(Alleau), Father Th.
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The annual salary for Alleau at the Cathedral of St. Louis was 1000 francs beginning January 1, 1864. Alleau, by leaving New Orleans in June, '64 has a right to two quarters expired and one quarter of vacation given him by the Bishop as a time for necessary rest after the work of preaching. These three quarters come to 750 (francs); Alleau has received 583.35 so he has not received more than was due to him. The trustees should consider that a preacher has imperative need to restore himself. If they had considered this sum as insignificant in view of the circumstances, they would not have refused to give Alleau the sum he asked of them to make a trip.
P.S. It is well to consider also that Alleau renounced any fees from the parish; he never performed a single baptism or marriage during the time he was at the Cathedral. His only income was the 583.35. (Apparently a draft or memorandum in Alleau's hand).
VI-2-h A. Draft (?French) 4pp. 8vo.
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1864 Jul
Montclair, J.W.
Montclair, N(ew) J(ersey)
To O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Montclair sends an early copy of a book he has written on metrical compositions and asks Brownson's opinion of it. The published work will contain about one third more material of similar character. Montclair would appreciate Brownson's criticism of it.
I-4-c A.L.S. 1pg. 16mo.
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1864 Jul 1
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
(Petersburg, Virginia)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Ned wishes Sal to hunt up among his bills a receipt from Capt. C.S. Elliot for some $40.00. He has just read Dr. (Orestes) Brownson's speech and considers it an excellent one. He wishes Sal to preserve for him the extract of the speech and the notice Mr. Anderson gave him in the Second Corps dispatches. Ned has written and telegraphed to Henry (Brownson) that there is a place for him as Asst. Adjutant General there on the Corps Staff. Col. Walker is frequently sick just now and Ned cannot justly ask him to delay very long for Henry's answer. He will be very much surprised if Henry does not accept this place. Ned tells how he prevented a New York officer from being a Lieutenant Colonel of a new regiment and had a friend named. Ned also arranged for another of his friends to be made Colonel of the new Regiment thus formed. This soldier is forwarding the recommendations of Gen. Gibbons and Hancock. Gen. Hancock has forbidden any of his staff to give any official information or informations on official subjects to Mr. Swinton, because Swinton has hid rather too much about this corps' conduct on the night of the 17th or 18th of June. Ned complains that the weather has been terribly hot. Some of the nights are as cold as ice. He inquires if Polly has returned to stay. He wonders how the Great Mogul likes Dr. Brownson's allusion to Ned when it may be thought to sting a little on him. Ned wishes Sal to tell him that a Col. Ledball leaves tomorrow to be commandant at West Point, in Clitz's place. Ned realizes it will undoubtedly be unpleasant for Henry and him to be together on one staff. But the place he has waiting for Henry is one far superior to that he now holds. If Henry (Brownson) declines this position Ned shall naturally suppose that he declines field service. He urges Sal to get him a servant if she can. He asks if she stayed with Mrs. Fremont the night of the meeting and also how their Father's speech was received. He wishes her a pleasant trip to Nahant (Massachusetts). The staff operated most inefficiently in his absence. He asks Sal if she has told Mrs. Fleming what he wishes. He likewise wishes Sal to thank Polly. Ned thinks it would be best if Henry were to come down there for some six months or a year now. He tells Sal that if she sees Eckles to urge him to come to his Regiment, as he would probably get at once a Captaincy. Henry's remarks about Eckles are not true. Tom Livermore has been there at Ned's camp today. Ned is going to see tom of Tuesday. He is on Baldy Smith's staff. He sends a few lines for Dr. Brownson's information. He asks Sal not to wait for him to answer her last letter. He sends his love to his mother.
I-5-i A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 1
Chambige, Father F(rancis), St. Thomas' Seminary
Bardstown, K(entucky)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Chambige gives a list of students of the archdiocese of Cincinnati and gives their qualifications. They are Anthony Seibenfurcher, Michael Kennedy, John Kennedy, James Byrne, Christopher Ryan, Theobald Spengler, and Edward Flading. Chambige hopes Purcell will find the reports satisfactory. He also encloses the balance account for the whole session. Chambige is worried how to provide expenses for next session. Students will be taken at $75 for the first five months of the session and make a reduction for the second half if prices decrease.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.
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1864 Jul 1
Coleman, Ja(me)s
Ann Arbor, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Coleman seeks Lefevere's advice about studying for the priesthood. He has $600 to pay his way. Would the public school rather than a Catholic school be cheaper? Board at the latter would be $12.50 per month. As to his studies, he has taught in the common schools and has read 40 chapters in the first book of Caesar. If the money is sufficient in any Catholic institution, he asks for the post-office address. His mailing address is Dexter, Michigan.
III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1864 Jul 1
Courtes, S.M., Father J.L.
Dayton, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (Joseph) Caillet is much concerned about their Brothers of the Society of Mary in San Antonio from whom they have had no news for two years. Caillet has given Courtes the mission of going to visit them but all his efforts have been in vain. Even the Washington office to whom he was directed by the consul at Cincinnati replied that nothing could be done because the blockade was becoming stricter every day. Courtes knows how close (Odin) is to the work he has assigned to their Brothers. Two of them here, Brother (John Baptist) Laignoux, (S.M.) and Brother (Nicholas) Koenig, (S.M.) who spent several years in San Antonio, tell Courtes of (Odin's) keen interest in their establishment. They would be grateful for any news (Odin) has. Courtes has been in America two years, at first as visitator and then as provincial. The General Chapter will be held in France in September; Courtes will tell everything about the establishments in North America.
P.S. When (Odin's) reply comes Courtes will probably be on his way to France; (he gives his Paris address).
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 8vo.
