(Several, R.U.), Sister St. Pierre
(Opelousas, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The enclosed (no enclosure) was brought by Sister St. Vincent, (R.U.). St. Pierre hopes that St. Vincent expressed to (Odin) her desire to leave soon. She told a novice that she was foolish to remain and that if she was not professed she would not stay 24 hours. St. Pierre believes that Father (Gilbert?) Raymond told (Odin) his opinion of this Sister in a letter by his brother. St. Pierre does not differ from him on this point. Since they saw (Odin) St. Pierre has been to New Orleans. They sent the money owed in France; she hopes to pay other debts during the year. They expect a good number of pupils at the opening of classes. Sister St. Hyacinthe, (R.U.) persists in leaving; St. Pierre has had no reply from Brown County about subjects they could lend them. They have enjoyed an assistant teacher but that is not enough. They have not yet made their retreat; they expect Father (Joseph) Roduit, (S.J.) next week. Three of their novices (Ursulines) are preparing for profession in October. That us also when St. Pierre thinks St. Hyacinthe has chosen to leave Opelousas. No reasons seem to stop her.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 1
Rousselon, Father S(tephen)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
Thibodeau, (Louisiana)
He received (Odin's) second letter. Father (Adrien) Rouquette arrived about 10 days ago. He has had the fever for three months. Sister (Marie de Ste.) Thérèse (Schorlemer, R.G.S.) is very ill. Father (Philibert) Gutton came to see (Odin) about a grave affair: razing the old church and cemetery a measure made necessary to rebuild the new levee. Things are in somewhat of a tangle at the convent; Father (?) P. said today, "If I leave the Convent, I suppose you would receive me here." Rousselon replied "Certainly, but I do not think it will take place so soon." P. added, "Perhaps sooner than you think." Odin's absence seems long but one must bear it.
P.S. The collection for the (Sisters) of the good Shepherd will run to $1400.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 3
Burnett, Mrs. S.A.
Brooklyn, (New York)
To James (Alphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
Mrs. Burnett has been a reader of the Journal for some time and seeks some information. She wishes to place her 15 year old son in some school out of the city of Brooklyn (New York) or any town where the discipline is strict and where he will be prepared for college. She is a comparative stranger there, coming from the South originally and knows very little about the schools of the North. She apologizes for infringing upon his valuable time. She gives her return address as 399 Henry Street, Brooklyn, (New York).
I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 3
Dénecé, Father J(oh)n M(ary) J(osep)h
Petit Caillou, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
After receiving (Odin's) letter August 18 he has been preparing his parishioners for Confirmation. There will be more than 400. About 50 people who live about 9 miles from the chapel have asked if they could not be confirmed at the house where Dénecé says Mass for them. This would give them more room in the chapel. As (Odin) is confirming on the 12th at Houma, he will probably be with them on the 13th. Elias Chauvin has created a great scandal in the parish and Dénecé has refused him Holy Communion. Dénecé hopes that (Odin's) visit will be a great encouragement.
N.B. They desire to build a little church because Valdé is far from the church.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French, Latin and English) 3pp. Folio
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1865 Sep 4
Augustine, (R.U.), Sister M.J.
Waterford, Ireland
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Having heard from Mrs. Lenihan that (Odin) was so suffering when she left New Orleans, Sister sends a medal of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. Will (Odin) at the request of an old daughter put it on? (Odin) and his diocese are not forgotten at St. Mary's. Sister M. Peter, whom (Odin) once wanted for the San Antonio missions, is their present Superior. Mother M. de Sales is Depositaire. Sister was sorry to hear that some of the Ursulines and Sisters of Charity had typhus. They ask to be remembered to Mother Ste. Séraphine, (R.U.). She hopes Sister Ste. Agathe, (R.U.) and Sister St. Marcellin, (R.U.) are well. Sister will never forget their charity when she was so ill when she was on the voyage from Liverpool to New Orleans.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 4
Hendricken, Father Thomas F.
Waterbury, Conn(ecticut)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
If Read went to Montreal he would have to remain in philosophy class for two years. On this understanding Hendricken agreed to ask McFarland if he could go to Troy. Read comes from a pious family and will, if his health permits, make a good priest. Though not finished at St. Charles he has read five or six junior Latin and will be able to read philosophy if McFarland lets him.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 5
Gergaud, Father L(ouis)
Monroe, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
This letter will be handed to Odin by Dr. J. Cummings, for many years a resident of Monroe. He was chief surgeon of the military hospital during the year they had the Daughters of Charity from Natchez. His kindness to them is remembered to this day. Dr. Cummings was stationed in Shreveport and in Galveston where he met Bishop Dubuis and the Catholic clergy. Although not a Catholic he has shown partiality to all their institutions. Several of his friends propose to send their daughters to Catholic houses of education in the Archdiocese. He intends to locate in New Orleans to practice.
