1843 Mar. 1
(Kenrick) Peter Rich(ar)d, Bishop (of Adrasus):
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere,:
Detroit, Michigan
Kenrick gives permission for Lefevere to ordain John Foulon. He feels it is but right for him to put Lefevere on guard against (Father) Richard Waters, who imposed for a short time on (Bishop John Joseph Chanche, S.S.) of Natchez. Father Waters, he fears, is in the city at the moment but he has not dared to present himself to Kenrick. Kenrick has lately heard from Rome from Bishop (Joseph Rosati, (C.M.), whose health was then not very good and who was depressed by letters he had received from Kenrick about the precarious state of the funds over which Rosati had given Kenrick administration. Kenrick has begun a seminary with 15 students, 14 of whom are reading theology. He will not be able to meet the expenses unless France aids very liberally. He is afraid he will not be able to go to Detroit on his way to Baltimore. He has written to Archbishop (Samuel Eccleston, S.S.) urging the creation of Illinois and Arkansas as dioceses and recommending Wisconsin also as a diocese. Bishop (Mathias) Loras will come to St. Louis immediately after Easter. Kenrick suggests that Lefevere come at about the same time and they might be able to devise some measures for the action of the Council with regard to the proposed erections. It is probable that Bishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.) will be at the Council and not unlikely that Bishop Rosati will be there also as he is to go once more to Haiti.
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1843 Mar. 1
McDonald, V.G., Father Wm. P.:
Hamilton, Canada
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He thanks Purcell for his letter and for the Telegraph. He has been put to his utmost to build a church and has not yet paid for it. From eight or ten families the congregation has grown to at least 800. He thanks Purcell for some books, and regrets that he cannot attend the Council at Baltimore. James MacGuire has no chance to recover money lent to Father James Campion, a suspended priest. The Father Quinlan is the one formerly in Cincinnati. Speaks of the priests received by the late Bishop MacDonald into the diocese without letters, who have bad records. The present Bishop Michael Power of Toronto is zealous and learned. Mr. Waters is a thief and a hypocrite. He concludes with a wish to see Purcell some day.
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1843 Mar. 2
M., H.S.:
Natchitoches, L(ouisian)a
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Some 20 years since, one of Blanc's Catholic churches was plundered of some valuable ornaments to a quite large amount. One of the two men concerned in this has lately died and confessed the whole matter. The other is still living although a bad character and reputed to be rich; the proceeds of the theft were mostly invested in Mississippi and Alabama lands. The survivor thinks the secret buried with his accomplice. One of these days M. can place the thief at Blanc's disposal in New Orleans, where he frequently visits, with the guilt so fixed on him that he will gladly yield up his ill gotten wealth to have the matter hushed up. H.S.M. must remain incog.
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1843 Mar. 2
Martin, Father G(iles) F.:
St. Martinville, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Martin received Rousselon's last letters in bed where he has been ever since. He thanks him for his advice about the dispensations which Martin has never received. He also thanks him for the measure he took to spare Martin the lashing of Jean Joneck. Martin never took on the sale of Joneck's wagon but only to pass along his money when Martin got it. Martin sends by Father (Julian) Priour, his notes on the ruined banks; Rousselon is to draw out the best amount he can; the least will be better than nothing and will diminish his debt. On the last of December they sang a Te Deum to thank God for His protection of the Bishop and the Holy Church. Martin plans to go to see Rousselon as soon as possible, for the health of his soul and body. He sends respects to all and especially to Father Ma(e)nhaut.
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1843 Mar. 4
(Flaget), Bishop B(enedict) J(oseph):
Portland, (Kentucky)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
(Flaget) asks Blanc to give Messrs. Maguaire and Villier, or their agent, the $90, given Blanc by Mr. Lancastre. P.S. Blanc is to pray for (Flaget) and for his niece who served as his secretary.
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Pay to the order of D.L. Adams, (signed) Maguaire and Villier; Pay to the order of Messrs. Fetter and Lonsdale, (signed) D.L. Adams; Pay to the bearer, (singed) Fetter and Lonsdale.
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1843 Mar. 4
Colla, M.B.:
N(ew Orl(ean), (Louisiana)
Father (James) Lesne is to baptize the little mulatto born a slave of Joséphine Colla, neé Faurie last December 29 to the negress Sainty(?). (29 is written in pencil over 15 in the December date. The names) Emmanuel, Pierre, and Elizabeth (are written on the note).
