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1843 Jan.-Jun.
Maurian, Charles Parish Judge : New Orleans, (Louisiana)

(116 marriage licenses issued to priests of New Orleans. For the names of the contracting parties and the dates of the licenses see the original calendar.)

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1843 Jan.
(Lefevere), Peter Paul, Bishop of Zela, : Administrator of the diocese of Detroit,
to the faithful of his diocese :

Bishop Lefevere has observed that Catholics in his diocese are marrying outside the Church. The Church has always reproved such clandestine marriages. If he did not condemn and punish in an exemplary manner guilty parties in the present situation he would be concuring in their works. Jesus Christ said that a member, however useful, should be separated from the body rather than allowed to corrupt it. St. Paul did the same in the case of the Corinth scandal. Canonical punishment has always been meted out against her rebellious children who scandalize their brethren. Therefore he pronounces sentence of excommunication "ipso facto et latae sententiae" on all Catholics of both sexes who marry outside the Church, that is, contract marriage before any other than a Roman Catholic priest. Parents who consent to such marriages and heads of families who permit them to be contracted in their houses are also excommunicated. Lefevere reserves to himself the power, except in case of death, to absolve those so excommunicated. (The same document is begun in French on the third page but ends after the second sentence).

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1843 Jan. 1
D'Aquin, H.C. : (Grand Coteau, Louisiana?)
to Cha(rle)s Daron :

A present of this value is a small thing to thank his uncle for the care he has taken of them. Later he hopes to be able to give other testimonies of his gratitude. Until then he will apply himself to his studies, as will George. (P.S.) George joins in giving this gift. (This note is written in the back of a small copy containing the) Life of Edward Darby who died at St. Charles College July 9, 1842, by Father (John) F(rancis Abbadie, S.J.) Abbadie, Prefect of Classes.

V-4-n - Copy Book - (French) - 30pp. - 8vo. - {3}

1843 Jan. 1
L'Abeille New Orleans Bee : New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (St. Vincent de Paul) Seminary : Assumption, (Louisiana)

A receipt for $10 for 12 months subscription from January 1, 1843 to January 1, 1844. Signed by Morton Quirk.

V-4-n - Receipt S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {2}

1843 Jan. 1
Delavau, Edward C. : Ballston Center, (New York)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc : (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Sensible to the influence which Catholic bishops and clergy exert in the furtherance of the Temperance reformation, Delavau addresses to Blanc a few remarks on the change in favor of total abstinence from intoxicating liquors in the United States. Previous to 1829 intoxicating liquors were in use as a common beverage. During that year societies were formed which resulted in ascertaining that in the United States there were 500,000 drunkards, that 3/4 of the pauperism and 5/6 of the crime was owing to the use of intoxicating liquors. An appeal was made, responded to by the enrollment of 2 million pledged to abstinence from distilled liquors. It soon became apparent that beer was being substituted in place of whiskey. The friends of temperance substituted in place of a pledge of abstinence from distilled liquors a pledge of abstinence from intoxicating liquors of every sort. At this time the wine used at the Communion was the common wine of commerce containing 100 per cent more alcohol than pure wine. By this the reclaimed inebriate was endangered. This led to the enquiry whether the fruit of the vine in some other form could not be substituted. To the discussion of this question, the Enquirer is devoted, the second number of which is forwarded to Blanc.

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1843 Jan. 1
Kenrick, Peter Richard, Bp. of St. Louis : St. Louis, Missouri
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell : of Cincinnati, Ohio

He sends the seasons greetings and asks about a Mr. Wurtz who is now at Cape Girardeau (Missouri) seeking admittance to the seminary. Kenrick understands that he has been in Cincinnati and will not accept him until he hears from Purcell. The man is awaiting the arrival of Father (John) Timon C.M., who is expected. He has received the invitation of Abp. Eccleston to the Council and the proposed list for Charleston (S.C.). The first will not be appointed, the second is unwilling and the third he says is unfit to take the place of Bishop (John England). He asks Purcell's opinion before he writes to Rome. He thinks that a foreign appointment would be successful. Suggests also appointments for Illinois, Arkansas and Wisconsin. Father (Peter) De Smedt, wants a bishop for the Rocky Mountains, and brings a letter from a clergyman from the Willamette, who is urging Bishop (Joseph) Rosati to use his influence to have De Smedt made the bishop. De Smedt wants Father (Francis N.) Blanchet. Kenrick asks Purcell to give his opinion. Kenrick has given Father Timon 300 acres for a seminary and will pay Timon so much a year for each seminarian. His plans for a petit seminary also seem assured, not by the Viatorians, however, but at the Barrens at Perryville, (Mo.), where the college was formerly. The present college will be removed to Cape Girardeau. The late Mr. Mullanphy has left money for education of boys who may become seminarians if they wish. This and other conditions may permit him to take in students for other dioceses west of the Alleghanies. He objects to an article in the Telegraph about a slave advertisment.

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1843 Jan. 1
(Louisiana), New Orleans : Postoffice
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc : (New Orleans, Louisiana)

A receipt for $4 for box rent to January 1, 1844. Signed by L.P. Palms for W. De Buys.

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1843 Jan. 1
(Louisiana), New Orleans : Police Department, 1st Municipality
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc : New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Receipt for $254 for 1842 taxes on Ilet No. 7, 4th district, $5,000, $250; and 2 slaves, $4. (Two signatures on the receipt are indecipherable.)

