1845 Sept. ?
Woods Jr., Leonard:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to Orestes A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
A friend of his has made a translation of De Maistres' "Essay on the Generative Principle of Political Constitutions" - one of the ablest productions of the author. Since Brownson's prospectus says it will admit "articles of rare merit from foreign languages translated expressely for the pages" of Brownson's journal, he thought Brownson might like to publish it. He has read over the translation in parts and considers it well done. If Brownson would like to see it, he may leave a note for the writer in his office and the papers will be left for his inspection.
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1845 Sep. 1
Power, Father J(ohn):
New York, (New York)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Miss Dubord, who takes this letter, has been recommended by the Superior of St. Sulpice, Montreal, Father (Joseph Vincent) Quiblier. She visits New Orleans where she has a brother.
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1845 Sep. 1
(Smith, S.C.), Sister Regina:
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister has a letter from Sister Lor(r)etta telling that her kitchen was broken open and provisions and some clothes taken. Also the lumber they received is not the kind for the building. It was directed to Mr. Viabas but he refused it. Unless Blanc writes that what was sent up is for the sisters, the captain cannot take it to Donaldson. They have heard of the death of Sister Prudentianna (Dorsey) on August 18 at St. Louis; she was formerly here and at the asylum. Father (Louis Regis) Deloul replied very briefly about "her miseries"; he says to leave it to him.
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1845 Sep. 3
(Bourget), Bishop Ig(natius):
Montreal, Canada
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Father (Etienne) Chartier who worked some time in Blanc's diocese has just arrived in Montreal. Although his papers are in order, Bourget would like to know if he merits employment and how he fulfilled the tasks Blanc gave him.
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1845 Sep. 3
Fisher, M(ary) A(nna):
Mackinac, (Michigan)
to (Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan)
She gives a report of the Catholic school at Mackinac with a list of the boys and girls of different Indian bloods attending school and their ages. The scholars make very good progress in their studies. The attendance, particularly among the larger scholars, is not always punctual because of indispensable duties at home.
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1845 Sep. 3
(Graveraet, Sophie) (?):
Point St. Ignace,Michigan)
to (Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere,:
Detroit Michigan)
She gives a report of the Catholic school at Point St. Ignace with a list of the boys and girls and their ages. They improve in their studies. Some, especially the older boys, do not attend regularly because obliged to attend to fishing and other labors.
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1845 Sep. 3
Lecoffre,:
Jacques and Company
Paris, (France)
A bill from Lacoffre and Company, formerly Perisse Brothers for books for Father (John) Timon, C.M., Visitor for the Vincentians at St. Louis, Missouri. The box is addressed to Bishop Blanc. The total is 912.04 (francs?).
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1845 Sept. 3
McLaughlin, Father Peter:
Cleveland, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Purcell's letter has consoled him very much, and he feels that if he were to go to Purcell's house and hear him say them they would have more effect. As to the Precious Blood Fathers, they have caused him many uneasy moments, and in order to rid himself of them he declares that none of them shall celebrate in St. Mary's while he is pastor. Since Saturday he has not felt any kind of temptation but he fears that this will not continue long. He felt such temptations at the age of 18, but a visit of Lough Derg relieved him. He thought of doing the same now, but instead will go to Cincinnati as Purcell suggested for a week only.
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1845 Sep. 5
Valois, Aug(uste):
Plaquemine, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans), Louisiana
Simon Bauzan of Plaquemine is a widower with one son aged 9. Bauzan, a native of Marseilles, was brought up in a seminary. He has brought up his son in the same sentiments and the son aspires to the ecclesiastical state. But the poor father does not know whom to address, especially in this place where there is no vestige of their religion. Bauzan would like to see his son either at Bayou Lafourche or Grand Coteau. His references are Mrs. Zenon Labauve, and Mrs. Rousseau, (wife of the) Sheriff.
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1845 Sept. 6
Machebeuf, Father J(oseph) P(rojectus):
Sandusky, (Ohio)
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Machebeuf delayed writing because of his work among his congregation. Temperance is not so much is honor as before his departure from Sandusky. Some of his best members have gone astray and 2 or 3 grog shops have been put up since Purcell succeeded in breaking up the worst of them. After speaking to the grocery keepers in vain he has had recourse to the mayor who has promised to interfere. Machebeuf suggests that Purcell write a few lines that he can read to the congregation. He wishes he had the boldness of Father P(eter) McLaughlin. With regard to the church he has prepared for the plastering. He read the congregation Purcell's letter and they decided against lengthening the church because of the hard times and the poverty of the Catholics, but instead to add side galleries. Machebeuf sees now, however, that they will do well to plaster the church as it is as he has paid over $400 and is nearly out of money. He hopes to have it plastered before winter. He has not been able to go to Lower Sandusky with Father (Peter) Peudeprat since his return because he could not get a German priest from Father Francis de Saes Brunner. Peudeprat went alone. There the church is plastered and the pews made but with great debts. After mass he went to the prairies at St. Philomena's chapel for 8 days. Then he went to Toussaint River where Machebeuf had over 30 families, but where the chapel has been given up. They promised to get to work again when Peudeprat promised them another visit. Peudeprat seems well pleased and Machebeuf hopes that Purcell will leave him with him. Father (Amadeus) Rappe has been to see him and is resigned to any division Purcell will make between him and Father (Louis) de Goesbriand from Maumee to Defiance. While they are plastering the church, he will say mass in the school house which is small and he wishes permission to binate. He has not said mass in the new church at Norwalk yet. Peudeprat sends his regards.