VI_2-j A.L.S. 1p. 4to.
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1865 Sep 7
McCloskey, Father William
New York, (New York)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
McCloskey returned from Albany this morning and acknowledges Purcell's letter of the 30th. The Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere) is mistaken about Bishop Conroy's sending back the bulls. He is busy preparing for a retreat and will be consecrated the 3rd Sunday in October. McCloskey has heard nothing of the change of destination of Bishop (John P.A.) Feehan. He asks when the Bishop of Louisville will be consecrated. Bishop (Edward) Fitzpatrick is very well and has been kind to McCloskey, who hopes to see Bishop Wood and the Archbishop of Baltimore on Sunday. He hopes to be in Cincinnati in another ten days. He met Bishop (James) Duggan at Newport and he is not looking so well as he did in Rome. (Father) George (McCloskey), whom he met in Albany, is gaining strength. He is glad to hear Dutton and O'Regan are getting well. He hopes to see O'Regan in Columbus. He saw a notice of Father Collins' ill health but did not know he had died. He has heard nothing of Richter, but he sends his regards to him, Father Edward Purcell, Father Pabisch, and Father Gilman. He is glad to hear that Mt. St. Mary's is flourishing.
II-5-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 7
Rouxel, Father
Crégon, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He wishes to come to work in the New Orleans diocese. He will bring references from the Bishop of St. Brieuc or send them before leaving. He would also like (Odin) to pay his transportation costs, as he did for his confreres of St. Brieuc.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 8
Austinwhite, N.
Utica, (New York)
To (James Alphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
Austinwhite is starting for Louisville. (Kentucky) and he expects to go to West Kentucky, probably to Bowling Green, Kentucky. He asks McMaster for a letter of introduction to some true men in that area. He wonders how McMaster likes the N(ew) York platform. He does not see anything offensive. It is perhaps well not to be too fast in the resumption and assertion of the true principles of the government by what is called the Democratic party. Austinwhite is surprised that "Prince John" is to be heard of again and hopes that it will be possible to make a man of him. He requests again that McMaster send him the letters of reference at his earliest convenience and is much indebted to him for it.
I-1-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 8
De Decker, Father Ed(ward) L.
Malines, (Belgium)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He asks a favor for Father (Francis X.) Ceuppens, Odin's former student, pastor of New River, now at New Orleans. They have heard through (P.J.) Gys, Ceuppens' ex-tutor that his position has become so precarious that he has had to use his own meager funds. De Decker asks Odin to give Ceuppens another place. The story has spread among Ceuppens' friends and perhaps some aspirants for the missions in America might be frightened. De Decker is the professor at Malines seminary who is so interested in the American missions and in whose room Odin wrote his name on the map of Mexico and Louisiana.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 8
Jordan, Jane E.
Southport, Indiana
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, C.M.
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
She informs Odin of the death of her husband, Odin's God-son, Doctor J.C. Jordan on April 21. He unfortunately died without the sacraments, as Father (August) Bessonies tried to reach him but could not get the train to stop at their station. She has written to Father (Louis) Chambodut concerning the settling of his will. She asks if Odin knows where Dr. Jordan's sister Mrs. Margaret Jordan is and whether Aunt Lucy is still living. When Jordan goes South she wants to remain there where she can be associated with Catholics. If Odin can get any information from Galveston, he is to write.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 8
Kindekens, Father P(eter)
Adrian, (Michigan)
To Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere
(Detroit, Michigan)
He encloses his brother's (Father Joseph Kindekens) letter, since he has no authority over temporalities, and no inclination to assume the responsibility. He interprets "to pick stone out of the river" to mean to quarry stone while the river is low to get them next spring for the foundation of the addition to the Church. Because of ill health Kindekens has been unable to finish up his business and asks for an extension. Lefevere need not fear that Kindekens will cause divisions. To reunite this parish, Lefevere should send a priest who is a perfect stranger. Kindekens' doctor suggests that a trip to Europe might add 10 years to his life, but he does not ask a favor from Lefevere, although he has labored 24 years in the diocese; crossed the ocean 5 or 6 times and the Mediterranean 4 times for Lefevere's interest. He had defended Lefevere and his doings here, in Belgium, Paris and Rome. All this time Kindekens was known as the "right hand" of Lefevere, but no, he is only a rebellious priest. He will not be an obstacle to the "little man's" plans.
A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 5
Kindekens, Father J(oseph)
Grand Rapids, (Michigan)
To (Father Peter Kindekens)
(Adrian, Michigan)
John Clancy and Wm. Godfroy want him (Peter) to authorize someone to pick stone out of the river. The school house is to be moved, the lease is out this year, and Mr. Hughes has to move his home onto it.
