his uncle's cashbox.
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1863 Oct 24
Lynch, John Joseph, Bishop of
Toronto, (Canada)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland of Hartford
(Providence, Rhode Island)
A young man signing himself James Butler, Deacon of the diocese of Kerry, applied to them for admission to the diocese. Lynch has written to Bishop (David) Moriarty and Moriarty has no knowledge of such a man. Butler has an exeat; it is a forgery and does not resemble Moriarty's signature. Lynch feels it is his duty to inform the Bishop of these circumstances.
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1863 Oct 24
Lynch, John Joseph, Bishop of Toronto, St. Michael's Palace
(Toronto, Canada)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
A person signing himself as James Butler deacon of the diocese of Kerry applied for admission to Lynch's diocese. Lynch has written to Bishop Moriarity and he answered that he knew nothing of this person. The man has an exeat with the Bishop's seal and signature but it is a forgery. Lynch feels it his duty to notify Purcell of this.
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1863 Oct 24
Miller, Rutger B.
Utica, (New York)
To James Alphonsus McMaster
(New York, New York)
According to Miller the chaotic national situation arises from both spiritual and temporal sources. Avarice and ambition are waging a war of extermination not only upon fixed capital but upon free labor, under the pretense of saving the Union. The life, liberty and property of the citizen are driven to the "slaughter pen" of the usurpers. Spiritually, the clergy's vocation is to reflect the prejudices of their congregations. With very few exceptions (generally in the Roman or Anglican rite) the northern clergymen proclaim the war a "Holy War" because it is an anti-slavery war. Men of property whose means are being squandered and laboring men whose lives are being sacrificed in this "Holy War" naturally are opposed to it. In order to counteract these forces, temporal and spiritual capital and labor must unite. If the timidity of the capitalist sways him from the path of duty and leads him to desert labor and lend money based upon the ability of money to pay labor, naturally, will protest and resist. Capital should instinctively come to the aid of labor in this struggle for life and liberty of persons and its security of property.
P.S. Miller claims that his doctor will not like the idea of his leaving home. But since he feels it is necessary he is ready to go. Miller advises McMaster to write him and let him know if he can be of any use. If so, he may come to New York by Wednesday.
P.P.S. Miller has just received McMaster's copy of the Freeman's Journal and expresses pleasure at the latter's article entitled "The World."
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1863 Oct 24
O'Flynn, C( ) J( )
(Detroit, Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
O'Flynn can keep his promise to Lefevere to give lessons to the gentlemen Lefevere mentioned the other day. Professional men to succeed, must be familiar with their text books, especially with a man who has just launched his barques. O'Flynn recommends J.A. Girardin as a good substitute, as he speaks French fluently. His office is next to the Wayne County Court House.
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1863 Apr 9
Gray, (William) and (C.J.) O'Flynn
(Detroit, Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
They enclose $20 received from Hopson, who promises to pay more next week.
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1863 Oct 21
Gray, (William) and (C.J.) O'Flynn
Detroit, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
O'Flynn encloses a check for $60 from Robinson on Preston, who promises to pay as much more as he can on the 10th proximo.
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1863 Oct 24
(St. Palais), Maurice (De), Bishop of Vincennes
Vincennes, (Indiana)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
When Father (James) Weisemberger left Vincennes diocese for Covington, De. St. Palais did not give him an exeat but he wrote Bishop (George A.) Carrell that he no longer considered Weisemberger his subject. Father (Francis J.) Rudolph who needed an assistant asked De. St. Palais to grant faculties to Weisemberger as long as he remained with him. De. St. Palais hopes he is more prudent with Purcell. He agrees with Purcell that Bishop (Martin J.) Spalding should go to Baltimore but he does not like to see him leave the province. He was sorry to hear of the fire in Purcell's college but was glad to learn it was covered by insurance.
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1863 Oct 25
Giraud, Father J.M.
Madisonville, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
This week Giraud is going to go to Covington where he will remain until November 5. Thursday should be spent visiting several establishments on the Bookfalaya. Afterwards he is going to visit Chapopeela and Tangipahoa. While at Chapopeela he will make a small trip of 8 miles to Washington parish, where there are some stations which have not had their children baptized. He will descend the length of the Tangipahoa in order to see the inhabitants scattered here and there. From the Tangipahoa near Ponchatoula he is going to return to Coté Francaise. From there to the Amité River, then to New River and then he plans to go to New Orleans by the Mississippi. From New River to Donaldsonville he will have about 25 miles, while if he wishes to return to Madisonville he will have more than 60 miles. At Bonfouca and Madisonville, the Forty Hours went very well. His health is still very good.