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1864 Jul 1
Quaglia, (Angelo), Cardinal Prefect
Rome (Papal States)
To Abbot (Maria Benedict) Berger
of Gethsemani Monastery, Kentucky
(The letter contains quotations of previous decrees concerning the Trappists in France and answers to questions concerning the application of those decrees to the American Trappists). The document quotes from Cardinal A. Sala, as prefect of the congregation of Bishops and Regulars, recognizing the vows of the restored Trappist as simple in the limits of France. As to vows taken previously a decision is to be asked of the Holy Father. The letter is dated March 24, 1837. Then follows a copy dated Dec. 20, 1861 which explains the previous decree by stating that as regards poverty under these simple vows the professed retain the radical dominion but lose the administration, use and usufruct, and that they may alienate their property before profession if they do not want to submit it to this condition. Such disposition can be changed after profession only by Apostolic indult. After this there is a copy of Abbot Berger's petition to the Holy Father asking about the application of these decrees to the American Trappists; whether their vows are likewise simple and if so whether the bishop can dispense, or only the Holy Father; and whether the decree ought to be extended to all Trappists in America related to the French Trappists. The Answer of Cardinal Quaglia is that the American vows are simple, that only the Holy See can dispense and that the decrees should be extended to the American house.
II-5-b (This is a copy in the handwriting of Berger) (Latin) 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 2
Allen, Patrick, St. Mary's Seminary
Perryville, M(iss)o(uri)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Allen wishes to leave the seminary for a few weeks during the vacation as his health has been somewhat impaired from last year's study. He also wishes to go to Cape Girardeau next year for philosophy. Allen has neither parents or friends in this country and appeals to (Odin) as a Father.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 2
Finotti, Father Jos(eph) M.
Brookline, Mass(achusetts)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of Hartford)
(Providence, Rhode Island)
With satisfaction Finotti introduces to McFarland the Rev. Mr. Dimon who has just severed his connection with the Congregationalist Society and accepted a Professorship in the Protestant College at Providence. He leaves a void there that cannot easily be filled. None regret his departure more than Finotti. There is compensation in that while Finotti loses, Dimon will gain the friendship of McFarland.
I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 2
Le Cozic, Father H(guacin) the M(ar)ie
Bonfouca, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Le Cozic has used a special privilege and dispensed the three banns in the case of Armand Cousin and Marie cousin for which (Odin) is to tell him if he acted rightly. The dispensation for a mixed marriage given to Victoire Pizetta and Urie Stremm will probably not be necessary as Stremm intends to become a Catholic before the marriage. Le Cozic needs to come to the city to have an operation on his mouth and also to talk to (Odin).
P.S. (Odin) is to give the enclosed letter to Father Rousselon to forward.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 4
Buchanan, Ja(me)s R.
Louisville, (Kentucky)
To (James Alphonsus McMaster), Editor Freeman's Journal
(New York, New York)
The excellent service McMaster has rendered to the cause of civil liberty leads him to enclose a remonstrance and requests McMaster's attention to the subject. They are sunk in a dead sea of despotism there. The convention in the midst of despair and under Federal terrorism is the first political movement of the Democracy in Kentucky since the dispersion at Frankfort by ( ) Gilbert (?). However, it was a success in numbers, characters, and harmony of spirit and action. They must suffer the will of the Jacobins of this despotic act against the press while their opportunity lasts. They must put off the hands of the Federal administration from the throats of democracy and Kentucky, for unless she is emancipated from her present position, she can do nothing. He asks McMaster to turn his interest their way a little. If the Federal yoke is thrown off they will be able to take care of their own domestic Jacobins. Say a word in reference to those triple-faced cheats, the Bramlette's managers. Bramlette has been the scrub boot of the administration all the time and was in alliance with General (George) Thomas even six months ago when the Journal passed his stern defense of state rights and opposition to abolition at which Thomas simply laughed and declared then that he would carry out his system with Bramlette's aid or without by the fourth of July. Today it is fulfilled. Bramlette is endorsed by the Jacobin organ, the Union Press of Louisville, and they have a grand dress parade and flag presentation with the freshly stolen Negroes in the city as Thomas said in January. Fight for freedom of the press; when that is taken, all else soon surrenders.
I-1-m A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.
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1864 Jul 4
Conlan, A.E., St. Louis Plantation
(Plaquemine, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis must have mentioned that he met Conlan and engaged her to come to Texas to teach school. Her consent was easily given for she has few ties in Louisiana. (Odin) is to let her know his views and to send the accompanying letter to Dubuis. She purposes going out this fall. (Odin's) letter can be sent by Thomas O'Donnell. Conlan signs as "formerly Religious of the Sacred Heart."
VI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 5
Smeddinck, Father (J) B( )?
Chippewa Falls, (Wisconsin)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
He uses Lefevere's kind answer to induce Father A(ugust) Durst to return to the feet of his bishop to obtain pardon and a speedy installation. Durst feels he is not in his vocation, debts worry him and he has objections against what he styles his false brother Confrater. He is doing hard penance. There is danger this may impair his health and mind. Smeddinck asks Lefevere to take some step to facilitate Durst's removal from his missions. Smeddinck is going to Milwaukee for the Retreat, and hopes, there, to hear from Lefevere. If he does not, he will ask his bishop (John Martin Henni) to be removed from this place.
III-2k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 7
(De Goesbriand), Louis, Bishop of
Burlington, V(ermont)
To Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland (of Hartford)
Providence, R(home) I(sland)
De Goesbriand has not forgotten that McFarland has promised to speak to their Vermonters at St. Alban's next month. He asks McFarland to authorize him to announce it and to say what Sunday they may expect him. He hopes that McFarland is well and he knows that he has not been idle.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 8
Durst, Father A(ugust)
Durand, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Six months of penance assigned Durst by Lefevere is coming to an end. If Lefevere is at last satisfied, Durst asks for an exeat for the present for the diocese he happens to be in, or definitely for that of Luxembourg in Germany. Durst reminds Lefevere that it was on condition that the Bishop of Luxembourg would again receive him in his diocese that he accepted Father (Peter) Kindekens' contract to come to America. Durst is concerned about being restored to active life to avoid scandals. First, who is to pay his debts in Detroit? Second, Durst has for a long time kept his affairs from his sister, a widow of the late Jean Moeller, professor at Catholic University. The whole University, Professors and his friends, would soon be aware of it.