A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
III-2-k A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 8
Lavialle, Bishop Peter Jos(eph)
St. Mary's College, K(entuck)y
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefev(e)re
(Detroit, Michigan)
Laviallle invites Lefevere to his consecration in Louisville, on the 24th, the feast of Our Lady of Mercy. Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell) will be the consecrator, and Archbishop (Martin John) Spalding will preach. He trusts the saintly founder of his diocese (Benedict Joseph Flaget) will aid him.
III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1865 Sep 8
Lavialle, P(eter) J(oseph), (Bishop-elect of Louisville)
St. Mary's College, (Kentucky)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Lavialle acknowledges Purcell's letter of the 2nd. The 24th of September is definitely settled for Lavialle's consecration and he is requesting the Bishops of the Province to attend. Archbishop (Martin J.) Spalding will preach and Lavialle is happy to learn that Bishop (Sylvester) Rosecrans will be present. He asks Purcell to send his letters on to Bishops Quinlan and (Juncker?) whom he urges to come. Also, Lavialle is going to ask Bishop Woods to come.
II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 8
Rousselon, Father S(tephen)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
Thibodeaux, (Louisiana)
There is little to report since his last letter sent with Father Peter Letilly. Father (Louis M.) Planchet, a priest of Texas who has just made a trip from Monterey to Europe, has arrived with Father (Antonio Vega), secretary to Bishop Verea. He is waiting to see Odin. Rousselon had to pay $700 for an organ for Father (Peter) Parisot of Texas. Bishop (Auguste) Martin asked him to draw 5,000 francs on (Adolphe) Certes but Rousselon told him that Odin would have to do this when he returns. Mother St. Thérèse (Schorlemer, R.G.S.) is better.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 8
(St.) Vincent, (R.U.), Sister
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
It seems that she can gain her Superiors at the (Ursulines of) Brown County by patience after one or two years. If (Odin) thinks so, he is to forward the enclosed letter to them. She has never felt it was the will of God that she should be here. It is not possible to remain without hope of leaving. If (Odin) thinks the surest way is to go now, he is to send permission and she will throw herself on their mercy. They have acknowledged that it was not her conduct there that forfeited her claim on that house. She does not see how she could be expected to get along with Mother St. (Pierre Several, R.U.) Peter when her own nuns cannot. Should Sister (St.) Hyacinthe, (R.U.) leave here it would be impossible for Vincent to leave unless (Odin) would send a Sister capable of managing the children. May God forgive Father (Gilbert?) Raymond, Mothers St. Peter and Hyacinthe; they are the cause of her misfortune. (Odin) told her not to go if she received an answer to her other letter. Is not what Mother (St.) Stanislas, (R.U.) told her last vacation equivalent to it, not to come there for she would not be taken back.
P.S. Mother is constantly telling her that she will not remain another year.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.
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1865 Sep 11
Nash, James P.
Galveston, Texas
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Now that Bishop (Claude Mary Dubuis) is starting in a few minutes for New Orleans, Nash writes to see how (Odin) stands in regard to the (Matthew Waldron?) Maume estate. The court has a copy of a communication which shows that (Odin) is heavily in debt to him. Ere this (Odin) must have learned is (Phillip) Rotchford was ever presented with his drafts. Order has been partially restored here. Housing is at a premium. The cabins are mostly taken by (Negroes). Nash has rented the Boylan house at $60. When Dubuis arrived a year ago in February he handed Nash (Odin's) promissory note for $1000 in gold. The note only bears 6% interest but Dubuis said he would pay the balance up to 8%. Father (Charles) Pady offered Nash only $60 as interest on $1000. $500 is Nash's and $500 belongs to (James) Byrne. Nash was bereaved of his poor Mary (Nash) on August 10. She had been robbed three times by Confederate soldiers.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.
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1865 Sept 12
Conroy, John Bishop-elect of Albany
Albany, (New York)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Conroy will be consecrated Bishop of Albany by the Archbishop of New York on the 3rd Sunday of October and he would like Purcell to preach on the occasion.
II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 13
Duval, Father A.
St. Mary's, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He went to St. Mary's to talk to (Odin) when he came to confirm. But since (Odin) returned to the city, he missed him. Since he is sick, he does not know when he will be able to get in.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 13
Holcomb, J(ohn) W.
New York, New York
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He is indebted to Father (Charles) Pise of Brooklyn for Odin's address. About 3 years ago Charles Louis Calso Pierucci enlisted as surgeon in the Navy and was stationed in the Gulf. He was transferred to the Army and is supposed to have been with General (Nathaniel) Banks in the Red River expedition. The last knowledge of him is the report of his honorable discharge last year. His wife is distressed at the long silence and by the rumor that he has married a lady in New Orleans. In case Odin finds the painful supposition correct, any information is to be treated as confidential. Pierucci is between 35 and 40; he may have taken another name as Charles, Louis, or Kelso.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.
