Cuny, Father (F. Christophe)
Charenton, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Gabriel George Bonnot, son of Jean Bonnot and Rosa
Barabino; and Marie Blanche Trastour, daughter of August
Trastour and Eulalie Barabino wish to marry on the 26th. They are
first cousins and ask for a dispensation.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. Folio
7
1865 Oct 1
Duffy, C.SS.R., Father Jo(h)n B.
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In compliance with (Odin's) request he furnishes the following
statistics of the institution of their parish. Redemptorist Convent:
Duffy, Rector; Father Alexander Cvitkovicz, C.SS.R., Father F.
Lutte, C.SS.R., Father W(illia)m V. Meredith, C.SS.R., Father
James M. Jacobs, C.SS.R., Father Ja(me)s Sheeran, C.SS.R., Father
Alf(red) De Hamm, C.SS.R., and 6 lay brothers. Churches: St.
Alphonsus, Assumption, Notre Dame de Bon Secour; Schools: St.
Alphonsus School, 1150 boys and girls; St. Mary's School, 750 boys and
girls; the boys under secular teachers and the girls under the Sisters of
Notre Dame. Convent of the School Sisters of Notre Dame: Sister
Mary Jacobina, superioress; 18 Sisters and several novices. St.
Joseph's Orphan Asylum, German, with 200 boys and girls under the
charge of Sisters of Notre Dame.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
11
1865 Oct 1
(Martin), Aug(uste) M(ar)ie, Bishop of
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
This letter introduces Léontine Sompeyrac, who financially
ruined, is following her husband Edward Cloutier to Brazil in the
hope of finding a means of existence. She wishes to obtain a
recommendation to the ecclesiastical authorities of Rio Janeiro.
(Martin) will be in New Orleans in ten days to prepare for his own
departure.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
3
1865 Oct 1
Spalding, Martin J., Archbishop of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Spalding arrived Friday and he hastens to comply with Purcell's
request concerning his correspondence with tome on solemn vows. As
this is mostly local, concerning the Visitandines he will give only what
is pertinent. Spalding has just received a letter from Cardinal
(Alexander) Barnabo stating that the Holy Father is favorable to the
holding of a plenary council and that at the proper time he will send
instructions on procedures and selecting a president from their bishops
or from Rome. Barnabo asks the most suitable time for holding the
council. Spalding inclines to the option that the most opportune time is
April 20, 1866, but suggests that the sending of a President from Europe
would imply distrust or perhaps revive the anti-Bedini riots. Spalding
asks Purcell for his opinion.
P.S. He asks Purcell to communicate these extracts or, as much as is
pertinent, to his suffragan especially Bishop (Peter) Lavialle who will
be glad to have them. The memoranda are as follows and are based on
a letter of Cardinal Quaglia, Prefect of the Congregation of Bishops and
Regulars dated September 30, 1864.
Note 1.
The vows of the nuns of the Visitation at Mobile,Kaskaskia, St.
Aloysius(sic) and Baltimore are solemn. As to Cloister these nuns
can use the faculties contained in the rescripts from the Holy See to the
Archbishop of Baltimore. By reason of time and circumstances these
nuns take simple vows for five years after their novitiate and then
solemn vows. All vows taken by nuns in monasteries already erected
are simple except a rescript for taking solemn vows has been granted.
For the future in monasteries to be erected in the United States, the
nuns shall take simple vows.
Note 2.
In his letter of Feb. 2, 1865, to Quaglia through Cardinal Barnabo
Spalding asked various explanations about the rescript, among which
he notes, 4, he humbly asked the faculty for the ordinaries of the place
of dispensing, for grave causes, in these simple vows, when this is
sought by the superior of the monastery or the Chapter, and,
considering the troubled times and the uncertainty of the future, that
there be no further monasteries with solemn vows, as things are in
France and other countries where such vows are not recognized.
II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
9
1865 Oct 2
Spalding, M(artin) J(ohn), Archbishop of
Baltimore, (Maryland)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
A letter just received from Cardinal (Alexander) Barnabo states
that the Holy Father is well disposed to their holding a Plenary Council
and intimates that a President will be selected wither from their
episcopate or one will be sent from Rome. Spalding thinks the 4th
Sunday after Easter is the best date. He would apprehend trouble such
as they had on (Archbishop Cajetan) Bedini's visit, in case they
conclude to send a President from Rome.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
3
1865 Oct 2
Van Lauwe, Father E(dward)
Clinton, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere
(Detroit, Michigan)
Van Lauwe has been waiting 3 weeks for a chance to convoke the
congregation of Adrian to give them Lefevere's views and intentions,
as expressed last August 12th. But Father (Peter) Kindekens'
condition prevented this. He seems very sick. On the first Sunday of
October, the Irish congregation was convoked. On arrival from
Clinton, Van Lauwe found the church well filled, and subscriptions to
finish the schoolhouse amounted to $460 which with $200 allowed is
almost enough to finish the building. Farmers and servant girls who
could not come are expected to subscribe. Next Sunday Van Lauwe will
say Mass in Adrian. A portion of the congregation living around the
church refuses to mingle with the rest. Van Lauwe wishes to save a
wing of the old church and move it downtown to attach it to the
schoolhouse. There are 200 children in the school. Adrian's Catholics
ardently hope for a priest.
III-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
3
1865 Oct 3
Molloy, John and others
Adrian, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
The undersigned will not stand any longer for present affairs.
They have been told that the temporary church and school are to be
torn down and a new building erected downtown. They now say "stop"
to some designing men. There will be no peace and union unless they
have Father Peter (Kindekens). If they can have him they will not
object to a church downtown. Let him handle it and let his brother
Father Joseph (Kindekens), attend to spiritual affairs. Father Peter
will not live long unless something is done to remove this agitation.
(Signed by 24 laymen).
III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
4
1865 Oct 4
(Elder), W(illiam) Henry, Bishop of
Natchez, (Mississippi)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He is recovering from his illness. He has been able to attend Mass
twice and soon hopes to celebrate Mass himself. He asks (Odin's)
advice as to whether or not he has the power to suspend the
excommunication of a man who married before a justice of the peace.
The man apparently did it out of ignorance, and is sincere in his
contrition. 9Elder) wonders whether in this case of ignorance it is still
necessary to process the case through Rome. The Baltimore Mirror
reported that the Holy Father (Pius IX) may invite all the prelates of
the world to Rome the next year for the 1800th anniversary of the death
of St. Peter. Perhaps this may have some influence on Bishop
(Auguste) Martin's movements. He thanks (Odin) for the invitation to
rest, but thinks it better to work a little each day rather than come back
to accumulated problems. His Father is ailing. He would like to see
him before his trip to Europe, but cannot afford the time and money.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
3
1865 Oct 4
V(an) Waterschoot, Father J(oseph)
Niles, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Due to sickness both in Niles and St. Joseph, the Missions have
been divided between Father Niles (John Cappon) and Father Jos(eph
Waterschoot). In St. Joseph two desirable lots should be purchased.