III-2-k A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 10
Bellanger, (S.M.), Father F.
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Jefferson) College has opened; they have three children. In 4 days there will be 12. Bellanger asks for the privilege of having the Blessed Sacrament reserved in the chapel.
P.S. He asks (Odin) to send him, during vacation, the three young men from his country who are at the seminary. They could be very useful with his little students and no doubt this little diversion would be very agreeable to them.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 10
Lüers, J(ohn) H., Bishop of Fort Wayne
Rome, (Italy)
To Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
He arrived just in time to see the Holy Father assist at St. John Lateran were the decrees for the beatification of Peter Canisius and Margaret Alacoque were read. The Holy Father is in the best of health. He asked if Lüers and Bishop (Patrick N.) Lynch were enemies. Lüers replied that there was no war between them. Father (Silas) Chatard, vice-rector of the American College is treating Lüers with a kindness he will never forget. Cardinal (Alexander) Barnabo is well posted on American affairs. Lüers fears that Father Ben(jamin) Spalding will not have sufficient energy for the diocese of Louisville. Father (Peter J.) Lavialle is not at all liked by the clergy. Lüers suggests that Bishop (George) Carrell go to Louisville and that Bishop (Sylvester H.) Rosecrans go to Covington where he could still assist Purcell. Cardinal (Charles A.) Reisach told Lüers that in Rome they consider the councils (in America) without system, that it would be better to treat of faith as well as discipline. The Holy Father reprobates the French custom of bowing before the Blessed Sacrament. Rome is truly a city of kindness and brotherly love.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 11
Letterman, Mary D.
Chestnut Hill, (Pennsylvania)
To (William) Seton (4)
(Yorktown, Virginia?)
As she promised to write in case she was unable to call at Cragdon, she must make her apologies to the girls through (William). It gave her much regret not to see his sisters. She has not been able to hear of any place such as they wanted. If (William) should hear of anything desirable and not over $5000 at Yonkers or nearer New York he is to drop her a line to Dr. (Jonathan) Letterman care of the Medical Director's office, Philadelphia. They are settled for the summer in a very pretty village beyond Germantown. Dr. Letterman was sorry to miss (William) when he called in Wall Street. Should Robert (Seton) return to Rome, she would be glad to know the time of his departure.
II-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 12
Balland, Cecile
Matamoros, (Mexico)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
When Balland wrote her family in France while she was still in Texas she asked them to address her letters to Odin. She was encouraged by Father (Louis C.M.) Chambodu(t) who assured her that Odin would forward them to her. She would like to have them sent to Matamoros. She arrived 2 weeks ago. The letters will decide whether she will return to France. Since Odin was in Galveston she has lost her mother and she followed her Father who had come to Mexico. The address is care of Father J(ohn Mary Gayé) McGaye.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 12
Parisot, O.M.I., Father P(eter) F.
Brownsville, (Texas)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mr. Rougeau, who is going to New Orleans, has offered to buy an organ for their church. (Odin) is to give him a note for Mr. Grunewald. Could they not pay with the money (Odin) gave them hopes of turning into greenbacks. If not, they promise to pay two months after receiving it. They say John Kelligher is at New Orleans. Brother Isaiah, F.S.C. can give (Odin) news as he has 3 of his children in his school.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 12
(Elder), William Henry, Bishop of
Natchez, (Mississippi)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He encloses two letters from Father (Peter) Holton. If Holton is still in New Orleans Odin is read them and then have them delivered. This may be a good occasion for Odin to speak about his position; (Elder) does not wish to impose any inconvenience on Odin. Odin's letter of the 2nd was just now received. (Elder) has sent a little paragraph to the Baltimore Mirror which he believes will be corrective of the mischief done. It concerns the paper only and not the hierarchy. The order about prayers for the President has been received here; (Elder) has definitely refused to comply. He has set forth his reasons in a letter to the Commander. The Commander is very civil; he has not enforced the order. (Elder) is writing to Bishop (John) Quinlan today. (Elder) received another letter from the Cardinal. The Sacred Congregation has responded (about the publishing of banns for mixed marriages). In Vicksburg the Sisters of Mercy came from Alabama to resume the care of the schools. They are now two months in a private house with no definite prospect of getting their convent soon.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 15
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
(Petersburg, Virginia)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Sal surprised him by leaving so soon. But Nahant (Massachusetts) does not seem as far away from Elizabeth, (New Jersey) now that he is down there in Virginia. He asks Sal to mention her good time in her next letter. He tells her to remember him to Mrs. Fremont, the General, and Mrs. Lilly and wonders how they like the last number of the Review. The dust there is up to one's knees and covers everything. An officer recently was accidently placed under arrest for wearing a white linen coat, who was merely covered with dust. The dressing case which Sal sent him was stolen two days ago out of his saddle-bag. Ned presumes the Northerners were rather scared at the Rebel invasion. For awhile Ned expected they might be sent North but now he has given up all hope. Terry is demoralized. He has just asked Ned if Fred ( ) is to return because if he is not Terry plans to leave Dr. Smart and work for Ned alone! Terry is the best darky Ned has ever run across. He encourages Sal to write him soon.