P.S.—He has engaged Mr. Bukte to keep a free school. He has offered him and his wife $150 and their board etc. but they are not satisfied.
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1845 Sept. 8
McLaughlin, Father Peter:
Cleveland, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Lest Purcell be uneasy about him he sends a bit of news. He is wonderfully better since he wrote to Purcell, and since he has resolved to remain in Cleveland not longer than Purcell desires Purcell must decide that. He has become rather pale but the people say that is because of his extra work. The clerks whom he had instructed in the rudiments of music now sing the vespers each Sunday. Purcell would be delighted to hear them. As to another priest in Cleveland, he asks if it could be Father (Patrick) O'Mealy once a dear friend. Also he asks if Father (Henry D.) Juncker would do. If he could make the people happy he could make another. He hopes that Purcell will not ask him to live with a German.
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1845 Sept. 8
Juncker, Father Henry D.:
Dayton, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He takes occasion to complain of something that grieves him. Purcell advised him not to go to Europe and consented to advance him a sum of money that was to be returned in a short time. Father Edward Purcell said in the bishop's presence that he would advance the money. However, he received a letter from Mr. Meyer informing him that when Meyer presented Juncker's order Father Purcell said he had nothing for Father Juncker. If he is poor and has not even $200 after serving for 11 years, Purcell knows the reasons, since every cent was spent for the honor of our holy religion. In doing so he but did his duty, yet he cannot but feel the present refusal. If he had asked this money for his own personal use to cover an imprudent act he would not complain but he requires the money in the fulfillment of his filial duties. He sees now more than ever the necessity of going to Europe this fall. His poor and old parents being now poor and abandoned he feels the obligation to do what he can for them to fulfill his sacred duties. Considering his present position he hopes that the bishop will not refuse his sincere and earnest request.
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1845 Sep. 9
(Czakert) Chakert, C.SS.R., Father Peter,:
Balt(imore, Maryland)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefev(e)re,:
Detroit, (Michigan)
The bearer of this letter is Sister Theresia (Mother Theresa Maxis, I.H.M.) formerly Superior of a community instituted for the education of colored children. Sister Theresia is going to Father (Louis) Gillet, (C.SS.R.) who has some idea to establish a school in his congregation, (Monroe, Michigan). Sister speaks French and English and is otherwise well instructed but she can do very little good in Baltimore. Czakert hopes that Gillet will or has made an agreement with Lefevere. He does not suspect that Gillet would begin such an undertaking without consulting his bishop.
(Letter apparently written and signed by some one else).
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(1845) Sep. 10
McMenamin, Father John:
Little Falls, (New York)
to Father Francis P. McFarland:
N(ew) York, (New York)
He received McFarland's letter some time ago, and it dissipated the fog and melancholy that overhangs this place. He did not like to take the trouble to write or to give the pain to tell of his affairs, but now he feels differently about it. He should not give in to his ups and downs. He was too elated when he went to Utica. Then he had trouble with the other priest, Father (Joseph) Stokes who gave prescriptions beyond those of the Bishop. He wrote to the Bishop but Stokes did also. Now he is pastor of Little Falls. He gives an excited description of Little Falls. He needs some things for which he must go to New York. He regrets that Father (John) Harley is not recovering. His mail to be directed to St. John's, Utica.
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1845 Sep. 10
Donelan, Father John P.:
Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Donelan recommends to Blanc, Miss Bridget Carroll who is a convert and during her stay here she has been an edifying Christian. The family with which she is to reside is Methodist; she will require good counsel.
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1845 Sep. 10
(Purcell), J(ohn) B(aptist), Bishop of:
Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere,:
Detroit, (Michigan)
(Top of page torn off). The new cathedral of Cincinnati is to be dedicated on the first Sunday of November. Purcell invites Lefevere to the ceremony and assures him of the pleasure occasioned during the octave by any discourse he may be pleased to deliver to the people. Purcell asks Lefevere's prayers.
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1845 Sep. 10
Martin, Father Aug(uste):
Vincennes, (Indiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Blanc)'s letter was given to Martin in the midst of a bilious fever from which he is just beginning to recover. He thanks (Blanc) for his confidence in him in offering the preaching of the priests' retreat. There is no possibility of accepting. Bishop (Celestin) De la H(ailandière)'s return is delayed; he may not be here before mid-October or later. In November the (Vincentians) are to take charge of the seminary. So he could not make the necessary preparations for a retreat for priests. If he is free he would like to go to New Orleans in mid-December or the first part of January to spend some with (Blanc).
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1845 Sep. 11
Jordan, Father Paul:
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Up to now Jordan has not had a moment to answer Blanc's letter of August 27 because of the mission of Manchac where he prepared for First Communion. Blanc alreasy knows that the Superiors at the seminary have placed Father (P.J.) Doutreluingne at Baton Rouge and destined Father (Eudald Estany, C.M.?) Esthéle to go to (Natchitoches?) Aquitaches. Jordan is ready to receive Blanc's orders but he cannot live on the salary. Father (Joseph) Evrard tried to arrange it with the trustees on the other side. Jordan must keep his poor mother. He thanks Blanc for the Masses; he offered to share them with Doutreluingne who did not want them. Jordan thinks another priest will come from the seminary to be with Doutreluingne who does not like to be alone.