The priest house is too far away from church. Once the lots are paid
for, a new rectory could be built. The lots would cost $500. If
Waterschoot had Lefevere's assurance that he would be destined for St.
Joseph, he would try to make other improvements. He lives in Niles but
in mind and thought dwells in St. Joseph.
III-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
4
1865 Oct 5
DeNeve, Father J(ohn)
Louvain, (Belgium)
To Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere
Detroit, (Michigan)
DeNeve lists Lefevere's credits and debits with the American
College at Louvain for 1864 and 1865. DeNeve would like to give
O'Donovan to Detroit but unless expenses are paid he cannot.
P.S. He has 45 stud(ents).
III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.
2
1865 Oct 5
McManus, Patrick J.
Allegany, N(ew) Y(ork)
To Bishop Peter P(aul) Lefevere
Detroit, (Michigan)
McManus, an ecclesiastical student at St. Bonaventure College for
the last 16 months, lists his studies, and expects to finish his theological
course at the end of this session. His brother who had paid his way dies
in July. He is anxious to be admitted since he has many friends who
emigrated from Ireland with him. He is nearly 24 years old. Father
Pamfilo (de Magliano, O.S.F.), College Superior and Provincial of the
Franciscan Order in America, says McManus can be ordained this
season.
III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
2
1865 Oct 5
Scollard, Father J(ohn)
Jackson, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He acknowledges (Odin's) letter of the 2nd informing him of
(Odin's) intended visit on the 24th. John McKeon will meet (Odin) in
B(ayou) Sara. If he should not be able to meet (Odin) at the precise
time, Matt Reilly will take (Odin) to Mrs. Flowers. The majority of
children to be confirmed are in St. Helena Parish.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 4to.
4
1865 Oct 5
Young, Father N(icholas) R.
Dayton, O(hio)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Young reached Dayton this morning and was received kindly by
Father Kelly.
II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
1
1865 Oct 6
Brownson, O(restes) A.
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
To Richard Simpson
( , England)
Brownson is informed by Father (Isaac T.) Hecker that the late
H(ome) and F(oreign) Review is to be reviewed as a weekly and that
he is requested to be an American correspondent for it. He is willing to
write letters but Simpson's terms are too low. He would not write
unless he has the privilege, if he chooses, to write every week and is paid
quarterly. If once a week is too often, he will write two letters a month.
With Simpson's politics he has nothing to do. Simpson's programme
would remove the last relics of feudalism and revive Roman
Imperialism as has been done in France. The American system is
impracticable in any European nation. Simpson is wrong in his
secession sympathies and his estimate of the people of the Southern
States. The South would never have been conquered but for
Emancipation.
I-4-h A.L.S. (Xerox copy, courtesy of Downside Abbey Archives, near
Bath, England) 3pp. 4to.
4
1865 Oct 6
DeBruycker, Father Fl(orimond)
Willamantic, (Connecticut)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland
(of Hartford Providence, Rhode Island)
McFarland will see by the contents of the letter of Bishop
Larocque that no help for their French is to be expected from those
quarters. He suggests that McFarland ask Father (John) DeNeve to
send another Belgian priest whom McFarland might place in Putnam.
DeBruycker will try to pay off the Baltic debts and prepare that place
for Father (Eugene) Vygen if McFarland approves of the plan to
make a mission of Baltic, Jewett City and Eagleville.
A.L.S. 1p.
On the same paper:
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1876 Oct 2
(La Rocque), Jos(eph), Bishop of
St. Hyacinthe, (Canada)
To Father Fl(orimond) DeBruycker
Willamantic, Conn(ecticut)
It was in all sincerity that he gave DeBruycker hope that he would
send him a priest from Canada a few days ago. One of is priests having
gone to Covington, Kentucky has written for permission to live there.
Bow he has just enough priests to take care of his own diocese and none
for Hartford.
A.L.S. (French) 2pp.
I-1-b A.L.S. (One in French) 3pp. 12mo.
6
(1865) Oct 6
McCloskey, Father Geo(rge)
New York, (New York)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of Hartford)
Providence, (Rhode Island)
Bishop (John) Conroy was at his house a few days ago on his
way to Fordham and conversing about his consecration expressed the
fear that he had not invited McFarland to the ceremony. As he
recurred to the matter several times McCloskey thought he would drop
McFarland a line so that when Conroy returns he will have assurance.
His brother, Father William (McCloskey) is still in the west and he
has seen him only in passing, but he spoke of his pleasing interview with
McFarland. George hopes to see McFarland at Albany with many
Mountaineers.
I-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
3
1865 Oct 6
Verot, A(ugustine), Bishop of
Savannah, (Georgia)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Upon his return from Rome he found (Odin's) letter of May 22.
He sees that (Odin) has thought of Father Thomas O'Reilly of Atlanta
for the see of Little Rock. All things considered, Verot does not
hesitate to agree. O'Reilly is a little too young and his health is not very
strong. The yellow fever he had at Savannah has probably changed his
constitution; he seems better now. There is also Father James
Hasson, to whom Verot gave an exeat for a year or two on the advice of
his doctor. He is a little older but very active and zealous. He is from
All Hallows as is O'Reilly. Verot saw the Holy Father (Pius IX) in
July. He seemed in fine health and destined for many more years.
They talk at Rome of a National Council; Verot will be happy to see
(Odin) next spring in Baltimore or elsewhere. He will give the Jubilee
in Georgia in November and in Florida in December.
P.S. Bishop (Patrick N.) Lynch of Charleston was in Rome and is
probably now en route home.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
6
1865 Oct 7
(Elder), W(illiam) Henry, Bishop of
Natchez, (Mississippi)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
Father (Richard) Kane and Brother Isaiah, (S.C.) have been
there. Brother has purchased the hotel property at Pass Christian.
(Elder) does not yet feel strength of mind enough to enter into close
consideration of the matter. He thought of asking him about their
promise to aid Odin in discharging Father (Cyril) Delacroix's debt
but it appeared not his place. (Elder) told Brother they could not expect
to have a resident chaplain and that he could not commit himself to any
approbation until he had considered it more maturely. It might conflict
with the College at Bay St. Louis. Brother would not take possession of
the house before Spring. Brother Athanasius, (S.C.) of Mobile was to
have his Brothers (of the Sacred Heart) here between the middle and
end of October. (Elder) is told that the Brothers at Bay St. Louis were
talking as if the Pass Christian purchase would induce them to break
their arrangements about Natchez. It shows a spirit (Elder) cannot
admire. Ought (Elder) to sanction the establishment at all? When is
Bishop Martin expected? (Elder) hopes to offer Low Mass tomorrow.