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1843 Jan. 1
Lynch, Anne C. : Providence, (Rhode Island)
to O(restes) A. Brownson : Boston, Mass(achusetts)

She is disappointed that he did not call at her home on the way either to or from New York. She says, too, that his friend, (John L.) O'Sullivan is very ungallant. She told O'Sullivan she would like to write for the "Democratic Review", and he said he would address a letter to her. He didn't and since it is now two months ago she has written again. She would like to know if O'Sullivan would publish and pay for her poems. She went to Church today, but the sermon only served to depress her. She is doing a portrait of one of her young ladies, and at last she thinks she will have her little gallery.

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1843 Jan. 1
Tardy, Stephen J. : (New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon : (New Orleans, Louisiana)

A receipt for $3.65 for painting and glazing at St. Augustine's Church.

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1843 Jan. 2
Lutz, Father Jos(eph) A. : St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon : New Orleans, L(ouisia)na

Some one stole from John Rigg the 45 piastres which Lutz had given him; Rigg wrote that he wanted to give Father (James J.) Mullon his watch as assurance that he would pay it back as soon as possible. In going over Rousselon's last two letters, Lutz sees that besides the 45 piastres, they had already said 95 Masses, 50 according to Rousselon's first notification and then 45 others according to instructions given later. In Rousselon's letter of September 21 in speaking of this sum of 45 piastres, he said that at the moment it was impossible to find intentions for this sum and it was to be returned. In his letter of October 24, Rousselon asked Bishop (Peter) Kenrick in speaking of his same 45 piastres, to have 45 Masses said. Lutz sees that he has misunderstood and asks Rousselon to set him straight. Father (Stanislaus) Buteux will explain the rest; shortly Father John Timon will leave for New Orleans; Lutz will ask him to talk to Rousselon also.

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1843 Jan. 2
Pierz, Father Francois : Arbre Croche, Michigan
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere : Detroit, (Michigan)

Pierz wishes Lefevere a Happy New Year and he sends his yearly report on the missions. He sent the school reports 2 days before. One very important matter occurs to him: the establishment of an orphanage home. On Castor Island, he found 4 young Catholic children living with an old pagan aunt, capable neither of feeding nor of educating them. There were many such cases. He wishes he could feed and dress and give a Catholic education to the 20 Orphans in the mission. But he does not want to do anything without Lefevere's consent. He has read in Lefevere's pastoral letter of April 20, 1843, that churches could not be built or consecrated without a written title in the name of the Bishop. This coming summer, he will bless three little churches in the mission. But the savages were not able to give legal title to their churches, since they have not been emancipated and the land is not their property. Pierz asks what is to be done. In 1834, some land was bought at Sault Ste. Marie for the Bishop (Frederick) Rese in the name of the Bishop of Detroit. But Francher gave the papers to Rese because the Bishop owed some money to the fur company. In 1838, Rese paid this debt. If Lefevere does not have the deed, he should ask Francher for it, because the heirs of the family that sold the land want it back. It seems as if the garden of Pierz has increased in value. He asks Lefevere to be sure and send a good priest next spring to Sault Ste. Marie. Otherwise his work for 2 years and that of Father (Francis) Haetscher for 11/2 years will be lost. The savages of Grand Traverse are disgusted with their minister and Pierz thinks he could convert all the Indians to Catholicism. However, he will do this yet, even though the Presbyterian minister has the support of the government. Incidentally, the government spent about $20,000 during the past four years to make the Protestant mission equal to the Catholic. In a few years, Pierz will establish a beautiful mission there. The savages in the mission are uncertain about their legal status. The land has been surveyed and will probably be sold during the year. Pierz advised the savages to send a petition to the Congress and to the government of Detroit to ask for the right to become American citizens and be able to buy lands. However, because the President and higher officials are Presbyterians, Pierz doubts that any success can come to the savages until a new President is elected. In the meantime, (Augustine) Hamlin came to Arbre Croche last December and persuaded a few savages to sign a petition for the same purpose. Only 2 chiefs, 15 savages, and 16 young men signed it. 4 great chiefs and all the others refused to sign Hamlin's petition, because they did not trust the young man, as he had deceived them before. The savages were disturbed and did not know what to do. Pierz asks Lefevere is it would be a good idea to get the savages to sign a petition and send it to the Congress before the winter session of the Congress is over. Pierz asks Lefevere if he knew personally the governor of Detroit or any influential officers of the legislature who would be able to aid the Indians. If the savages have to leave Michigan, the mission will be at an end. The end will come because all of them will go to the island of the Countsoreiles on the English border. This would be of great danger to the residents of Michigan in case of war, because the English are gathering great numbers of savages in the islands. Last summer, the English sent messengers to the savages of Michigan for the purpose of getting them to leave the state. However, the savages prefer the American government if, however, some advantages are granted to them, and their emancipation is recognized. Then they would be able to buy lands, this would be a great advantage to the government because the land is good and a great many farms would then be established. If the government does not take any steps to help them, they will emigrate and wait for vengeance. Pierz tells Lefevere how much he wishes he could help these poor savages. However, he is often disgusted with them when they listen to flatters rather than to him. He is also dismayed by the neglect of the Indians of the Sauk River. No one pays any attention to them. (Pierz encloses a report of the mission of Arbre Croche, Lacroix, Middletown, Cheboygan, Grand Traverse, Manestie and the Island of Castor. dated January 2, 1843.