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1865 Sep 13
Rappe, A(madeus), Bishop of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Purcell has had the goodness to send Rappe the decision of the Holy See in regard to the Society of the Fenians. It seems to Rappe that the scandal in St. Louis and the language of (Archbishop Peter R. Kenrick) places them in circumstances a little different than when Purcell wrote. Kenrick declared publicly that the Fenians belong to a secret society. Rappe asks if they are going to let Kenrick isolated and keep the decision of the Holy See a secret. Unfortunately many of his clergy have secretly encouraged the Fenians. Rappe asks to what extent Purcell has informed his clergy of the decision. It is unbelievable how some members of the clergy defend that bad cause.
II-5-c A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 8vo.
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1865 Sep 14
(Dénecé, Father John Mary Joseph)
Petit Caillou, (Louisiana)
To (Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
A draft of the sermon delivered by (Dénecé) on the occasion of Confirmation in his parish. He thanks (Odin) for his visit and for having given him the parish. When he came almost everyone contributed toward the purchase of a house; they hope soon to begin the work.
VI-2-j A. Draft 4pp. Folio
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1865 Sep 14
Gilwee, John
St. Louis, M(issouri)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M).
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Gilwee wrote last July requesting to know if Odin could adopt a student desirous of studying for the Church but not having means to continue. He explained his circumstances and requested the return of the Bulletin from Father (P.) McMenamy, (C.M.) of St. Mary's if Odin could not adopt him. He said that he was 30 and gave his reasons for his late endeavor. He will await a reply ere trying any other bishop.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 4to.
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186(5) Sep 14
Kindekens, Father P(eter)
Adrian, (Michigan)
To Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere
(Detroit, Michigan)
Kindekens encloses Dr. R. Stephenson's diagnosis of his health, and hopes this will be sufficient excuse for not complying with Lefevere's absolute request of the 12th.
A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 14
Stephenson, R.
Adrian, Michigan
He lists a large number of ailments of Kindekens, and suggests the only effectual means to restore his health is a change of climate or a trip to Europe as soon as Kindekens recovers sufficient strength.
A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
III-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 14
Young, Father N(icholas) R.
Sinsinawa Mound, Wisconsin
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Young acknowledges Purcell's letter of the 10th. He agrees to make the vow Purcell wishes and will strictly follow his advice. He expects to leave here in about two weeks and go directly to Father Kelly in Dayton.
I-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 15
Faure, Father J.A.
San Antonio, (Texas)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He asks (Odin's) help in tracing Harvey Cambell, son of Mrs. Cambell of San Antonio. (Odin) was away when he came to New Orleans and he went on to Spring Hill. He was refused and returned to the Jesuits at New Orleans who sent him to Father (Aloysius) Curioz, (S.J.) who was absent. Nothing further has been heard. Mrs. Cambell is worried; Harvey carried with him enough money for year's pension. By this time (Odin) will have seen Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis. (Odin) is to tell him that Father (J.M.) Bourbon died oh August 12. He was found dead, apparently of sunstroke, some fourteen miles from Laredo. His friends in Texas think of (Odin) with fond remembrances especially Mr. and Mrs. Twohig. The Federals behave very well; the Negroes do not know what to do with themselves. General (Philip H.) Sheridan visited them. Faure spoke to him about the Alamo with which Dubuis was already concerned. Sheridan replied that he would consult with General (Wesley) Merrit, but so far there is no news of the outcome.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 16
Martinez, R.S.C., Madame Victoria
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She is glad that Coralie procured her the honor to receive a letter from (Odin). They will gladly comply with his wishes in regard to this dear child in whom he is interested. Madame thanks (Odin) for all his past kindnesses, especially on his visit.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 8vo.
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1865 Sep 18
D(aneil), Father F.
Montreal, (Quebec, Canada)
To (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell)
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
At the Grand Seminary, the pension is $92. Clothing is cheaper there than in the States. Complete expenses will be no more than $190 a year for each student. He does not believe that the conditions at Baltimore are as advantageous. The future of Catholicism in America depends on the seminaries. He awaits with impatience the nomination of the Directors of the Holy Childhood in order to send them the Annales. A Franciscan Father for the Germans and a Jesuit for the others, either Father (Walter) Hill (S.J.) or Father (Charles) Driscoll, (S.J.) could carry out the work. The success of the Holy Childhood would encourage other works of zeal. He sends a copy of a work he published last year.
P.S. He forgot the business for (Bishop Sylvester H.) Rosecrans. He will take the steps necessary to affiliate the Society of St. Michael with that of Montreal.
