Deynoodt, S.J., Father Francis, College of St. Michel
Brussels, (Belgium)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He writes for information about his brother, Father Louis Deynoodt lately at St. Patrick's in New Orleans. He learned from Father (Constantine) Maenhaut, former pastor of the Cathedral with whom he had dinner at his mother's house in Ghent, that Louis had resigned as assistant at St. Patrick's. Maenhaut spoke of a difference between Louis and an Irish priest and a grave accusation and an honorable acquittal for his brother. All this saddened his mother and the whole family. Francis asks (Odin) to tell him what really happened. Louis is good and talented but too willful and sensitive. As (Odin) knows he left them in one of these moments of discontent; but he is a good priest and his independent character probably did not fit their Company which demands submission to authority. Francis attended the funeral of Mr. De Nègre who has three of his sons here. He literally died of grief leaving a widow and 13 children. He was the former president of the Citizens Bank of New Orleans. Maenhaut has been named honorary canon of the Cathedral of St. Bavon by the new Bishop of Ghent. It was he who assisted De Nègre at his death, who became a Catholic in his last moments. Maenhaut painted a terrible picture of New Orleans. They gave hospitality in their College for two years to Bishop (John Bernard) Fitzpatrick; he was in Europe for his health. He seems extremely northernist; opinions are free, they are neither southernist nor northernist.
P.S. Is there not some way to get Louis to do away with his beard? He no longer needs to fear throat diseases from the cold.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 4to.
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1865 (Jun ?)
Purcell, J(ohn) B(aptist), Archbishop of
Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Colonel (Daniel J.) Keily was in Cincinnati, gone to Washington, and is expected here again next week. Purcell expressed (Odin's) gratitude to him for his attention to (Odin's) demands from the government in New Orleans. Purcell sent Louis Corvin $10 and recommended him to Bishop Duggan and the Camp Douglas chaplain. They are anxious to learn if Father (James) McGarahan of Mobile is still living. He has sisters and other relatives here. They all regret that (Odin) should suffer so much from neuralgia. They are still without news from Rome. Purcell sees that Baltimore wants sponsors for Confirmation; his predecessor decided they were obsolete. Keily is now Purcell's guest. Is there any late news from Opelousas and their Ursulines? He sends regards to Th(omas) Layton, Mr. Voorhes, (Odin's) good neighbor, and Father Rousselon.
VI-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 1
Harnais, Father M(athurin)
Buras, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hippolyte Buras and Marie Rose Buras were married before a judge. They wish to be married and ask for a dispensation from second degree relationship. Louis Prosper Buras and Louise Honorine Buras request the same. Harnais hopes to have the wood for the church toward the end of the week and to build the exterior this year without contracting any debts. (Odin) can send his letter by Jos(eph) David or on the Winona.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1865 Jun 1
Lefevere, Bishop Pierre P(aul)
Detroit, (Michigan)
To Bishop C(harles) F(rancis) Baillargeon
Quebec, (Canada)
Lefevere acknowledges Baillargeon's letter of May 26 about the Memoir which Father Bruyère sent to Baillargeon. For a long time Lefevere has been aware of the deplorable condition of the Diocese of Sandwich (Ontario) due to the bad administration of its Bishop (Pierre Adolphe Pinsonneault) btu prudence suggested silence, believing that the Bishop of the same Province would inform Baillargeon or the Holy See. But now that the Vicar General has taken the initiative in sending the memoir, Lefevere's conscience frankly admits all that Bruyère reports in his memoirs, all unfortunately true, no exaggeration, and Lefevere can in conscience bear witness to all charges. The sooner the Holy See is informed and acts the better for spiritual affairs even more than temporal.
III-2-k A.L.S. Draft (French) 2pp. 8vo.
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1865 Jun 2
Alemany, J(oseph) S., Archbishop of
San Francisco, (California)
To Bishop F(rancis P.) McFarland of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
Alemany has received a letter from Father Thomas Quinn saying that he had McFarland's permission to seek admission into any other diocese. Not knowing the reasons for Quinn's step he asks if he is a sound, pious, steady priest and whether McFarland would accept him if he were the Archbishop of San Francisco.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 2
Blancgarin, Father Th(eophile)
West Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He has already spoken to (Odin) of Grosse Tete. As he thinks that (Claude) Favre is ready for ordination, he aks (Odin) to send him and he could serve Grosse Tete and stay with Blancgarin until everything was arranged. Blancgarin thinks he will go down to (New Orleans) this month.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 1p. Folio
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1865 Jun 2
Bouchet, Father Jules
Paincourtville, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
For three weeks, (Odin) knows from Father (Cyprian) Veyrat, Bouchet has been forced from Pierre-Part by the flood. There are four feet of water in his chapel; the place is abandoned. He does not think he could return before two or three years as the people will be so poor. He has joined Veyrat in the parish where nearly all the people of Pierre-Part have come. The trustees were unanimous in asking him to stay on as an assistant and Veyrat wants him. Perhaps later he can go back to Pierre-Part. Bouchet was coming to see (Odin), but Father (Augustine) Maréchaux fell ill, and for three weeks Bouchet has been attending his parish. Maréchaux is much better.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1865 Jun 2
(Dénecé, Father John Mary Joseph)
Petit Caillou, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
When he arrived at Petit-Caillou there was only one old chasuble which is now at Bayou Salé. Now (Dénecé's) chapel has beautiful chasubles. Father (F.) Tasset let him have a chalice for $50 and gave him a ciborium which Father (Arthur Guillaume Duquesnay?) Duqueney gave him. He also gave him an iron for making hosts which (Dénecé) had asked for in vain from Father (Charles M.) Ménard. As the chapel at Terrebonne has no chasuble Tasset gave him 2 old ones. (Dénecé) would like the altar stones (Odin) promised him. The flood has not yet reached (Dénecé's) little mission. He continues to go to Bayou Salé and even saw the Indians at Bayou Plat, Bayou la Cire, etc. They are 12 miles from Bayou Salé. As for the chapel at Terrebonne, they are building a crossroad. It takes (Dénecé) 25 minutes from one chapel to the other. Father (Hyacinth) Gonel(l)as has 18 miles between Houma and this chapel. If (Odin) gives (Dénecé) this chapel he will teach catechism at Terrebonne, say Mass at 7 on Sunday and still have time to return to Petit Caillou. At Canal the people took up a subscription for a little chapel; they are nine miles from Terrebonne. There should be a chapel at Bayou Large. Two persons, married by a judge, separated. The woman married again, as did the man. This woman came to ask (Dénecé) to marry her to her second husband. Can (Dénecé) marry her if she gets a legal divorce? The first marriage, before a judge, and 6 miles from the church, is regarded as valid after the Council of Baltimore.