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(1845 Sep. 12)
Billon, Father (Joseph):
(Charenton, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Billon will do his best to carry out Blanc's commission but it will be difficult. In spite of Blanc's strong recommendation, nothing has been done. Their excuses are that until there is a church at Franklin a pastor can live well on the income of two churches; it will be soon enough to talk of the provision for a pastor when he arrives. The box arrived on the Sunday after Blanc left. It contained a missal, ciborium, cross, etc. The colored person from Il Piquant, between New Iberia and Charenton, has started a movement to build a chapel for themselves which would have its own cemetery. Billon encloses 10 piastres to pay his subscription to the Propagateur Cath(olique) and the rest for his order and the final payment on the little box he received last year from France.
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1845 Sep. 12
(Purcell), Bishop J(ohn) B(aptist):
Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
to Bishop An(thony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
They hope to have everything in readiness for the dedication of the new cathedral on the first Sunday of November and (Purcell) requests Blanc's presence on that occasion. Blanc is to pray that God may accept the humble homage they have been struggling for the last five years to offer.
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1845 Sep. 13
Brassac, Father H(ercu)le:
Paris, (France)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Brassac arrived in Paris yesterday for just a few days. He came to bless the marriage of his student, son of their friend Narcisse Landry with Caroline Née. Brassac was at Rhodes about two weeks ago. He saw the heirs of Father (Auguste) Jeanjean who were very surprised that Blanc had not received the letters in which they acknowledged receipt of the various amounts Blanc had sent them on three different occasions. Brassac saw the father of their friend, an old man of 89 and deaf. He has only two children, a boy who married a year ago, and to whom he gave as a marriage settlement, one fourth of all his possessions present and future, to the advantage of his sister. Brassac saw the son and the daughter, Mrs.(?) Boguil; they gave Brassac the receipt here enclosed (no enclosure). Brassac asked for a copy of the marriage settlement but has not yet received it. If Blanc has other sums to send them, Brassac will attend to it. The Landry family plans to leave for the south of France in a few days with Brassac but will not be going to Italy as planned. P.S. Brassac received Blanc's letter and the new constitution. If Blanc comes next year he will find Brassac at Marvejol where he will be happy to receive him and accompany him if he wishes.
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1845 Sep. 13
(Quarter), William, Bishop of:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere,:
Detroit, Michigan)
He takes leave to inform the Bishop that their church is finished and that he has fixed the first Sunday of next October for the consecration. He feels happy in the thought that Bishop Lefevere, who so zealously labored in that diocese before his elevation to the episcopacy, should be the one to consecrate the first temple in honor of the Living God, erected in Chicago.
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1845 Sep. 13
Gallwey, R.S.H.J., Madame J.:
St. Michael's, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The ember days approach; dare they ask if they may expect Blanc for their ex(traordinary) confession? Sister Loy, (R.S.H.J.) who has been sick two months, received Extreme Unction. Mothers Verret, (R.S.H.J.) and Miller (R.S.H.J.) are much better. They have fixed their vacation for November 5. Father (A. Pierre) Ladavière, (S.J.) is tolerably well; sometimes he suffers with his foot.
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1845 Sep. 13
McFarland, J(ohn) A.:
Tiffin, (Ohio)
to Father F(rancis) P. McFarland:
New York, (New York)
He has not heard from Francis for some time but Josiah said their parents had heard. They had expected a visit from him in the summer. They are all well. Francis probably knows that Josiah is practicing. The German Church is completed and the English addition completed. As the Catholics are poor John thinks it would have been better to have remained together for a while longer. The Presbyterians have a church and the Bible society is going about listing all who have Bibles. They seem to think that plenty of Bibles and all is well. There is prejudice and they will not believe Catholics when they disavow the horrible doctrines. He is taking Brownson's Quarterly and the U.S. Catholic Magazine, and likes the former. John Flanagan of Waynesboro has died. He hopes to hear from Francis.
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1845 Sept. 13
Spalding, Father M(artin) J.:
Louisville, Kentucky
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He has just received Purcell's kind letter and will accede to Purcell's proposition, despite its inconvenience. He will arrive in Cincinnati Sunday morning Oct. 12, to begin the retreat that night, although he would be gratified if the dedication be postponed a week or so. Tomorrow he goes to Madison, Indiana to deliver a course of lectures, returning the 24th, and then he expects to find a letter from Purcell giving the precise date for the dedication and retreat. He trembles at the thought. P.S. If the dedication be set for All Saints day the retreat could begin the preceeding Saturday.
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1845 Sep. 14
Robertson, Widow:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
She authorizes her slave Arsène to have her child Sophie, free, baptized. Godfather Honoré Colin; godmother, Rose Désiré Colin.
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1845 Sept. 17
Brunner, C.PP.S., Father Francis D.:
Norwalk, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
From Europe there has come another Precious Blodd Father, Father Joachism Tasser of the diocese of Curiensis. Tasser began his studies in 1832 and in 1842 entered the society and was later ordained by the bishop of the diocese. Brunner asks: 1. If he might give him the care of souls. 2. That Purcell let him know when the retreat begins. 3. Since things are not going well in Cleveland, he asks whether they should visit there or not and if they do not visit there, someone else should go. He does not do this because of desire for money. He will visit the Germans in Avon as before. He asks that Purcell pray for the Congregation. Also that Purcell answer these questions as soon as possible to Aloysius Meyer who will write in turn to him.