VU-2-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
7
1865 Oct 7
Lavialle, Peter Joseph, Bishop of
Louisville, (Kentucky)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Lavialle regrets that he forgot to send Purcell a memoranda of his
meeting. He would like to know if Purcell thinks the Fenians are
increasing. He believes the number of petitions for dispensation from
religious vows is greater in this country than any other. He asks Purcell
to help him in regard to this number.
II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
2
1865 Oct 8
Alizeri, C.M., Father J(oseph)
Cape Girardeau, M(issouri)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Young Mr. (Hickey?) Hiffey has just arrived to continue his
studies. He is not ready to begin philosophy and is going to continue to
translate Virgil.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
2
1865 Oct 8
Dubernard, Father (Jean H.)
Pont Breaux, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He sends this letter with his brother to repeat his request to
change his post. His parents must be in business in order to live; his
brother has just opened a store at Pont Breaux. Evil minded people say
it is the pastor's. He would separate from his parents with much
sorrow but he could see them often if (Odin) would give him New
Iberia. He would abandon what the church owes him and would pay
the 1900 piastres the church owes to 3 people. He has been at Pont
Breaux more than eight years and has built the church and presbytery.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to.
2
1865 Oct 8
Preston, W(illia)m S.
Albany, (New York)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of Hartford)
Providence, (Rhode Island)
Because all the bishops at the consecration cannot be
accommodated at the episcopal residence it has been proposed that
some of them stay with other families. With the sanction of Father
(Edgar) Wadhams, Preston invites McFarland to stay with him during
the visit and wishes to know by return mail if McFarland accepts.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p.
1
1865 Oct 9
Chambige, Father F(rancis), St. Thomas, (Seminary)
(Bardstown, Kentucky)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Chambige encloses account of a balance due the Seminary by
Purcell. It was not included in the previous account because the
expenses of Francis Campbell were not included. Everyone is well at St.
Thomas' and beg Purcell's blessing.
(Note by Purcell: Sent to him by Mr. Slevin in Nov.)
II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
1
1865 Oct 9
Lamy, John B., Bishop of Santa Fe
Santa Fe, N(ew) M(exico)
To Archbishop John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
The Sisters of Charity arrived there on the feast of the
Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Lamy was away but found them well and
cheerful when he returned. The Sisters are learning the Castillano as
fast as possible. They intend to open the hospital next January. The
few Americans, there, will be generous towards such a charitable
institution. Lamy has been preparing the house for some years. It has
about 20 rooms and is surrounded by a large garden. A creek runs
through the premises. The church joins the property on the rear. Some
Americans not members of the Church offered to contribute in
furnishing some rooms besides subscribing a little every year. They are
at a great loss for a spiritual retreat for the clergy. The Jesuit who was
engaged fell sick.
II-5-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
2
1865 Oct 9
Odin, John Mary, Archbishop of
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Father Henry Riordan
(Opelousas, Louisiana)
Since Riordan has exposed to the Archbishop his desire to leave
the diocese the Archbishop gives him permission to leave the diocese
and to attach himself to another diocese and a bishop in union with
Rome. He further certifies that the priest is free from all censure and of
good morals.
VI-2-j A.L.S. And Sealed (Latin) 1p. 8vo.
1
1865 Oct 9
Young, Father N(icholas) R.
Dayton, O(hio)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Young acknowledges Purcell's letter. He received it in time to
enter upon his duties. He celebrated High Mass yesterday. He is
continuing to use the Dominican Ordo and asks Purcell's views on this
point. He renews all his solemn promises.
II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
1
1865 Oct 10
Lefevere, Peter P(aul), Bishop of Zela
Detroit, (Michigan)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Lefevere acknowledges receipt by American Express of the one
hundred copies of the Convocation of the 15th of Sept. and the
Encyclical of the 8th of Dec. He encloses $20 to Purcell for their
payment.
II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
1
1865 Oct 10
Clarke, Rich(ard) H.
New York, (New York)
To (James Alphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
Clarke sends a letter to McMaster introducing Mrs. M.O.
Driscoll of Mobile (Alabama). He claims she is a worthy Catholic lady
who conducts a Catholic Book store in Mobile (Alabama) and whose
family he formerly knew in Washington (D.C.). He suggests that Mrs.
Driscoll apply to McMaster for the opening of an agency for the
Journal in Mobile (Alabama). He is sure such a move would be
gratifying to the many followers of the Journal in that city who are
anxious to read and enjoy its columns.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1pp. 8vo.
2
1865 Oct 10
(McCaffery, O.C.S.O.), Father Bernard
New Melleray Abbey, (Iowa)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Father (Timothy) Clifford, a priest of Dubuque Diocese applied
to Lefevere for a mission. Lefevere approved providing he get a letter
of recommendation from his Bishop (Clement Smyth). As the latter
was not convinced of Clifford's innocence, he gave him only an exeat. A
few days before Smyth's death, he expressed conviction of Clifford's
innocence. From the enclosed letter (Lefevere) will see that it is now the
opinion of the Administrator and of Father (James B.) Donelan that
he is innocent.
A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
Enclosure:
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1865 Oct 10
Pelamourges, Father J.A.M. and others
New Mellary Abbey, (Iowa)
Last May certain charges were brought against Clifford and
Bishop Amyth withdrew faculties from him. Since then Clifford has
been dwelling at New Mellary, giving great edification. Now it is
believed the charges are false, that he is innocent and he is
recommended to Lefevere's paternal care; he will be an efficient and
edifying priest.
Signed: Ja(me)s B. Donelan, Rector, Cathedral; Pelamourgues; Father
Francis Walsh, Pastor at St. Patrick's Dubuque; Father Ephrem
MacDonnell, Abbot, New Mellary; and Father Bernard, Prior.