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1843 Jan. 3
Belinaye, Marquis de la : London, (England)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc) : New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Belinaye again writes (Blanc) on the sad subject which for more than 2 years has elicited (Blanc)'s solicitude. Although Belinaye has not had an answer to his last letter he knows what (Blanc) wrote to Baron Capelle whom an attack of apoplexy has forced to spend the winter at Montpellier. This has made Belinaye decide to take this new step which his family recommends. They have just heard that the poor child who owes so correct in comparing the dates of his arrival at N. and that of his departure. If (Blanc) has received her letter from Havre he sees that Bellune asks him not to give her husband the money she had placed at his disposal in her preceding letter as his draft in October took all their funds. She has received several letters from her husband. In one he said that if he could find a refuge for I(zabel) and if Bellune would send him 5000 francs, in two months he would be in Europe. She told him that she would authorize a draft only when she saw him. (Blanc) is not to tell anyone except Baron Burthe. If I(zabel) would trust herself to Bellune she would do all she could for her. Since Bellune does not know her husband's plans she does not wish him to have any money except in case he decides to use it in the way he has promised. P.S. (Blanc) is not to communicate her husband's plan to the correspondent of I(zabel)'s family.

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1843 Jan. 3
De Pouilly, J(ea)n and Ev. Goudchaux : New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon : (New Orleans, Louisiana)

A receipt for 7 piastres for work on locks at St. Augustine's Church.

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1843 Jan. 3
Gallinger, Father Joseph : Zanesville, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell : Of Cincinnati, Ohio

Tellersville, nine miles from Zanesville lacks an altar stone for its church and since there is danger of breakage if Gallinger carries his back and forth he asks Purcell to send him another. The men there also ask that he bless their cemetery. He asks Purcell for the faculty for this and a book containing the benediction.

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1843 Jan. 3
(Kenrick, Bishop Peter Richard : St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc : New Orleans, Louisiana

(Kenrick) takes advantage of Father (Stanislaus) Buteux's trip to New Orleans to tell Blanc of his deep sorrow at seeing Blanc so insulted by some unfortunate so-called Catholics. Today (Kenrick) found among the letters which Bishop (Joseph) Rosati received from the Pope, the brief which Leo XII had sent him at the time of the claims of the trustees

1843 Jan. 3
De Pouilly, J(ea)n and Ev. Goudchaux : New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon : (New Orleans, Louisiana)

A receipt for 7 piastres for work on locks at St. Augustine's Church.

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1843 Jan. 3
(Louisiana), New Orleans : First Municipality Recorder's Office
to Bishop Anthony Blanc : (New Orleans), Louisiana

A notification to have the repairs made to the sidewalks along the property at the corner of Ursulines and Conde Streets. J(osep)h Genois signs as recorder.

V-4-n - Notice S. - (French) - 1p. - 16mo. - {2}

1843 Jan. 4
Gallinger, Father Joseph : Zanesville, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell : Of Cincinnati, Ohio

The reason why he cannot use the new church in Zanesville is not because of Father (Charles P.) Montgomery but because of some of the English speaking parishoners who posted themselves at the door of the church and said they would prohibit the entrance of the Germans. Consequently Father Montgomery said he could not stand by his promises for fear of scandal. Purcell should not come in such weather. He asks for a missal for the church at Tellersville and a canonical table. He understands that at WillsCreek there are 40 poor German families whom Father Montgomery urges that he visit. He asks Purcell's permission to bless a cemetery and a chapel for them.

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1843 Jan. 4
Roman, A(ndré) B(ienvenu) : New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Antoine Blanc : New Orleans, (Louisiana)

In conformity with a resolution of the Legislature of the State, Roman requests that Blanc have a Te Deum sung on January 8 in commemoration of the victory obtained by their troops on that day.

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1843 Jan. 5
Foucher, Louise : Destrehan, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc : New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Louise sends best wishes for the New Year. The bearer of this letter will bring Blanc a barrel of sugar and one of syrup; not knowing how to direct him to the Orphan Asylum, she has directed him to Blanc. Louise's father and mother send their respects; they hope Blanc will visit them.

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1843 Jan. 6
Bossier, P(ierre) E(variste) and Richard King : New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc : (New Orleans), Louisiana

Bossier and King, appointed by the Legislature chairmen of a Committee of both Houses for the arrangement of the celebration of January 8, inform Blanc that the procession will repair to the Cathedral of St. Louis. The Committee would be happy to hear that Blanc and the clergy will attend and address a Te Deum for the blessings poured upon Louisiana.

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1843 Jan. 6
Dupuy, Father Enn(emond) : Iberville, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon : New Orleans, L(ouisia)na

Dupuy asks for a dispensation for the marriage to be celebrated on January 19 between Joseph Dehon and Arthemisia Commaux, both of Iberville.

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1843 Jan. 6
(Kenrick), Bishop Peter Richard : St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Father S(tephen) Rousselon : New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Although he has already replied through Father (Joseph A.) Lutz to two letters, (Kenrick) takes advantage of Father (Stanislaus) Buteux's trip to New Orleans to thank Rousselon for dispatching Bishop (Joseph) Rosati's business at New Orleans. He also wants to tell of his deep interest in the glorious battle which Bishop (Anthony) Blanc has begun with the trustees of his cathedral. He prays that peace and the independence of the clergy will be restored.

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1843 Jan. 6
Dupuy, Father Enn(emond) : Iberville, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon : New Orleans, L(ouisia)na

Dupuy asks for a dispensation for the marriage to be celebrated on January 19 between Joseph Dehon and Arthemisia Commaux, both of Iberville.

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1843 Jan. 7
Blanc, Bishop Anthony: New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father C(onstantine) Maenhaut:
St. Louis ChurchNew Orleans, (Louisiana)

A dispensation from 2 of the banns is granted to Francis Exnauti(?) and Margarite Amy.