II-5-c A.L.S., (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 17
Thévénard, August
Ambierle, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Thévénard takes advantage of the opportunity to exchange news with Odin. V.Z. Genevoix, who finds himself near them, has agreed to give his letter to a holy woman who, it is said, had the advantage of seeing Odin before his departure. She has agreed to forward to him all the letters with which she is charged. All of Odin's family are well. However, Thévénard's little Fanny Richmond cannot be cured of her nervous condition despite all they have done. He wonders how Odin is and when they will have the happiness of seeing him once again. Ilène has just told them the sad news that Father (Joseph) Martinière, their pastor, is leaving them because of illness. He is retiring to St. Symphorian, near his old friend, Father Roux, the pastor of that place. His replacement is Father Didier formerly assistant at the Cathedral of St. Stephen and pastor of St. Bonnet. The installation is to take place next Thursday. He is a good and generous man of great spirits.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 18
Foltier, Father E.J.
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Since Odin's regulation of December 21, 1861, burial services are to be held in the church of the parish to which the deceased belonged at the time of death. Mrs. Auguste Saltiman moved six weeks ago into his parish; she died last Saturday and was buried from St. Augustine's on Sunday, the 17th. Foltier asks Odin to take away any doubts about the ruling.
VI-2-j A/.L.S. (French) 4pp. 8vo.
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1865 Sep 18
Saint Cyr, Galvez de
Luchon, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Two years ago (Odin) came to Nice and Galvez has wanted to write but the war in the United States has made it impossible. His parents (Hyacinthe and Mrs. St. Cyr), Charles, Alfred and Galvez have been at Luchon since August 31 to take the mineral waters until the 21st. Alfred is going to enter the sixth form, his third year at Lorèze; Galvez is entering the third, and Charles is in philosophy. Marie, Zoé, Jeanne, Eugenie and Ellen are well. All five are in boarding school while their parents will be in America.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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(1865) Sep 19
Cummings, (Father) J(eremiah) W.
New York (City)
To (Orestes A. Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Brownson's friends of the Brownson Testimonial Committee will meet at Cummings the twenty-first of the month to close the business in their charge. Brownson is invited to be there.
I-4-c A.L.S. 1pg. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 19
Kindekens, Father P(eter)
Adrian, (Michigan)
To Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere
(Detroit, Michigan)
Kindekens is just able to leave his bed since last Friday. He labored hard and faithfully during 25 years, journeyed to Europe six times at Lefevere's request, and has otherwise never traveled ten miles for his own pleasure. He now asks for one year to travel and to rest to test his doctor's advice that it would add ten years to his life. He asks Lefevere to send him a receipt of the money he sent him by Father Jacobs. Unable to send an inventory of church goods, he has placed them in the church and sacristy where the "little Administrator" of the temporalities can take an inventory. He may just as well do that than be running all over creation.
III-2k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 20
(Longuemare), Emile
Cordova, (Mexico)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
Since writing to McMaster about the Sept. 9 the decree he gave him to hope for has become a reality. Emigration could ask for no more. The natives are astonished but the party of progress has been encouraged. While seizure of lands is an arbitrary proceeding, it was the only way of accomplishing object. Bitterness formerly showed to him has turned to absolute hate, but he has gained a victory against combined influence of lawyers, prefects, judges. He states that he asked for colonization and it was his duty to take only its interest in view, no matter if all other questions suffered. He went to Pasodel Macho to meet Mr. Robles and came up with him. They talked matters over and Robles will see that colonization business be attended to in Mexico. Robles was shown much hospitality in Brownsville by Shell, Brown, etc. and was on best of terms. Robles authorized the formation of a body of counter guerillas to be composed of Confederates to be used against bands only. (Longuemare) says there is no truth that Price has been made a major general here and assures McMaster that he will not be made one. He says it is all over with Maury's appointment, the government will be very careful how it gives offices to Confederates and believes no more of them will receive anything except subordinate positions. The Railroad officers are nearly all taken up with Confederates. Dr. Xaupi, formerly of St. Louis, is doctor of the Railroad in this section, and Maury's family is on his way to join him. Charles Talcotts have just retired. 2000 French troops have just arrived at Vera Cruz; 25,000 more are on the Ocean. Napoleon is determined to finish the job this year, and has sent word that every means must be used to draw emigration, especially the southern people, to the country. Napoleon only wishes the French occupation to last not more than four years and then he will withdraw troops. All stories of battles and uprisings are mere nonsense. There are plenty of hands but they are mere robbers. The town of Zongolica has not risen. But Diaz with 400 men went in and out again of the town. There has been no fight at Puebla, and the Herald knows too much that is not true. Maximilian has no idea of leaving and is fixing for a nice long stay. Passengers need not fear coming to Vera Cruz. The railroad is pushing ahead very fast. He is sending McMaster the decree in French inasmuch as McMaster reads that better than Spanish. He is pushing the surveying as fast as possible. The Confederate Commission has not arrived on account of bad roads. He wants to know if Caldwell's letter reached him. McMaster is very severe on powers that be. Longuemare says it is disgusting to see the people of that country submit to atrocities. He has written two letters to Arroyo and received two from his Father. These were apparently sent through McMaster, judging by address on back of envelope.