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1845 Sep. 17
Dubuc, Ant(hony):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The Council of the trustees of St. Louis Church in their extraordinary meetings on September 16 and 17, wishing to end the difficulty between the clergy and trustees, arranged the following: 1. The bishop is to appoint the necessary clergy. 2. The pastor will have the care and responsibility of the registers as did Father Antoine (de Sedella) and Father (Louis) Moni. it is understood these registers are not to be taken from the presbytery. 3. The pastor is to have full and entire use of the presbytery as Moni did, 4. The salaries of the clergy (are itemized here). 5. The present schedule of charges is to be repealed from the day of the return of the clergy to the church and the fees will be levied according to the schedule in force before. 6. Each priest is to receive monthly the fees assigned to him by the schedule. 7. The pastor is to appoint the lay employees with the consent of the trustees. 8. For the funerals, people are to go first to the pastor and then to the officer appointed by the fabrique. 9. No changes are to be made before the second Monday of September, 1845.
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1845 Sep. 17
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Chanche) is sorry to learn that Father (Joseph) Soller, (S.J.) was taken away with so little ceremony. The (Vincentians) carried on a secret correspondence with Father (Jean Claude) Francois until they induced him to believe that he had a vocation for their society. (Chanche) has so few priests that he withheld his permission and Francois started without it. He trusts that Father (John) Timon, (C.M.) on his return will not approve of this conduct. How constant the French government has been in persecuting the Jesuits, but how noble the court of Rome in resisting. If (Chanche) had been in this place, he would have fought it out; he would have been supported by the law and all the clergy and laity of France. (Chanche) saw a beautiful letter on the subject in the July 24th "Ami de la Religion" by the Bishop of Langres. (Chanche) approves of Blanc's plan of taking a trip to Europe next spring. (Chanche) will never do anything here until he crosses the water. A few weeks ago he received a letter from the Prince-Archbishop (Vincent Edward) Milde of Vienna; he was full of hope to receive a large sum and he finished announcing 2000 florins which will make about $800! (Chanche) is waiting to see what they have done in Paris. So he thinks a trip to France quite necessary.
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1845 Sep. 17
Marziou, V(ictor) and Company
Havre, (France)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
On instructions from Father J(ohn) Timon they are sending 8 boxes to Blanc on the American boat Taglioni. They ask him to send them on to Timon at St. Louis; they enclose (no enclosure) the bill of lading. They have been reimbursed for the freight to New Orleans by Father Viallier, procurator of the Lazarists at Paris.
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1845 Sept. 17
O'Connor, Michael, Bp. of Pittsburgh:
London, England
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Purcell's of August 10 reached him yesterday. He has just met Father (John) Timon, C.M. and Timon vouches for the students either at Louisville or at St. Louis. He asks that Purcell have the students sent first to Louisville to apply to Father Martin Spalding, and if they cannot be received there to go on to St. Louis. He asks Purcell to give them the means for travelling. If Purcell really needs Father (Joseph) O'Mealy, he would not withhold him for a day, but he does not see how he can get another priest to do the work that he has laid out for him. If Purcell lets O'Mealy know his wish, he will set out to his former home. He had the pleasure of seeing Purcell's mother and sisters a few days before and endeavored to execute Purcell's commission as best he could. Mr. McCarthy seemed to think it best for them to come, but O'Connor reasoned that if it were his own mother he would object to their coming. He could not execute Purcell's commission to the Gallaghers, as they were absent, but Mr. McCarthy promised to pay what Purcell owed them. He sends his compliments to Father Edward Purcell.
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1845 Sept. 17
McLaughlin, Father Peter:
Cleveland, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He wishes to make a complaint and will state the case concisely. Father (James) Cahill paid him two visits, one after the collection by Fathers D and D and the robbing of the church, the other a little after the collection for the sacred vessels, and the paying of the first $1300 on the lot. The time was unfortunately chosen and McLaughlin thought that Father Cahill could not reasonably make an appeal. He told him that and offered to come with him after the retreat when all would be well. Still he came again and would pay no attention to him. Purcell had told Father Cahill that he could come and supply McLaughlin's place for a while. McLaughlin's reason for going away does not exist now and further he is now unwilling to leave the congregation to Father Cahill for a single day. Cahill said he would appeal anyhow last Sunday and did not cool down until McLaughlin threatened to refuse him the right to celebrate. On Monday he went from house to house, when asked for his right he showed a letter from Purcell and indicated that he did it to get McLaughlin in difficulty with Purcell. He asks Purcell if this is just. Cahill said that McLaughlin was opposing Purcell, but he denies this pointing to his efforts to carry out the bargain proposed. He tormented McLaughlin with charges of opposing the bishop. McLaughlin says that his first impressions of Cahill were correct. He was there having a coat made from some cloth he had purchased. McLaughlin asks Purcell about these matters, and whether they are right things to do. He is so well loved by his people that when the words of Father Cahill spread among the people they would not give that man a single penny.
