1845 Oct.
De La Hailandiere, Celestine Bishop of Vincennes:
Vincennes, Indiana
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He pleads guilty to neglecting an answer to Purcell's letter of Oct. 8th. He has been very busy. He thanks Purcell for the compliment of asking him to sing the Mass at the dedication of the Cathedral. He will be an assistant at the ceremony, but does not feel that he should be the celebrant. When Purcell came to Vincennes in 1841 the case was different because Purcell conferred a great honor by so doing, but now he cannot confer such an honor and the right of celebrating belongs to Purcell or several bishops among his friends. Hoping to have the happiness of congratulating Purcell soon.
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1845 Oct. 1
(Hecker,) Isaac:
Wittem, Fimbourg, Holland
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts
He has taken the vows and has passed through the three stages of the passive path to the grace of God. He selected the passive, rather than the active, the theology mystic, rather than the theology scholastic. The three stages are: the purgative, in which the soul, denied the help of fellow-men, and seemingly deserted of God, is held over the very abyss of Hell and tormented--described by St. Catherine of Genoa as the "separation of the spirit from the soul"; the illuminative, in which God takes up his habitation in the soul and the soul enjoys the happiness of the blessed in the other world; the unitive, the union of the spirit with God, will with will. He is now free, since he has taken the vows, never having understood that word before. (Note: Hecker gives an excellent summary of Mysticism.)
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1845 Oct. 3
Felicité (R.U.?) Sister:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister promises Mother (St.?) Séraphine (Ray, R.U.?) to never talk of her enemy nor to write. If this promise is broken, she will be the first to ask for a penance.
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1845 Oct. 3
Hicky, Philip:
Hope Estate, (Louisiana?)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Blanc's favor of September 16 was received; his not replying immediately was owing to being desirous of making further inquiries about the property Mary Ann McCavana fancies she has. He spoke to several of the oldest inhabitants and to the sheriff and tax collector but obtained no clue. He cannot conceive how any property in McCavana's name could have been preserved from the creditors; he left largely in debt to a number of people in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. He took away $2,000 of Hicky's money; he was said to be carrying 7 to 8 thousand dollars. Hicky never sold either a house or lot to McCavana. He received Mary Ann's letter but having no cheering information, he did not reply. Hicky's family and he are very grateful for Blanc's recollection of them.
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1845 Oct. 4
Rappe, Father Louis Amadeus:
Toledo, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He is happy to state that the altar for the cathedral went up two days ago. There is some damage which cannot be estimated till all the boxes are unpacked. Mr. McDonnel gave Purcell all the information about it. He asks what has become of the Sisters of Notre Dame, who should be in Toledo that morning. He has also heard that Robert Denveau was stopped at Cincinnati because of some damage caused to some goods. If this is true he should not bring the sisters or their furniture. They may come for everything is ready. He encloses a native piece of bigotry in Toledo but he can assure Purcell that nothing can be more useful. If before they had 100 friends among the protestants now they have 200. His health is improving and if he can have a priest for one or two Sundays he wants to go to Cincinnati for the retreat for his spiritual health.
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1845 Oct. 5
Kenrick,Peter Richard, Bp. of St. Louis:
St. Louis, Missouri
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Purcell's letter, sent by the Messrs. Hughes was received in his absence from home, and before he was obliged to leave the city. At first he thought that he would be forced to decline the invitation to be present at the dedication of the cathedral because he had appointed that time for a visit to some distant points in his diocese, and because Nov. 1 was to be the dedication of the new St. Vincent's church in St. Louis. A cold contracted by being dipped into a creek from an upset carriage and similiar exposure was preventēd his making the visit to the distant parts of the diocese. The dedication of St. Vincent's was delayed and so now it is possible for him to come. Bishop (Edward) Barron has a little fever and if able to travel the latter part of the month will set out to visit the Indians on Sugar Creek, Missouri, and must decline Purcell's invitation. He wishes Purcell all the happiness of the occasion.
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1845 Oct. 5
Whelan, Richard Vincent, Bp. Richmond:
Georgetown College, D.C.
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Purcell's kind invitation came too late. On the 14th of last month he was at Wheeling, Va., and had been already more than a month traversing the counties along the Ohio River. His return was imperiously required. Had he known of the date of the consecration of the cathēdral he would have postponed the visitation to that part of the diocese. He has not yet been home and is resting from a journey of three months. He can a scarcely absent himself again for such a journey. He is pleased that there will be other better known and more deserving prelates there. He will be there in spirit, gratified that Purcell has completed one of the objects of his labors. He sends his regards to Father Edward Purcell and other friends.
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1845 Oct. 6,
Baraga, (Father) Fr(ederick):
Lapointe, (Wisconsin)
to (Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan)
Baraga and Father (Otto) Skolla are in Lapointe because the mission in L'Anse is too small to occupy two priests. Even the priest's house is so small that it can hold only one priest, though Baraga had to use the only room it contains also for a schoolroom. Father Skolla had to sleep in another house which was quite embarrasing for everybody. Therefore Baraga decided to bring him to Lapointe for the winter as there is no priest in that mission. If Father Skolla likes the place and if the Bishop consents to the dismissal from the diocese, he can stay there. Baraga encloses again two blank checks which the Bishop can fill out as he sees fit.
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1845 Oct. 6
Cantwell, P.:
Charleston, So(uth) Ca(rolina)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Being employed to collect the dues of the U(nited) S(tates) Catholic Miscellany, Cantwell finds Blanc's name as a subscriber but it is not stated when the paper was first sent. He asks Blanc to ascertain the same and transmit the amount due. The Reverend proprietors of this oldest Catholic paper of the country are engaged in an effort to collect its dues, pay off its liabilities, extend its usefulness, and fix it upon a more permanent basis.