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1843 Mar. 4
(Odin), Bishop John Mary:
Galveston, (Texas)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
(Odin) arrived at Houston just as the boat New York was getting ready to leave for their port. He found the tin of which Father (John) Timon, (C.M.) spoke; it is not necessary to send it. The bell for Houston is very fine and weights 213 pounds; that for Galveston will weigh 300. (Odin) wants to visit San Antonio before leaving for New Orleans but the rivers which have flooded the whole country, are impassable. He would like to leave for the United States in 3 or 4 weeks; he believes he should stay here some time to give the Catholics of Galveston the opportunity of fulfilling their Easter duty.
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1843 Mar. 5
Hippolyte, Eugène:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipt for $25 for a confessional and other work done.
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1843 Mar. 7
Kenrick, Peter Richard, Bp. of St. Louis:
St. Louis, Missouri
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He takes the occasion of the departure of the two Jesuits (F. Boudreaux) and (D. Vienney) for Cincinnati to give Purcell information about the family he inquired about. They live in Scotland County, Mo. The post town is Edina (Mo.) and the postmaster Mr. Reid is a Catholic. A report was published in the local papers that Father Edward T. Collins was a victim of an explosion. Kenrick hopes that this is not true both for Purcell's sake and for Father Collin's mother. He has seen in the papers that a new revolution has been attempted in Haiti. He would be glad to see Boyer's party set aside. Bishop (Joseph) Rosati is in Paris on his way to the island as papal envoy since no envoy from the island has gone to Rome as was agreed. He sees in the troubles of the island a punishment for the violation of their promises.
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1843 Mar. 8
Francais, Father (N.):
Avoyelles, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
It seems strange that Francais has not received the ordos for this year. He is inclined to believe that the thousand and one things Rousselon has to do have distracted him. He asks Rousselon to send them and a Catholic Almanac. The bearer of this letter will come back to the Bishop's house to take Rousselon's orders. It is impossible for Francais to attend the retreat. He got the notice too late and besides he has no money. It is the first time in nine years that he has missed.
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1843 Mar. 9
Dugué, Henry Enoul Livaudais:
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Upon the application of Francis R. Higgins for a license to marry Mary Melly, widow of James Clark, Dugué authorizes Father (Constantine) Maenhaut to celebrate the marriage.
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1843 Mar. 9
Hallinan, Father D(aniel) M.:
Wilksville, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He explains his failure to answer Purcell sooner by saying that he had hoped to have news about some recent baptisms and about the erection of the church. The church depends upon the arrival of a mechanic Mr. Holmes, who promises to be present on April 1st. He expects to have converts when he has a church. He has had some converts but the minds of the people have been poisoned by an itinerant preacher. On his arrival he was invited to speak. Failing to get the Methodist church they had him speak in the Lyceum. He has accepted another invitation to speak. Mrs. Quinn was already a Catholic. At Coalport there is hope of success. The poor people hope to build a church, and he has encouraged them although they cannot succeed. There are some renegade Irish Catholics near Coalport especially Maguire, Ludly. He has just returned from Portsmouth where Father O'Meally told him that the bishop and priests of Cincinnati were well. He gives the condition of Mrs. Wuinn's farm and outlines the advertisement to be placed in the Telegraph. All are well and are attending church despite most unfavorable weather. He sends his regards to his friends.
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1843 Mar. 11
Megret, Father A.D.:
Vermillionville, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Messrs Lemoine and Meunier, editors of the new newspaper at Vermillionville, will bring the prospectus for the Bishop, Rousselon, and the other priests. Rousselon can easily judge the paper by the prospectus. The Bishop will find in it a powerful aid in the good he wishes to do for his Church. He will not be under any orders from the editors of L'Union for justice to be done and the Church of Louisiana delivered from the tyranny of the trustees. Megret is sending these gentlemen to (J.) Bayon for help in getting a press. He also wishes that Rousselon would present the new editors to the Bishop for his blessing on the work. They will have a trustees' meeting on the 13th; Megret will tell them of Rousselon's request; Megret fears they will repudiate the debt, such is the great Creole faith.