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1843 Jan. 7
Gallien, G. Choiselat, Treasurer: (Paris, France)
to Bishop (peter Paul) Lefevere: Detroit, Michigan

Gallien answers Lefevere's three letters of July 28, October 6 and November 30. He could not answer them till now. He desires that Lefevere grasp well that the allocations voted by the Council to the month of May are not actually on hand and able to be released on the spot. The allocation is the part which should be given each mission on the future receipts of the present year and only as the receipts come in: what the treasurers of the two Councils can supply the allocations, what they are obliged to do by parts. Consequently it is not till the end of the fiscal year 1840 for example, that is in February 1843, that they can pay the allocations voted and announced in 1842. Gallien urges that in Lefevere's notification to the bishops the latter be ever reminded that they will be apprized subsequently of the time they should draw on us for all or part of their allocation. Gallien regrets not having succeeded in making this understood in a way suitable to certain persons. There are bad interpretations and complaints of that now and then. To an error of this nature must be attributed a letter published under Lefevere's name in a Bruges newspaper. Unjust and false in principle, it will have troublesome effects. Gallien wishes to inform Lefevere of the dates when the Council will be able to touch its allotments. The allocation of 1842 is 53,000 fr(ancs). 320 fr(ancs) has been remitted to Father (Ghislain) Boheme, a Belgian missionary of the Detroit diocese and returning thither. Part of this sum will pay the expenses of his voyage. The remainder is 52,880 (francs). Lefevere can get this sum in two drafts of 15,000 fr(ancs) each, one payable thirty days from sight and the second sixty days from sight, and in a third draft of 22,880 payable ninety days from sight. Lefevere can count on these times and take measures accordingly. Following this course the Council need not fear the embarrasments it seems to have suffered, but will pursue its enterprises in security. (Note at end:) "Answ(ere)d March 7th 1843".

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1843 Jan. 7
Hecker, John: New York, (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson: Chelsea, Mass(achusetts)

He received Brownson's letter and was glad to hear that he took so much interest in his brother's affliction. His brother (Isaac Hecker) now says he would like to go to Brook Farm to study one or two languages. Hecker feels, however, that his brother's illness is due already to overmental work. He asks Brownson's advice, feeling that he can get more out of his brother than can his family. His mother thinks his brother is under a severe religious change and only wants a giving up of his whole mind to Christ. He asks Brownson to let them know of any monetary needs his brother has. And he says that, if Brownson advises the trip to Brook Farm for study, he will be willing to abide by the advice and send his brother there. Hecker heard Bishop (John) Hughes' interesting lecture on civilization; he undertook to show that Christianity alone advanced civilization. Hecker thought at times he was hearing Brownson.

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1843 Jan. 8
Field, J.H.: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Field authorizes the child of the slave Esther to be baptized.

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1843 Jan. 8
(Flaget), Bishop B(enedict) J(oseph): Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana

(Flaget) takes a deep interest in all the persecutions Blanc is undergoing. It seems to him that Blanc's victory will be complete and that he will be master of the Cathedral. Is it Blanc who is sending the weekly paper? Where is this Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché who they say is the editor? (Flaget) is very grateful but if he has to pay for it, alas! His expenses in moving his episcopal see were so great that he must keep to the strictly necessary. He admired the knowledge of the editor and his clear and vigorous style. May this editor continue to dissipate the unjust prejudices. (P.S.) If Mr. Bonne Case of Baton Rouge has not yet given Blanc the $500 Blanc's secretary is to give him the enclosed note and to let (Flaget) know as soon as the money is received, for (Flaget)'s situation is truly difficult.

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1843 Jan. 9
Montgomery, O.P., Father Charles P.: Zanesville, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

He acknowledges Purcell's letter and believes that Purcell had been erroneously informed about the church question. They had a large room rented which they used until they moved into the new church. When he saw that a German priest was coming he notified the Germans and offered them this room provided they paid the rent which was due until the next April; $6 a month. They accepted the proposition until Father (Joseph) Gallinger arrived, then refused the offer and asked that they be allowed to use the new church towards which they had not contributed. The Irish thought it unjust but were willing provided the Germans psid the rent on the large room. Father Gallinger concurred and the Germans agreed with some exceptions. Montgomery suffers some inconvenience because they have but one altar stone. He has conveyed Purcell's message to Gallinger and he seems well and contended. Mrs. Sherlock is seeking a debt from Purcell for $240 which she needs to pay some of her husband's debts. They desire a visit from Purcell especially to observe the matter mentioned at the beginning of the letter.

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1843 Jan. 10
Seavy, S. S.: Lowell, (Massachusetts)
to O(restes) A. Brownson: Chelsea, Massachusetts

He asks on what evening it would be convenient for him to lecture before the Institute. If he sets a time, he will make arrangements accordingly. Their lectures are on Wednesday evenings.

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1843 Jan. 11
Heisey, T.C. Burbank, E. P. Shaw, Abner: Portland, (Maine)
to (Orestes A. Brownson: Boston, Massachusetts)

The members of the Pnyxian Club would like to have Brownson to give their anniversary address on the evening of Feb. 13th next. The club has been organized for about 5 years and is made up of men from the professional, mercantile and mechanic classes, who meet to discuss questions for mutual benefit. They ask Brownson to choose his own subject, and name his terms, if the accepts the invitation.