I-5-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 16
McCloskey, Father W(illiam)
Rome (Italy)
To Archbishop John B(aptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Bishop (John H.) Lüers arrived just after McCloskey's departure from Rome. Lüers got the fever while in the city; he is now on his way to Germany where he hopes to obtain a few priests. Bishop (Patrick N.) Lynch is in Rome, having taken apartments. McCloskey regrets that Father (Daniel) O'Regan has had another attack of epilepsy. He asks if Purcell can manage without interrupting (Henry J.) Richter's studies. It would be a real injury to the Church to take him from his studies before they are completed, especially since he is destined for the Seminary. By waiting until next spring Purcell will have an abler professor. DeBolle no doubt is immersed in study. Poor Corrigan lost his sister who came to Rome last November with a younger brother for the College.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 15
Shannon, (R.S.C.), Madame A.
St. Michaels, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She has just received (Odin's) letter of the 12th and $70 sent by General J(eff.) Thompson. The cross and chain came some time since; she acknowledged receipt of both to him. They pray for his health and hope to see him toward the end of this month.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 16
Wehrle, Father M(ary) P(aul)
Jac(k)son, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Wehrle acknowledges Lefevere's telegram which Wehrle will show in Rome. The telegram Wehrle interprets as suspending him, and forbidding him from saying Mass and his Office within Detroit diocese. Lefevere has no jurisdiction over him.
III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 18
(Several, R.U.), Mother St. Pierre
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She sends this by Mr. Valade to give (Odin) news of their little Community (Ursulines) who are well despite many privations. Several have had the fever. They have 38 boarders and 25day students; they have set the closing for August 15. They have not fixed the resuming of school because of the times and because of the changes in the Community. Sister St. Vincent is going to leave and her departure will be for the good of the Community. Sister St. Hyacinthe is also going; her leaving will be a great loss for their boarding school since she is the soul of it. During the three years she has been with them she has wanted to leave Opelousas. St. Pierre will accompany her to New Orleans; perhaps this will be a way to win her over. Father (Gilbert) Raymond promised it to St. Hyacinthe and St. Pierre has great need to talk to (Odin). Raymond has been ill for several days but she thinks he intends writing to (Odin) through Mr. Vallet who plans to go to New Orleans in August. Valade will tell (Odin) about provisions: $70 for a barrel of cornmeal, $1000 for flour, $50 for a pound of coffee, $6 for a pound of candles. Since her visit to New Orleans, St. Pierre has written several times; she has received only one letter from (Odin), in November. She has had no news from France for over a year and nothing from the (Ursulines) of Brown County since December. Also she is entirely ignorant of her money affairs. She does not know how she could honor that debt and others at New Orleans. She sends respects to Father Rousselon. C. Dupré was buried yesterday. His death was a great blow to Mr. Voorhies. His daughter and the rest of the family are very sad.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 8pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 19
Bapst, S.J., Father John, Boston College
(Boston, Massachusetts)
To Bishop (Francis P. McFarland of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
Father (Isidore) Daubresse will be able to give the retreat for McFarland's clergy as well as to those of Boston, perhaps the same retreat. Bapst is at a loss to find a Father to give it. All such priests are already engaged. Boston College will open next September and the preparations have not yet commenced.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 19
(Elder), William Henry, Bp., Natchez
Natchez, (Mississippi)
To Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
He implores Purcell let there not be any division between them. For the sake of the Church let them not show their differences of opinion before the world. Elder did not intend his last letter to be angry; he intended it to be frank. If Purcell reads the correction he sent to the (Catholic) Mirror dispassionately, he will be pleased with its moderation. His mention of Rome was not intended as a threat. He humbly begs Purcell to forgive him for any offense that he may have been guilty of. He will deliver Purcell's message to Pegues; he did not know that Pegues was in Oxford. Mrs. Gordon was very grateful for Purcell's message concerning her brother. Elder supposes that Purcell heard that Mrs. Posey's husband was baptized on his deathbed by his own son. Elder had the pleasure of seeing Judge (Peter H.) Burnet a few days ago and rendered him good service. (Purcell adds a note that he forgives Elder with his whole heart).
II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.
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1864 Jul 19
Regina, Sister
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
to Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
They are anxious for Purcell to be present at their community Festival, St. Vincent's Day which will be the termination of their retreat.
II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 16to.
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1864 Jul 20
Kindekens, Father P(eter)
Adrian, (Michigan)
To Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere
(Detroit, Michigan)
Lefevere's committee has informed Kindekens that with Lefevere's consent they intend to move the old schoolhouse to the new lot and join it to Dunn's barn where they are to have Mass and school until more substantial buildings can be erected. Will Lefevere send his official decision on the subject, for Kindekens must inform Father (Edward) Joos and the Sisters (Servants of the Sacred Heart) whether Kindekens will want their services or not.
III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 21
Austin, Ned
New York, (New York)
To Harry Seton
Folly Island, South Carolina
Last Saturday he and Mrs. Austin went to the Cottage to see all their friends there. He saw the letter Harry addressed to Will(iam Seton 4) and Austin is glad to see that Harry is so much better. That symptom of deafness seems a very ugly one. He hopes Harry will not be ordered to Virginia in his present state of health. They spent a pleasant day at Cragdon. Austin wishes Harry were there so they could sail out to Fort Schuyler or further. General (John Gray) Foster has finished his expeditions. If Harry has not received his package he is to write Cha(rle)s E. Fuller, Q(uarter) M(aster) at Hilton head. Passage to Hilton Head for civilians is now $60 so Austin cannot come this summer. (A note on the envelope accompanying this letter): W.H.K. Meeker(?) Of the 54th N(ew) Y(ork) sends on this letter according to Harry's instructions. He asks about the bill of fare and liquor.
II-1-a A.L.S. & envelope 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 21
Cuddihy, (Father) P(atrick)
Clomnal, Ireland
to J(ames ) A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He encloses $5.00 for his subscription to the (Freeman's) Journal which he is glad to find is still battling for the right and what is still left of the Constitution in spite of Lincoln and his minions. He would like to see some paper like the Journal here to scourge the British that have reduced the most beautiful island in the world to utter waste and wretchedness like the Yankees are doing to America. He hopes to see McMaster in New York in less than two months on his return from a three months vacation.