VI-2-i A.L. (French) 6pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 2
(Kenrick), Peter Richard, Archbishop of
St. Louis, (Missouri)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He is happy to assure Odin that Father Patrick Feehan of Immaculate Heart Church here, may be safely proposed for promotion. His name is on the list (Kenrick) sent to Rome nearly 15 months ago to have him named to Nashville. If appointed there or to Little Rock, (Kenrick) fears he will decline. He studied at Maynooth and has been in this diocese for the last 12 years. He was at one time superior of their seminary.
VI-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 2
Miller, Sidney D.
Detroit, (Michigan)
to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere
Detroit, (Michigan)
After careful consideration of his clients' position as to the property next to the Marian Hospital, Miller will not vary from the terms submitted to Lefevere in his letter of May 23. The property must pay the amount of their debt and interest, and the terms given Lefevere will not exceed that amount. He regrets the ill success of the negotiation.
III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1865 Jun 3
McNeirny, Father F(rancis)
New York, (New York)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He is afraid that the soldier (John) Allen is giving Odin, as he is giving them, a great deal of trouble. McNeirny had scarcely received Odin's last letter with the money when a letter from Allen reached the Archbishop saying that he had written to Odin. They are expecting any day to hear from Rome in regard to the vacant see of Albany.
VI-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 3
Zielinski, Father Antonio de
Santiago, Cuba
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Zielinski has been here 8 months. He has been informed that in Texas, near San Antonio, there are Polish families without a priest of their language. He asks (Odin) if they want a priest. He also asks (Odin) to receive him in his diocese. He speaks Polish, German, English, Spanish, and Latin. He sends certificates from his bishop and the American Consul.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (Spanish) 1p. Folio
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1865 Jun 4
Brownson, Orestes A.
Elizabeth, (New Jersey)
To (Horace) Greeley, (Editor of The New York Tribune
New York, New York)
(Labeled p.) 10. Brownson wonders why arrests, trials, punishments, unless for other offences than simple treason, should not cease. It is better that even Jeff(erson) Davis should return in peace to his home. The Government is strong enough to be generous. If Davis had a hand in the assassination, let it be proved and let him suffer the penalty. But (Louis) Kossuth was as much a traitor as Davis and yet the government interposed to obtain his release and invited him to visit us. "Private." Brownson has no claim on Greeley and he is of little political importance since the failure of the (John C.) Fremont move(men)t to be considered by politicians, yet he wishes his suggestions to reach the public. The future wears a gloomy look. There are bad influences at work, but where or whose he knows not. He has written the two letters from his sense of duty. He has no wish to excite any systematic opposition to President (Andrew) Johnson's administration, but he fears Johnson is not by any means the best fitted for the work of conciliation (and reconstruction).
I-4-c A. Draft (Incomplete) 1p. 4to.
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1865 Jun 4
St. Vincent, (R.U.), Sister
(Opelousas, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister considers it her duty to acquaint (Odin) with the manner in which Mother (St. Pierre Several, R.U.) has treated her since Mother's return from New Orleans last January. She has done all she could to force St. Vincent to leave here notwithstanding the knowledge of what (Odin's) letter contained. St. Vincent has not said the office in the choir for several weeks on account of Mother's conduct and that of her niece, Sister Coeur de Marie, (R.U.). (Odin) has not condemned her on the testimony of their Mother who is noted for her testimony of their who is noted for her insincerity. St. Vincent has done nothing censurable this year excepting having resolved on leaving here when she could not obtain permission to do so. (Odin) should not be less indulgent to her than he is to Mother (St.) Hyacinthe, (R.U.) who has not as good reasons for wishing to change convents. She can now reproach St. Vincent and could communicate it to Miss Birrer who lives here forgetting that St. Vincent communicated something to her that probably kept her from a similar step a year ago. St. Vincent learned that all were going away on vacation, some to New Orleans, others to Ohio and the rest where they pleased. She knows the latter part is a quotation from a letter she received from St. Martin's. The notes they write to Mother are thrown down and the children find them. Mother sent word to Sister Angela, (R.U.) that her writing was so bad she could not read it, etc. St. Vincent hopes (Odin) will give her permission to leave on Father (Gilbert) Raymond's return. She cannot understand how Raymond could conceal so long the evil in this house (Ursulines).
VI-2-i A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.
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1865 Jun 5
Mary Margaret, (S.C.), Sister
Emmitsburg, (Maryland)
To Archbishop John Mary Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Having written to (Philip) Rotchford before leaving St. Simeon's School and not receiving a reply she fears her letter was lost. As she hears that Odin has the notes for collection, Rotchford ought to have sent a note to deliver to Sister Candida, (S.C.) for the amount Mary Margaret paid by his order to Mr. Pendergast and Mr. Spellman. She regrets he did not have the notes due in 1863 either with Odin or Mr. Devereux as she could have paid them before she left. The interest on the original debt amounts to about $10,000. Rotchford purchased the property for about $20,000 cash. Having given the Sisters ten years to pay, he included the interest in each note. If he had not met with such a reverse of fortune he would have been very liberal with them. Their Mother sends her regards. Father (Francis) Burlando, (C.M.)'s health is much better since his trip South.
VI-2-i A.L.S. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 6
Amat, C.M., T(haddeus), Bishop of Monterey and
Los Angeles, (California)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He read in the newspaper Odin's pastoral of Lent in which he speaks about matrimony. He sends by mail a treatise on the same subject printed here. The (Vincentians) are going to establish themselves here and they are about to commence the building for a College intended by and by for a seminary.
VI 2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 6
Bellanger, S.M., Father (F.)
New York, (New York)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He has business in New York. He presents Father (F.) Binsfeld, (S.M.) and Father (F. Hallefax, S.M.) Hallewacks whom he is obliged to send on ahead. They are accompanied by three Brothers (of Mary). Bellanger hopes to follow soon to rejoin his congregation at St. Michael.