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1843 Jan. 13
McNamee, Father Joseph: Fort Ball, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

He thinks that the congregation is in better spiritual condition and that more received communion at Christmas time than ever before since he came to Tiffin. He names several prominent converts who received first communion that day. A young man, Alex Diamond, has applied to him about some property left him by his brother. His sister has also been left property in Scotland and asks that Purcell write to Bishop Kyle and see about selling it. John Paul Smetler, who spoke to Purcell in Cleveland some time ago about entering the seminary had after some delay returned to the determination and asks about Purcell's feeling towards him. He performed a marriage in the forbidden time without being aware of it and asks the dispensation. Father F.X.Tschenhenss and Father (Matthew) Alig don't agree but McNamee thinks that Alig is doing what is right. Tschenhenss acts imprudently, having published that McNamee would be in Norwalk without notifying McNamee and on days that McNamee had announced that he would be in McCutchenville and St. Boniface. He fulfilled his own appointments.

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1843 Jan. 13
Menard, Father Charles M.: Thibodeaux, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Menard is back from the mission where he had been since the beginning of the year. Terrebone, about 8 leagues from the sea, was his parish for an entire week. He gave First Communion to 19 persons he had prepared 8 months ago. A great number approached the Sacraments. They concluded the mission by renewing the act of consecration to the Blessed Virgin which they had made the first time. On his return he went to Labadi(eville) where excellent dispositions continue. At Thibodeaux religion is making rapid progress. Since his return from New Orleans Menard has set up the Living Rosary; there are now six groups. He asks Rousselon to send him rules, pictures and medals; the Ladies of St. Claude (Sisters of our Lady of Mt. Carmel) will send them to Menard with the books they are going to send him. Rousselon is also to let Menard know if he can go to the Seminary for his retreat as only the pastors go to New Orleans. Menard's sister is well and sends her respects. (The letter by courtesy of) Sister de Ste. Therese, (O. Carm.)

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1843 Jan. 14
Beauprez, Father P(eter) F(rancis): Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Rousselon is to enter a year's subscription to the Propagateur Catholique for A. Belzons and six months for Narcisse Beauvais. He is also to send Beauprez all the numbers which have appeared as he lacks 2 numbers. Has Rousselon found any of Beauprez's clothes which he lost on the "Missouri"?

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1843 Jan. 14
McLaughlin, Father Peter: Cleveland, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

He has settled the debts with the Andrew Golden estate and out of consideration of Purcell's friendship he has paid $800; $400 more than he feels that he should pay. He has not the money to pay since Messers. Robert Parks and J. H. Detner have given their note and may be forced to go on a begging tour. He gives the statistics of marriages, baptisms, and deaths. He also lists the church property, and lists the works of the Total Abstinence and St. Mary's societies. He insists that no indulgence be given to the "schismatics" of Liverpool log church. especially since one has been in communication with Father (Joseph) Freygang. The people of Randolph give him home for a final peace in regard to the location of the new church. He indicates that the only suitable place is in the burying ground. Mr. Miller's son is in disgrace. He has heard from Father (Joseph) Machebeuf from Montreal. Speaks of a child convert.

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(1843) Jan. 14
Ladavière, S.J., Father A. P(ierre): (St. Michael, Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

(Letter) courtesy of Mr. Cantrelle. Will Rousselon send them 4 ordos; Ladavière will commission Mr. Vezian to ship them on the "Jack Armstrong" which comes up Wednesday. Ladavière has heard that the Cathedral affairs have been settled. He has $38 for Bishop (Anthony) Blanc; if he had the bill for the catechisms he could pay everything. Vezian could give it to Rousselon as he has some of Ladavière's money. Rousselon will note that their proceeds are scanty especially the collection at Christmas for the seminary which formerly brought 40 piastres. Ladavière has been sick abed for two days; he hopes to say Mass tomorrow.

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1843 Jan. 14
Murphy, John P.: Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

The amount of Blanc's bill, dated September 9, 1842 is $100.37 for rituals, Councils, etc. Being very much in want of money, Blanc will confer a favor by sending a draft. (P.S.) Murphy calls Blanc's attention to the periodical, the United States Catholic Magazine of which Murphy has lately commenced the publication and asks Blanc to recommend it.

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1843 Jan. 14
Wood, James Frederick: Rome, Italy
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

His worries about Cincinnati in the financial were relieved by the letter from Father Edward Purcell. However he took the liberty to send his mother a draft for 500 francs out of the money he had. He has received tonsure and first minor orders. Father (Willian) O'Hara of Philadelphia and (James) Corcoran of Charleston were ordained priests. He speaks of a convert banker receiving orders at the age of 45, also of Mr. Strobel. Lt. Chatard of the sloop of war Preble visited him. Mons. Cadolini is to be made cardinal and Mos. Brunelli will probably succeed him. Bishop (Joseph) Rosati is still in Rome, but it is rumored that he will go to Santo Domingo. Father Edward Purcell wrote that Father (Michael) O'Connor had been appointed to Charleston, but in Rome it is said that Bishop (Francis Patrick) Kenrick made such resistence that he is intended to head the western division of the Philadelphia diocese. His mother writes that the financial condition has improved. Adversity has its consolations.

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1843 Jan. 15
Greeves, John G.: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Greeves asks to have the child of Joseph and Nancy, slaves, baptized. The child is four months old. A. Greeves (writes and signs for John).

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1843 Jan. 16
Martin, Father G(iles) F.: St. Martinville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana

If God hears Martin's prayers Blanc will not have so much to suffer during his prolonged trail. He thanks Blanc for sending him the excellent assistant, (Father Peter Lucas); his people are very happy to see that a helper has been given him. Martin hopes things will take a turn for the better especially when he can see their new church. In the meantime Martin is patient. Their young priest will give the Americans a sermon in English next Sunday. Fausse-Pointe is working again to build a chapel and Couteau and Cote Gelée also want one. Before beginning the work Martin wants to see that all is under Blanc's control. Poor Pontbreau does not listen to him too well. He has not yet presented the assistant to them. Martin was told yesterday that Blanc had officiated on the 13th in St. Louis Church; he does not dare to give was to joy for fear of the subterfuges of these heretical schismatics. Lucas asks Martin to send his respects; Martin sends his to Father Rousselon and their coworkers. P.S. They will celebrate Blanc's feast day tomorrow.