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1845 Sep. 17
Ménard, Father Ch(arle)s M.:
Thibodauxville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Ménard sends a copy of the resolutions passed at the meeting held August 7 by the trustees of a Catholic Corporation 4 leagues below Thibodaux on Bayou Lafourche. It speaks of a certain quota for each member of their congregation; Ménard foresees difficulty for some to pay this. He also foresees some repugnance to a conctact with him. As for the note of Joseph Nicolas, president, he never talked of that seriously. The council is composed of Nicolas, Benjamin Fols, Jacques Fols, Evariste Lépine (?), Jean Gervais and Estival Baudoin. Prosper Aubert is secretary-treasurer. These men are influential and for the most part, rich and all well disposed. Their land is a front of six arpents, 40 feet deep on the right bank of the Bayou. Ménard says Mass in the neighborhood the first Thursday of every month. Ménard asks permission to continue, as in the time of Father (Henry Boutelou de) St. Aubin to give Benediction on the first Sunday of the month and on feast days. If (Blanc) could visit St. Joseph parish in December he would have a number to confirm.
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1845 Sep. 9
Aubert, Prosper:
La Fourche Interieure,
(Louisiana)
A copy for the Bishop. The council of the parish of St. Mary Pamela has unanimously resolved that a quota of 5 piastres be collected from each parishioner for the building of a chapel, and that Father Ménard be authorized to make this collection. As soon as the money is collected or assured, Ménard is to make a contract to have an appropriate wooden building constructed. Nicolas adds that the name of Pamela means virtue rewarded. (A note on this copy): Act of incorporation approved May 27, 1840.
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1845 Sep. 18
Brands, Father John:
Galveston, (Texas)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Brands received Blanc's letter of the 1st. As the chasuble is so precious he wishes that Father (Angelo) Mascaroni would keep it till they are fully annexed because the duty is 35 percent at their custom house. Brands was very much afflicted hearing of the death of Sister Cecelia (Vanpradelles). Being the sister of Mrs. Moore, a lady of high standing, she would have been a very useful member of their new Community. Brands is very glad at the good conduct of Father Ogé; he is a very zealous priest. As their Bishop had written to the Bishop of Strasburg respecting Ogé's exeat, he received the answer that he had been refused his exeat on account of incorrigibility. Ogé had added a few lines but Father (Eudald) Estany (C.M.) thought Ogé had effaced a material line in it which Brands cannot see. Perhaps no one but their Bishop knows some other reasons. Brands thinks it prudent to let Ogé remain in the seminary for a while. He has received no news from the west. He has no more time to write; W(illia)m C. Byrne told him too late that he was starting.
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1845 Sep. 18
Lambert, L.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Receipt for 20 piastres from Father (Stephen) Rousselon for one month of Lambert's services as organist.
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1845 Sep. 18
(Hecker), Isaac:
St. Trond, Belgium
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts
By the time Brownson shall have received this letter, Hecker shall have taken the habit of the Redemptorists, and be placed under the rules of the novitiate for one year. At the end of the year it will be evident whether or not he has a vocation. The conditions are perfect, all the hours of the day being regulated, there being no possibility of uneasiness or dissipation without a violation of the rules. All their needs are provided with a vove that exceeds parental affection. Compliance with the rules of conversing, eathing, walking at the proper hours are severe penances to him. The number in the house is about 30 or 40 novices and eight postulants, ranging in age from 18 to 30. All novices are required to speak French before being received. Father Bernard told him that Brownson had promised to send him the Review so that will save the trouble of sending it to Isaac. It is now positive that (John H.) Newman is leaving the Protestant Church of England and is now writing a book on his reasons for so doing. There is but little doubt that all of any importance in that party will follow his steps.
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1845 Sep. 18
Dalloz, Father C(harles):
Avoyelles, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Blanc)'s letter of August 16 came on September 5. He received the statue on August 27. Since the box contained neither a letter nor the things he had asked (Blanc) for, he was worried until he learned that boats were no longer coming because of the low water. This also kept him from going to Rapides where he anticipates much work. He believes he is doing the right thing in going back to his Paris breviary as his accidently fell into the water on June 28. When he gets his fine main altar he will get a marble altar stone. His affair with the trustees about the personal effects of Father Nicolas Francais is over; they were piqued by his defiance in making his successor heir of his chapel. Edouard Générès took Dalloz's advice very badly about (Blanc)'s request about the time allowed him. Dalloz forgot the words "as the Bishop believed". Générès swelled up so that he worried his poor little wife. Dalloz sent him the original, asking him to excuse the haste which had made him leave out the correction. Générès has already copied Francais' authorization and wants (Blanc) to name some one to see if he is a liar. In June, fearing to cause him pain, Dalloz had read the part of the letter concerning him; Générès became pale, started to tremble and poured out invectives against Francais. (A.) Marye was so provoked that he revealed a thousand things Dalloz had not known on the subject. The cause of his anger is his sorry state; he has lost his spirit. Marye asked Dalloz to spare him for fear he might return to the impiety he renounced during a serious illness. Marye has already collected 30 piastres of Francais' fees. The country is so void of money that they give nothing for baptisms nor marriages. The trustees even ask him to wait for his salary. Since there is not yet a presbytery, Marye asks (Blanc) to stay at his house; he has a heart of gold. Dalloz is going to go to the limits of his parish to prepare a number of older people for First Communion; when he learns the time of (Blanc)'s arrival he will let them know so they may also receive Confirmation.
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1845 Sep. 18
Masnou, C.M., Father J.(M.):
Assumption, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Masnou received Blanc's letter brought by (E.) Torragrossa. (Anthony) T(h)èves is applying himself to the study of theology and ceremonies; Masnou hopes that in December he will be ready for the diaconate and priesthood. Messrs. (Hyacinthe) Tumoine, (John Flanagan) Flanegan, and (Moynihan) Moynahan, the older(?), will also be ready for the subdiaconate. The seminarians resumed their studies on the 9th. Torragrossa has begun his philosophy. P.S. At the beginning of November they will need 600 piastres.