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1843 March 13
Gallien, G. Choiselat, Treasurer:
(Paris, France)
to (Peter Paul) Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan
Gallien informs Lefevere that besides the sum allotted to the diocese of Detroit for the fiscal year 1842, reduced to 52.880 f(rancs) by the reduction of 300 fr(ancs) which he remitted to Father (Ghislain) Boheme, he has yet to send another sum of 1,206 fr(ancs) 35 cen(times) from the young ladies who are pupils at the Convent of St. Andre at Tournay in testimony of their respectful memory. The two sums total 54,086 fr(ancs) 35 cen(times). By his letter of January 7 Gallien informed Lefevere that the Council had disposed on him (Gallien) 50,880 fr(ancs). He hastens to inform the Council that if it has not yet issued the said drafts it can henceforth draw on him for the whole of the sum 54,086,35 in two drafts of 18,000 at ten and twenty days from sight, and in a third of 18,086,35 cen(times) at thirty days from sight. If Lefevere has already negotiated the first draft or all three together he requests him to make a draft for the 1,206 f(rancs) 35 c(entimes) Gallien has received for him from Belgium. He is happy to be able to pay Lefevere, in greater measure than he had hoped, the whole of the funds destined for him, including the sum from Belgium. (Note at letter-head:) "All drawn and payed, answered."
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1843 Mar. 13
Montgomery, Father Charles P.:
Zanesville, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
Cincinnati, Ohio
He acknowledges Purcell's of Mar. 9, and says that they have been so disappointed with the German clergymen that Purcell sent that they are afraid of his offer. Many of the Germans about Somerset have moved and the rest have learned enough English to receive the Sacraments. If Father (Joseph) Gallinger visits them occassionally that will be sufficient. Mr. J. Cassily is out of jail. Peter Cassily has lost his eldest son and has been drinking heavily since. He has received an invitation to the Council and thinks he may accept but since the questions were not mentioned he asks Purcell to let him know what they were.
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1843 Mar. 15
Calot, A.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipt for $3.75 for window glass at the bishop's house.
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1843 Mar. 16
(Odin), Bishop Jean Marie:
Galveston, (Texas)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
(Odin) is obliged to give a note on Blanc to W(illia)m C. Byrne for $240 payable April 10. Byrne has furnished (Odin) money from time to time and now, Byrne, going to New Orleans to make new purchases, has not enough money. (Odin) hopes to leave here next week if Father (Jean-Baptiste) Etienne, (C.M.) sends the small amount he promised, (Odin) can pay the order himself. He would like to leave on the Neptune but hoping that several who have not made their Easter duty will come next week, he must put off his departure.
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1843 Mar. 16
Ogden, R.N. and E. Larue:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(ntony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
At a meeting of citizens of New Orleans held at the office of S. Eyma to take measures for the relief of the unfortunate sufferers in the Island of Guadalupe the undersigned were deputed to solicit Blanc's aid.
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(1843 Mar. 17)
O'Reily, Father M.D.:
(Vicksburg, Mississippi)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
O'Reily thanks Rousselon for the promptness with which he honored O'Reily's badly applied request. The infamous wretch who swindled O'Reily on this occasion made another attempt on him since. If he had had Rousselon's letter which he received through Bishop Chanche yesterday when (Francis) Horan told him that he came from St. Louis and spoke in the name of his brother, O'Reily would have undoubtedly prosecuted him. O'Reily sends respects to Bishop Blanc.
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1843 Mar. 18
White, Father Char(les):
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
White informs Purcell that the society of which he is a member, wishes to follow in the steps of their brethren in Cincinnati, by acquiring useful knowledge, especially in religious matters. The association was organized last fall, and has no regular course of lectures. At a recent meeting of the society, it was decided that the President should request Purcell, on behalf of the Institute, to deliver a lecture before it, on some day during Purcell's visit for the Provincial Council. They will deem themselves hononed and the Public gratified by Purcell's acquiescence.
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1843 Mar. 19
(Hailandière), Bishop Cel(estin) de la:
Vincennes, (Indiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Several days ago he requested Mr. Blum of Vincennes to get from Rousselon the money asked for by Father (Maurice?) Berel. He also asked him to buy 3 barrels of Mass wine. Blum left without saying he would carry out these requests so (Hailandière) asks Rousselon to buy the wine if Blum says he has not or if he does not call to get the $60. Possibly Father (Ferdinand Dominic) Bach could take advantage of Blum's return to send the things (Hailandière) is waiting for. Rousselon is to keep $2.50 for a six months subscription to the Propagateur.
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1843 Mar. 19
Le Gros, J(ohn) B(aptist):
Havre, (France)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Le Gros gave the Jesuits, who went by the Chateaubriand, a package of Annals which they will bring to Rousselon. The cost is $6.80.