A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
III-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
5
1865 Oct 11
Dénecé, Father J(ohn) M(ary) J(osep)h
Petit Caillou, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
When at Bouligny he observed that when a person from there
wished to be buried in the town cemetery, it was the province of the
priests of the parish of the deceased and not of the parish where the
cemetery is. He thought it was the same in the country but it is quite
otherwise. Dénecé's parish is new; it has a fine cemetery but nearly all
the families have tombs at Houma. Could he go to Houma to bury a
parishioner even if the pastor did not want him to? Dénecé hopes that if
the good weather continues (Odin) will come to Caillou this year. For 4
months he has received nothing. Father (Francis) Tasset used to give
him Mass stipends but Father (Hyacinthe) Gonnellas gets no more
than Dénecé so he asks (Odin) to leave some at the porter's house. He
will have them brought by Mr. Dupont, Tasset's brother-in-law;
Dénecé also wants 3 altar stones. His parishioners are going to pay him
after the cotton is sold. He hopes that by December 1, the end of the
year for him, he will have the entire 400 piastres. He is waiting for
(Odin's) decision about his plan to have his presbytery at Terrebonne
where he has a good lot beside the chapel. The man to whom the lot
belongs where the chapel is built, died yesterday. The heirs are already
talking about moving the chapel. The mission is too poor to buy the lot
and so the chapel will soon be torn down and Dénecé would have to
settle near the chapel at Terrebonne. People there are better disposed
than those at Caillou. Tasset made a mistake in building at Caillou
before making sure of the lot. It would be impossible to have someone
with him; he could not pay nor feed him.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 7pp. 12mo.
6
1865 Oct 11
McCloskey, Father William
St. Louis, (Missouri)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
McCloskey is sorry he will not see Purcell in Albany and meet
many old friends at the consecration of Bishop (John) Conroy. The
Archbishop (Peter Richard Kenrick) favored his trip and said he
would take up collections to send him to Albany. McCloskey is pleased
with the Archbishop's views on the College. He will go to Chicago in a
few days and while there pay (Father Daniel) O'Regan a visit. He asks
Purcell to explain to Conroy why he cannot be present at his
consecration. McCloskey saw Jim Slevin of Philadelphia yesterday and
he is still mourning his deceased bride. McCloskey sends his regards to
friends.
II-5-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
2
1865 Oct 12
Golden, J( )
New York (New York)
To (James Alphonsus McMaster)
(New York, New York)
In response to McMaster's advertisement in the Herald for a
young man to act as bookkeeper and clerk, he wishes to apply for the
position, having kept books before. He has the best of references.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
1
1865 Oct 12
Gonnard, Father J(ohn)
Corpus Christi, (Texas)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He recommends Robert O'Dougherty, the son-in-law of Mrs.
Sullivan. He visits New Orleans to procure dry goods and needs a
friend to recommend him for credit. He has a stock of horses but could
not sell without sacrifice. Gonnard is hard at work as parish priest of
Corpus Christi. Mrs. O'Connor from Lamar has just taken possession
of one of his school houses and Gonnard tries, with an assistant, to keep
up a male school. Their Bishop has appointed a priest with him but he
has not yet come. There can be a school of 40 to 50 scholars any time.
Could Gonnard find a good teacher or 2 or 3 Christian Brothers, they
would succeed .
VI-2-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
4
1865 Oct 12
Grace, James J.
New York, (New York)
To (James Alphonsus McMaster)
(New York, New York)
Application for position as advertised in the Herald. Applicant
was graduated from Literary College of Charleston, S(outh) C(arolina)
and has accurate knowledge of mathematics.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
1
1865 Oct 12
Murray, T( ) J.
New York, (New York)
To (James Alphonsus McMaster)
(New York, New York)
Reply to advertisement for clerk and bookkeeper. Applicant has
good education and can furnish good references.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
1
1865 Oct 12
Sorin, Father C.S.C. , E(dward)
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
To O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Brownson's first article was quite acceptable. Sorin feels that it
will have readers desire to see the following one. It forms a little over
two pages.
I-4-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Oct 12
Stafford, J( ) H.
New York, (New York)
To (James Alphonsus McMaster)
(New York, New York)
Application for position of assistant bookkeeper in McMaster's
office. The applicant is 23 years of age, correct at figures, fair writer,
and can produce good references.
I-1-m A.L.S. 12mo. 1p.
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1865 Oct 12
Willson, Robert P.
(New York, New York)
To (James Alphonsus McMaster)
(New York, New York)
Application for position as advertised in Herald. Applicant is 18
years old, has worked as clerk for Harper and Brothers for 16 months
and refers McMaster to Harper and Brothers, or the Mr. French of
Drew and French, 180 Reade Street.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
1
1865 Oct 12
Wallace, J( ) Alva
New York, (New York)
To (James Alphonsus McMaster)
(New York, New York)
In reply to McMaster's advertisement, he applies for the position
of clerk. He is 23 years old, possesses a fair education, and although he
has no bookkeeping experience, he could assist and learn quickly. He
gives character references and his address.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Oct 13
Hendricken, Father Thomas F.
Waterbury, Conn(ecticut)
To Bishop (Francis P. McFarland of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
Edward Carroll asks to marry his sister-in-law, Margaret Read.
They are related in the first degree of affinity. Margaret and Edward's
late wife were of the same Father but not of the same mother and he
believes that in helping to raise the family they will respect him more in
that relationship.
P.S. Hendricken asks what charge should be made for the dispensation
since Carroll is very poor. (Across the letter is written the word)
Refused.
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1
1865 Oct 13
O'Brien, D(ominic), Bishop of
Waterford, (Ireland)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
The heirs of Lynch who died at Cincinnati are desirous to have
their affairs settled, and wish Purcell to send the amount he holds as
soon as convenient. O'Brien sends two receipts signed by the parties
concerned. They are for $1,733 each. With regard to the other
property, an attorney will correspond with Mr. Cody, the executor of
the deceased.
II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
1
1865 Oct 13
Whelan, Bishop R(ichard) V(incent)
Wheeling, (West Virginia)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
In discharge of his duty both to Lefevere and poor McGill, he
asks that McGill be given a trial if he could live with a reliable priest.
Whelan has not such evidence of deliberate guilt as to fully condemn
him. He is impudent respecting females, has a tendency to strong drink,
though not habitual, is conceited, and lacks regard for truth. He owes
churches $190, has acted falsely and fraudulently. He should be urged
to enter a religious house.
III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Oct 14
Power, N(icholas), Bishop of
Killaloe, Ireland
to Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
McFarland's letter reveals a painful state of things of which he
can easily estimate the difficulty because of recent court happenings.
The Bishops and clergy in Ireland are having some trouble with
Fenianism in every place throughout the country. Consequently the
members of that body are loud in their denunciations of the clergy and
have opposed them at the elections but to no purpose because they have
no influence. As to Father Jeremiah Vaughn, who has represented
himself as being sent by Bishop Power to collect funds, he has stated an
untruth. He intimated to Power that he wishes to build a chapel in the
parish and asked leave to go to America to gather funds for this project.
Power feared that from his extravagance in speeches and letters that he
would in some manner connect himself with the Fenians in America.