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1845 Oct. 6
Gallwey, R.S.H.J., Madame J.:
St. Michael's, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Gallwey thinks Blanc did not receive her letter of September 13 about ex(traordinary) confession. Father (A. Pierre) Ladavière informed her today that the ecclesiastical retreat might be in November. She asks as a particular favor for Blanc's presence on November 4 for the distribution of prizes. Madame Foy died on Thursday week. Yesterday Gallwey received a letter from Grand Coteau stating that Madame (Maria) Cutts had been sick for nearly two weeks. Their numbers have increased considerably; they must have more than 50 children (at Grand Coteau). Madame Verret and Madame Miller have returned to their ordinary duties. (On the address side of the letter): Captain Streck is asked to deliver this letter as soon as possible.
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1845 Oct. 6
McCloskey, John, Coad. Bp. of New York:
New York, N. Y.
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He explains his delay in answering Purcell's letter by the suspense in which he has been placed as to whether he could come or not. He was desirious of using this occasion to visit the West, but his health and his duties seemed to demand his presence at home. However Bishop (John) Hughes, anxious to show their affection, removed him from the obligations and his health is improved, so that he can promise to come to Cincinnati. He must beg however that Purcell be not cutting out any work for him. He desires to see and hear.
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1845 Oct. 6
(Smith, S.C.) Sister Regina:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
She regrets having to write again about lumber for (St. Vincent's Institute), Donaldsonville. Sister Lo(r)retta, (S.C.) says the merchant has not sent plank enough and what he sent last is so green that the workmen say that it will give. The Sisters with Sister Loretta are more urgent about improvements; they do not have that interest they should have for a rising establishment. Sister Mary Austin is the only one who takes an interest with her. The last Sister who went up says the kitchen is no better than a pig pen. They will get very few from St. Joseph's now will be willing to put up with the inconveniences of the missions. P.S. Sister Loretta begs that the lumber be sent up by the F. M. Streck tomorrow. This is not practicable as the letter was received only this evening.
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1845 Oct. 6
Donelan, Father John P.:
Washington, D(istrict of) C(olumbia)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Donelan recommends to Blanc's care Miss Buckley, who expects to reside in New Orleans. She is well known to Bishop Chanche of Natchez.
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1845 Oct. 7
Bruyère, Father Jo(hn) M.(?):
Bardstown, (Kentucky)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisiana)
Bruyère sent the circular of the new president addressed to the patrons of the College (of St. Joseph). If Blanc can have it published in the Propagateur Catholique he would oblige the president, Father (Edward) McMahon. Bishop (Benedict Joseph) Flaget would also appreciate Blanc's interest. There are now some young Louisianians at the college which is considered the first in the union for the study of Englishe. They also have some students from France. Bruyère at present has only one class but he is in charge of directing the seminarians who assist at the college while pursuing their own theological studies. In addition Bruyère is the director of the Convent of the (Sisters of Charity) of Nazareth where there are 60 Sisters. His many duties will not make him forget his friends in Louisiana.
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1845 Sep. 20
McMahon, Father Edward:
Bardstown, (Kentucky)
to The Patrons of St. Joseph College
Father J(ames) M. Lancaster, so long and favorably known as president of the College, has resigned and McMahon has been appointed in his place. They are resolved to observe the rules of the College and to exact strict discipline as the most efficient means of aiding the students in their studies. They have decided to curtail or even abolish visits in town. They also will inculcate in their students a strict economy. They are promised by Bishop Flaget additional priests, should the need ever arise.
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1845 Oct. 7
McFarland, J(ohn) A.:
Tiffin, (Ohio)
to Father F(rancis) P. McFarland:
West Farms, New York
Perhaps he has heard before this of their Father's death. Lucian wrote that Father died on September 27 and that Mother and he had ague and fever. John is starting the next day for Wapokonetta to see how they are and he will write when he returns.
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1845 Oct. 7
Fenwick, Benedict, Bp. of Boston:
Boston, Massachusetts
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He is happy to learn that Purcell has finished his cathedral and will consecrate it in November. He would like to attend, but fears that he cannot because he has too many irons in the fire. Bishop (John) B. Fitzpatrick is absent giving confirmation in Maine, and will probably not return until late in November. He is thus alone, besides having just returned from a three months frolic in St. Mary's County, Maryland. Remembering his last trip on a stage, with a dog for a companion over the Alleghany Mountains, he thinks he had better stay at home. He recalls particularly passing over Hog's Back Mountain. It took him three weeks to get the aches out of the bones.
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1845 Oct. 8
(Blanc), Bishop Ant(hony):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
A circular letter to the priests of the diocese about the 1845 retreat. It will open November 19. (Blanc) hopes that they will arrange so that their parishes will suffer the least from their absence. The collection for the Seminary being due to be taken before the end of the year, arrangements may be made at the retreat, if they have not been made.
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1845 Oct. 8
Chanche, John Joseph, Bp. of Natchez:
Natchez, Mississippi
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
As the time approaches for the Consecration of Purcell's cathedral he finds so surrounded with difficulties that he cannot come. One of his priests Father (Claude) Francois has left him to join the Vincentians. Father (M.D.) O'Reilly of Vicksburg who has been threatened with consumption has had a hemorrage and Chanche expects every day to hear of his death. Chanche is left with two priests in the diocese, one in the East and one in the West. He must send Father (William) Blenkinsop to to Vicksburg and Jackson and other stations or go himself, and he cannot leave Natchez without a priest. Purcell can see how dreadfully embarrased he is for want of priests. He has asked for help, but can get no favorable answer. Every week he receives calls from various parts of the diocese calling earnestly for priests. The meeting of the other bishops under Purcell's roof would have given him much pleasure. He asks Purcell to present his respects to Mr. and Mrs. Springer, and to pray for him and his diocese.