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(1843) Mar. 20
(Seton, Catharine) K.:
New York, (New York)
to (James Roosevelt) Bayley:
Paris, France
K. has been looking forward to the spring as the period of Bayley's return. The thought of having Bayley in this desert Protestant land in which she lives was delightfully refreshing. But Bayley is not coming. Willy (William Bayley) came in one evening in a grand bluster saying that Bayley was prevented from leaving by the Bishop's interference. Aunt (Helen Bayley Craig) was satisfied with Willy that the Bishop was afraid to trust Bayley here. Aunt is in a most uncertain state of mind and K. thinks her salvation lies in Bayley's hands. Aunt shows all Bayley's letters to all her particular friends and two of the Constable family, Mother and son, read them with great interest. K. asks what book Bayley would recommend as most likely to open the son's eyes. K. has become acquainted with a woman named Deater who used to attend Bayley's church in Haerlem; she became a convert somewhat about the same time Bayley did. Her young friend Miss Bowers has done the same. V. Livingston is publishing his reasons for doing as he did. K. Suspects it will cause great commotion among the aristocracy here. High Churchism is gaining ground. Dr. Eastburn is made Bishop of Massachusetts and a young Mr. Bedell elected in his place. Bishop Griswold died suddenly just after he was elected assistant. In Baltimore Mr. Johns has been contending with Bishop Whittingham in the pulpit. Bishop (John J.) Hughes is still interested about the school question. The Millerites are distracted with fear about the end of the world. The comet visible now alarms or startles others and makes them expect something strange. Dr. Brownlee in league with nine others they say are preaching with a vengeance. Their Bishop gave a lecture upon the benefit of religion upon civilization. It was crowded, 1000 being obliged to return home. Uncle (Guy Carleton Bayley) has been anxious to get the health office at Staten Island but without success; he paid the Bishop two visits to get his influence among the Irish. Rosey's father was apparently well satisfied that he was in Paris, but concluded the absence would be for only two years. Aunt looks the same but has a cold just now. Willy tries to believe himself in love with Miss Jay; her father Peter Jay is just dead. Emma is looking well. They suspect James, the grave one, of meaning something but he is an odd man. Helen and Amelia are sweet specimens of womanhood. William is a devoted son but a more nervous temperament than Harry. K. brother William (Seton 3) is in the country surrounded by his wife and 6 small children. He has placed Willy (William Seton 4), the eldest, at Fordham. (Letter continued on March) 24. She read Rosy's letter of January to Willy and he bore it better than might have been expected. Willy said if Rosey were here that a young Howland would become a Catholic. Miss (Christine) Jarvis is going to Europe with a Mrs. Hoyt, a very rich woman. She asks if Bayley will convert her. K. envies Rosey the sight of Dr. Wiseman. William (3) seems to have serious ideas about his wife's right of determining according to her conscience for the girls. They have lost their dear old Bishop (John Dubois). James Morris has made an improvident end. The Church of Harlem is in a bad way, the present incumbent is too Methodistical. W.A.B. (adds on the letter): All well.
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1842 Oct. 19
Chatard, Miss:
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to (Catharine Seton:
New York, New York)
…Chatard became too ill to write… Went to Cape May for sea bathing; proved exceedingly injurious. On August 22 lost her voice entirely. At Emmitsburg she lost the use of her right arm. Her father, Dr. (Pierre) C(hatard) had no hope of her recovery. Her mother made a novena, joined by the Sisters of Charity. She recovered and has continued perfectly strong since.
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1843 Mar. 22
Power, Michael, Bishop of Toronto:
Toronto, Canada
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He has received Purcell's letter to Father (WillIam) McDonald V.G. about Father Quinlan, and was surprised to hear Purcell's account of Quinlan's services in the Cincinnati diocese. He intends to remove him from his mission and would be grateful for any information that would assist in such a step. The Father Waters whom Purcell mentioned has the worst reputation imaginable in Canada. He should not be left in North America. Father Campion died in the state of New York. He asks Purcell if the American bishops receive any help from the Leopoldine Association of Vienna. He read that a German priest was in America ascertaining the need of the diocese and he thinks that the visit could have been extended to Toronto.