P.S. His confreres are leaving via Cairo; if the boat will let them off at St. James they will send this letter to New Orleans. He thinks Father (Leon F.) Denis, (S.M.) will get in touch with (Odin) in regard to Algiers.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 6
Veyrat, Father C(yprian)
Paincourtville, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
A few weeks ago he wrote (Odin) about Father (Jules) Bouchet. Bouchet has remained here with Veyrat and is almost a necessity as they must serve Assumption. Father (Augustine) Maréchaux seems to be a little better. Bouchet has had to take all his furniture from Pierre Part, even that of the church; it is almost abandoned. There are 8 inches of water in the presbytery. Half of the people will not return; a priest could not live there for 2 or 3 years. The poorest ones will return and they must have religious help and Veyrat will not be able to attend them all. The trustees were the first to observe this when they met Sunday to try to make up a little salary for Bouchet in case (Odin) leaves him here. They offered Veyrat the church and all its revenues for 2 years charging him with its upkeep and Bouchet's salary. As Veyrat must have a reply for the trustees by Sunday (Odin) is to send it by the Una.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to.
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1865 Jun 7
Denis, S.M., Father (Leon F.)
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
It is impossible to send Father (J.M.) Gautherin, (S.M.). He is in charge of an English class, confessor for the Sisters and English-speaking students, and teaches catechism to the Negroes who are preparing for First Communion. The other young priests do not know English well enough to replace Father (George) Lamy. Perhaps those destined for New Orleans will arrive next Sunday.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 8
DuBreul, S.S., Father Joseph Paul
Balt(imore, Maryland)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
The pastoral retreat has prevented him from ending his report on the seminarians and those to be called to orders at the end of the month. Gaffney is at the end of his 3rd year but not old enough for ordination being only 21. He is about the same as last year and they are embarrassed about his case. They have thought it more advisable not to make him a subdeacon. He has to wait anyway. They think that he might be left to himself to test his vocation, such as in teaching in the cathedral. On Joseph O'Keefe he has nothing to add. He is a good regular man but lacks resolution which indicates some defect of mind. As this does not affect his moral character they have called him to subdeaconship. Mr. Brick has an excellent spirit and ordinary talents and they have called him to minor orders. Fitzpatrick and Lawlor also have been called to minor orders. Mr. Lawler is a disagreeable reader with defect in speech and sight. B. Sheridan gives marks of some worldly inclinations but as he has some college work to do another year will tell better. Murphy is better. Finnigan is good. Fitzgerald is very good. Gorman is pious with ordinary talents and has been called to tonsure. Comerford is also called to tonsure. McFarland is asked to send the necessary faculties for these ordinations. They ask him to be present at the presentation of theses and giving of degrees on June 23.
I-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 8
Roduit, S.J., Father J(oseph)
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He asks (Odin) to send him the dispensation. He does not know whether (Odin) received his letter written around Easter time. In it he asked for two dispensations and remarked that (Odin) had not given him these two dispensations last fall but that since the parties did not come, and needing the dispensations for two other marriages he blessed more than 3 months later, he thought he could use them in the latter cases. But those for whom he asked them came at last and so he asks (Odin) for two new dispensations. What makes these people want to validate their marriages is their desire to make their First Communion. They hope to see (Odin) soon at Grand Coteau.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1865 Jun 8
(Schorlemer), R.G.S., Sister Marie de Ste. Thérèse
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Samuel Moore has offered them a block with trees and a fine house. He wishes for business reasons to sell this property which he bought for 30,000 even at a loss. An interested Protestant woman is coming to talk to her about it. With (Odin's) permission they will go to see it. At least by telling Mr. Rochereau that if he does not want to come down in price, they have something else in sight, they may make him do it.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 8
(Several, R.U.), Sister St. Pierre
Opélousas, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The lines are open. She believes that soon she will have money to pay off their (Ursulines) debts. They cannot send the cotton immediately; several have advised her to wait a little. They have only 26 students. Father G(ilbert) Raymond talks of going to the city soon. Some of the Sisters would like to talk with Father (Joseph) Roduit, (S.J.); he has not been there except for Sister St. Vincent, (R.U.) during retreat. Octave Voorhies will probably bring this letter; what joy for his old parents to see him again. St. Vincent remains the same. Sister St. Hyacinthe, (R.U.) still desires to go to the Ursulines at New Orleans.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 9
Finotti, Father Jos(eph) M.
Brookline, Mass(achusetts)
To Bishop (Francis P. McFarland of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
According to his request yesterday he reminds (McFarland) of his promise to give Confirmation in his parish. It must be on a Sunday. He has two churches and the sacrament must be given in both. The time will be between now and September 1. He would like August 20, the octave of Assumption which is the titular of his church in Brookline.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1865 Jun 9
Reilly, Father Patrick
Little Rock, Ark(ansas)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Day before yesterday he received (Odin's) letter of May 7. He is glad to hear that (Odin) is doing something for (Little Rock). He thanks (Odin) for his invitation to visit (New Orleans) but his presence would not be of much use. He hopes he may hear the joyful news of being relieved from his position. The Religious (Sisters of Mercy) of the diocese are all well and here at Helena doing well. At Fort Smith they have been so annoyed and plundered by the soldiers that Reilly has to advance means for their support. He asks (Odin) to forward him the balance of the draft on the Propagation. It called for 2350 francs of which (Odin) gave him 50 pounds sterling to send to Carlow.
VI-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 10
Caldwell, Lafayette
Cordova, (Mexico)
To W.F. Maurice
( )
A memorandum prepared by Caldwell, Civil Engineer and Land Agent at Cordova, Mexico, instructs Maurice to call on T. Robinson Rodgers in New York and tell him Caldwell is in good health and is doing well, but has received only three letters from his wife. Maurice is instructed to tell Mr. McMaster that he approves of McMaster's efforts to find homes in Mexico for their friends, and shall continue his office in Cordova to give information and assistance to emigrants. He will make no charge of those who have no means, for others he will make a charge for every letter he answers, and he is fully prepared to make surveys and locations. McMaster may collect these charges, and he will attend to all orders through McMaster. Caldwell gives his qualifications as surveyor and land agent, and offers his services to McMaster.
P.S. Maurice should ask McMaster to send Caldwell the Freeman's Journal. He adds an open letter to those who plan to emigrate to Mexico.
(In James Alphonsus McMaster Collection).