I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.
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1865 Sep 21
Clerk, George E(dward)
Montreal, (Canada)
To Dr. (Orestes A.) Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Clerk received Brownson's letter of the sixteenth. He hopes that their friendship will not be ruptured by distance and the slight differences of opinions on the political questions of the day. Mrs. Clerk and Brownson's God-daughter, Marie-Louisse, were both pleased over Brownson's letter. He hopes to meet Brownson next season at which time they will be able to discuss matters more fully on his ideas on secession. He is an "ultra-Troy in politics." He has always looked up to the doctrine of State Rights as the keystone of American liberty. His ideas on State rights are like those of the Halian Confederation; and, the reason for his adherence to such tenets is the preservation of minority group rights as in Romer, Canada. He believes that the United States will be the greatest military power in the world; but, at the expense of giving up the English common law. This latter course of action, he feels, is not wise. Mrs. Clerk sends her regards. His daughter is proud to have Brownson as a godfather.
I-4-c A.L.S. (Manuscript fragmentary) 4pp. 8vo.
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1865 Sep 21
Jan, Father A(nge) M(arie)
St. Martinville, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
On September 5 Vermillionville was the setting of a scandalous scene. Father (Joseph) Outendirck was there and decided to stop in a café for a drink. He became drunk. They took him to the presbytery. When Father (Gustave) Rouxel returned he found Outendirck lying on the floor surrounded by about 15 young people. Jan hastens to give details of this unfortunate affair because he knows that the people of New Iberia are going to send a petition to (Odin) asking him to keep their pastor. It seems that he had announced that he would leave the first of the year. Outendirck told Father (Francis) Abbadie, (S.J.) that he was honor bound to stay at New Iberia until the end of the year. It is a very long time considering the fear of a repetition of the scandal. Jan does not know whether he should withdraw Outendirck's faculties or not. He asks for (Odin's) advice. Auguste Maraist, former postmaster, and a business man here, will bring this letter.
P.S. (Odin) must have received at New Iberia the $60 in greenbacks which Mr. Benaud, Jr. was to bring him from Jan.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1865 Dep 22
Conroy, John J., Bishop-elect of
Albany, (New York)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Conroy acknowledges Purcell's letter accepting the invitation to preach at the Consecration. Conroy will expect him at the episcopal residence in Lydius Street.
II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 22
Pulsers, Father J(ames) J.
Louvain, (Belgium)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Pulsers is teaching theology at the American College (of Louvain), as Lefevere has learned from Father (John) De Neve. A Protestant government and some apostate priests have forced Pulsers to give up the idea of profession in religious life. The Convent and Order are being sued by an apostate priest, and another priest and a lay brother are awaiting court decisions before doing the same. Hence Pulsers wrote De Neve offering his services. He prefers teaching to taking a parish in the Diocese of Bois-le-Vue or elsewhere. The College is doing well. Pulsers wishes to be remembered to Father (Peter) Hennaert and other reverend gentlemen of Detroit, his old acquaintances.
P.S. Father De Neve and Father Edmund Du Mont present best regards.
III-2-k A.L.S. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 22
Roman, R.S.C., Madame Louise Cinthélia
St. Michael's, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Since she has received no answer to the letters she has written to France since May, she sends the one she has written to Mother (Josephine) Goetz, (R.S.C.). She has left it open and asks (Odin) to write a few lines to support her request. She has received a letter from Madame Jones, (R.S.C.), secretary to Mother (Aloysia) Hardey, (R.S.C.); Roman sends it so that (Odin) may see that Hardey has been persuaded not to take Roman. If (Odin) sees fit he is to send it to Goetz. Roman thanks (Odin) for sending Father (Leon F.) Denis, (S.M.); she authorized Denis to tell (Odin) everything she confided to him. Since (Odin's) visit Roman has suffered much from the community (Religious of the Sacred Heart). They made her the subject of derision in front of two Sisters of Charity and two other Sisters going to St. Louis, saying that she was lazy, that she pretended to have rheumatism. They said Father (Claude Marie) Chavas, (S.M.) knew her so well that he was in a hurry to send her away. They say they have no use for a madwoman either in France or in New York. She coughs a lot and has not seen a doctor. She fears that if Madame (A.) Shannon, (R.S.C.) treats her severely on her return, she will not be able to bear it.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to.