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1843 Mar. 23
Raviol, Father (John F.):
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
With the 34 notes of the 1st and 2nd Municipality, did Rousselon also receive the 20 piastres coming to Raviol for the 2 weeks curacy at the Cathedral and the fees? The pastor promised to look out for him on this point. Raviol has a great need for sugar, coffee, and salt; will Rousselon buy them and send them on the steamboat Fame? Mr. Anatole also wants a cask of beer. Raviol wrote to the Bishop several days ago. He has had 8 burials, validated four civil marriages without receiving a sou. For his own existence and that of his horse he is reduced to a few 25 cent pieces and a few Masses. If the funerals were paid for he could manage. In the meantime he is running around like a demon. When he recalls that Father (Edward) D'hauw wanted to come to serve this parish, he finds himself laughing. How is D'hauw, that excellent man, and Father (Angelo) Mascaroni, from whom he stole 15 cigars. He no longer smokes and in revenge he takes snuff. Ten days ago he scoured the country for some in the rain and got lost on the Plaquemine prairie. Rousselon might wish to lose his senator(?); Raviol seems to have got two: General Garic, a trustee, and Mr. Dupré, president of the trustees; maybe they will get together and Raviol will know which one to keep. At present he can only count on the affection shown him everywhere and on the good he believes he is doing. Rousselon is to remember him to Father Bach and to Father (Victor) Jamey. He has come to an agreement with Jamey's brother; he wants to keep him.
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1843 Mar. 24
Brogard, Father J(oseph) N(icolas):
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Brogard has just received for the Association of the Propagation of the Faith 6 piastres which he will send soon. The devotion is especially to procure the Annales; Rousselon is to send the last six numbers, an ordo, and any Masses he thinks proper. P.S. Brogard will write the Bishop soon.
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1843 Mar. 24
Hallinan, Father D(aniel) M.:
Wilksville, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
From what Mr. Dolan (the bearer) will tell Purcell he will see that the difficulties that surround the property of Mrs. Wuinn render the prospect of doing much for religion there very dim. He had not been informed because of the reticence of the people in speaking of their condition, but now the matter cannot be concealed Mr. Dolangoes to Cincinnati to see if he can sell some lumber for the Cathedral to raise some money. Their moneyless state forbids hope that they can settle with the family that claims the farm. He will leave the next day after mass for Coalport He will not go to Athens regularly because Father (Michael) Olivetti holds services seven or eight miles of the place. The post office has cheated him out of several issues of the Telegraph. He has six preparing for first communion and he expects to have them receive at Easter. He will not continue for fear that his poor memory will cause him to repeat his former letter.
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1843 Mar. 24
Machebeuf, Father (Joseph) P.:
Sandusky, City, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He has returned to his congregation after an absence of four months. During his absence the priests from Norwalk had visited both Sandusky and Lower Sandusky and none of his congregation had died without extreme unction or baptism. His begging tour was successful since he secured $1200 and over $200 worth of vestments and church vessels. He mentions special things he received from Miss Harper of Baltimore. Asks Purcell for a censorium, which he failed to get of Mr. L'homme. The church of Sandusky City will be enclosed this spring since they are awaiting the glass from the windows at Zanesville. Since Father Rappe has some churches to bless Purcell may visit that neighborhood. If he does come, Machebeuf wants to prepare some children for confirmation. The two French settlements and Lower Sandusky with the increase in Catholics in Sandusky City make the work too much for one man. Since Purcell promised him at Father Lamy's to give him Father (Louis) Navarron, he now asks that he be sent to Lower Sandusky, or to Sandusky if Purcell desires. Machebeuf's contracts would not make it convienient for him to leave Sandusky City. Mr. Stanislaus and family present their respects. Mr. Beck is teaching in school since he received part of the public money for school. He presents his respects to Father (Edward) Collins for whose soul he prayed while in Baltimore.
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1843 Mar. 24
Pierce Benj(amin?):
Liverpool, (England)
A bill of lading on the Henry, shipped by Rawson and Company to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc for Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché.
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1843 Mar. 24
Rawson and Company
Liverpool, (England)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
By direction of J. Barber and Company of London they have shipped a box for Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché by this opportunity as per enclosed bill of lading (no enclosure). Signed by A.J. Findlay. (A note on the letter): Opened through mistake by C.E. Blanc and T. Blanc.
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1843 Mar. 25
White, E(dward) D(ouglas):
Washington, (District of Columbia)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
After unavoidable delays and thorough investigation in the offices of the Treasury Department, White has obtained the result of the application on behalf of Mrs. Lawrence and forwards the same to Blanc. White regrets to find it so short of that lady's expectations.