I-1-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 10
Longnemare, E(mile)
Cordova, (Mexico)
to (James Alphonsus McMaster)
(New York, New York)
This letter will be given to McMaster by Mr. W(illiam) F. Maurice who will return to Cordova in the fall and who will give McMaster a good report of things here so the Emile will not have to write a long letter. He will miss Maurice very much, since he is so used to seeing him several times a day. Some Americans here are throwing slurs concerning Emile, saying he is too young to hold the position he has. These enemies are headed by W.M. Anderson. Emile is sick and tired of the job and has enough enemies without his own people against him. The Mexican papers are opposed to emigration, as is the Prefect of Arizona and the Prefect of Cordova. The Emperor has not returned to the capitol, but has promised to grant Emile the decree stating all the abandoned lands in this region are government property. His delay in sending the decree is kicking up a row, since Emile has gone ahead anyway. Money is scarce for government building, and they cannot even give him enough to feed his horse. If he could go to the United States he could organize a company for the culture of coffee. If emigration comes, as it seems to be, he would have the advantage. Since he receives no letters from McMaster, he does not know what to do. Dr. (Thomas) Massey has taken out citizenship papers. The filibuster excitement has died down. There are 20,000 French troops on the Rio Grande, and there is now some hope that the railroad will be pushed through rapidly, since it has started at Potrero, Arizona, and Pueblo. The rainy season is here in earnest and will ruin the roads. Lt. Maury has arrived; the officers of Stonewall Jackson passed through three days ago on their way to Mexico. Several Confederate officers went up for the same reason, that of offering their services to the government, but Emile doubts whether they will be accepted. With regard to the land to be disposed of to emigrants, it is to be sold for $1 or $1.50 an acre, families are allowed 640 acres each, it must be improved within one year and paid for within five years. The lands he has for disposal are the finest in the world. He will slow up in his programme until the government has answered his report sent up a few days ago. The Emperor's delay is interfering with his plans. He wrote to McMaster before, describing an interview with the Emperor. Maurice has a paper authorizing him to settle upon some lands. He has not opened his bureau because the lands are not quite ready for settlement, and because he has to be absent so much. He will be glad to settle down to one spot; he is tired of knocking around the country. He knows that McMaster does not write letters, but asks him to send just a few lines anyway. He sends regards to Mrs. McMaster, Mrs. Brown, Miss Brown, Jammie and Mollie.
I-1-m A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.
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1865 Jun 11
Harnais, Father M(athurin)
(Buras, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
About 10 ago he wrote for two dispensations for persons married by a judge. He asks that they be sent as quickly as possible. He also asked for Mass stipends; he cannot live without this small revenue.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1865 Jun 12
Barthaud, Father F(rancis), Mount St. Mary's Seminary
Cincinnati, Ohio
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He wrote recently to Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché to ask if a trip to New Orleans would be agreeable to (Odin). The object of the trip would be to go find his books and trunks. He has received no reply from Perché. Vacation time here at the Seminary would be a good time to go. He is not coming to ask to return to the diocese of New Orleans. The reasons, serious or foolish, for which he left, no doubt still exist. He accomplished his duty and when his resources ran out he left. He would not want to cause the least trouble; if his trip would annoy (Odin) Berthaud would give it up.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 12
Berthet, Father P(eter)
Brazoria, Texas
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He hopes (Odin) received his few lines from Havana thanking him for his kindness and excusing himself for not following his advice for his return to Texas. Then he did not know the difficulties he would meet in his trip from Brownsville to Houston. He regretted not being able to pass through New Orleans on his return from France; nothing could equal his sufferings during the month and a half of that trip. Obedience to the orders of Bishop Dubuis required this sacrifice. His deepest regret was that he could not oblige (Odin) by bringing to New Orleans the Sisters and different things (Odin) had commissioned him with in his letter of last October. (Odin) knows Brazoria better than Berthet. Right now he is preparing to set up a Catholic school. His mission includes all the country from the railroad at Galveston to Colorado and from the Gulf to the railroad from Columbus to Houston. Berthet hopes that soon they can see (Odin) again in Texas where he is cherished as the most tender of fathers.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 12
Chambodut, Father L(ouis), C.M.
Galveston, (Texas)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Thank God the war is over! It is impossible to describe what they have suffered for four years. It is taken for granted that (Odin) will come to Galveston this summer. As Father (Joseph) Anstaett is also writing to (Odin), Chambodut will not talk of the last two weeks of the Confederation in Texas. Bishop (Claude Mary) Dubuis was in Laredo on Pentecost, and in San Antonio on Trinity Sunday. Father (Augustin) Gaudet, (O.M.I.) has gone to France looking for missionaries. Father (Pierre Fourrier) Parisot (O.M.I.) writes that they have more than 90,000 Catholics who need them. Father (Charles) Padey arrived at Brownsville some time ago. Father (Stephen) Buffard had a good trip and writes that the convent at San Antonio is doing very well. Chambodut's sister (Sister Marie Thérèse Chambodut, R.U.) died December 20. All at San Antonio are well except Father (J.A.) Faure who is a bit dyspeptic. Brother (Andrew) Edel, (S.M.) left for France 2 weeks ago. Father Amandus (Kramer) did not return. Brother Joachim (F.S.C.) is alone at the college since Brother Ezekiel, (F.S.C.) died. Joachim plans to seek new subjects in July. His school (St. Mary's College) carried on all through the war and now has 75 students. Médard Ménard was wounded during the war. His son-in-law Langton has two children. The (Bernard) McDonnell family suffered little during the war. Mrs. Sherman died of grief; she lost her oldest son at the battle of Galveston. The old man N. Smith is infirm. Squire (James P.?) Nash is getting old; Mary Nash has been sick for a year. Captain (Thomas) Green and his family have been at the Sabine for three years; he is blind. They expect Mr. and Mrs. (Hyacinthe) de St. Cyr any day; his nephew has neglected St. Cyr's affairs. Father (John Claude) Neraz left for Havana March 21 and on the 30th left for Cadiz; he took charge of Justine, Chambodut's niece. Father (Peter) Berthet finally arrived at Galveston after a long voyage. Dubuis placed him at Brazoria. Father Felix (de Connobiio, O.F.M.) is in Europe so Father Agostino (D'Asti, O.F.M.) is alone at Houston. It seems that Father (James) Giraudon, (O.F.M.) will remain in France indefinitely; his health and his parents keep him there. For 15 years Chambodut has been accustomed to receiving letters from (Odin); it has been hard to be deprived of them for 4 years. He is the first priest (Odin) ordained for Texas. When he called on (Odin) in July, 1863, Chambodut had his troubles but he lived through it. Mr. Michel, who brings this letter will give all the news. The two Toutant(?) boys will stay with them if they did not leave today.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 4to.
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1865 Jun 12
(Dupanloup), Félix, Bishop of
Orléans, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He thought (Odin) might like a writing he has just published for the defense of the Church and the Holy See, entitled "La Convention du 15 Septembre et L'Encyclique du 8 Décembre." 2 or 300,000 copies have been distributed in France and numerous translations made.