P.S. He apologizes for not sending his subscription before leaving as he intended doing.
I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 21
D'Arco, Father J.M.
Hamilton, O(hio)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He encloses a letter from Gethsemani for Purcell to forward to the gentleman. He supposes the gentleman wrote to Purcell to do him harm. D'Arco knows what it is all about better than Mr. (Father H.W.) Brown of Nashville. The vouchers were left to D'Arco by a gentleman who said the owners would call for them. Eight months passed without any one calling. D'Arco put the vouchers in his drawer as useless paper. When he returned from a trip to Louisville, he found a priest in his room and the papers missing. If Purcell thinks he is bound to pay for the vouchers he will do so. He is glad he is out of Nashville. He got money enough at Oxford to buy the graveyard. He found the deed of the church lot deeded in 1857 to five trustees, one dead since and this he is settling. He began the subscription in Eaton for building a church; he got $1,000. A man died there 56 years ago and left lots for Christian churches. D'Arco also tries to help the people of Camden.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 21
Loughlin, J(ohn), Bishop of
Brooklyn, (New York)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland of Hartford
(Providence, Rhode Island)
Some time ago Father John Brady called on Loughlin and asked him to adopt James Halton stating that Father (John) Corry would pay for him from funds from some estate. Brady further said that Corry had the right to do this. Now Loughlin learns from Mr. Dalton that McFarland objected to this when he was at Ellicott's Mills, and insisted that anyone supported from Father Corry's funds should belong to the diocese of Hartford. Loughlin asks McFarland to inform him whether Corry was right in making the arrangements. (In McFarland's hand): McFarland says he answered urging Loughlin to be executor and if he declined McFarland said he would pay the pension of Halton at St. Charles until he is ready for Philosophy and for his books and clothes afterwards.
I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1864 Jul 21
(McCloskey), John, Archbishop of New York
Albany, (New York)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland
of Hartford Providence, Rhode Island
(McCloskey) has been desirous for some time of writing to McFarland about the Provincial Seminary (of Troy). It is desirable that the Bishops concerned meet until he is installed in the Archiepiscopal See. He has fixed the Sunday within the octave of Assumption as the day of his inauguration. As all the Bishops of the Province will be invited to meet for the purpose of selecting names for the see of Albany, he will suggest that at the meeting the following Monday or Tuesday there will be a meeting for the nominating and for the proper organization of the Seminary. The work of preparation has gone on briskly and the building will be ready for occupancy by September. The priests from Belgium will embark the first or second week of August, the President and three professors. There will be three lay brothers with them. The Bishops will have to supply the professor of moral theology and the temporal administrator. Father (Zephrinus) Druon of Vermont was offered this job but declined. McCloskey asks if McFarland can suggest anyone for this important office. He asks how many students McFarland would propose for the seminary. Not more than sixty in all can be accommodated the first year. The preferences should be given to those just entering theology or philosophy. McCloskey will leave Albany August 4 and make a retreat before assuming his task. He hopes that McFarland will attend the installation. If all the suffragan attend, their meeting could be held without delay. If not, it will have to be postponed until Monday morning or evening.
I-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.
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1864 Jul 21
Montferrand, Father A.
Mazeres-sur-Veste, France
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Montferrand is a brother of Sister Marie de St. Jean (Montferrand), Ursuline, whom (Odin) knows well. He asks (Odin) to render the family an important service. They want the death certificate of Bertrand Junca born April 13, 1763 and who died at New Orleans around 1840. They have been told that he died intestate and that he left a considerable fortune including several merchant ships. It is in the name of Dominiquette Junca, niece of the deceased and wife of Orbessan, that this research is to be made. (At the bottom of the letter in Odin's hand): Francois Junca died at Charity Hospital, bus driver, Raymond Junca died in 1824.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 21
Spalding, Father B(benjamin) J.
Louisville, (Kentucky)
To Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He thanks Purcell for the confidence he has shown in appointing him the administrator of the Diocese of Louisville. He hopes to be able to arrange all the temporal affairs of the diocese in such manner that they will give no trouble to the next bishop of Louisville. He hopes the appointment of the new bishop will be made soon.
P.S. His brother, (Bishop Martin J. Spalding) now at Saratoga Springs, writes that he is almost well again and that he will take possession of Baltimore on the 31st.
II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 16to.
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1864 Jul 22
Alizeri, C.M., Father Joseph, St. Vincent's College
Cape Girardeau, M(isso)uri)
To Archbishop J(ohn Mary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Having been charged with the direction of the Seminary Alizeri has tried to ascertain the vocation of their young students. The talents of P. (?) Kelly, Odin's seminarian are very mediocre. If he remains in their moral theology class for 2 or 3 years he would come out all right because of his great piety.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 22
Blancgarin, Father Th(eophile)
W(est) B(aton) R(ouge, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Blancgarin has learned that (Odin) is to give Confirmation around the 15th of next month at Iberville and East B(aton) Rouge. Since he learned that (Odin) was to come so near, he has begun to prepare his people and hopes (Odin) will be satisfied. He asks (Odin) to let him know if he can count on his visit.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 22
Brayman, Brigadier General M(ason), Headquarters United States Forces
Natchez, Miss(issippi)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Special Order No. 11, Extract V. While the country was at peace, Bishop William Henry Elder caused to be read as a portion of the religious service, the usual prayers for the President of the United States. After the establishment of the Confederate States, Elder caused the prayer to be abolished and substituted a like prayer for the President of the Confederate States. On June 18 Special Order No. 31 required that the prayer for the President of the United States be restored. Elder not having retracted his treasonable conduct, it is ordered that he be expelled from the lines of the Army of the United States, not to return without permission on pain of imprisonment. The Provost Marshal shall close St. Mary's Cathedral and all houses of worship within the command and under Elders jurisdiction in which the prayer is not now read. As Elder has requested that action be suspended until communication can be had with Washington, it is ordered that it be suspended and that Elder report in person within 24 hours after receiving a copy of this order to the commanding officer at Vidalia. By order of Brayman, by Captain J.H. Odlin. (A copy in Elder's hand?)