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1845 Oct.9
Bonniot, Father J.M.:
Paris, (France)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Bonniot found in Paris even more than he expected; his situation is most comfortable, humanly speaking. After a stay at the Carmelite Convent, Father Buquet, the vicar general, placed him at the Church of St. Valerie. St. Valerie's is situated behind the Chamber of Deputies; the area is comprised almost exclusively of apartments of noble families. In the midst of these agreeable surroundings, his vocation is not attained; the good he could do in St. Charles parish is not being done if it is vacant and what he is doing here could probably be done by another. There are 10 priests, not very busy. His vocation lasts not only 17 years but all his life. He recalls the promise he made, 12 years ago during a time of grave illness, to always use his good health if it was restored, in Blanc's diocese. Father (Jean Baptiste Henri) Lacordair(e) whom Bonniot saw ordained 20 years ago, gave an eloquent discourse in the Church of Notre Dame. Bonniot thought of the parish Blanc had given him and the desire came to him to build a large chapel across from the Church, consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. He will await Blanc's affirmative answer with a deep desire to finish his days in Blanc's diocese. The letter Blanc gave Bonniot for Father (Louis) Barat could not be delivered to his address. In walking through the cemetery he saw a monument with the names of Jesuits of which the last was L. Barat, died June 21, just 8 days before Bonniot's arrival at Havre. Bonniot saw Father (Stephen) Rousselon's chandeliers(?) at a moderate price. He received a visit from Father (Julien) Priour who has gone to Rome.
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1845 Oct. 9
McElroy, S.J., Father John:
Georgetown College, D.C.
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
A day or two after receiving Purcell's letter the Father Provincial of the Jesuits left for Boston, and McElroy forgot to ask for permission to attend the consecration of the Cathedral at Cincinnati. There is nothing he would like to attend better, but he must be resigned. He will write to the Provincial, who is to give a retreat in Philadelphia the next Sunday. The occasion of the present letter is to ask Purcell for the details about his altar for the Secretary of the Treasury. He is a stranger to the district offices, but he recalls that McClintock Young, whom he married to his first wife is a clerk in the treasury department and he will try to obtain the remission of the duties through him. Purcell should also let him know if anything else was received with the altar.
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1845 Oct.9
Deluol, Father L(ouis) R(egis):
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Blanc)'s letter of September 14 came several days ago. (Blanc) is right in saying that July is not good for a retreat in Louisiana. He believes they will have to modify that rule. As for the appointment of Father (J.) McGuerry, (C.M.) to give the retreat, Deluol is glad to learn that Sister Lor(r)etta, (S.C.) was mistaken in writing Mother Xavier, (S.C.) that it was (Blanc) who made the appointment. She regarded it as very fortunate since he came from the Mountain. Had she known the previous history, her feelings would have been quite different. Deluol is amazed that the pastor of Donaldsonville either does not know it or puts no stock in it. For some years the Archbishop has not wanted his name to figure in the list of clergy in the United States. Deluol is thankful for the peace (Blanc) has been accorded after the storms.
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1845 Oct. 9
(Lynch, Father Patrick N.):
Charleston, South Carolina
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts
The announcement, in the April number of the "Review", that Brownson would devote some pages to an examination of Prof. (James H.) Thornwell's book on the Apochrypha caused them at Charleston to look forward anxiously to the succeeding numbers. Since an article from his pen would be of great service to their Holy Religion, he hopes that Brownson has not changed his opinion. He has himself promised to re-write and conclude his letters and to publish them in book form - the more readily as the subject is of every day controversy between Catholics and Protestants, and he knows of no Catholic work in English devoted to its thorough consideration. His overwhelming duties as pastor of a congregation has made and will make it slow work. So, if Brownson will write the article upon Thornwell, he can put Thornwell aside and confine himself to his subject. In this case, if it would meet with Brownson's views, he would republish his article in the same volume, by way of answer to him.
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1845 Oct. 9
Vandevelde,S.J., Father J.:
St.Louis University,St.Louis,Mo.
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He has received Purcell's and acknowledges the invitation to the dedication of the Cathedral. If possible he will be there. Bishop (Peter Richard) Kenrick has made up his mind to attend and perhaps Father Vandevelde or Father (George) Carrell,S.J. or both will come with him. Vandevelde says he would enjoy being there and meeting his old friends from the East. Bishop Edward Barron just recovered from a bilious fever has consented to visit the Indian missions at Sugar Creek (Mo.) and will not go to Cincinnati. As to Purcell's remarks and Father J.A. Elet's suggestion concerning the College, he points out to Purcell the differences between the Jesuit's position in reference to the Roman Colleges and their colleges in this country, and while consenting to present Purcell's plans to the Superior General he says he cannot carry them out himself. Mention is made of Father (James) Wood as superior of the seminarians. As regards studies Purcell would hardly object if Father (Leonard) Nota, S.J., appoints someone or that Father Elet appoints someone to hear their confessions. As regards the German church Father Elet must know that he must have the Superior General's permission ad hoc for such cases and that he has been refused in like instances in the past because of the difficulties arising from undertaking too much without the qualified subjects. He has asked for German Fathers for the German Catholics in Missouri and has received promises of them, but the promises have been revoked. If he used two priests without his consent from the college, the Superior General would be displeased. Article 20 of the memorial he left with Father Elet allowed for two boarders and ten day scholars for the bishop free of charge. He thought they had been appointed and regards it as a pity that they were not. He asks remembrance in the Holy Sacrifice.
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1845 Oct. 9
Spalding, Father M(artin) J.:
Louisville, Kentucky
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He has received a letter from Father John Timon,C.M., dated Dublin Sept. 15, from which it appears that Bishop (Michael) O'Connor desires that three young seminarians whom he has with Purcell should be sent to the Kentucky Seminary should Bishop (Buy) Chabrat consent to receive them, and failing this to send them to the Vincentians at St. Louis. Bishop Chabrat will not receive them because he intends to dissolve the seminary of St. Thomas and the Vincentians are to leave Kentucky by January 1st. Purcell can therefore send them on to St. Louis. Their fair is getting on bravely and they hope to clear $1200 or $1500. The basket alone will realize $400. He hopes to be with Purcell the twenty-fourth.