He gave Power in writing a pledge that he would refrain from all
political agitation and keep clean of Fenianism. Power then gave him
permission to absent himself from his parish with hesitation and
misgiving. His conduct in McFarland's diocese deserves reprehension,
as would a similar priest from Hartford in Killaloe diocese. Power asks
McFarland to forward to Vaughn the enclosed letter. If he causes more
trouble McFarland can use his own authority or let Power know and he
will terminate his mission by the next post. McFarland has enough
trouble with the Fenians. Power is sorry to hear of the death of Bishop
(Clement) Smyth of Dubuque, his friend.
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1865 Oct 14
Terrier, Claudine
Annecy, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She thanks (Odin) for his kindnesses to her and to her niece and
brother-in-law who were honored by his visit. The Bishop of Annecy
sent his secretary to read her (Odin's) letter. She sends a letter for her
brother-in-law.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
1
1865 Oct 16
DeNeve, Father J(ohn)
Louvain, (Belgium)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He acknowledges receipt of Odin's letter of May 24 and July 26.
Tomorrow (Yves C.) Rivoallan, subdeacon, and (Alexander M.)
Méhault will leave from Havre for New Orleans. De Neve is sure the
first will give complete satisfaction but the other's short stay at the
seminary and his feeble health do not permit him to stay the same.
Since vacation they have 45 students. If Odin sends more he would like
to have him itemize the amount of their expenditures. The accounts of
Rivoallan and Méhault at the American seminary amount to 2293
francs. 2000 having been paid, there is a balance of 293. Odin is to let
DeNeve know how many German students he wants.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp.12mo.
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1865 Oct 16
Parisot, O.M.I., Father P(eter) F.
Brownsville, (Texas)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He is sorry for all the trouble he caused (Odin). Mr. Rougeau,
commissioned to buy the organ, was shipwrecked and lost everything
even the letters so that Parisot did not know what to do about paying
for the organ. Last month he sent $500 in gold to Mr. Grunewald not
knowing that (Odin) had paid. Finally Parisot received, through Mr.
Plunkett, the letter in which (Odin) said that Parisot was to pay $100
in greenbacks. Just now, 500 piastres in gold would leave a surplus of
$18.75 which (Odin) could keep toward the account (John) Kelligher
owes (Odin). (Odin) will know where he is as his children are probably
still at the Brothers' school. Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis tells
Parisot to send 100 piastres in gold or 145 greenbacks to Mr.
Delaroche. Parisot sends with Louisa the 145 greenbacks.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
7
1865 Oct 16
(Several, R.U.), Sister St. Pierre
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister St. Hyacinthe, (R.U.) has just said that she intends to leave
(the Ursulines) on October 29. This is annoying to St. Pierre as well
as to Father (Gilbert) Raymond as their school begins the 22nd. She
asks (Odin) to write to tell St. Hyacinthe to stay until the young lady
comes from Ohio.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Oct 17
LeCozic, Father H(yacint)he
Bonfouca, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He sends (Odin) the collection for the Jubilee: $16 from Bonfouca
and $12.25 from Mandeville. He has received the mutual consent to
contract marriage between Eugène Anthome, Catholic, and
Christiana Rebecca Donaldson, Protestant.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Oct 17
(Several, R.U.), Sister St. Pierre
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
She wrote yesterday about Sister St. Hyacinthe, (R.U.) who
today said that she will be in New Orleans during the first days of
November. So she will not be surprised when Odin writes that she
should remain until the young lady from Ohio arrives. The (Ursulines)
made their retreat the previous week with Father (Felix) Benausse,
(S.J.), ending with the profession of 3 of their Sisters. Father (Gilbert)
Raymond presided at the ceremony. On the 22nd their students will
come back. St. Pierre hopes all can be arranged so that St. Hyacinthe's
absence will not appear to be the reason for less numbers. Sister St.
Vincent, (R.U.) received a negative reply from Brown County. She is a
little humiliated and surprised. All have been sick, but are all as usual
now, even Sister St. Rose, (R.U.). St. Pierre has had no reply from
their Sisters in the West about the request she mad for a choir sister
and a lay Sister.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp 12mo.
7
1865 Oct 17
Sorin, C.S.C., Father Edward
Notre Dame, Indiana
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
(Withdrawn to Provincial Archives).
2
1865 Oct 18
Faure, Father J.A.
San Antonio, (Texas)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The bearer of this letter is Captain Charles Merrit, husband of
Kate Cambell. (Odin) is not forgotten in Texas; he has the affection
of all the English speaking Catholics of San Antonio and of many non-
Catholics.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Oct 18
(Longuemare), Emile,
Cordova, (Mexico)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He wrote to McMaster some days ago but takes this opportunity
to send him a few more words by means of three men Mess(ers)
Childs, Longhorne, and Meadows who are returning to the U(nited)
S(tates) at 4 o'clock the next morning. Emile sends him a "Times," the
only one which has reached there as yet. He received a letter today
from General Price and Gov. Harris from Mexico who writ e that
although they are concerned over the success of their representatives
still they have hopes since the Empress (Carlotta) has promised that
everything should be arranged. All the Confed(erate)s will have left the
City of Mexico (Mexico) in a few days. Those that do not remain there
are leaving for the U(nited) S(tates) and it makes Emile feel said to see
them leaving. He does not believe the Times is doing right to encourage
a great rush there at present. He cannot see how they will be provided
for with lands if they do come. He has received two American engineers
to push the survey of land in Cordova, (Mexico) and promises to do all
he can to provide for everyone. However, he fears that this will be
impossible for he has not enough land for those who are already there.
Parsons and his party were hung.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 4to.
2
1865 Oct 18
Kehoe, L(awrence)
New York (City)
To (Orestes A. Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Kehoe sends Brownson an article and asks if he can do it in five
days. He wants it to be the first one in the next number. The printers
are waiting for it. If Brownson is too busy, or not well enough, Kehoe
asks Brownson to return it. He would prefer Brownson to anyone else.
I-4-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Oct 18
(Longnemare), Emilio
Cordova, (Mexico)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He speaks of the nominations to colonization and land bureau
posts of Maury and Magruder. He describes his tour of the lands with
three gentlemen who were very enthusiastic over all that they say.
General J.O. Shelby arrived with his party, including George Young,
Dr. Terry of Lexington, George Hall, Kiphardt, Col. Blackwell and
others. General Price and Governor Harris have gone to Mexico to see
the Emperor about the decree allowing Indians and Mexicans the right
to apply for lands as well as foreigners. Longnemare has had one
obstacle after another to fight. The train from Pao del Macho to Vera
Cruz was derailed the other day by guerillas and 13 Frenchmen were
captured and hung, and some women were taken and outraged, among
them one Mrs. Hinckly from New Orleans. The account in the N( ) Y(
) concerning ( ) Ware and ( ) Beaumont is a lie. It says that
these gentlemen begged money from the English consul and were
condemned by everyone. The men sold their horses at Matamoras to
get to Cordova and have been working on the railroad since they
arrived. They are perfect gentlemen. The Emperor and Empress are
expected in a few days. She is going to Belgium to visit her Father and
he will probably go to Yucatan. More troops are arriving from France
and within 12 months they will have finished off the liberals. They
visited Col. Manuelos at the liberal camp and he was anxious to know
how many Yankees were on the Rio Grande and who commanded them.