VI-2-i L.S. (French) 2pp. 8vo.
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1865 Jun 13
Lacour, Father P(eter) M., St. Peter's
(Bonnet Carré, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
If he did not answer (Odin's) letter of the 7th to allay the fears show in his letter it was because everything was already arranged for paying the bills. Today the trustees met and made up this sum. They are devoted to the work they have undertaken. (Odin) is to receive kindly Marcellin Périlloux, who brings this letter. He is their treasurer; he takes from his own purse to make things go.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1865 Jun 13
Timon, John, Bishop of
Buffalo, (New York)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland of Hartford
(Providence, Rhode Island)
Timon introduces Father Thomas J. Smith, C.M. superior of the seminary of Our Lady of the Angels.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 14
DeNeve, Father J(ohn)
Louvain, (Belgium)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
DeNeve received the order enclosed in Odin's letter of April 21. He has credited Odin with $1,500. He is satisfied with the 2 young men studying here for Odin's archdiocese. (Yves C.) Rivoallan of St. Brieuc is a subdeacon; he should study another year. According to instructions from Rome there should be no trouble in having him come to Odin's seminary if Odin wishes it. DeNeve has done his best to form (Alexandre) Méhault and his efforts have not been in vain. His illness probably played a large part in his deficiencies at the beginning. As Odin's students needed clothes, etc. their expenses will run a little higher, $300 to $350. Odin is to set the amount.
P.S. DeNeve recalls their trips with pleasure. He has 29 theologians.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 14
Denis, S.M., Father (Leon F.)
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He is sending Father (J.M.) Gautherin, (S.M.) for the next Sunday's service. As soon as he sees Father (F.) Bellanger, (S.M.) they will choose those who are to be at Algiers. Their new confreres (Society of Mary) have just arrived and Bellanger, detained at New York, will soon come.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 14
O'Flynn, C.J.
Detroit, (Michigan)
to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefev(e)re
Detroit, Michigan)
O"Flynn received yesterday Madame Hardy's approval of the arrangements he made with Lefevere in regard to the Elmwood Property. The power of attorney to execute the deed will be here in a few days when he will finish up the matter.
III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1865 Jun 15
Taylor, J.R.
East Saginaw, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
The contract for the new church in Saginaw City, (Michigan) has been let to the firm of Miller and Norton who have given security of $100,000 to complete the building by September 15th, at which time he hopes to have the pleasure of the company of Lefevere and Fathers Jacobs and Geson(?). Last Sunday at East Saginaw $1135 was raised for the school. The Committee has authorized negotiations for the building and ground in rear of said church. Lefevere is asked to procure four Sisters of Charity to manage the school on September 1 through Taylor's brother who, he hopes, can get them at Cincinnati.
III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.
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1865 Jun 15
Wilkinson, E(liza)
Yazoo city, (Mississippi)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She has not heard from her Father in Galveston since January. She asks Odin to write to Father (Louis C.M.) Chambodut and make inquiries. Now that the way is open to return she would like to do so and have her Father spend the remainder of his life with his only child. Everything she and her children had has been swept away by the war. If she goes to Galveston she could teach music and her daughter French. She asks if the way is open to Berwick's Bay. She will be able to see Odin as she passes through to commence life anew in her old age. Odin is to write care of Mr. Barksdale or Willis Hogan, now of New Orleans; direct to Mrs. Dr. Wilkinson.
VI-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1865 Jun 16
Magdalen, (O.P.), Sister Mary
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She asks (Odin's) permission for Mother Prioress to return to the city where she can have the attendance necessary in an attack of sickness.
VI-2-i A.L.S. 1p 12mo.
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1865 Jun 17
Barnabo, Al(exander) Cardinal Prefect
Rome, (Italy)
To Archbishop John Mary Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
No. 1. Father Augustine (d'Asti, O.F.M.) of San Damiano, religious superior of the Franciscans in the diocese of Galveston, wrote about three years ago concerning a marriage case. He assisted at the marriage of two Catholics without making certain of their freedom to marry. One party already had contracted an invalid marriage before another priest missionary who was suspended. Later the priest was restored and the bishop who restored him realized that the marriage was in doubt as well as the legitimacy of the children from the marriage. Barnabo asks that Odin investigate the case and let him know if the facts are as stated. He also takes the occasion to say that they have received Odin's letter of commendation on the Society of Mary given to Father Caillet and that he has laid it before the Sacred Congregation of Bishops and Regulars which is considering that Institute at this time.
H. Capalti signs as secretary.
VI-2-i L.S. (Latin) 1p. 4to.
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1865 Jun 17
McCloskey, (Father) William
Rome
to Archbishop John B(aptist) Purcell
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
He received Purcell's letter and draft for 25 pounds of May 17. Father (Henry J.) Richter was ordained on the 10th and he is going to Germany and then to Cincinnati. Richter will write to the young Polish Priest to let him know if Purcell will receive him. He asks if something might be done to get (Bishop Patrick N.) Lynch back to his diocese. Mr. (Rufus) King, minister, told McCloskey that Lynch might soon be able to return. Father Bermingham is in Rome. Mrs. Lawson and Mr. Mills (?) have both called lately. The rumors of appointments are (Father John J.) Conroy for Albany; (Father Peter J.) Lavialle for Louisville; and (Father John P.A. Feehan) of St. Louis for Nashville. He expects to visit Purcell in a short while and if Richter does not bring the Agnus Deis, he will. He has not seen Madame Bontonslinn for a long while. Everyone is satisfied with Dr. (Henry) Manning's appointment, and believe that Talbot will be the Cardinal. He asks Purcell if he couldn't have been mistaken about Slicker being one of the ecclesiastics who tried to impose on him and Mr. De Bolle, because he seems to be a good man. De Bolle is a tutor in the family of Prince Rosepigliosi and some think he will not return to America. Another young Savoyard presented himself in the hopes of getting to Cincinnati. Today the Pope enters his 20th year and he appears to be very healthy. Dr. (Levi Silliman) Ives formerly of Milwaukee is engaged in a translation of Rohrbacker's history of the Church under the direction of the Pope. He sends his regards to (Father Edward Purcell), Dr. Pabisch, (Father Daniel) O'Regan, and Father (Ed) Collins.