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1845 Oct.10
Blanc:
(St. Etienne, France)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He is still waiting for the departure of Bishop (John Mary) Odin to send a letter to Bishop Blanc. The pastor or Ainé (Father Boué) has given hope that he will come to St. Etienne and that he will acoompany him. Blanc expects them in about two weeks but chance gives him the opportunity to write at the departure of Mr. Millet of New Orleans who is at St. Etienne. Blanc received Bishop Blanc's last letter sent on by Odin at his arrival in France. It gave them much pleasure. it was a long time from the date of the one which preceded it and which recalled the unhappy reason for its writing. Since that sad time it is true that Blanc has not written; his house has been in sadness; joy and contentment have fled and his wife is especially sad. All this summer a terrible neuralgia has not left her. The doctors can find no other cause than her sorrow. Blanc will say a word about his children. Léon is at St. Marcellin. He has been there a year and it is not an important post but it is his first and they will see. Antoine was a doctor of medicine at St. Rambert but has just left there for a more advantageous post where he is the only doctor. They see him often. His two other sons had taken up mining but both left it on Blanc's advice. He has placed Jules on the railroad; he is very capable. August has been placed in railroad work in the Marseilles to Avignon line. The climate is good for his health. The only reproach he has for his children is that they are not married.
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1845 Oct. 11
Blanc, Anthony, Bp. of New Orleans:
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He rejoices at the completion of Purcell's cathedral, and is sure that the day of the dedication will be one of the happiest days of Purcell's life. However he must beg Purcell to excuse him from the invitation for Oct. 29 because of the diocesan retreat which has been fixed for the 19th of November. The travelling of the ships is so slow and he feels that he cannot hazard an absence. He must be in New Orleans to prepare before the retreat and he does not know but that he may have to give the retreat. He would like to be in Cincinnati:1. To Join in the triumph of Purcell's zeal, and 2. To meet Archbishop Eccleston and to engage him to come down to Louisiana. He asks Purcell to do this and to come down with him. Purcell will find little changed in the old convent. He is not settled about the church. The design for the exterior is settled but not for the interior.
P.S. 11th of Oct.
His birthday (1792) and his acceptance of the episcopate (1835)
Oct. 17th: The departure of the letter has been delayed. Father James J. Mullon having indicated a desire to attend Purcell's ceremonies.
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1845 Oct. 11
Lefevre, Peter Paul, Bp. of Detroit:
Detroit, Michigan
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He acknowledges Purcell's of Sept. 11, inviting him to the dedication of the Cincinnati cathedral. At that time he thought he could come, but the fact that his own building is about to be roofed and covered and some appointments for episcopal visitations obliges him to forgo the pleasure. He will be there in spirit and will pray that God will bless Purcell's undertakings.
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(1845) (Oct. 12,)
Dalgarins, J(ohn) D.:
Oxford, (England)
to (Benjamin B.J.) McMaster:
(Convent of St. Trond, Belgium)
Perhaps the news has reached McMaster that all those whom he saw at Littlemore are now Catholics. Dalgarins was received into the Church at the house of the Passionists in Aston. (Ambrose) St. John was received at Prior Park near Bath, (John Henry) Newman and the rest in the oratory at Littlemore by Father Dominic, (C.P.) the superior of the Passionists, who came for the purpose of receiving them. They all received Holy Communion together in the oratory. Dalgarins will go to France about the end of November, the rest remain at Littlemore. Newman's book will not be out until (November). (Albany James) Christie will be received into the Church in London in a few days.
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1845 Oct. 12
Hern, J. P.:
Georgetown, D. C.
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
He has been looking over "Charles Elwood", and he ventures the request that Brownson will give the world its sequel. Brownson says that no man's experience cannot benefit another, and yet can he not say with equal justice that no man's experience can profit himself, since every stage in life requires a knowledge which no previous stage has afforded. Coleridge's idea of the stem lights of a ship illumimining the path behind seems to give the aggregate value of experience. Yet how rich in encouragement is the record of an earnest hope, one elevated purpose, one genuine struggle, one hard-earned victory. When the world sees more biographies of the inner life of man in place of those so called "Lives", it will become wiser and better. "Charles Elwood" has performed its purpose by inducing one soul to give a candid hearing to those questionings concerning man's being and destiny and has led to more enlightened faith. He heard of this volume from one now deceased who had herself accidentally met with it herself, and who through it had overcome her own doubts. He cannot say how much he is indebted to Brownson for having written it, nor with what intense interest he has since read everything written by him, although he has not followed him in his late changes. Gratitude is essentially individual, and he shall always regard him as a benefactor for the truths he has developed and the earnestness with which he has revived life.
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1845 Oct.13
Souplet, C.:
St. Quentin, (France)
to The Superior of the Ursulines:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Two poor orphans of their city are now abandoned at New Orleans. Souplet asks for the Superior's help. The oldest is probably known to the Superior as her father gave her into their care several years ago.Jules Deville, a former grocer at St. Quentin, having lost his wife and being dissatisfied, went to seek his fortune in America. Having left his three children with his family, he arrived in May, 1837 in New Orleans. His work prospered at first and in 1840 he came to France to replenish his stock. He went back with his children Adolphe, Louise, and Narcisse. Adolphe, the oldest died almost as soon as they arrived. Fortune ceased to favor him and he wrote that Louise was giving him some worry and that he had put her in the Ursuline Convent. That was about 4 years ago. On March 5, 1845 a letter came to Souplet's mother, a friend of the family, from Louise. It stated that the father had disappeared three years ago; Narcisse, about 15, was in the hospital; Louise, about 20 or 22, after having been in the same hospital for 5 months, treated as insane, now was reduced to the direst poverty. Having recently talked at Havre with the captain of the Taglioni, Mr. Rogers, Souplet decided to write to the Superior. At present Souplet can afford only 100 francs which he could give to someone at Havre. P.S. He will write to Louise asking her to go to see the Superior. Mr. Laseil(?), the mayor, certifies the signature of Souplet, editor of "Le Quetteur."