A man named De Witt, a Kentucky Yankee, was thrashed for insulting
a Confederate. The Confederates are well liked here. Major Brown
and his family have arrived from Texas. Gov. Clark will be here in a
few days. Thirty-eight Confederates under Dr. John Moore of St. Louis
have organized a counter guerilla group to avenge the death of Gen.
Parsons and Col. Standish and family. He encloses the new regulations
which have not yet been officially published. In his opinion they will
cause trouble . There is not enough land to supply the emigrants except
at Cordova and only part of it has been surveyed. The government will
have to take uncultivated lands. There will not be land enough for the
next 12 months for 500 persons. He wrote Maury that he would like to
drop his position as agent of colonization but has been asked to retain it.
Mr. Childs and others are leaving for the U.S. in a few days. Yellow
fever has disappeared from Vera Cruz. Some say the Emperor and
Empress will not return to Mexico, but Longnemare considers this
untrue. Col. Dupin and his Arabs will make a clean sweep of the
guerillas. The Americans at Mezablan have called a meeting to
denounce the hanging of Mrs. Surratt. He liked McMaster's article
concerning that in the Freeman's Journal. He sent $3.00 for a
subscription for Shelby. The Confederates are planning on sending for
it as soon as they get settled. He asks to be remembered to McMaster's
family.
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1865 Oct 18
Lüers, J(ohn) H., Bishop of Fort Wayne
F(or)t Wayne, (Indiana)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Lüers received the 50 copies of Monsignor Dupanloup's book on
September 15th and he will give Purcell the amount when he comes
down. Lüers received a letter from Father (Francis X.) Weninger
saying his catechisms would shortly appear. He sent circulars to Lüers
clergy commanding them to introduce them. Lüers regards this
command as an insult, coming from a priest. The catechism is all right
for teachers or converts but not for children. He believes their next
council should discuss it. He could not be in Chicago last Sunday
because he had a church to bless, the third this month.
II-5-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Oct 18
St. Placide, (C.S.C.), Sister
Bourg, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.)
New Orleans, Louisiana
In the midst of profound sorrow the three Sisters of St. Joseph,
are leaving. Mother St. Claude, (C.S.C.) died after a month of illness.
For a long time she was occupied with the departure of the sisters; she
said she would recommend them to (Odin) who is so kind. They have
designated Sister (St.) Stéphanie, (C.S.C.) as Provincial and the other
two could be assistants or mistresses of novices. The Superior of Bay
St. Louis wrote saying that she wished to give the habit to a candidate at
the Bay, but they informed her that it is at New Orleans that
professions are held, as arranged by (Odin) and Bishop Langalerie.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 8vo.
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1865 Oct 19
McDonnell, B(ernard)
Galveston, (Texas)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
He paid $900 in gold and $100 in silver to Bishop (Claude Marie)
Dubuis who stated that he wanted it to pay a bill Odin owed here.
Odin is to settle McDonnell's account with the Sisters at Emmitsburg
for the board and tuition of his daughters, Eliza and Ellen and get them
to make it as reasonable as possible as he and Mrs. McDonnell are
getting old and feeble.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 4to. 2
1865 Oct 18
Magevney, Eugene
Memphis, (Tennessee)
To J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
Not knowing the amount he owed for the Freeman's Journal, he
sends a check for $10.00 and asks McMaster to place it to his credit. If
an agent is sent to Memphis when Magevney quits McMaster will get
numerous subscribers. Although he recommended Samuel Tye in his
place, the man is opposed to the principles upheld by McMaster. If
Michael Magevney was asked, he would probably take the job.
P.S. In times past, several of the citizens had to pay fifty cents for an
issue of the Journal and then read it in private lest some spy should
report them.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1865 Oct 10
Spalding, M(artin) J., Archbishop of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Spalding does not apprehend the slightest danger of Purcell's
neighbor of St. Louis (Archbishop Peter R. Kenrick) being named
President of the Council. Most of the prelates would favor having the
session delayed until the fall on account of the excited condition of the
country. All except perhaps Purcell express themselves averse to the
Roman Presidency. They need a good digest of all their councils. He
has received the pamphlets of (Bishop Felix A.) Dupanloup.
II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
2
1865 Oct 18
Young, O.P., Father N(icholas) R.
Dayton, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Father David J. Kelly is assisting Father Thomas Blake in
giving the jubilee to the people of Xenia. Kelly will bring the deed to
the new church to Purcell. Kelly is always busy doing good of some
kind. Young has every reason to be happy with him. He can never
thank Purcell sufficiently for choosing for him so suitable a place.
Young has no means to procure anything as his vow of poverty left him
penniless. Kelly is very kind to him.
II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Oct 19
Lyons, Thomas E.
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He would have answered McMaster's letter of September 29
before, but wished to see Mr. John Coyle, as McMaster suggested.
After trying to see Coyle and John Green several times, he has decided
it would be better to drop their subscriptions. If they tell him they wish
to keep up the subscriptions, Lyons will write to McMaster. Quite a
few complain that they do not get all of the issues of the Freeman's
Journal after paying for it. Lyons has told them that it was because the
Post Office would not let it through, but they still complain. Such
remarks annoy Lyons a great deal. He got into difficulty with Col.
Robinson who was Prov. Marshal under Gen. N.P. Banks. Lyons'
family became so worried that he had to promise to have nothing to do
with the Journal. Now that things are changed, he will be glad to help
McMaster again. He will send a list of those who will continue to be
good subscribers.
I-1-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Oct 19
O'Conor, Ch(arles)
N(ew) Y(ork)
To (James Alphonsus McMaster)
(New York, New York)
He is impressed and in favor of Judge Moncrief's character. He
is a judge and a gentleman. O'Conor believes he is worthy of reelection
and shall be disappointed if he is defeated. Mr. O'Dowd tells him
McMaster would like to know his views on the subject and he takes
pleasure in stating them if they have any tendency to secure his favor
for the Judge.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1pp. 12mo.
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1865 Oct 20
Parisot, Father P(eter) F.