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1845 Sept. 18
Miles, Richard Pius, Bp. of Nashville:
Nashville, Tennessee
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He thanks Purcell for his kind invitation to the dedication of the cathedral, and says that if possible he will be there. He is engaged in his own "little affair" now but hopes to have things sufficiently advanced to allow his absence for the occasion. As for discourses, since there will be many better preachers there, he asks that Purcell excuse him. He will do anything that he can cheerfully. He asks to be remembered to Mrs. McCleland in her bereavement.
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1845 Sep. 18
Ferrier, A.:
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Knowing the interest Blanc has always had in their family, Ferrier informs him of their mother's death on August 8. He thanks Blanc for Blanc's consolation before her death.
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1845 Sep. 18
(Purcell, Bishop) J(ohn) B(aptist):
Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
to Orestes A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
He received Brownson's letter. Bishop (Edward) Fenwick will probably have informed him that he (Purcell) had in part, anticipated the contents by introducing young Orestes (A. Brownson, Jr.) at the St. Xavier College, where he is now boarding while he studies under the good care of the fathers S.J. He has no doubt but that Orestes will be diligent, successful, virtuous and happy. He says pecuniary arrangements may be easily made, and begs that Brownson have no anxiety on the score of expenses, unless it be for the books and clothing. He advises him to put the matter into the hands of Father Elet, the rector. The boy, Orestes, shows interest in conversing on religion with one of the students from the theological seminary. All begin to like Orestes much. One of the number, M. Se la Croix, recently from France, will give him private lessons in French. Similar facilities will be offered in the field of chemistry, theory, and practice, as Mr. Goodrich requested. They all regret that they did not have a visit from Brownson last July when he was near there. They hope they will be more fortunate next time. He asks Brownson to say a short prayer for the success of the Holy Cross in the West, and especially in Ohio.
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1845 Sept. 18
(Quarter), William, Bp. of Chicago:
Chicago, Illinois
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He received Purcell's of the 10th, at this moment, and was pleased for the sake of old times as well as for the information about the near completion of Purcell's cathedral. He desires to be there for the consecration but he has much to do now. He consecrates his own cathedral on the first Sunday of next October. The Bishops of Detroit (Peter Paul Lefevre) and Milwaukee (Martin J. Henni) will be there and he would like to have Purcell also. After that he expects to start his visitation of the diocese. He intends to search every part for Catholics if his good health continues. They expect to have their new college finished by Christmas. Their theological college is flourishing. They have ten students in theology and seven or eight in philosophy. He lists the ordinations that are taking place including the two to be ordained priests on the 20th. He acknowledges the intercession of the Blessed Virgin for the diocese, and praises the zeal and good ecclesiastical spirit of his clergy. He tells Purcell that if he is not present at the dedication of the Cincinnati Cathedral it is not that his heart is not there, but owing to his other duties.
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1845 Sep. 19
Beauprez, Father P(eter) F(rancis):
Pointe Coupee, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Beauprez received Blanc's letter which hurt him very much. He sees to his great astonishment that Blanc has taken his complaints for impertinence and insult. As soon as the trustees cut his salary Beauprez informed Blanc and observed that this restitution was taken for revenge. If he was so fond of those 200 piastres as Blanc says, he would not have taken the affair to Blanc; he would have tried to come to terms with the trustees. He was surprised when he learned that in two weeks Blanc agreed to the trustee's resolution; Blanc is ordinarily more firm. Beauprez will not worry since Blanc has taken all the responsibility. The great misfortune of church corporations is that they make repairs which are almost always badly done or for which they pay double so that they are almost always bankrupt. Blanc also knows that they could never keep a pastor here. Beauprez took it only through obedience; he preferred West Baton Rouge where he was known and asked for. He also recalls to Blanc that last spring he told him that he could stay her no longer. Therefore Beauprez asks for his exeat. Beauprez believes that Blanc prefers outsiders to old priests; they remain 2 or 3 years and then go. He has heard several of his confreres complain on this subject.
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1845 Sep. 19
Girard, Félice née Z. Cavelier:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
She authorizes Victoire, a slave of Widow Porée, to have her son Joseph baptized, born December 4, 1844.
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1845 Sep. 19
Kenrick, Francis Patrick, Bp. Phil.:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Having been so much of a rambler for the past six months he must forgo the pleasure of participating in the dedication of Purcell's cathedral. He congratulates him and prays that he will preside in its lustres. He asks to be remembered to Father Edward Purcell who cooperated with the bishop so successfully.
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1845 Sep. 20
Barthe, Father F(ran)cois(?):
St. Charles, (German Coast, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Leblanc (!):
New Orleans, Louisiana
During Blanc's absence, Barthe wrote to Father (Stephen Rousselon) Rousselot telling him of the good dispositions of the people of St. Charles, especially the trustees. The women of the parish are subscribing a certain amount for things for the altar, etc. Therefore Barthe would like to know the cost of two altar antependiums, candlesticks, cross, etc. The former sacristan was wrong in complaining about the trustees. They are now busy with the building of a new kitchen, stable, etc. He encloses the baptismal certificate for Caroline Landry (no enclosure).