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1843 Jan. 18
(Hughes), John, B(isho)p of: N(ew) y(ork, New York)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere,:
(Coadjutor and Administrator of Detroit)(Detroit, Michigan)

Because of pressing occupations and the sickness and death of his predecessor, (Bishop John Dubois), Hughes had not time earlier to acknowledge Lefevere's letter of November 6th. The individual to whom Lefevere refers has not yet presented himself to Hughes. He is disappointed in his previous opinion of him. If he should come, Hughes will act entirely as Lefevere suggests. Nothing of great interest is occuring. People are quiet and the clergy are devoted. Hughes himself is almost borne down by cares. He hopes soon to have some relief.

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1843 Jan. 18
Leveque, R.S.C. (J.), Madame L(ouisa): St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

She is very grateful for the gift Rousselon sent her. It was most timely as they had no more cards or books. They have as yet only 8 groups of 15, one of which is not entirely filled. She has learned that Rousselon is Antoinette Martinez's director; Antoinette needs encouragement as her position is extremely difficult.

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1843 Jan. 18
McLaughlin, Father Peter: Cleveland, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

He encloses money for the Telegraph and mentions the persons to whom the editor is to credit the amount and also others to whom he wants time given. He forgot that he has four sets of vestments, and asks to whom to send the "portal" set. He speaks of certain other vestments and vessels that he has. He has baptized Mrs. Oliver Johnson, and three sons of William Doubleday in Brighton (Ohio), also Mrs. Waldron and her three children. In Randolph a respectable Luteran lady has come into the church. A Catholic family in Little Ireland (Ohio) by their example have caused the conversion of another lady. A Dr. Fry of Ohio City has a church at St. Mary's but has not yet joined the church. No Catholic Captain or sailor was lost in the late gale.

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1843 Jan. 18
Nicholson, John Cashier:
Carrollton Bank New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

At a meeting of the stockholders on January 4 and 7, it was recommended that the banking concerns be immediately liquidated. Article XI stated that provided all the liabilities shall be paid, the real estate in New Orleans, Parish of Jefferson and Mobile, not required for the use of the railroad shall be sold at public auction on the first Monday of May. As a decision of the Supreme Court of Louisiana in the case of L. Millaudon and the Bank may operate a change in the condition, the above may not be fully effected as soon as anticipated.

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1843 Jan. 20
Campau, Jos(eph): Detroit, (Michigan)
to (Bishop) Peter Paul Lefevere: Detroit, (Michigan)

Campau writing from the Detroit Land Office sends herewith a detail of the principal and of the interest on his claim of the public land situated on the North East Shore in the township of Hamtramck. As Campau is in great need of money at the present time he asks Bishop Lefevere for the total amount of the proceeds of the sale as soon as he has received Campau's letter.

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1843 Jan. 19
Campau, Jos(eph): Detroit, (Michigan)
to (Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere): Detroit, Michigan

This is a statement of the claim of Joseph Campau against public land in the North East Shore. It shows the amount of a mortgage of Francis Paul Malcher on June 15, 1802 to Hypolite S(ain)t Bernard, Pere, amounting to 5,000 livres in currency of old Quebec which has remained in the hands of Malcher from the time of the purchase and which carries an interest at 6%. This interest for forty years, seven months, and five days is $2,029.85 2/3. The whole amount due is $2,863.19.

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1843 Jan. 21
Gallinger, Father Joseph: Zanesville, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

He thanks Purcell for the vestments and asks for the faculty of blessing the cemeteries at Taylorsville and WillsCreek and a book containing the blessing formula. He repeats his request for a box in his room containing a calendar and a missal which is in the room in which he formerly lived. The German parishoners also express their gratitude to Purcell for the vestments.

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1843 Jan. 21
Francais, Father (N.): Avoyells, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

Francais asks for a dispensation for Olimpe Mayeux, son of Hyppolite Mayeux and Julie Roy; and Marie Louise Mayeux, daughter of the late Joseph Mayeux and Severine Bordelon. They are poor but of good morals. He has done all he could to avoid this irregularity but almost all are related in his parish.

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1843 Jan. 21
Williams, Maria B.: Alexandria, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana

Blanc's kindness to her and her family emboldens her to make a request. Her sister Laura has been placed at Madame Augspurg's institution and Williams asks Blanc to visit her. They regret that it is the intention of Father (Robert) Doogan to leave this spring. He has not only reclaimed many wanderers but has extorted respect from the bitterest enemies of the Church. They regret that illness prevented them from paying respects to Blanc on his visit to Alexandria. Her mother and Mr. Williams send respects.

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1843 Jan. 23
Wood, James Frederick: Rome, Italy
to Father Edward Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

He thanks Father Purcell for his letter of Nov. 27. Mr. William Elder, a deacon has arrived from Mt.St. Mary's and will repeat his course in Rome. He speaks of the benefits of his training in Rome. He is pleased to hear that Bishop (John Baptist) Purcell in not so deeply afflicted by the times as he had feared. He understands that Bishop (Joseph) Rosati is more seriously afflicted. He speaks of the progress of the Cincinnati Diocese. The word of Father (Michael) O'Connor's appointment to Charleston has not been confirmed but the appointment is left to the Provincial Council and it is said that O'Connor will be the first bishop of Pittsburgh. Bishop (Edward) Barron has left for Ireland. He has heard from David Whelan at St.Sulpice where Messrs. Haskins and Bailey are studying. Bishop Rosati is returning to Santo Domingo. He sends a scolding to Father O'Mealy for not writing. He has been amused with Father Purcell's story about the Mormons. He thanks him for certain confidential information.