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1865 Sep 23
Allgayer, Father F(erdinand)
Muskegon, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Allgayer encloses a notarized statement from his physician, Dr. Charles J. Hempel of Grand Rapids. Allgayer testifies to Hempel's good character, and requests dismissorial letters. He blames his poor health on the great hardship of the missions and the climate.
A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
Enclosure:
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1865 Sep 20
Hempel, Charles J.
Grand Rapids, (Michigan)
Hempel attended Allgayer during his illness six months ago, from which his constitution has not yet recovered. Hempel does not believe Allgayer is capable of undergoing severe fatigue, and recommends a milder climate, such as that of Missouri.
Notarized by J.W. Fein, September 20, 1865. (Internal Revenue Certificate Stamp is attached).
III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 24
Anatolie, (C.S.J.) Sister M(ary)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Could (Odin) send Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis to hear their confessions; Father (Francis) Nachon is not here. Dubuis is so humble that he would come. Regarding her request to enter the Ursulines, she it would be better to go far away. She is old and lacks many qualities but she has good will. Perhaps this is the moment predicted by one of her confessors who said that she had the vocation and that God would supply the occasion. She could not leave Mother Eulalie, (C.S.J.); she was devoted to her until (death?). (A.?) Robert came over a month ago to look for the papers stating that it was to conclude everything. She had not seen him since, and asks (Odin) to have him finish as soon as possible so that all can be done before their arrival. They have $400 set aside to pay their passage. She sends $10 for the Sisters of the Good Shepherd who gave them so much when they began.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 24
Gutton, Father P(hilibert)
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Odin) must be very tired after his pastoral visitation. A great injustice has been done in his congregation (Fausse Rivière?). On the 21st the trustees resigned after having decreed that the money in the treasury goes to the treasurer. They have aroused public indignation and invoked the expired charter. They withdrew without having made any improvements or paid any salary. What led to their downfall was that since he came Gutton has kept a strict account. They also feared that the two churches would be closed. Father (Francis) Mittelbronn has announced his return during the first part of November. At present everything is under Gutton's direction and he will await (Odin's) visit to see what his line of conduct should be. He is preparing for Confirmation as has Father (Victor) Gavard. The acquisition of the land has been made. They could not delay because of the transfer of graves. Some speculators were thinking of buying the same land and making a cemetery themselves. There are already 23 lots changed and Gutton plans to send (Odin) the second note fully paid. The property has 10 acres of forest, a resource if they build a brick church.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 24
McKey, Mother Angela Joseph of St. Bridget
Grand Rapids, Mich(igan)
To Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefev(e)re
(Detroit, Michigan)
Lefevere's letter of the 9th contains remarks which astonish Mother Angela. As regard school-teaching, she has never pretended to teach but a good, solid English education, and in this she believes she is correct. She has never knowingly disappointed Lefevere or the people of Grand Rapids and she has attended to her religious duties. Then why should Lefevere deprive her of his protection as a Religious. He is well aware of the trials she suffered from him (Father Thomas Brady) who is dead. She asks only a fair chance as regards the Novitiate.
III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 24
(Schorlemer), R.G.S, Sister Marie de St. Thérèse
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
One of the reasons for choosing their new property was that only a block and a half away was a factory to which water pipes ran. She has been told that if a person of influence would tell of their need, they might have water for a charitable institution either for nothing or at a big reduction. She asks (Odin) to send them a note in his own hand addressed to the Water Department to incline them in favor of their (Sisters of the Good Shepherd) work.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 25
Hennessy, Timothy
St. Louis, (Missouri)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He had a brother and three sisters in New Orleans before the war broke out. He thought (Odin) might give the note to the pastor of the Irish Church. Father Monahan was its pastor when Hennessy lived there. His brother was a pilot in '58 or '59 on tow-boats; he had a letter forwarded through Captain Shulty. Hennessy's sisters were Johanna, Bridget Hennessy Caspar and Elin. Caspar kept a coffee stand in the market near the lower cotton press. Timothy married a Protestant who now embraces their faith; they belonged to near Clonakilty, Ireland. He is in the army now here but expects to be mustered out soon. His address will be Bangor, Wisconsin.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 25
Raymond, Father G(ilbert)
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Odin) is probably back now from his long and difficult trip. Raymond wrote (Odin) at Lafayette, perhaps he did not receive it. He asks (Odin) for advice regarding absolution in a solicitation case. Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc at the time had said that she could make the denunciation viva voce when he saw her next. Does (Odin) agree with this? The Negress of whom he speaks this time lives in an adjoining parish, but often comes to town. He has been told that Father (Clement) Rigollet is again exercising his ministry. This is unfortunate. This morning Rigollet came to ask for money. Raymond thinks Rigollet will try to get him into court.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1865 Sep 26
Jourdan, S.J., Father Ant(hony) J.