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1845 Oct. 13
McDonnell, Charles:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Not knowing the publisher of the ordos in (Blanc)'s city, and since about 2 dozen will be required for this diocese, at the request of Bishop (William) Quarter, McDonnell asks (Blanc) to get the publisher to send on that number.
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(1845 Oct. 13)
(Quarter), Bishop William:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The above gentleman will be responsible and punctually pay all his orders. Their Cathedral was consecrated the first Sunday of October.
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1845 Oct. 14
Kelly, P(atrick):
St. Mary's College, Baltimore, M(arylan)d
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
Fearing that Brownson may think him cold and indifferent toward Brownson's interest and his able and fearless defense of the Church, Kelly informs him that he has partially disposed of the copies sent him, some to Father N.J.A. O'Brien of East Boston, some locally. Some were sent to Father Joseph E. Elder, which Kelly received, and asks for instructions as to their disposal. He presumes they were intended for Father Alexius J. Elder, (S.J.) of their community who had been a subscriber.
I-3-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {4}
1845 Oct. 14
Timon, C.M., Father J(ohn):
N(ew) York, (New York)
to (Father Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana
They are back with three (Vincentian) priests and six seminarians for Bishop (Peter Richard) Kenrick of St. Louis. Timon sent a letter with an account of some things sent to New Orleans for him in Bishop (Anthony) Blanc's name. Boxes 1, 2, 3 are pictures; no. 4 contains articles from Choiselat Gallien, candlesticks, chalices, etc.; 5, 6, 7 contain physics laboratory apparatus. Timon instructed (Victor) Marziou at Havre to pay the freight. A priest of Paris asked Timon to search for his brother mentioned in the paper Timon is sending; he asks (Rousselon) to make inquires to console a sorrowing family.
V-5-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 8vo. - {6}
1845 Oct. 14
Shaw, J. C(oolidge):
Tivoli, Italy
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Chelsea, (Massachusetts)
He has been very negligent in replying to Brownson's note accompanying three copies of (Brownson's Quarterly) Review, though he did ask McIntosh to thank him. He left one at St. Sulpice for Carriere, the other he gave to Father (T.) Glover to whom he owes his conversion. He is an old English Jesuit in Rome, who has the profoundest mind of any man he ever met. When the Jesuit read the Review, he remarked that it was too much for one man to undertake; that contained in the Review was the most masterful refutation of Kant he had ever read; that he thought God had raised Brownson to hunt down and destroy the absurd principles then in vogue in politics, relition, and philosophy, but that he feared for Brownson; that if he were not solidly grounded in humility the success would turn his head and make him forget that he had all from God. He is not the only admirer in Rome, but thinks this Jesuit's opinion worth half a dozen others. A second years experience of religion has served to ground him more firmly in the faith, and make him long for the day when he can teach others to love God. Being away since he was nineteen, he does not know his people as well as he would wish, but although the people ofNew England may be more ignorant of Catholicism than those of the South and West, they have more solidity, sound principle and good will. They make more earnest converts than those who appear at first sight to be of a more generous nature. But his intercourse in Boston has been chiefly with Episcopalians, Unitarians, and infidels who are a better set than Presbyterians and Methodists. He asks for more correct information on the sects and proposes that the first group would be best acted on by sound principles, the latter by arguments from the Bible and Church history. Only obedience and the necessity of being will grounded in theology makes him go through four years of it. Pierce) Connelley has spoken to Prince Borghese and the prince wishes to become a subscriber; the former was made a priest in July.
I-3-h - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 8vo. - {5}
1845 Oct. 15
Dunigan, Edward:
New York, (New York)
to Father F(rancis P.) McFarland:
(New York, New York)
A bill for books receipted by Dunigan.
I-1-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}
1845 Oct. 15
(Truchet), R.U., Sister St. Stanislas:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Sister would like to go to the Ursulines at Cincinnati. The climate is more like that of Europe; the great heat and humidity here are against her temperment. She does not know English, but believes she could learn it. For the almost 9 years that she has been here, she has not given an hour to its study. Her particular desire has always been to teach poor children to know God. While she does not doubt that she could do more good somewhere else, she will abide by Blanc's decision.
V-5-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {1}
1845 Oct. 16
McLaughlin, Father Peter:
Cleveland, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Fearing that Purcell would not take his far by hand he sends it by the enclosed bill. Purcell may be certain that he is going to the retreat, but if he is to be received with coldness he fears that he cannot "support nature". As he would not date appear before him should Purcell renew the subject of that day he desires Purcell to send him a letter to the Cincinnati postoffice telling how he will be received. He will appear Friday morning, and desires to avoid trouble or scandal. Purcell has heard the worst. He asks that the priests who have united to inform Purcell be silent. After Purcell left that day Mr. and Mrs. Wameleuck came to and were disappointed in not seeing him.
II-4-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}
1845 Oct. 17
Timon, C.M., Father J(ohn):
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
After a rather perilous voyage on the ship Great Britain, they arrived safe at New York on the 15th. Bishop (Ignatius Aloysius) Reynolds, Father Sullivan, and three ladies who go to join the Sisters of Mercy at Charleston; and Timon with 9 clerical companions. They start immediately for Missouri. Father (Anthony) Penco, (C.M.), accompanies them; he will be Superior of (St. Vincent's) College at Cape (Girardeau). Father B(artholomew) Rollando, (C.M.) who has done much good in every mission to which he has been sent, will hand Blanc this; he goes to aid Father (John) Brands, (C.M.) at Galveston.