VI-2-h Copy 2pp. 4to.
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1864 Jul 22
Callaert, Father D(esiderius)
Athlone, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Thomas Rafter has come home from Montreal because the high rate of exchange made it impossible for his parents to pay his board. As he is good in Latin and has a decided vocation to the priesthood, Callaert suggests that Lefevere send him to Louvain where he would be out of danger of the draft. His parents could pay for the voyage, clothing and a little more. Since Rafter wishes to belong to Detroit will Lefevere take him under his patronage? Callaert quotes a letter of recommendation from Rafter's superior. Rafter speaks French pretty well, which is very useful in this diocese.
III-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 23
Hayward, Geo(rge)
Snow Hill, M(arylan)d
to Ja(me)s A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
Seeing in the last issue of the (Freeman's Journal) that governmental pressure has forced McMaster to advance the cost of his paper, Hayward cheerfully forwards the small deficit for the present year. Such honest patriotism as shown by McMaster should be answered by similar loyalty to his subscribers.
P.S. He encloses $1.50.
I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 23
Kilroy, Father L(awrence)
Port Huron, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
Detroit, (Michigan)
Kilroy acknowledges Lefevere's letter of the 19th. Hands' note with interest was paid July 5 for $160.32. On Monday July 18, $440 was paid for 2 church lots in Port Huron; the deed is in the Recorder's Office in St. Clair. July 9, 2 acres in Emmet were purchased for $1 for a church site. There is a school house on it where Kilroy has attended the congregation since December, 1862. A church should be built in Riley. The village of Capac is 6 miles west. Kilroy obtains township maps from supervisors of Emmet, Kenokee, Wales and Reily to locate Catholic settlements to prevent criticism as regards church sites. The building committee has agreed to erect the new church, and would like Lefevere's opinion about its size. Four lots in Port Huron, cost $600, are paid for.
III-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 23
Kindekens, Father P(eter)
Adrian, (Michigan)
To Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere
(Detroit, Michigan)
In answer to Lefevere's letter of the 21st, Lefevere would be as puzzled to disprove the existence of a committee, in his parish, acting in Lefevere's name, as Kindekens is to see how he could insult Lefevere by saying "you committee." Lefevere may call them "some men" but they call themselves The Committee, even in public print, and so does everybody, with the exception of some who call them trustees. They say that they do nothing but by Lefevere's advice and approbation. The plan those men proposed to Lefevere is, in Kindekens' opinion, the greatest blunder that "the committee" has yet made. Kindekens entreats Lefevere to relieve him of a humiliating position and to accept his resignation.
III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 24
St. Cyr, Father I( ) M. I.
Carondelet, St. Louis Co., M(issouri)
To (James Alphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He encloses $8.00 for a year's subscription for Francis LeCeau and himself, starting August 6, 1864. He asks that the papers be sent under separate covers to the post office of Carondelet. He would welcome a little more European news in the Journal.
I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 24
Spalding, M(artin) J(ohn), Archbishop of Baltimore
Saratoga, N(ew) Y(ork)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Spalding is here resting a few days en route for Baltimore. He expects to take possession of this See on the 31st. He asks Odin's prayers that he may prove not wholly unworthy. He will always be pleased to hear from so old a friend to whom he has always looked up since they met in Rome more than thirty years ago. He sends by this mail his Farewell Pastoral to the Diocese of Louisville. He sends his regards to Odin's secretary and his old companion in studies, Father (Gabriel) Chalon, the Vicar General and all who know him.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 25
Allgayer, Father Ferd(inand)
Muskegon, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Allgayer acknowledges faculties to absolve from excommunication. Father (Amandus) Van Den Driessche of Assumption Church has promised to give a mission in Muskegon if Lefevere consents and will send a priest to take the place of Van Den Driessche. A week's mission will not do, since the congregation is composed of Irish, German, and French who need separate instructions in their own language. The congregation has been sadly neglected, the church run down. In summer there are many transients of all races and creeds. Not one-third of them have made their Easter duty in years, half of them living in mixed marriages, the rest of them satisfied with Sunday Mass attendance and supporting the priest. Most Catholics work in saw-mills. Since there has never been Confirmation and the cemetery never consecrated, Lefevere is invited to do both at the end of the mission. Allgayer has recently been to Manistee, (Michigan), but Father (Ignatius) Mrak, of Sault St. Mary was there shortly before Allgayer. The congregation can hardly support a priest, and a few Irishmen appear to run things for private gain. If Lefevere wishes Allgayer to attend Pent Water this summer, he should send an assistant priest for 4 weeks to get to Manistee from Muskegon. Allgayer must get a sailing vessel from Chicago or Milwaukee, a two week round-trip.
III-2-k A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 25
Bennett, John C.
Syracuse, (New York)
To James A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He compliments McMaster on his election to G( ) C( ) of the G( ) C( ) of S( ) of S(yracuse), N(ew) Y(ork). He should have informed McMaster earlier, but delayed in order to make a full report. He shall send in the report by express in a few days.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 25
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
(Petersburg, Virginia)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Ned is expecting every day an answer to his last letter. Henry (Brownson's) application to be relieved has been refused. He does not seem to be heart-broken at it, however. Last week Gen. Hancock and staff had a slight bender. They rode over to Bulter's headquarters where they were introduced to old Ben. Ben took them horses and all on his steamer, the Greyhound, and gave them a ride to General Grant's about five miles. On the evening Ned went to the hospital for supper. He saw Miss Gilsen. He has got a small darkey named Horace Greely who is about as eccentric as his namesake of New York. Lately he has been getting his copies of the Review. It has hardly circulated yet but nevertheless Ned likes the issue very much. The Lincoln or Fremont article is a very strong one. He inquires how the General likes it. He wishes to be remembered to Mrs. Fremont.