II-5-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 18
(Schorlemer), R.G.S., Sister Marie de Ste. Thérèse
N(ew) Or(leans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She was sent the enclosed papers, which she does not understand. She also sends the alms for the Jubilee.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 19
Larnaudie, S.J., Father F(rederick)
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The repairs on his church are almost finished and all will be ready by August 15. If (Odin) could come for Confirmation it would be a fine feast for St. Joseph Church. He has written to Father (Anthony) Jourdan, (S.J.) about having the Jubilee in August.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1865 Jun 19
Magdalen, (O.P.), Sister Mary
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister asks (Odin's) approval to go to Greenville to see Mother Prioress who is very ill and was not able to come to the city last week.
VI-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 19
Vallée, Father R(ené)
Flat Town, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Three weeks ago the owner of the house where Vallée was living returned from the army and Vallée was obliged to go six miles from Ville Plate to the home of Doctor De Baillon. He would like to see (Odin) at Opelousas to find out what he should do. On his last trip to New Orleans Vallée told (Odin) that he had found a six-acre square piece of land where he could build a church and presbytery but (Odin) did not wish to decide. This morning the owner of this land said he was willing to give this land to (Odin). It is 4 arpents from the cemetery and 10 or 12 from the chapel. 50 or 60 received the sacraments last year; this year there were at least 200. He hopes to see (Odin) soon.
P.S. He sends regards to Fathers Rousselon and Chalon. He asks (Odin) to send him holy oils by Mrs. De Baillon who will bring this letter. (In Odin's hand) At the home of Mr. Toledano, near St. Theresa's.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 4to.
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1865 Jun 20
Anstaett, Father Joseph
Galveston, (Texas)
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Since Odin left Galveston they have had trial after trial. Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis is very well liked by all. It is not only James P. Nash who is not resigned to Odin's departure. Protestants as well as Catholics ask about Odin. When all is restored in peace they hope to see him again. Mrs. Flood is singing again at the cathedral. The convent has 100 students.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 20
Duffy, T.J.
Shakopee, (Minnesota?)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
At the request of Mrs. D. O'Laughlin, Duffy writes for her marriage certificate. Her husband was killed at the Battle of Nashville. She wants the certificate to get her pension. She was married in New Orleans in 1849 by Father (Moynihan?) Murahan. Margaret O'Healy was her maiden name; Denis O'Laughlin her husband's name. (Odin) will confer a blessing on a family of nine small children who are almost helpless.
VI-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 20
Reinbolt, S.M., Father J.V.
Dayton, (Ohio)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He thanks (Odin) for his guidance about his trip to San Antonio and for his hospitality. He will not go to Texas until October with Brother (Andrew) Edel. (S.M.) who is returning. He asks (Odin) to forward the letter Edel is sending to the Brothers (of Mary).
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1865 Jun 21
Corcoran, Ja(me)s A.
Wilmington, N(orth) C(carolina)
To J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster
New York, (New York)
The bearer of the letter is Louis Doize, brother to Armand J. Doize. He is a good Catholic gentleman from Baltimore and Corcoran knows McMaster will be pleased with him. Corcoran would have answered McMaster's letter sooner, but has just recovered from an attack of yellow jaundice. The flowers were intended for the Wilmington church. Doize told him so last summer when he sent them. Several of his gifts to St. Thomas' Church have been turned aside by ruthless Yankee cruisers. He has tried to get McMaster's paper, but has not been able to do so. He offered his subscription to a Yankee Irish Catholic, but the latter backed out, saying it was impossible to get it. The man he offered it to runs a big store here under military patronage. Corcoran was able to buy one copy of the (Freeman's Journal), but can get no more. He is closely watched and has many enemies. They all have learned something from the long and bloody war. Defeat has not changed his principles though the course of events have annulled them from a practical point of view. As McMaster is younger, he may think differently, but Corcoran has gloomy forebodings for the future. He has been in Wilmington for a year and a half. The (Catholic) Miscellany was discontinued after the fire of December, 1861. They have only nine priests for the two states of their diocese. He asks McMaster to ship the box to Harris and Howell of Wilmington.
I-1-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 21
Jacobina, S.N.D., Sister Mary
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister Angelica, (S.C.) said that the money which the legislature distributed among charitable institutions would be given only to the Superioress. She asks permission for herself and Sister Philomina, (S.N.D.) to go. On the way home they want to step in at St. Elizabeth's Asylum to see the kitchen there as she wants to buy a new stove and they have a good one.
VI-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 21
Moore, Henry
Wheeling, (West Virginia)
To J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He sends $2.00 for a number of the issue of the Freeman's Journal containing C( ) W( ) R( )'s speech on the moral of war. In case this cannot be done, the money may be applied to his subscription.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 21
Spalding, M(artin) J., Archbishop of Baltimore
Baltimore, (Maryland)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
He asks if it is not strange that they do not hear from Rome about Louisville. Archbishop (John) McCloskey of (New York) is annoyed at the delay and says Albany's religion is suffering. Bishop (Patrick N.) Lynch of Charleston is applying for permission to return. Spalding appealed to the Secretary of State, but he has done nothing. Lynch it seems, was some sort of a Commissioner probably like the late Archbishop (John) Hughes. He asks Purcell to write the President or Secretary about the matter. His return would have a tranquilizing effect and he would confine himself to his appropriate duties as he says. He asks Purcell for the best form of certificate for Marriages, Baptisms, and First Communions. Bishop (John) Timon is urging a uniform system for the U(nited) S(tates) and he prefers the Latin form to the English.
P.S. The Announcement in the Telegraph was premature as was probably the rumor from Cincinnati about (Father Henry B.) Coskery being the man.
II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 22
Rosecrans, S(ylvester) H., Aux. Bishop of Cincinnati
New York, (New York)
To Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Rosecrans is with his brother at the Astor House. He just missed seeing Father (Edward Purcell). Archbishop (John) McCloskey is out of town. The Gross family has invited him to stop but he is not going to leave the room until Saturday when he and his brother go to Orange (New York). He intends to start home on Monday. They are to dine with Rev. Dr. Ely, retired Presbyterian Minister on Saturday at Roslyn on Long Island. William Cullen Bryant, Parke Godwin, General Dix, and many others will be there. He saw Junius Browne. Miss Laniewski called. She is keeping a school at 117 E. 14th St. (Father Eugene) Corcoran is leaving for Havre, and Jos. Dietrich is to go with him. Corcoran says he only took from Holy Angels some bed linen which he borrowed from his mother, and Rosecrans believes Father (Michael) O'Neil is magnifying his sacrifices. Mrs. Boyle will probably go to Goshen in Orange County. He is uncertain whether he will have a chance to visit the Paulists. John Graesbeck called on Rosecrans. Mr. Gross is thinking of taking a trip to Europe but Rosecrans thinks he looks uneasy, probably because of the death of Mr. Boyle. Mrs. Slevin was in Town. He hopes Father (Bernard) Wismann, (Father) Casper (Borgess) and Father (William J.) Halley are doing their duty but are not too busy with sick calls. He says that Father (Ed) Collins will be all right as soon as the very warm weather is over.