V-5-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {8}
1845 Oct. 17
(Kenrick), Bishop Peter Richard St. Louis, (Missouri):
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
This letter will be brought by Father N(icholas) Savelli, an Italian priest who is leaving to find his brother at Caracas. His going is a real loss as (Kenrick) does not have enough priests for his missions. (Kenrick) takes this occasion to thank Blanc for the information about the will of Father (Augustin) De Angelis. He hopes that this affair can be settled to leave (Kenrick) the $4000 with interest.
V-5-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
1845 Oct. 17
Curiel, J(osep)h:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
A receipt for $18 paid by Father E(tien)ne Rousselon on account. (This is attached to a bill dated) September 30 for groceries.
V-5-d - A. Receipt S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. & 32mo. - {1}
1845 Oct. 17
Lauveau, J.:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Receipted bill for $24 for wine.
V-5-d - A. Receipt S. - (French) - 1p. - 32mo. - {0}
1845 Oct. 18
Amat, C.M., Father T(haddeus):
Cape Girardeau, (Missouri)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Amat has just received Blanc's letter asking about the eleven pieces of slate. Amat knows nothing about them; he is expecting Father (John) Timon from Paris and will ask him if they are for him. Amat sees that Blanc thinks he is at St. Louis but since he left New Orleans last year, he has been at the College but he hopes it will not be for long now. (P.S.) The bearer of this letter is one of the most respectable Catholics of the Cape.
V-5-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1845 Oct. 18
McElroy, S.J., Father John:
Georgetown College, D. C.
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
That morning he received an answer from the Provincial Superior of the Jesuits and he cannot come to Purcell. Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia will be the theatres of his labors. He has written this to Father (Alexander) Hitselberger. McElroy congratulates Purcell and were it not for his resignation he would be tempted to come anyhow. He expresses his affection and good wishes to all who attend. He asks Purcell to write soon on the matter of his last letter.
II-4-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {3}
1845 Oct. 18
Dumartrait, A(drien) St. Martinville, (Louisiana):
to Bishop Ant(hon)y Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
A subscription has been started for a purchase of an organ at St. Martin Church. They ask Blanc to choose an organist to give his opinion on the organ and its suitability for their church. Some ladies have offered to play it during the services. Father (Louis) Dufour continues to attract his parishioners. They have not yet been able to get a quorum for a meeting to consider the new arrangements Blanc proposed in his letter, but Dumartrait does not doubt that the fabrique will agree; for his part he will do all he can to have them adopted.
V-5-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
1845 Oct. 18
Forstall, Eugénie St. Michael, (Louisiana):
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
They were sorry to see Blanc leave Sacred Heart without visiting them again. For fear that he will leave for Cincinnati, they ask him to be present on November 4. They have finished their Triduum during which they felt more and more grateful to Blanc for sending them Father (John) Lefranc.
V-5-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {2}
1845 Oct. 18
Gallwey, R.S.H.J., Madame J.:
St. Michael's, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Gallwey hoped to have seen Blanc before he left. It will be useless to count on the Fathers of Grand Coteau for the retreat. The children being more numerous, they must be greatly occupied. Their children have had an excellent retreat; they are all anxious to be assured of Blanc's attendance at the Distribution.
V-5-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
1845 Oct. 18
Lambert, L.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
A receipt for $20 paid by Father (Stephen) Rousselon for Lambert's services as organist for one month.
V-5-d - A. Receipt S. - (French) - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
1845 Oct. 20
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Chanche intended to write by Mr. Kelly who must have given Blanc a book for Father (J.P.) Bellier, but Sunday preparations prevented him. The book he sent belongs to somebody in New Orleans. (Chanche) would have liked to see Father (Marie Arthur Guillaume Du Quesnay?) Duquenay; he hopes he may succeed in his wishes. Nothing yet from Bishop Odin? Bellier tells (Chanche) that there was in St. Louis a Bishop Byrne from one of the British possessions who was spoken of as being chosen the Coadjutor of Bishop (Peter Richard) Kenrick, whose health is very delicate. Father (M.D.) O'Reily has been on the verge of the grave; he is now a little better. (Chanche) is now left with only two priests in the diocese. They all pass by Mississippi. But poor as it is, Father (Jean Claude) Francois carried off $600. (Chanche) received a letter a few days ago from Father Pierce Connelly; he spoke only of his ordination and first Mass, and his visit to the Pope who said he would give him a present for (Chanche). Blanc is to ask Father Rousselon to send him a cask of claret wine. If he gets a good pull from Paris this year, he will be able to pay Blanc when he goes down. (Chanche) received a letter from Father Morales from Havana; it appears that the Archbishop of Guatemala began to get afraid after having his wish expressed for (Chanche) to give Confirmation in his diocese. He wrote to Madrid for permission; he doubts whether the government will grant it. Perhaps they would not let him go to Havana even in a private capacity.
V-5-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {10}
1845 Oct. 20
Miles, Bishop Richard Pius:
Nashville, (Tennessee)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
Miles introduces Jane Carrol, a member of their congregation. She wishes to visit the West Indies and hopes through Blanc's assistance to obtain an introduction to someone there.
V-5-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
(1845) Oct. 21
Dufour, Father L(ouis) St. Martinville, (Louisiana):
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Dufour wanted to wait for Manette's departure to give (Blanc) the news. He received (Blanc)'s reply to his last letter and he has shown part of it to the trustees. They have not met yet but the ones who live here say "fiat." All irritation has ceased. Father (Peter) Lucas is better; he is going to have a funeral, the youngest son of Mrs. St. Marc whom (Blanc) saw so gay at dinner at Mrs. Dubucley's and so recently married to Miss de la Housaie. Manette in spite of infirmities will be difficult to replace. (Blanc) perhaps knows that Emile's youngest sister is at the convent at Grand Coteau. The Ladies have wirtten that they wished some one to come to get her. Whether it is a question of money or color(?) they say she is not satisfactory. Could not (Blanc) place this child of 11 in one of his asylums? Emile's two sisters are to be married tomorrow; where will this child go? Dufour has one of the brothers with him and is thinking of taking the other. One of the sisters is at St. Augustine Convent.