I-5-i A.L.S. 2pp 12mo.
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1864 Jul 25
Jenkins, Father O(liver) S., St. Cha(rle)s College
(Ellicott's Mills, Maryland)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Circular. On account of the great advance in the price of provisions, etc., they are obliged to raise the terms to $80 per half session instead of $60 as formerly.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1825 Jul 25
Queen, L( ) M.
Owensboro, (Kentucky)
To J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He encloses $5.00 for which McMaster is to send the (Freeman's) Journal to George Hergerman and Martin Hill. He left Hergerman's name off the list of seven he had sent in previously. He has taken one name at $3.00 and hopes to get more. Since July 4, he has sent in a total of 14, but has not sent an acknowledgments of receipt. The papers have been coming to five; as yet McMaster has not received the others. He will do the best he can for the Freeman.
I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 26
(De Goesbriand), Louis, Bishop of
Burlington, V(ermon)t
to Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland (of Hartford)
Providence, R(hode) I(sland)
De Goesbriand does not remember whether he has answered McFarland's last letter. In case he has not he wishes to thank him for consenting to come to St. Alban's August 7. He hopes that the voyage will not tire McFarland, and that he will enjoy good health in their Green Mountains.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 26
Fitzgerald, Father Edward
Columbus, (Ohio)
To Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Purcell commissioned him to inquire if the deed for four lots donated to Purcell by the late W(illia)m Phelan was in the Court House of this county. On inquiry Fitzgerald learned that the deed was delivered to Mr. Phelan, among whose papers it is still to be found.
II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 16to.
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1864 Jul 26
Fitzgerald, Father Edward
Columbus, (Ohio)
To (Mother Superior of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd
Cincinnati, Ohio)
Fitzgerald asks Sister if her Order would take charge of an institution for the correction of women brought before the police court of Columbus. Purcell wishes a house of her Order to be established here.
(Letter sent on to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell)
II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 26
Lingemann, Anthony
Detroit, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefev(e)re
(Detroit, Michigan)
The Catholics of Detroit wish to have a new burying ground. Lefevere granted permission provided the cemetery is located outside of the city limits and is used as a general burying ground for Catholics of all nationalities. Since then several meetings have been held at which all Catholic congregations of Detroit were represented. There is unanimity provided all net revenues be appropriated and used for the adornment of the place. They intend to organize a grave-yard society incorporated that shall administer the business; at the same time Lefevere shall have supervision over the society, and make regulations for interments. Several prospective sites will be presented for Lefevere's choice.
Signed by Lingemann, Chairman, Wm. Buchanan, F.J. Mayhew, Francis Tetz, and Thomas Roche.
III-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.
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1864 Jul 26
(Pinsonneault), Bishop (Pierre) Adolphe
Sandwich, C(anada)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
Detroit, (Michigan)
Will Lefevere write to Archbishop (Charles Francois) Baillargeon of Quebec about Father (T.J.) Kirwan of Sarnia (Ontario) to withdraw him from this mission? Pinsonneault has named him to another, which Kirwan has refused, and yesterday he prevented his Vicar General and Father (E.B.) Kilroy from saying Mass at Sarnia. Kirwan has been engaging in business under the name of McDermott.
III-2-k A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 26
Wolf, O.S.B., Father Ferdinand M., St. Mary's
Benzinger, P(ennsylvani)a
to James (Alphonsus) McMaster, Editor, Freeman's Journal
N(ew) Y(ork), (New York)
He received the Freeman of July 23. He encloses $3.50 to add to the $2.50 which he has already paid for this year. He would not be without the bold and fearless Journal, that is at times aroused by friends, continually be foes. He hopes McMaster's list of subscribers will be increased. Personal welfare demands that he have nothing to say of the country.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 27
Dominica, Sister, Superioress of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Poor
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Sister Dominica requests Purcell to confirm the privilege of Adoration in the St. Mary's Hospital held three times a year. And modify the times of Adoration in the convent of St. Clara. She lists the specific days she would prefer to have the Adoration held.
II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 28
Whipple, H.B.
Faribault, (Minn.)
To O(restes) A. Brownson
New York, New York
Whipple asks Brownson to urge reform of the present system of dealing with Indians. The officers are dishonest and unfair, engendering bitterness among the Indians, which has caused a massacre of whites. The treatment of the Canadian Indians by the British Government shows what can be accomplished by good administrations. The writer fears that all the tribes to the Rockies will rise as one against the whites.
I-4-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 29
Durier, Father A(nthony)
St. Bonnet-des-Quarts, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Durier was received very kindly by Pope (Pius IX) and now that he has returned from visiting his family he is urging Father (Auguste) Langlois and Father (J.M.) Bertail to decide the day to leave for Louisiana. The Holy Father is very well despite what they read in a small newspaper that he was becoming weaker. Durier cannot express how much he admires the pope. At table one day they were discussing what Rome would be without the pope's government; they all laughed at the childish excitations of Garibaldi in Sicily. Durier was pleased by the reception Cardinal (Alexander) Barnabo gave him; he asked news of (Odin's) health. On his return from Rome, Father Duplay and Father Denavit had him at the seminary for two days. Father Beaujolin sent his compliments to (Odin). At Lyons Durier bought a picture of the Annunciation for the high altar, a statue of the Blessed Virgin, etc. He saw all of (Odin's) family who are well.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 29
Quinlan, John, Bishop of
Mobile, (Alabama)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Quinlan never received the two letters Odin wrote about ecclesiastical matters. He received the letters Odin wrote early last year containing answers to questions and answered in gratitude. A lady lately came from New Orleans told Quinlan that Odin desired faculties for priests for Pensacola and other places within the federal lines. Quinlan always looked upon a reciprocal concession of faculties for priests in good standing of Mobile and New Orleans as a fixed arrangement. This arrangement has been entered into between Bishop Elder and Bishop Verat and Quinlan. Quinlan hears that Father (James A.?) Miller left Pensacola and has gone to Philadelphia not to return. He could not get a pass to confer in person with Quinlan to go to the Navy yard for Confirmation. Quinlan wrote that he would go if he received from the Federal Commandant a pass to go in and come out without his exacting any political condition. Quinlan received no answer. He begs Odin to send a priest occasionally to the Navy yard. He is sure Father (Gabriel) Chalon for the old memories of this diocese would try to find time for a trip there. He sends thanks to Chalon for the 2 bottles of oil sent by Miller and for some little presents sent lately by a lady from New Orleans. Quinlan is told there are some letters from Rome in Natchez for him, sent by Odin. They thank God that Odin is convalescent.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864(?) Jul 30
Fitzgerald, Father Edward M.