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1845 Sep. 20
Lucas, Father P(eter):
New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Last night Lucas received Blanc's letter asking if Lucas still had the first will of Father (Giles F.) Martin. Father (Louis) Dufour, when he arrived at St. Martin, told Lucas that he had another will made before a notary public and so the one Lucas had was completely useless. Thereupon Lucas opened and read it; he saw that Blanc was Martin's universal heir to all he possessed in America. From what Blanc said the last will is similar to the first.
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(1845?) Sep. 20
Higgins, Father M(atthew):
Westchester, (New York)
to Father (Francis P.) McFarland:
St. John's College (New York)
A poor man has passed away and cannot be conveniently buried until 5 o'clock, at which time Higgins cannot be there because he has to go to Portchester. Besides there is a sloop at W. Rochelle with lumber which must be counted and measured. He would be exceedingly grateful if McFarland would attend to the matter between 3 and 5. If he can come he should let them know the time so that they can be prepared.
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1845 Sep. 20
St. Marr, Alphonse:
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Since he left the seminary, he lost his place with Messrs. Poirer at St. James and immediately found another at West Baton Rouge. He is earning money and learning English by teaching French. In two years he will have 500 piastres; his only thought is to reenter the seminary. His majority is approaching; he will be happy to be free to submit to Blanc. If Blanc comes to Baton Rouge, St. Marr's address is at the home of Dr. Doussan.
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1845 Sep. 22
Carr (?), D.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The priest of Memphis furnished Carr with the name of a relative who resides in New Orleans. She is a lady who several years ago resided at Fort Morgan or Mobile Point and was the wife of Captain B. R.(?) Christian who died about that time. She afterwards married a man of New Orleans and resides here.
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1845 Sep. 23
Hughes, John, Bp. of New York:
New York, N. Y.
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He congratulataes Purcell and the diocese on the completion of the new cathedral, and would like to be there for the dedication, but the condition of the new seminary and church at Fordham (N.Y.) with 35 workmen engaged keeps him at anchor. Added to this the president of St. John's College, Westchester Co., N. Y., Father John Harley, is sinking with diabetes, and since his associates are inexperienced the superindendence of the institution requires his daily inspection. These are not all his troubles. They begin tomorrow a novena to the B.V.M. for Father Harley's recovery. Bishop (Celestine) de la Hailandière arrived last night from Havre on the Oneida and he will proceed as soon as he gets his 20 cases through the customs house. Be pleased to say that he has paid Father (Joshue) Young $15 for the Telegraph.
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1845 Sep. 23
Durban, Father E(lisha) J.:
St. Vincent's (near Morganfield, Kentucky)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Mary Louise Graham, bearer of this letter, is a pious convert whom Durban received into the Church the last day of last year. She has been at their school a good while. She expects to visit New Orleans. She has not been confirmed, and even if she returns there will be no opportunity to receive that sacrament here. It would be well for her to receive it in New Orleans. Durbin recommends himself and his godchild to Blanc's prayers.
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1845 Sep. 24
Tyler, William, Bp. of Hartford:
Providence, Rhode Island
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He is very happy to learn from Purcell that the cathedral is nearly finished and would be happy to attend the consecration. This will, however, be impossible. He is obliged to attend the parochial duties there so much that it is only with difficulty that he can leave the city to visit the other churches of the diocese. He expresses his good wishes for Purcell on the dedication day.
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1845 Sep. 24
Rappe, Father Amadeus:
Toledo, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He is happy to think that Purcell has now received an account about the altar. Mr. McDonnel wrote that he had informed Purcell. He hopes that now nothing will delay the going of the altar or the coming of the nuns. He must discontinue to attend Maumee as soon as the Sisters come to Toledo. He has paid thousands of debts on that church. He could get a very small subscription out of many and nothing at all from some. Some pretended to have subscribed plenty to that mission along the canal. There is little to be paid now, but he had to use the $250 he received from the Irish Catholics which must be returned. He told the congregation that unless they paid their debt the bishop would not give them any clergyman. A month of deprivation during the winter would change their dispositions. Besides there are many Catholic Canadians whose ignorance can be equaled only by their malice. Some grow worse and worse. The general spirit of the people nevertheless is good. He expects the church at Providence to be under roof by fall. It was there he got the fever, but it is now gone.
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1845 Sep. 24
Tyler, Rev. Joseph:
Virginia Institution for Deafmutes, Staunton, Virginia
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He acknowledges Purcell's letter of the 17th, respecting his pupil, Ida Schepner. Although Mrs. Schepner's wish to see her long absent child is perfectly natural, Tyler wishes to set forth the reasons for not parting with Ida at present. Ida was put under Tyler's care by some kind-hearted persons at Wheeling with the stipulation that she should be educated in his school. Ida was received as a state pupil, and boarded, clothed and taught at the expense of the Institution. The school is also teaching Ida dressmaking to enable her to support herself. For her own good she should be kept in the school until she is further educated. Tyler has no selfish motive in wishing to keep her one or two more years. If, at the close of the current session on the 30th of June, her mother still wishes to remove her, Tyler will no longer oppose. Were Father (Daniel) Downer, pastor of the Catholic Church in this town, at home, Tyler is sure he would bear testimony to the happiness and well-being of Ida. Tyler hopes he will hear soon that Mrs. Schepner will allow Ida to stay awhile longer.