V-5-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {6}
1845 Oct. 21
Anne de Ste. Scholastique, R.U., Sister:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister makes her vows in the Ursuline Order in the presence of Bishop (Anthony Blanc), her Mother Superior, and the whole convent.
V-5-d - A.D.S. - (French) - 1p. - 16mo. - {2}
1845 Oct. 21
Chabrat, Bishop Guy Ig(natiu)s:
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Chabrat recommends the bearers of this letter, Mr. Rigal and Mr. Lafarge. They are fellow countrymen who merit all confidence. P.S. He also recommends these young men to Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché.
V-5-d - L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {4}
1845 Oct. 21
(Smith, S.C.), Sister Regina:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister received this little picture from Sister Mary Anthony, (S.C.) of Cincinnati who wonders if Blanc prays for his namesake daughter. Sister Anthony expects Blanc at the consecration of the church. They have received no letter from home for some time. Sister Loyola, (S.C.) of Detroit wrote last week that all are well.
V-5-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
1845 Oct. 21
Terret, (André?):
Lyons, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The two Councils of the Association of the Propagation of the Faith have set 20,000 francs as the allocation for New Orleans; 12,000 from Paris and 8,000 from Lyons. An additional 5000 may be added. The treasurer will hold out 800 piastres or 4000 francs according to Blanc's letter of March 5 which they answered on May 27. They enclose a paper to be signed and returned. Terret signs as vice-president.
V-5-d - L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
1845 Oct. 22
Brands, (C.M.), Father J(ohn):
Galveston, (Texas)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Brands received Blanc's favor of September 24. The draft of Father (John) Gleizal, (S.J.) is not wanted because the lady died some weeks ago and her two little sons, who will start for St. Louis next week by the New York, have means enough for their passage. There will even be more, which Mr. Blossman, a merchant of Galveston, will leave with Blanc until the Jesuits call for it. Brands also sends the articles for which Father Ogé has written. The terms of annexation and the constitution have been almost unanimously accepted by the people of Texas at the polls on the 13th. If Blanc thinks the inclosed letter can arrive in France before the departure of Bishop (John Mary Odin), he asks Blanc to attend to it. It contains a letter from the president of the Leopoldine Society of Vienna containing a sort of draft on a banker in London.
V-5-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {7}
1845 Oct. 22
Dalloz, Father C(harles):
Avoyelles, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
On Saturday Dalloz received (Blanc's) letters dated the 1st and the 6th of this month. He thanks him for the notice of the retreat. He has not been to Confession since March 7 and he has much advice to ask about things he dare not put on paper. Several times he has not returned home from missions until Sunday morning; he was tempted to say Mass in the little group where he had spent the night. But not seeing it in his instructions, he had not done so. He asks (Blanc) to fill his Holy Oil case. Dalloz has fulfilled (Blanc)'s commission about Edouard Générès. Dalloz wonders if he can ever pay his debts; he has absolutely nothing. He has only 18 pupils; he owes several who send their children to pay off the debt. He is in a sorry state which makes him go into the rages which make him enemies. If Dalloz had known Father (Nicolas) Francais' intentions better he would have had the parish buy the house in question for a presbytery; the one they are building is costing 500. Dalloz had 82 Communions for the Assumption, he believes he will have more than 100 for All Saints. Protestants have made insulting remarks about the prayers and suffering of the dead so for Sunday he has announced an explanation. When (Blanc) comes he hopes he will find everything in order. P.S. Dalloz forgot to thank (Blanc) for the altar stone and to tell him that there is no other Post Office except Marksville where there is also a newspaper which put Dalloz into its columns as telling unbelievalbe miracles. But he and the editor have been on good terms. The statue has been gilded, they are also going to paint the ceiling of the chancel with heads of angels and propose a fresco of St. Paul. (A.) Marye has just brought a statement of debts due Father Francais; he assures (Blanc) that nothing will be spared to bring these amounts in before his pastoral visit. (The enclosed statement includes) the amount of notes handed to H. Taylor and Marye for collection and accounts in the hand of V. Chatelain for collection (with the names and amounts of each debtor.)
V-5-d - A.L.S. - (French and English) - 6pp. - 4to. - {8}
1845 Oct. 23
Brands, C.M., Father John:
Galveston, (Texas)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The unexpected departure of the New York leaves him only a few minutes to write. He has given all the money belonging to the orphans to the bearer of this letter, Mr. Blossman, formerly at New Orleans, but now with his family, one of theirs. Brands has kept $20 in Texas notes which he could exchange only at an enormous discount; he will use them here for paying taxes, etc. Father (Michael) Calvo, (C.M.) had written that Father (Pfanner) Phanner has probably a mind to cross the Rio Grande; a blessed thing for the mission and for his own neck. Brands also encloses a key for Father Ogé which he forgot to put into his letter. P.S. Brands has written to Father (John) Gleizal, (S.J.) to call on Blanc for the money.