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(18)63 Oct 25
Mitchell, Annie, Ursuline Convent
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mitchell has been informed that Odin had made arrangements with Mrs. Berbank for her returning home. Although the lady does not intend returning to Texas, her daughter is to go. She thinks there is also a French lady of his acquaintance who is to embark at the same time. The boat is expected to leave tomorrow or Tuesday and she is anxious to know if there is any foundation to what she has been told. She is grieved to five him so much trouble, especially as he is not yet entirely recovered from his late illness.
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1863 Oct 25
Rigollet, Father (Clement)
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Rigollet received Odin's letter. As soon as he has settled his affairs and especially as soon as the means of transport becomes a little less expensive, it will be a pleasure to leave. He has presented his account to (Father Gilbert Raymond).
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1863 Oct 26
Hecker, Father I(saac) T(homas)
St. Louis, M(iss)o(uri)
To Bishop (Francis P. McFarland of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
The enclosed (no enclosure) is an extract from a letter Hecker received dated October 13 which he would send entire but that the other part contained some private matter. He is sorry to give McFarland pain but he is sure the Bishop will appreciate his giving him these facts. The circumstances came to his knowledge from several sources, among them a Bishop and a priest.
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1863 Oct 26
Macleod, Father (X.) D(onald)
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell)
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
He understands from Mr. Ahearn that his "man on horseback" is supposed to be Bishop (Sylvester H.) Rosecrans, who was a worker here. It is impossible to think that Macleod could insult Rosecrans. He admits he is insolent when he has cause, but Rosecrans was the one who first gave him knowledge of the Faith and the privilege of securing the Sacraments. His horseback man refers to a man on a white horse called Whisby and solemnly thanked, the night after the fire in the name of the officers and students of Mt. St. Mary's. No one there either knew or thanked him. He apologizes for any seeming disrespect, but means none. He will explain hereafter the intense impropriety to the person by the name of Whisby, if any such person exists.
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1863 Oct 26
Raymond, Father G(ilbert)
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
They arrived after a difficult trip lasting six days; they were completely respected along the route. Until now the movement of Federal troops has prevented the sending of (Odin's) letters to the pastors of New Iberia and St. Martin. He gave Father (Clement) Rigol(l)et (Odin's) letter. The Federals have been there five days. The convent (of the Ursulines) has been respected and well-guarded. General (Cuvier?) Grover has his quarters in the churchyard. Someone took some cows and oxen from the convent; General Grover sent some provisions to replace the loss. Raymond does not know how long the army will remain there; while waiting they can not leave for the missions. Raymond gave Rigol(l)et Odin's) letter and mentioned the basis for settlement established by (Odin), $300 per year and $1.00 for each Mass stipend. Rigol(l)et has more Masses than he can say which gives him more than $600 per year. This morning he sent his bill which is a new proof for Raymond that (Odin) cannot get rid of him too quickly. Rigol(l)et was accused in his own diocese of engaging in business; it is said that he bought horses and sugar with his money from Masses; however, his bill proves him to be an avaricious and sordid person. He claims $2264 for his two years as assistant, while he has a right to only a little more than $200. (Odin) should not get involved except to tell him that his salary is $300 and that he has a right to $1 for Masses. No doubt he hopes to remain in the diocese, although Raymond thinks he has some suspicions. The example of Father (Hyacinth) Gonel(l)az reassures him. Rigol(l)et is the most base individual in all respects that he knows.
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1863 Oct 26
St. Pierre, (R.U.), Sister
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Since their arrival at Opelousas, Mother St. Pierre has looked in vain to send him news. Today she takes advantage of an opportunity given by the Federals who have been there four days. They had great difficulties making their trip which took not less than 10 days. She found her (Ursulines) in good health but worried about her. She also found a letter from the Mother Superiors of Clermont who speak of having written her several letters and of having given her the means to pay the interests, etc. As their other letters have not yet reached her, she does not know to whom they wish the interest paid. She wonders if they might try to pay them by way of Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell. She promises to do everything possible to reimburse (Odin) later. The Federals are camped in the churchyard and all around their small enclosure. They have conducted themselves very well. Yesterday they received some provisions in return for several beasts of burden which the Federals took at their first appearance. General (Cuvier?) Grover and several officers have honored them with visits. Father (Gilbert) Raymond, she believes, is writing (Odin). She will say nothing to him. The sisters join her in offering their respects. Despite the state of the countryside they are all in good health and good spirits. They edify her by their courage and submission.
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1863 Oct 28
McNeirny, Father F(rancis)
New York, (New York)
To Bishop F(ranci)s (P.) McFarland (of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
McNeirny has telegraphed "yes." The faculty authorizing to ordain ad titulum missionis reads "dummodo alias idonei sint et servatis de jure servandis." The first part was natural since any objection was covered by McFarland's other faculty. Time is no restriction as to festivals. The faculties are in the hands of the printer and will be received next week. Archbishop (John Hughes) is ailing, Father (William) Starrs has not recovered and McNeirny is kept very busy, otherwise McFarland would have received the faculties earlier.