P.S. General (William) Rosecrans and Father (Eugene) Corcoran send their regards.
II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.
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1865 Jun 24
Fitzgerald, (Father) Edward
Columbus, (Ohio)
To (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell)
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
He sends $462.00, $212.00 of which is the Pentecost collection for the Seminary. The Asylum for Idiots is two mile from St. Pat's and one mile from Holy Cross Church. A wing and water tower were erected by the State and he imagines Mrs. Neville has no right to dispose of them. It is worth the $10,000 asked but, because of its distance the Sisters would find that people would not walk that far to have work done, however, a street car line is being proposed, and if built, will remedy this difficulty. Mother Superior from Cincinnati will be in town today to look after the matter. He makes the suggestion that Father Joseph (Fitzgerald) might come to Columbus again, and Father (John) Murray says he will go wherever Purcell sends him.
II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 25
(Seton), Father Robert
Rome, (Italy)
To Emily (Seton
Cragdon, New York)
Robert received her letter of May 20. Emily must make up her mind to hear his Mass at all times in the church. The permission of which she wrote is difficult to obtain. Robert intends to leave Rome next Wednesday and catch a steamer leaving Liverpool the following week. He called on Cardinal (Alexander) Barnabo; he requested to be remembered to Emily. He has procured beads and medals which will be blessed by the Pope, but he is not in time for the relic of B. Labre. Em8ily is to tell Aunt (Sister Catharine Seton) and Uncle Sam(uel Waddington Seton) that he received their letters and hopes to answer them in person. She is also to tell Will(iam Seton 4) not to mention to anyone anything about the thing Robert wrote him about. Father (William) McCloskey is going to the United States in a day or so. Robert went to the American College to see if the rector could go along with him but he was out. Financial affairs of the College are very poor and wretched. Robert will go over on the least expensive steamer. He must have money enough to return in November. He could not remain in America after having left the Academia with the express understanding to his superiors, Cardinal Altieri for instance. Leaving Rome without seeing the Holy Father and receiving his parting blessing would be unpardonable. On the Feast of the Sacred Heart, Robert said Mass at the altar of Mater Admirabilis. He saw two of the Ladies who asked after Emily. He is thinking of going tomorrow to the church of Our Lady of the Prosperous Voyage. He hope to be with them by the middle of July. He sends love to his Father, Will and the girls and to Harry by letter.
II-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 25
Brownson, Orestes A.
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
To Count Charles de Montalembert
(La Roche-en-Breny, France)
Since the outbreak of the southern Rebellion Brownson has had no courage to write to Montalembert. He can speak today for he feels he again has a country. Nothing is more wanted but statesmanship, of which they have little, to restore the Union. In Europe they have (Abraham Lincoln) as having liberated the slaves; he deserves no credit on that score. Had he not done it, he could not have remained president three months longer. Brownson, himself, told him as much. The war might, if he had a single qualification for his place, have been ended in a year. His assassination has made his fortune. (Andrew) Johnson is a man of more energy and promptness of action, but an incurable democrat of the worst possible stripe. All his proceedings thus far are unconstitutional and highly impolitic. The (Civil) War has proved the value of popular institutions. The American government has gained no credit, but the American people have proved themselves great. They will carry through the work of reconstruction. In the struggle they have just gone through the mass of the Catholic population have either sympathized with the south or remained neutral, yet there have been a large number of Catholics in the army. Some of their best generals have been Catholics. The Catholics have not as a rule been disloyal or pro-slavery, but have generally held in terror the abolitionists and Negro equality. Montalembert should not be uneasy about their interfering with Mexico. Mexico and Canada will both be annexed to the Union in time, and there is no hurry. He thanks Montalembert for his generous words of consolation and sympathy. He has had to succumb to the opposition excited partly, perhaps, through his own fault or infirmity. Montalembert and Brownson have both worked to aid the Catholic cause by divesting it of un-Catholic associations. Neither the Holy Father nor the great majority of bishops have been willing to accept their labors. He is sorry for the pages he wrote against the Jesuits because they can do no good and have been and will be misunderstood. He has been writing a book, The American Republic, in which he embodies his latest reflections on government. He is liberal, more liberal in some respects than formerly, and on one or two points he and Montalembert may quarrel a little. It will close his political utterances. He recognizes three sorts of Democracy, the personal or individual, the slaveholder's democracy; the humanitarian or socialistic; the abolitionist's democracy; and the territorial democracy which he defends as the distinctive American Democracy. He thanks him for the Correspondant.
I-4-h A.L.S (Xerox copy, courtesy of the Archives du Chateau de la Roche-en-Breny) 8pp. 8vo.
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1865 Jun 26
Corry, W( ) M.,
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
To (James Alphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He would like for McMaster to publish the proceedings of the State ( ) at Columbus, and the enclosed communication. They have made the move and will not retract but will cooperate with McMaster and all other good people in the restoration of a federal union of the states.
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1865 Jun 26
(Ray, R.U.), Sister Ste. Séraphine
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She forgot, yesterday, one thing she had to talk about. Mother Julia (Chatfield), R.U., Superior at St. Martin, near Fayetteville, Ohio, wrote Saturday about one of her Sisters whom she would like received by them. She also spoke about the (Ursulines) at Opelousas. St. Séraphine would like (Odin) to come to talk with her.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 1p. 8vo.
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1865 Jun 26
Roduit, S.J., Father J(oseph)
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He requests a marriage dispensation. He has received the holy oils but the colors of the oils causes him to think there was a mistake in filling the bottles. He has just notified Father (Gilbert) Raymond that he will go to see the Ursulines at Opelousas at the end of this week. Their vacation will begin August 17. The president and all the Community would be delighted if (Odin) would come for St. Ignatius' day.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 1pp. 4to.
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1865 Jun 26
(Schorlemer), R.G.S., Sister Marie de Ste. Thérèse
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
A man leaving for Texas wishes to sell his property. There is a garden and fruit trees: the house has 12 rooms. 435 feet is not too big(?). Several priests to whom she has talked object to the street. She would prefer Bouligny but is not about to contract so large a debt. This man asks $30,000 also but he may come down. The block on Canal Street is too large and she does not like the lack of water in these two places.