Spring Hill, (Alabama)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
At the end of October he will have to withdraw Father (Frederick) Larnaudie, (S.J.) from Baton Rouge. (Odin) knows that it is now over six years since it was agreed with Bishop Blanc that they would be replaced there. During the war they would not leave but now in the peace, and repairs to the church being completed, they can consider their task finished. They need to concentrate their resources on their colleges. Also it does not conform to their rule to leave a religious alone.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 26
Odin, J.M., Archbishop of New Orleans
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Odin was introduced to Charles Elder, the brother of Bishop Elder of Natchez, by Thomas F. Tobin on board the steamer Suna. Mr. Tobin is from Memphis. He was born in Ireland and would like to be appointed consul for the United States in Dublin. He thinks a recommendation from Purcell would aid in his appointment. Odin thus wishes to introduce him to Purcell and recommend him to Purcell's kind attention.
II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 27
Burns, Sylvie
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Although Burns did not know the person with whom Odin allowed her to go out, she went and Mother Thérèse allowed her to go out one other time since. Burns was not edified by the way in which this person talked about religion. She talked of taking Burns in the spring. Burns asks Odin to tell her that she cannot go now. She does not believe that he would force her to go to live in a Protestant place with a person without religion and who has a Negro husband, as she herself told Burns.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 8vo.
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1865 Sep 27
Dubuis, C(laude) M(arie), Bishop of
Galveston, (Texas)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
N(ew) Orl(eans, Louisiana)
To clear up the difficulties proposed to Cardinal (Alexander) Barnabo by Father Augustine Damiano about the marriage between E. Hall and G. Ollivier, Dubuis tells the circumstances.
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1. In May 1863, Damiano asks Dubuis to interdict Father (Nicholas) Feltin who had performed this marriage. Dubuis wanted time to hear from the two parties and to have the testimony of Father (Louis) Chambodut, administrator during the vacancy of the see.
2. Young Hall claimed to have married several years ago, before a judge in Galveston, an actress who left him after 3 days. Hall and his mother consulted priests at Houston, Father (Edward) Clarke and Feltin who said this first marriage was invalid since the two parties were Catholics.
3. In 1864 Hall wanted to marry Ollivier with the advice of Feltin and against the opinion of Damiano, successor of Clarke, deceased. At Damiano's request, the Administrator interdicted Feltin, a fact Feltin did not know until after the wedding.
4. Dubuis tried to reunite the two priests and on December 8 there was a public reconciliation.
5. In November, 1864 Father Felix Zappi(?), in the absence of Damiano in New York for 4 months wrote that the young woman was in danger of death. Dubuis heard the evidence of witnesses and authorized Zappi to validate the marriage and give her the last sacraments.
6. The child was ill and died a few days later. Dubuis told Feltin, chosen as the godfather, that he would recommend him to go 150 miles away before resuming his faculties. Feltin today is doing well at Austin, the families of Hall and Ollivier are very friendly with Damiano. Odin is to convey these facts to Barnabo.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 8vo.
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1865 Sep 27
(McCloskey), John, Archbishop of
New York, (New York)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
McCloskey has been informed by Father W. Oram, who will present this letter, that he should have a mission away from New York. He has McCloskey's permission to leave. He has filled his duties with zeal and is free from all censure.
II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 27
Rouxel, Father H.
Montreal, (Canada)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Rouxel writes to comfort a mother concerned about her son, Doctor Annibal Maguire, originally from Ireland but educated in Canada, who has lived for some time in Louisiana. He married a planter's daughter, Marie Thérèse Leake and has three children. His mother, a widow, married Doctor P. Beaubien. She has received no word from her son since the war began.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 16mo.
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1865 Sep 27
St. Cyr, Mary
Layrac, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Her mother and Father leaving for America gives her a chance to write. They are at the Convent of the Sacred Heart here. She recommends herself, her sisters and brothers to (Odin's) prayers.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Sep 29
(Harrison, R.U.), Mother Saint Pierre
Galveston, (Texas)
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Were there conditions in the contract Odin made with Mr. Hussey for their new building. This house, only half finished, has cost 8000 piastres and now the bricks are falling and the sides are full of cracks. Hussey should be held responsible. They are all well and busy with classes for 104 pupils of whom 16 are boarders.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1865 Sep 30
Grignon, Father M(athurin) F.
Natchez, (Mississippi)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (CM)
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
From a letter just received they are informed that Father (Constantin) Vandemore is on the way to Natchez via New Orleans. Bishop (William Henry Elder) asks Grignon to beg Odin to direct Vandemore to go to Pascagoula without coming to Natchez. (Elder) can now sit up in a chair; he will not be able to say Mass for some time yet. His brother Basil (Elder) is here and will go to New Orleans next week.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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