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1863 Oct 28
Slidell, Mathilde
(Paris, France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (Th.) Alleau, before leaving for New Orleans, came to see them and offered to charge himself with her letters. She seized the chance to thank (Odin) for the service he rendered her son (Alfred) by sending his baptismal certificate. She knows that a correspondence with her, if it falls into Federal hands, can only compromise her friends and she is, consequently, stingy with her letters. She has met with much sympathy in France, and the French government would have recognized them long ago were it not for the opposition of England. She spent three months at Biarritz and she, as well as her daughters, received the most gracious reception of the Emperor (Napoleon III). In speaking to her he did not make any mystery of his sympathy for their cause. He spoke of General (Pierre G.T.) Beauregard and the heroic defense of Charleston with the most lively interest. The matter of Poland has been added to that of Mexico, and France cannot give anything but a sterile sympathy to (the Confederacy). (John) Slidell and their children ask to be remembered to (Odin).
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1863 Oct 29
Dargan, P.
Brazoria, (Texas)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Dargan asks Odin to make inquiry of his sisters, Mrs. Dan(ie) Bourke and Mrs. Reardon He heard from them after the fall of (New Orleans), not a word since. He has written several letters, some in care of Father (Henry) Riordan, St. Patrick's. He heard from J. Buckley a few days since. He said Stephen Eaton had letters from Orleans and that they were well. Dargan is working for Buckley every day. He was married on January 4, 1862 and they have a son now eleven months old. His wife is (Sara Byrne), the daughter of James Byrne of the San Antonio Review(?), sister of little Minnie who is all the time asking about Odin. They are well and doing well.
(P.S.) If Odin has any friend at Matamoros who would forward Dargan a letter it would be a favor.
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1863 Oct 29
Miller, Rutger B.
Utica, (New York)
To James Alphonsus McMaster
New York, New York
Miller feels the ship of state is being tossed about needlessly by governor Seymour, Wm. A. Duer, Francis Kieran, etc. who are to address a meeting in Utica (New York) that evening. Miller is unable to attend. He was unable to avail himself of McMaster's invitation but hopes to see him later at his leisure. Power is something which is derived from the weight of consequences resulting from a knowledge of what has happened in the past. Activity, stimulated by true philanthropy, and guided by intelligence is the perfect ideal of humanity. To ascertain the line between the inevitable and the modifiable to know when to submit and how to reconcile progress with established order is the test of true statesmanship. Political power must conform to the ideas of the people it seeks to rule. Ideas govern the world and a conflict of ideas is the sure precursor of material conflicts. The crisis of that day is simply a realization of a conflict of ideas. Moral and intellectual reform are necessary before political reform. The United States has no national idea unless it may be the almighty dollar and the almighty nigger from whom the people obtain the dollar. The only way people can come to an agreement on any matter is to fix the standard of morals. Once moral standards are established, temporal, material and political order will follow spontaneously. Industrial people desire order and will go to great length to attain it. Aware of the crying want of the times, Miller has prepared an article which he humbly submits to McMaster. He would appreciate seeing it in print if McMaster feels it worthy of publication.
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1863 Oct 29
Mitchell, Ira C.
Iowa City, Iowa
to J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster, Esq.
(New York, New York)
An Iowa lady has given Mitchell a copy of a political novel entitled "Adolphus Kingston or Who Is The Secessionist." He has carefully read it and is satisfied as to its merit. He predicts it will be a huge success if properly introduced to the public and that it will doubtless have a great effect on the presidential campaign of the coming fall. Mitchell wishes to make arrangements with McMaster for the publication in New York City. He is handling the arrangements of publication for the authoress. He reminds McMaster that they met last winter in Wilkes Barre, P(ennsylvani)a and since that time he has moved to Iowa City, Iowa where he is editor of the "Democratic State Press." He is sending a copy of this newspaper to McMaster and would like in return a copy of the "Freeman's Journal."
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1863 Oct 30
Baraga, Frederick, Bishop of Saut Ste. Marie
Saut Ste. Marie, Michigan
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere
(Detroit, Michigan)
Father (John) de Neve had informed Baraga of the arrival of Father (Francis) Van der Bom in Detroit for Baraga's diocese. Baraga wants him very much for Saut Ste. Marie as he has no priest yet. He had Father Jeremiah Ryan, but the information he received about him from Sandwich, (Canada), was such that he had to dismiss him immediately. If Lefevere persuades Van der Bom not to come to Baraga, he will do a great injustice. It is Lefevere's fault that Baraga is so miserable, because if he had not pulled him in (to become Bishop) nobody would have ever thought of him, an insignificant Indian missionary . Now Lefevere must help him and persuade Van der Bom to come.
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