Brownsville, (Texas)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The cause of the delay in paying for their organ was that their
organist was shipwrecked and lost (Odin's) letters. Parisot sent $500 in
gold to Mr. Grunewald not knowing that (Odin) had already paid.
The surplus of this amount in gold, to make $700 in greenbacks, is to be
held for the account which (John) Kelligher owes (Odin). The
Liberals have just begun the siege of Matamoros. Matamoros with
brace Mexico and its fortifications fears nothing.
(P.S.) He sends $145 in greenbacks for Mr. Delaroche in the name of
Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Oct 20
Riddick, W( ) F.
Washington, D.C.
To James A(lphonsus) McMaster
New York, (New York)
He encloses a poem, written by a friend of his, that he would like
to see published in the Freeman's Journal if McMaster deems it worthy.
It was published in the Constitutional Union. He is a regular reader of
the Journal.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
1
1865 Oct 21
Reilly, Father Patrick
Little Rock, Ark(ansas)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He received (Odin's) letter with the documents. He is sorry not to
hear of some appointment for their diocese. The return of peace has
caused a remarkable change in the minds of the people regarding the
church. Without a head very little can be done. The few priests in the
diocese are faithful. The Sisters have good schools.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Oct 22
Keily, General D(aniel) J.
Washington, (District of Columbia)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He is much favored by (Odin's) note of September 22 which
Sister Mary Helena had for him on his return. He spent a short
vacation with friends in Michigan. He has a letter from General
(Charles P.) Stone who despite all he has endured, is in good spirits
and intends to return to Mexico this winter. Keily regrets that Mr.
Reynes was treated so cruelly by the government. The horizon of
Keily's own unfortunate country looks dark. A secret organization
which originated in the United States will entail on Ireland a senseless
and criminal revolution. The northern element in this country regards
Catholicity as antagonistic to the propagation of liberal ideas. For this
reason General (William S.) Rosecrans, General (James) Shields,
Stone, and other Catholic officers have all been treated with great
injustice. Keily is not going to continue in the service. In the event of
the non success of his offer, Keily has an idea of leasing a plantation in
Louisiana or Texas. His official position allows him to make
satisfactory arrangements for Negro labor.
VI- A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
6
1865 Oct 23
Carius, Father A( )
Huntsville, Ala(bama)
To (James Alphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He was a chaplain for three years at Headquarters and the
Bishop (John Quinlan) of Mobile has just appointed him to this place.
It is the first time in years he has had a chance to read McMaster's
paper, although he was once a subscriber. He asks that it be sent to him
at once, and that another copy be sent for one year to Miss Fannie E.
Herron, Montgomery, Alabama. He is sending four pieces of poetry
which he asks McMaster to criticize for him. They are written by Miss
Herron, who has a large book of them. Her Father was a Naval officer
and the lady was educated in a convent, where she distinguished herself.
From being wealthy, the war has rendered her poor. Carius judges her
age to be about twenty. He wishes McMaster success and is happy to
become reacquainted with the Journal.
P.S. He apologizes for having forgotten McMaster's first name.
I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Oct 23
Dubuis, C(laude) M(arie), Bishop of
Galveston, (Texas)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
On Dubuis' arrival he settled with (James P.) Nash giving him
the $1000 in specie of Mrs. MacDonald. He also paid the interest, $90,
adding 30 to the sum given Father (Charles) Padey. Odin is to give
Father Rousselon the 30 piastres with an equal sum Dubuis will send by
Miss Jamey, the $60 to pay Cavaroc for wine. At the (Ursuline)
Convent they succeeded in putting strong braces on the north wall of
the new building to stop the cracks. The Cathedral is repaired except
for the bases of the columns. At San Antonio the work on the new
building is going forward but he fears some difficulty with the
contractors, Messrs. Schmitt. Father (Stephen) Buffard writes that
the price of the pole is $6; according to the contract the convent was to
pay only 4. Father (Augustin) d'Asti, O.S.F.) accuses Father
(Francis) Giraud of stealing a trunk and chalice left at Matagorda by a
Father Pacifico. Dubuis will be obliged to send D'Asti to Odin if he
cannot stop this unjust accusation.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to
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1865 Oct 23
Gardet, Father A(ugustine)
Victoria, (Texas)
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
N(ew) O(rleans), (Louisiana)
Mr. Lambert and Mr. Perron are the bearers of this letter.
Gardet is still in Victoria and since over a year Father (Peter) Richard
is with him. Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis visited them in February
and told them he was determined to establish a Convent of the Sisters
of the Incarnate Word. A month after, the Superior at the Convent of
Brownsville sailed for Europe to bring more nuns and Dubuis wrote
that 14 or 15 Sisters would start for Texas. Gardet would cheerfully
give up their house for the Sisters but it is not fit. Major Phillips
offers his house for sale as he wishes to leave for Mexico. It is fine
property with large gardens. Gardet feels bound to send (Odin's) check
and call for the money. He thought of keeping this money to take a trip
to France but will lay out every dollar and postpone his visit. In July
1861 he wrote (Odin) to know whether (Odin) thought himself
responsible for the money and on July 25 (Odin) wrote from New Iberia
not to be uneasy, that he would pay it whenever the check was returned.
He is to pay it to Lambert. Two weeks ago Gardet was in San Antonio
and saw his friend Father (Thomas) Johnston who taught school 4
years in Gardet's house and was ordained priest on August 15.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.
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1865 Oct 24
Dwenger, (C.PP.S.), Father Jos(eph)
St. Mary's, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
He has paid off $1900 on the debt at Kenton. The contracts and in
fact everything were in utter confusion. The church is not yet plastered.
It is too cold for services in the unfinished church. They can rent a hall
from Crowley. A resident priest is needed at Kenton. The people think
they can support one. There are several other places along the railroad
where a priest could commence the work of God.
II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
2
1865 Oct 24
Haney, John G.
Greensboro, Ala(bama)
To James A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
As editor of the Alabama Beacon, he will use the first
opportunity to publish a prospectus of the Freeman's Journal. He has
come in contact with the paper through Mr. B( ) O'Donnell and
has formed a most favorable opinion of McMaster's independent
manner in advocating sound constitutional principles and defending the
South against the slanders of her enemies. As soon as regular mail
facilities are obtained, he shall forward his paper regularly, and shall
be pleased to have McMaster's in exchange. The bearer of the letter,
Mr. B( ) D. Stoeklon, is going to buy printing paper for Haney, and
he would be grateful if McMaster would advise Stoeklon where to buy
first rate paper at moderate prices. He likes the paper the Freeman's
Journal is printed on and would appreciate McMaster directing
Stoeklon to those mills, or handling the matter himself. He wishes to get
the advance of the current market price, although paper is higher than
before the war. He also would like for McMaster to help him secure a
printer, who must be a dependable, sober man of good habits and a
good worker. His printer is leaving Jan. 1 and Haney would like to
secure another for a salary of $65 per month, the sum he is now paying
his printer. Good printers are hard to find in the South, and he would
appreciate McMaster's help. He would rather have a man without a
family, since the man could live cheaper. He would appreciate a reply
to Stoeklon.