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1843 Jan. 24
(Blanc), Bishop Ant(hony): St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Father Et(ienne) Rousselon: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

(Blanc) arrived Sunday between midnight and one o'clock. He said Mass at 10 suffering much from a cold in the head he has had for 2 weeks. Father (A. Pierre) Ladavière, contrary to (Blanc's) advice, said Mass for the Community but he was struck that night by fever. The sore on his foot does not look bad but it is in a nerve and any movement opens the sore. Definitely Father (Charles F.) Mora(c)chini must go to St. James next week; if Father St. Ives is not engaged to preach next Sunday it would be well to have him go up on Saturday; if not he should prepare for the next week. (Blanc) awaits news from Rousselon to regulate his stay here; he expects to be in town to regulate his stay here; he expects to be in town for February 2 at the latest. That day the Ursulines are to have Madame Ste. Ursuline Vignié's profession. There will probably be an examination, just a formality, but if (Blanc) is not back the night before Rousselon could do it, or Father Jamey or Father Perché. If things are not settled Father (John F.) Raviol must be sent to Opelousas On his way (Blanc) took from the postoffice a letter from the Bishop of Quebec who asked for information about persons who were said to have died in New Orleans. Rousselon will find them on the other page (a part of the other page which may have contained these names, is torn off). Rousselon is to do the necessary research and send the certificated if it is found. If Bishop (John Joseph Chanche has not left and could stop here a day before leaving for Natchez, (Blanc) would be very glad to see him. Perhaps before (Blanc) gets back, Rousselon will have a visit from Father (Hector) Figari, C.M. from The Barrens, he is to welcome him as they do all his confreres; he is on his way to Mississippi. (Blanc) forgot to talk to Rousselon about Lenten regulation. He would like Rousselon to work on them but if his duties do not permit, he is to talk to Father Perché but not to have them printed until (Blanc) sees them. Allusion must be made to this year's events in the light of seeing them as means by which Providence used them to revive the faith in people long indifferent. (Blanc) is going to hear the confessions of the Religious today and tomorrow.

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1843 Jan. 24
Campau, Joseph: Detroit, (Michigan)
to Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere: Detroit, Michigan

Campau has not received an answer to his letter of (January) 20 (1843) which included the total amount of the principal and interest concerning Campau's claim on the land near the North East Shore which they have acquired from Mr. Francis Paul Malcher. He again urges Bishop Lefevere to answer since he has need of money and has already waited with patience and for a long time.

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1843 Jan. 24
Martin, Father G(iles) F.: St. Martinville, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon: New Orleans, Louisiana

Martin sends greetings for the New Year. He would like to have some money to send for the long credit Rousselon has given him but his fabrique does not have a sou. Rousselon can imagine his financial situation. Nevertheless people get married and he asks for a dispensation from relationship for Terence Nicolas Romero, son of Michael Romero and Marguerite Viator; and Félicité Celigne Viator, daughter of Emanuel Viator and Marguerite Ringuette. He asks to have the Bishop send this as soon as possible to save this poor old girl of 22 from embarrassment. Martin has learned with pleasure of the appointment of Father (Ferdinand Dominic Bach) Bacque as pastor of St. Louis Church. He hopes (Bach) will be as happy as he deserves to be and will clear away the darkness the past had brought. Rousselon is fortunate to be relieved of such a heavy burden. Martin is not bad except for lack of money. His young coworker (Father Peter Lucas) seems well adjusted; he seems to be guided by zeal and prudence. He edified their Americans last Sunday in English. Martin plans to make a trip to (New Orleans) when he has the means. P.S. Lucas sends greetings.

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1843 Jan. 24
(Portier), Bishop Michael: Mobile, (Alabama)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

(Portier) is counting on Blanc's promise that he will reckon with Joachim Viveca before the 30th for $500 to pay part of a bill due January 30. He would be pleased to learn how things are going in the parish; he hopes the peace will not be broken. Blanc is to be on guard against certain friends who are full of zeal but would like to impose their ideas. If Blanc is absent (the letter is addressed to) Father Rousselon.

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1843 Jan. 24
Tabor, Martha M(ary): Thibodaux, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

(Tabor addresses Blanc as) "My dear Godfather." Another fatal misfortune has happened since her last letter. Their step-father died on December 19; he soon followed their Mama. She has been sick ever since their mother's death. Sister Ann has been quite sick but appears very well at present. She has not been to church for a long time but will try and go up soon.

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1843 Jan. 25
Lefevere, Peter P(aul), Bishopof: Detroit, (Michigan)
to Joseph Campau: (Detroit, Michigan)

In response to Campau's letter of yesterday (Jan. 24) Bishop Lefevere emphasizes the fact that he is forced to say that he does not nor ever has owed Campau the pretended sum of $2,863.19. (On the reverse of the letter is a notation in Lefevere's handwriting copied from page 74 of the notebook of Col(onel) Buffet, a statement that on Oct. 5, 1833, Charles Larned, Peter Denoyer, Francis Rivare, and Col. Buffet called on Mr. Joseph Campau and offered him $715.00 as the amount of the claim due him on the church farm which sum Campau refused to accept, without giving any reason.