P.S. She asks (Odin's) permission to go to see it.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 26
Taylor, J.R.
East Saginaw, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
Detroit, Michigan)
Necessity compels Taylor to lay the school matter before Lefevere. Two weeks ago a committee was formed to raise money and purchase the house and lot in the rear of the church. $1100 was subscribed. The Committee authorized Taylor to buy the property at $1450. Yesterday at another meeting Father (Remigius) Van Der Heyden became mad and acted unbecoming as a pastor, saying that the church and school could not be built at the same time notwithstanding they raised in cash all but $226. Taylor promises to have the school ready for September 1 and a priest, with business experience, one like Father Jacobs, must manage the school. If Father Van der Heyden is allowed to remain here, Taylor will return subscriptions and keep the property for himself. Subscriptions will be withheld, also the deed, until Taylor hears from Lefevere.
P.S. Lefevere's painting is completed from which they hope to get enough to furnish the Sisters' house.
III-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.
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1865 Jun 26
Van der Heyden, Father R(emigius)
Saginaw City, (Michigan)
To Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere
Detroit, (Michigan)
(J.R.) Taylor, without Van der Heyden's knowledge, made in the name of the Committee a contract with the owner of the house and lot back of the church to be paid for within a month. Probably full payment can not be made but Taylor's brother-in-law will advance the money providing Lefevere gives him a mortgage.
III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 27
(Bayley), James (Roosevelt), Bishop of Newark
Newark, (New Jersey)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
A Father ( ) Gersh who was ordained for Purcell's diocese and who has been for several months with the Benedictines has applied to Bayley for a situation. As he has no exeat from Purcell, Bayley is unwilling to do so until he hears from Purcell.
II-5-c A.L.S. 1pg. 12mo.
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1865 Hun 27
Spalding, (Martin) J., Archbishop of Baltimore
Baltimore, (Maryland)
To (Archbishop John Baptist) Purcell
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
The only information concerning the appointment of Rev. (Henry B.) Coskery for Louisville came from one who said he obtained it from Purcell so Spalding feels that no appointments have been made to any of the vacant Sees, and cannot understand the reason for Rome's delay. He says that an examination of the statutes in regards to Sponsor will show the placing the hand on the shoulder is sufficient, and he directed his clergy to use it. The Statute on burials contains only slight modifications from that set down by Archbishop (Francis Patrick) Kenrick. Spalding just heard from Washington and Bishop (Patrick N.) Lynch will not be permitted to return until things are settled. He wrote Lynch on this matter.
P.S. He just ordained several priests and will soon ordain more in St. Peter and Paul's.
II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 28
Jan. Father A(nge) M(arie)
St. Martinville, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
How difficult the days they have just passed through! He is not forgetting that he owes (Odin) for the Jus Cathedraticum, dispensations, seminary collection, (etc.) But he has nothing but Confederate bills which he was obliged to turn into bonds. He will pay when times are better. When Confederate notes still had some value he received more Mass intentions than he could say. Today when these notes have no value is he bound to say the Masses remaining? He has been advised to ask the United States for indemnity for the losses he sustained from both sides. He asks (Odin's) advice. Of all his losses, the inconsolable one is the loss of devoted Mr. Fois?. He awaits (Odin's) pastoral visit with impatience.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1865 Jun 29
McMenamy, C.M., Father P.
Perryville, M(issouri)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The Superior of St. Mary's Seminary transmits the grades of Modest Demers. They show that Demers is very backward in his studies. He has been here a year and a half and is yet in the Historia Sacra. McMenamy would not like to place any obstacle in his way but he does not think it just to recommend without making known the prospects of success. Odin is to write McMenamy of Father (Stephen V.) Ryan.
VI-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 30
Cuny, Father (Christopher)
Charenton, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He had at first thought of sending a letter by Mrs. Perret but was prevented. He supposes she told (Odin) that Cuny has received everywhere a welcome which leaves nothing to be desired. He had difficulty in setting up regular services for Patterson, Franklin, and Charenton but now he has a horse and buggy and can attend to the most pressing needs of his parishioners. He will give an exact account later when he sees (Odin). Godefroy Prévot, son of Norbert Prévot and Ceralie Longe; and Matilda Longe, daughter of Azincourt Longe and Estelle Bernou had their banns published and came to the church at Cyprès-Mort to get the nuptial blessing, without Cuny knowing that they were related. While he was in the sacristy preparing for this ceremony a lady of color told Cuny that they were first cousins. Cuny gave them a dispensation in the name of the Archbishop. They said they had been advised not to say anything about it! The lady bringing this letter could bring back the Holy Oils. Cuny sends regards to Father Rousselon.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to.
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1865 Jun 30
(Schorlemer), R.G.S., Sister Marie de Ste. Thérèse
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Several weeks ago (Odin) promised to come to give the habit to two postulants (of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd). If he could come next Wednesday or Thursday they would be very grateful. Mr. Donnohoe, when she sent top bring back the plan, is so delighted with the property and the man so eager to sell that she may get a good bargain. It is just as easy to get to as Bouligny and in all these places she has looked at, there would be no way to have Mass regularly unless a priest were assigned to them. She asks permission to go to see it.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jun 30
(Several, R.U.), Sister St. Pierre
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Odin's) letter of the 13th was not delivered until a few minutes after Father (Gilbert) Raymond left. If (Odin) thinks it proper, C(lotilde) Morange could come. Mother Ste. Cecile's opinion is of great weight and her perseverance makes St. Pierre believe that she has a vocation, Sister Sacred Heart having told her what it involved. St. Pierre hopes that her parents who are rich will pay for her trip. St. Pierre received a letter from their Mother (Ursulines) of Brown County authorizing them to get $1455.98 from Mr. Lapice, which he owes them for the board of Victoria Gottschalk, which she is loaning them without interest. (Odin) is to take this money and keep it so that, with the sale of the cotton, St. Pierre can make up the amount they owe in France. St. Pierre shared the joy of the Voorhies family at the return of their son; it will soon be complete by the return of all their children. Father (Joseph) Roduit, (S.J.) came to hear confessions this morning. Father Raymond will have told (Odin) that they have a large number of children for Confirmation.
VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 8vo.
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1865 Jun 30
Taylor, J.R.
East Saginaw, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
According to his letter of the 27th, Lefevere interprets Taylor's letter of June 26 as a threat. A threat was not meant, but he was excited at the time. He will complete the object on July 6 or at least make a half payment, and will strive to have the school ready by the 1st to 15th of September.
III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.
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