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1843 Mar. 27
Kenrick, Peter Richard, Bp. of St. Louis:
St. Louis, Missouri
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He tells Purcell that if Mr. Henry be a fair sample of the product of St. Xavier's College he considers that college the best place for a merchantile education. Henry succeeded in selling him candles of an inferior brand within a few minutes after presenting his letter. He is leaving St. Louis until after Low Sunday, and does not know whether he can await Purcell's departure. Bishop (John) Odin, Bishop (John Joseph) Chanche, Bishop (Matthias) Loras, Father (Peter) Verhaegen and Father John Timon. He thanks Purcell for his cut at his arrangements in St. Louis, and hopes the matter will be regulated at the Provincial Council (1843). Another question he desires to be discussed is the Catholic Colleges in which Catholics seem to lose their religion. He mentions especially the mixture of Catholics and protestants in Catholic schools. He still opposes the nomination in question. He will pay Father Devos $70 and feels that this is the proper things to do. He chides Purcell for visiting the sins of the Herald on his head.
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1843 Mar. 29
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
After (Chanche) received Blanc's letter by Father Muller, he went with him to Jackson to try to repair the scandal given by that bad man (Father Richard) Waters. (Chanche) has some hopes of seeing a church built there soon. He will leave Muller until he can do better. There are a good many Germans in the neighborhood. (Chanche) sees that the petition before the legislature has not been acted upon. Those who might have been warm in Blanc's favour may become cool and the bill defeated. (Chanche) was very glad to see the call made for Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché in the meeting held for the sufferers of Guadeloupe; it shows a change of opinion in his favour. (Chanche) has spoken to some of his friends in relation to Mrs. Beaumont. Natchez is too small to offer her much resource; he fears the cloud around her character would be a serious objection. When (Chanche) was in Bay St. Louis there was a French lady giving intruction in the families of Mr. Monet(?) and Toulmé. She received $500 a year besides her board. Father (Guillaume) Labbé informed (Chanche) that this lady was going to leave; it would be an excellent situation for Mrs. Beaumont. Does Blanc intend to stay any time in Natchez before they go farther? If Sister Regina (Smith, S.C.) comes she can stay with the Ladies at the Academy. (Chanche) is glad Father (Constantine) Maenhaut has determined to go with Blanc. How dreadful was the death of Mr. Waggaman! Did he show any sentiments of religion? If Blanc goes on straight without stopping the Grey Eagle is the best boat going to Louisville. (P.S.) If Bishops Portier and Odin come (Chanche) can accommodate all.
V-4-n - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 4to. - {10}
1843 Mar. 29
Rappe, Father Louis Amadeus:
Toledo, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He speaks of the unusual ceremony of the first communion of 34 children eight of whom were converts from Protestantism. The church was filled with Catholics and Protestants and as a result one Protestant family has asked for conversion. Six weeks ago a similiar event took place at Maumee. In answer to Purcell's letters he gives a detailed account of the finances of the church. The revenue of the pews will be spent for improvements and for his support. He asks Purcell to obtain a picture of St. Francis De Sales from Europe. He has written to Boulogne about getting a convent of sisters but has received no answer. He thinks that the Ursulines better serve his purposees, than the Sisters of Notre Dame. He thinks that with a novitiate they would have native members. He has chosen a lot for a convent and has borrowed money in France which he has not yet received. When Purcell decides the funds for Toledo, Rappe will notify his friend in France and take the sum out of the funds borrowed. When Father (Joseph) McNamee shall have rendered an account of the funds he collected he will continue the finishing of the church, the people mistakingly think that the sums he collected are sufficient. The People at Manchester and Defiance want churches but it is too early. He asks Purcell's prayers.
II-4-h - A.L.S. - 3pp, - 8vo. - {9}
1843 Mar. 31
Vesher, Captain:
Baltimore, (Maryland)
Bill of lading for one box shipped by Father(?) G(ilbert?) Raymond on the brig Catherine for Bishop (Anthony) Blanc. W(illia)m H. Johnston signs for the captain.
V-4-n - Bill S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {3}
1843 Mar. 31
Vesher, Captain:
Baltimore, (Maryland)
Bill of lading for one box shipped by Father(?) G(ilbert?) Raymond on the brig Olive Branch to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc. W(illia)m H. Johnston signs for Vesher. (On the back) for Father Timon.
V-4-n - Bill S. - 2pp. - 16mo. - {3}
1843 Mar. 31
LeBeau and Charbonnet:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipt for $19.13 for 2 chimney plates(?) and a spade. Signed by Songeron(?).
V-4-n - A. Receipt - (French) - 1p. - 16mo. - {2}