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1843 Jan. 28
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph: New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: St. Michael, L(ouisian)a

Father Rousselon, mentioned Blanc's wish that he should stop at St. Michael on his way to Natchez. He finds he could not get there until late at night and it is uncertain if the Natchez boat would call for him on Sunday. It is important for (Chanche) to be in Natchez as soon as possible. Affairs in New Orleans are not much better than when Blanc left. (Chanche) thinks that Father (Ferdinand Dominic) Bach is following the proper course; it would be well if Bach had permission to take possesion of the curate's house as soon as he would think it prudent. (Chanche)'s advice to Blanc would be to stay away still longer. His absence is not ill-interpreted; everyone thinks he is gone on business of the diocese, as indeed he has. Could he determine to come to Natchez it would be still better.

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1843 Jan. 28
Lefevere, P(eter) P(aul), Bishopof: Detroit, (Michigan)
to (Joseph Campau): (Detroit, Michigan)

Bishop Lefevere writes that Campau's demand for $2,863.19 is so surprising and unheard of, that he is not able to give an answer until he has investigated the whole matter. When he has done this he will give Campau a decisive answer. (Copy of letter sent by Lefevere).

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1843 Jan. 28
Le Gros, J(ohn) B(aptist): Havre, (France)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Le Gros has sent Rousselon 4 packages on the Columbiana, Captain Clarke; one box for Rousselon's brother and 3 bundles from the Propagation of the Faith, in all $20. Rousselon's brother will pay for his box. Rousselon can dispose of the sum in the estate of the late Father Aug(us)te Jeanjean, the balance being insignificant. The weather has been very bad for a long time and many ships have been flooded. Le Gros sends his respects to the Bishop.

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1843 Jan. 28
Lesne, Father J(ames): New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Elodie Toutant, about to marry S. Richard P(r)octor(?) has asked Lesne to bless her marriage. Having known her for several years, Lesne accepted but would like to know if this is satisfactory to Rousselon. The husband being Protestant, Lesne explained to him that it was the custom not to publish such marriages but if Rousselon requires it P(r)octor will agree.

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1843 Jan. 28
Rousseau, Octave S. Parish Judge: St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Father (James Lesne?) Lainese or any other priest of Louisiana is authorized to celebrate the marriage of Stephen Richard Proctor and Marie Louise Elodie Toutant.

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1843 Jan. 29
Armengol, Father Bonaventure: Assumption, Louisiana)
to
The Priests at (St. Vincent de Paul SeminaryAssumption, Louisiana)

Admiring the blessings of God on all their missions and seminaries from the Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico he sees the same goodness in this house. It will continue if each one strives to keep an exact observance of the rule. 1. The assistant until further orders may be satisfied with visiting the rooms once in two weeks; his duty is that everything not according to a life of community be removed. 2. The enclosure of the house where one may walk without permission is up to the fence between seminary grounds and the church, and takes in also the little woods beyond the cemetery. No visits to houses are to be made without permission. 3. No one should ask for clothing, shoes, etc., immediately from the Procurator but after giving the note to the assistant wait in peace till the articles are furnished, or apply to the Superior. What he remarks is not be cause there is a great omission on these points but to excite the greatest exactitude in their observance.

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1843 Jan. 30
(Blanc), Bishop Ant(hony): (St. Michael, Louisiana)
to Father Et(ien)ne Rousselon: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Father (John) Timon, (C.M.) arrived this morning and will probably leave tomorrow with this (letter). (Blanc) received Rousselon's letters. He sees with sorrow that things are going slowly. He is anxious to learn the definite result of the Committee's mediation; he fears there is no hope of something lasting. If they have to go back to where they were before the appointment of the Committee it is too bad but at least the public will see the desire the clergy has to re-establish things. (Blanc) is going to stay here to ordain (C.) Moulard; Rousselon is to send his cross by the first boat to La Fourche. If Father St. Ives has not left, Rousselon is to keep him in New Orleans. He has not yet been able to make Father (Charles F.) Morac(c)hini decide to go to St. James; Father (A. Pierre) Ladavière and Morachini do not believe the people would be able to provide for the upkeep of a pastor and they would have to leave before 3 months. Ladavière has been able to say Mass Yesterday and today. If Father (Edward) D'Hauw wants to go to Opelousas with Father (Claude) Lunel it is the best thing to do under the circumstances. (Blanc) has not answered the trustees at St. Landry; he does not know if the last proposition is better or worse than the first. In writing them Rousselon would do well to tell them that whatever the arrangement, it is only a trial. Timon is going to give the retreat to the Sisters. Rousselon can talk over with him the idea of a synod this year. It would take place at the same time as the retreat which will be given by Father (Bonaventure) Armengol the first week in Lent. P.S. Could they not renew the proposition which (Blanc) has already presented through F(elix?) Labatut, to entirely separate the share of the clergy that of the fabrique asking the trustees to cede to the clergy, with the presbytery, the Cathedral and pews, and the mortuary chapel, with the fees? The clergy would then be responsible for the ordinary expenses of ecclesiastical matters. This would avoid any collision between what they call the two powers. It is an idea which could be submitted to the committee if there is still time. It could be remarked that the pews being rented, as they are this year, the clerby would have difficulty in managing, especially if they had to meet the salary of the chaplain of the mortuary chapel.

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1843 Jan. 31
Dubuisson, G(usta)ve(?): Bayou Lacombe, (Louisiana)

Dubuisson gives permission to his mulatress Catherine to baptise her children. (In another hand are listed): G(e)orges, 6 years; Rosalie, 5; Severin, 4; Philot, 2; Louis, 7 months.

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