I-1-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Oct 24
Quinlan, John, Bishop of Mobile
Mobile, Alabama
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
He takes pleasure in introducing Thomas f. Tobin a young man
of most excellent character and a devoted Catholic. Tobin goes north on
business and intends making Mobile his home.
II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Oct 24
Quinlan, John, Bishop of Mobile
Mobile, Alabama
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
He has given a letter of introduction to Purcell to one Thomas F.
Tobin who has been a captain of the Rebel army stationed at Mobile.
He has been most edifying in his religious conduct. He is seeking to be
appointed Postmaster of Mobile, he having had much experience in the
post office before the war. Quinlan solicits any assistance Purcell may
be able to give Tobin.
II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Oct 25
(McCloskey), John, Archbishop of
New York, (New York)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Due to infirmities, Bishop (John B. Fitzpatrick) of Boston has
applied to Rome for a co-adjustor. The names presented are:
--------
1. Father John (Joseph Williams), his Vicar General and pastor of St.
James, age about 45;
2. Father Peter Blenkinsop, S.J., now at St. Joseph Church,
Philadelphia. His name will be opposed by the General in Rome;
3. Father W(illia)m Blenkinsop, brother of the above, about 45.
Odin is to convey to Rome the expression of his views.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Oct 25
McCloskey, John, Archbishop of New York
New York, (New York)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
New York, (New York)
The Bishop of Boston, (John B. Fitzpatrick) has applied for a
coadjutor and recommends Father John Williams, Father Peter
Blenkinsop, S.J., formerly president of Holy Cross College, and
Father William Blenkinsop. He wishes especially Williams who is his
vicar general.
\II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Oct 26
Murray, M. John
Elizabethtown, K(entuck)y
to (James Alphonsus McMaster), Editor of Freeman's Journal
(New York, New York)
Several subscribers to McMaster's paper have urged Murray to
mention the Jubilee ceremony at Elizabethtown. It was a great success,
with Father (M.F.) McGrath, (O.P.) preaching with fine results. Even
those who were lukewarm Catholics and outside the pale of the Church
went to the Sacraments. Fathers (A ) Degauguier and ( ) Combs
assisted McGrath.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1865 Oct 26
(Rappe), A(madeus), Bishop of
Cleveland, (Ohio)
To (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell)
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
He neglected to inform Purcell of the conduct of Father (Michael)
O'Neil. Rappe believed that once at Cincinnati, O'Neil would cease to
agitate the congregation of Fremont, (Ohio). Rappe was mistaken.
Rappe had to reprimand him some years ago because he refused to
allow the Sisters of Charity to make a collection in his parish for the
orphans. Since then he continually sought his exeat and when Rappe
finally gave it to him, he said he was being expelled from the diocese.
For a week O'Neil continued to exasperate his congregation against
Rappe. He has not ceased to stir up trouble by letters and by visits.
There are about 25 French-Canadian families at La Prarie, (Ohio), a
short distance from Fremont. In order to take care of their needs,
Rappe wished to put a priest at Fremont who spoke the two languages.
When O'Neil heard of Rappe's intention, he promised his congregation
to admit only an Irish priest. Rappe deferred sending the priest until
October. O'Neil again wrote to urge the people to resist. Rappe asks
that Purcell put an end to this scandal. That national prejudice can do
infinite harm. A friend of O'Neil, Father (T.P.) Thorpe had the
effrontery to sit on the platform when an oration in favor of the
Fenians was delivered. Rappe is without stain with regard to the
spirit of nationality. He has many Irish priests who occupy the first
place in his heart.
II-5-c A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 8vo.
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1865 Oct 26
Scollard, Father J(ohn)
Jackson, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
A very deserving family here is not able to pay for the education
of their children as they would wish. One of the daughters, about 16,
has been at a convent school about 3 years but had to leave. She wants
to be able to teach to help in the education of the younger members of
the family. If (Odin) would recommend her to some of the Ladies
conducting schools they may receive her. He alludes to Mrs.
McKenna's family.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 4to.
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1865 Oct 26
Storr, Father William
Jersey City, (New Jersey)
To Bishop (Francis) P. McFarland of Hartford
Providence, (Rhode Island)
Storr asks for a mission in McFarland's diocese. He has been in
this country since 1861 in the diocese of Milwaukee. He was called to a
German congregation in Trenton and built a church there but came in
collision with the Bishop. This was not his fault and Bishop (James R.)
Bayley wrote that he would recommend him to get another mission.
He would be glad to attend some vacant German mission. He made
studies in Germany and was ordained there twelve years ago.
I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Oct 29
Poyet, Father J(ean) A(rthur)
Abbeville, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Odin's) letter of October 8 caused him much sadness. He has
never received any favor in the Diocese of New Orleans, so he does not
expect one now. He merely submits humbly to whatever (Odin) desires
and says he will move as soon as his replacement arrives. He asks
(Odin) to kindly inform him where he will be sent.
P.S. He asks that if (Odin) sends another letter of a severe tone that he
entrust it to surer and more honest hands, since several of his
parishioners knew the contents of (Odin's) last before he did.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1865 Oct 30
Taylor, J.R.
East Saginaw, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Taylor for some days has been trying to come to see Lefevere upon
important business. There is money given for the school; there is now
no prospect of even starting the school. Father (Remigius) Van Der
Heyden intends to make a priest's house of the building. Some are
threatening to sue him for money given under false pretense. Taylor
invites Lefevere to visit East Saginaw and see for himself the awful
conditions. Many refuse to go to Mass, and the Protestants are aware
of the trouble. If Lefevere can not come, will he send Father (Henry)
Schutjes or Father (Charles) De Ceuninck to investigate?
III-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Oct 31
Gutton, Father P(hilibert)
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He asks for a dispensation of second degree consanguinity for
Zenon Langlois and Adeline Robillard. The names for the viva voce
dispensation were Numa Potier(?) and Adèle Lejeune. Gutton
thinks that before acceding to the wishes of the people of St. Francis
Church, it would be prudent to see what the new charters are like. It
will be a big task to roof the church, pay the two installments on the
land, prepare the cemetery, and procure the vestments and church
decorations for funeral services at Fausse Rivière. (Auguste?) Provosty is
retaining the fees under the pretext that the congregation owes him
6000.
(P.S.) The subscription to roof the church had very poor results.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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