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1845 Sep. 25
Baraga, (Father) Frederick:
L'anse, (Michigan)
to (Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Baraga received the Bishop's letter from Mackinac, Sept. 2, 1845. He asks the Bishop's pardon for not having sent the blank checks to him before. He believes that only two were necessary for the sum which the Bishop had allowed him lately. Enclosed are two more; he will send others as soon as he can. But he hopes that the Bishop will continue to allow lhim the $300 for his school every year plus the great sum which his benefactors sent him from Europe, because his expenses in his different missions are great as the Bishop can see for himself when he comes next summer. Baraga was extremely surprised at the arrival of Father (Otto) Skolla. He had given up all hope and he thanks the Bishop sincerely.
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1845 Sep. 25
Olinde, M(ichael):
Fausse Rivière, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Olinde's son is to be married next month. He wishes to be married by Father (Jean) Martin, their former pastor. Olinde last Sunday asked Father (Peter Francis) Beauprez, their pastor, to give him permission to write to Martin. Beauprez refused. Olinde's son, hurt by this refusal, decided to be married by a judge and have his marriage blessed by Martin the first time he saw him. Since Olinde wants the marriage to take place in church, he asks (Blanc) to authorize Martin to perform the ceremony.
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1845 Sep. 27
Eccleston, Samuel, Abp. of Baltimore:
Baltimore, Maryland
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He wrote to Purcell a few days ago but he thinks that the servant has mislaid the letter. He has taken advice on what he can do at the consecration, and availing himself of Purcell's permission he chooses to perform the consecration. He cannot preach or sing the mass. As to having a priest meet him at Wheeling, he does not wish it since he does not know how he will come. However if he can in good time select the day of his arrival he would be gratified to have a clergyman accompany him from Wheeling or along the Ohio. He congratulates Purcell and the "Great West". From its position it must be destined to witness and promote the cause of our holy religion in what is now becoming the most Catholic portion. He asks if Bishop (John J.) Chanche will be there. P.S. He wants to hear nothing about traveling expenses. Purcell shall pay none of them; otherwise he would not accept the invitation.
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1845 Sep. 27
Morisot, Father (J.M.):
Mandeville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Before leaving for the country, Morisot promised to be back for tomorrow, Sunday. But yesterday, when he was walking in the woods, his foot slipped in jumping over a ditch, and he must have absolute rest for several days. He asks (Blanc) to ask Father (Oge?) Auger or some other priest to say Mass at the Widows' Asylum.
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1845 Sep. 27
Spalding, Father Martin J.:
Louisville, Kentucky
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
On his return from Madison he found Purcell's letter of the 18th. He is much pleased with the arrangement proposed. He will be with Purcell for the evening of Oct. 24th to begin the retreat that evening. He trusts that Purcell's altar will arrive so that the dedication can be held Nov. 2. He will use his influence to get Bishop (Benedict Joseph) Flaget to come.
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1845 Sep. 28
Boudreaux, S.J., Father J.I.:
St. Charles College, (Grand Coteau, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, L(ouisia)na
Young Budd (John Budd?) will not come to New Orleans as soon as Blanc wishes, being retained by his father's illness. He has just decided the matter of his vocation with his confessor. Mr. Budd is delighted to see his son called to the priesthood, but having a large family, he will be able to furnish only his clothes. Boudreaux hopes that Blanc will be satisfied with this young man. He has been persecuted a little by his friends, and Mr. Lewis, at whose house Mr. Budd is the steward, did everything he could to prevent his letting his son leave. The number of students is always increasing; they have 88, of which only 6 are day scholars.
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1845 Sep. 28
Marret, Father:
Louisville, K(entuck)y
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Bishop (Benedict Joseph) Flaget has told him of (Blanc's) reply dated August 14 about Marret. He would like to know first what he could count on and where (Blanc) would send him. He is 47, in good health. The American diet makes him want not to live in a community. Flaget will perhaps be annoyed at his going. People knew only 7 or 8 families in Louisville; by means of sermons in French which they give twice a week, they have discovered at least 200 who did not even come to Mass. All come to a High Mass established for them every Sunday at 8 to the great satisfaction of Flaget. Bishop (Guy Ignatius Chabrat) is well; his sight remains the same. Marret trained 10 altar boys, almost all Americans. All this could now be continued by a young priest, a cousin of Chabrat, who is here. Marret offers his services to preach at Lent and Advent. He will try to arrange everything by promising to visit Kentucky from time to time.
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1845 Sep. 30
Lanauze, P. Alexander:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
A receipted bill for $5.40 for items of hardware.
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1845 Sep. 30
Martin, Father Aug(uste):
Vincennes, (Indiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Following (Blanc's) wishes Martin wrote to Fathers (Anthony) Deydier and (Louis) Neyron who would have some knowledge of the claims on Father (Giles F.) Martin. Martin saw him only once during a visit to Vincennes. (Blanc) has no doubt received the reply to his letter toward the end of August. Bishop (Celestin de la Hailandière) has not yet returned. His last letter was at the end of July; he seemed very discouraged and talked of retiring. Tomorrow Father (J.P.) Bellier leaves Vincennes to return to Mobile. Martin hopes he will take Miss Bernard of whom Mr. Thomas has written (Blanc). Authorized by her guardian, he aims to have her received at the hospital in New Orleans while waiting to be sent to France. Bellier will bring a letter from Martin to the Sister Superior.
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