Columbus, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
The mayor of Columbus has recommended the establishment of a House of Correction for fallen women. Fitzgerald suggests the Sisters of the Good Shepherd as managers. This offers an opening to make four acres donated by William Phelan useful. Father (John B.) Murray is willing to go to London if Purcell desires, but Fitzgerald thinks that he is not suited to take charge of a new congregation such as London is. He fears that Father William T. O'Higgins would not at all suit Columbus as the labor of attending outlying missions would be more than he would undergo. Fitzgerald would prefer Father Michael M. Ahern or William Bigelow when ordained. The brick work will be finished on the school house today.
II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 31
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
(Petersburg, Virginia)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
He thanks Sal for her letters. During the last five days the Second Corps has had a peninsular campaign on the north of the James River. They left at 4 P.M. Tuesday and marched until 2 A.M. At first it was intolerably hot, then became cool. Ned was continually going to sleep on horseback and waking up when hit by the bough of a tree. At 2 A.M. they reached the north bank of the James but there was no sleep for the expedition was still going on, moving here and there and General Hancock was impatient and weary. General Foster's staff took their headquarters off into a lunch at 3:30 A.M. Early in the morning they crossed over the river and formed for a fight. The Rebels opened with a battery and the Northern army took it. This was Ned's first fight on the Peninsula. They were busy all day and at night they got five hours sleep until 3 A.M. Ned followed this routine for days. At daylight on one day Ned lay down to sleep and had just dozed off when all the guns opened the assault on Petersburg (Virginia). Ned claims that if the Second Corps had assaulted they would have won the city. Ned has now acquired the services of Terry for his servant. Terry expressed his desire to work for Ned, acquired his release from Dr. Smart and Ned took him on as a servant. Horace Greely was switched over to work for Dr. Smart. He asks Sal to make him another dressing case to replace the one he lost. He can't get along without one now. He encourages her to continue to enjoy herself. He promises to write again soon but not before he has had two or three days of sleep. He wishes to be remembered to Mrs. Fremont, the General (Fremont), and Miss Lilly.
I-5-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Jul 30
Quinlan, John, Bishop of Mobile
Mobile, (Alabama)
To Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He thanks Purcell for the photos of himself and Father Edward (Purcell). He is delighted to see Ft. St. Mary's of the West in such able hands as Fathers (Francis J.) Pabisch, (Daniel) O'Regan, Joseph Fitzgerald. Knowing that priests and seminarians were not exempted from the draft by the Federal government, he was anxious for his two seminarians. He is glad to learn that his fears were groundless. He would pay their bills if he had some means of getting money across the lines. Father Miller who is at the Navy Yard, Pensacola, has not been allowed to confer with Quinlan; he is not permitted to cross the Federal lines without taking the oath of allegiance. Quinlan cannot go to Pensacola to give Confirmation because he cannot cross the lines. Their priests have always given counsel and even pecuniary assistance to Federal officers within their lines. Free passage through the lines would do no harm as the priests would pledge not to give out doctrinal information. Quinlan asks Purcell to use his influence to obtain for him a passport to cross the lines without taking the oath.
II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.
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(18)64 Jul 31
Jones, George J.
Saint Louis, Mo.
To James A(lphonsus) McMaster
New York, (New York)
Jones introduces Mrs. Ada M. Haynes, who was banished from St. Louis by General (W.S.) Rosecrans. She will be a stranger in New York, and Jones begs McMaster to help her. She is perfectly reliable in what she says.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1864 Jul 31
St. Cyr, H(yacinthe) de
Vichy, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, Louisiana
He received Odin's letter of May 16 in June. He is at Vichy where the doctor sent him for 2 weeks for a stomach disorder. He is better and hopes to leave soon. He encloses a letter for Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis; he asks Dubuis to look after his interests in the absence of Mr. Wegmann and Father (P.F.) Parisot(?), O.M.I. from Galveston. St. Cyr cannot think of returning to Texas before the peace. His position is very precarious, his slender resources are almost gone. If peace does not come by the spring of 1865 he will ask for the consulship at New Orleans, Mobile, or Galveston; his position will be terrible with ten children. Odin knows their sympathy for the country in which all his children were born and the country of his dear Zoé. His children continue to give him great satisfaction; Charles and Galvez this year won all the first prizes at Loreze with the Dominican Fathers; Alfred did not get one but he is only 7. Mary is a woman in intelligence but causes St. Cyr great apprehension because of her pride. Little Zoé is an angel and persists in saying she wants to become a religious.
P.S. (Odin) knows that St. Cyr owes around $45,000 on his properties and that about $65,000 is owed to him. Have any laws been passed in Richmond or Austin in this regard or in regard to interest or prolonging of payments, etc.? He is without word on this or on the state of his property. Retired to the country he can live on little, but he must have that little!
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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