V-5-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {6}
1845 Oct. 25
Greau, P:
Paris, (France)
to Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan
Greau in the name of the Central Councils of Paris and Lyons of the Association of the Propagation and for the absent president informs Lefevere that the allocation for the diocese of Detroit for the year 1845 is 20,000 francs. Guided by motives of prudence and considering that the annual allocations are the result of anticipated receipts, the Councils have decided on a sum lower than the presumed receipts. Should it happen that these receipts prove greater than those of last year, the diocese of Detroit will be allocated an additional 5,000 francs. The writer notes that inasmuch as Lefevere, in his letter of March 28, mentions a new establishment of Father (Edward) Sorin, the Councils have decided to give to this new establishment of the Brothers of St. Joseph (Congregation of Holy Cross) a sum of 5,000 francs to be given them personally by Lefevere. It is in consequence of this that the allocation, for the diocese of Detroit has been kept at 30,000 francs. The Councils desire to keep the allocation for the Detroit diocese at that figure. All the missions of America have been subjected to a reduction because of many new missions. He hopes that Lefevere will find in the actual allocations an important resource for accomplishing the good work in his diocese. Lefevere's communications are ever edifying and enlightening to the Councils and the writer hopes that Lefevere will send one of these before the work of the next apportionment. The letter is signed both by P. Greau in the name of the Council and of the absent president and by G. Choiselat Gallien, treasurer. A post script in the same handwiting as the letter reminds Lefevere that since it is the duty of the treasurer to give out the funds it would be well to give him an idea of the mission. Enclosure:
1845 Oct. 25
Gallien, G Choiselat:
Paris, (France)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Father (Anthony) Pire(t) whom His Grace (Bishop Lefevere) has apparently engaged to direct a college in the diocese of Detroit is in need of a sum of 15-- francs and has demanded this from Mgr. Olislagers of Meersenhoven who in turn consulted Gallien about this. Gallien informed Father (Anthony) Pire(t) that he would not be able to pay out this amount without the authorization of Bishop Lefevere. Gallien asks Lefevere to give him this necessary authorization and to fix the amount.
III-2-h - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 8vo. - {6}
1845 Oct. 25
Gallwey, R.S.C.J., Madame J.:
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Gallwey received Blanc's letter. They desire to commence their retreat on November 26 or 27; that would enable them to finish for the entrance of the children on December 6. The children are delighted with the assurance of Blanc being present at the Distribution.
V-5-d - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {1}
1845 Oct. 27
Elder, W(illia)m H(enry):
(Rome, Italy)
to Father Fra(nci)s P. McFarland:
St. John's College,New York
He explains his delay in answering by the number of visitors they had to entertain. For a week they had Father Secchi, S.J. who took them on trips. Another was Bishop Hughes of Gibraltar who told them of his own persecutions. Prof. Scholz of Bonn, member of the Noble College, the Prince brother of the King of Naples, Monsignor Brunelli also came. One day the Holy Father Himself came for half a day, along with many who came to see him, such as the General of the Jesuits. He described other events of the vacation, trips to Tivoli, Subiaco. He is surprised to hear that McFarland and Clark have left the Mountain. He asks about others who were at the Mountain.
I-1-a - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 4to. - {1}
1845 Oct. 27
Nicolas:
Harve, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Nicolas writes in a hurry in order to send his letter on the "Francis de Peau". He has news of Blanc's organist and sacristan whose health does not permit him to remain in France because of the cold. He is to leave on the American boat Nashville which will leave between the 20th and 25th of November. The celebrated preacher Father Corquereau(?) preached at Harve on October 22, making a general collection for the orphans. The Bishop of Quimper came for this ceremony. Blanc is to give Nicolas' regards to Father Bollion(?) if he sees him. Nicolas is the agent for all the missionaries. They have a ship here built at Nantes and blessed by the Bishop of Nantes. Its name "L'arche d'alliance" ought to calm the seas. It is to have 20 missionaries on board and is to leave between the 15th and 20th of November. Some time ago Nicolas sent Bishop Palm(?) with 15 priests to London on an English boat.
V-5-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - folio - {1}
1845 Oct. 28
Blanc, Bishop Anthony:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father J(ames) Lesne:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
A dispensation from second degree relationship granted to Sosthene Euphemore Roman and Mary Louise Roman. They are also dispensed from two banns.
V-5-d - D.S. - (Latin) - 2pp. - folio - {3}
1845 Oct. 28
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
This letter will be handed to Blanc by Mrs. Aimey who goes to New Orleans to place her little daughter for a pious education. Mrs. Aimey is an exemplary member of the congregation and able to fulfill any engagements she may make. If Blanc's duties call him soon to St. Michael's, he is to let (Chanche) know; he would try to meet him; it must appear to be accident. No news except what Blanc may have seen in the papers; the arrival of Bishop (Ignatius A.) Reynolds with ten priests in his train. That is doing business on a grand scale.
V-5-d - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 4to. - {3}
1845 Oct. 29
Choiselat Gallien, J.:
Paris, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He acknowledges Blanc's letters of May 26 and August 17. The first was given him September 1 by Father (Julien) Priour with the 12 doubloons. He cashed it and it made 982 francs. He notified Father (D.) Armand who drew on him for 952 francs and for the other 30 francs took a subscription to L'Ami de la Religion. He sympathizes with Blanc and his troubles, especially concerning St. Patrick's. It will no doubt be difficult to apply part of his allocation there. In his letter of June 19, there remained in Blanc's favor a balance of 4795 francs 60 c(entimes?). Since then he has paid a draft on. Blanc for 4000 francs. To the remainder he will add 12,000, part of the 1845 allocation so the balance is 12795 and 60. Blanc may draw this sum, at 30 days, during next January. He signs as treasurer of the Assocition of the Propagation of the Faith.
V-5-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {5}
1845 Oct. 29
Choiselat Gallien, J.:
Paris, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The Association of the Propagation of the Faith has allocated for New Orleans, 20,000 francs collected during 1845. If the collections do not fall off, a supplement of 5,000 francs will be added. The buying back of St. Patrick's is a very desirable step; they hope the Councils can join in the generous efforts of the faithful of New Orleans to save this parish. They hope in his next report to hear of his success. F. Ozeau(?) signs for the President. Choiselat Gallien signs as treasurer.
V-5-d - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {4}
1845 Oct. 29
Lorretta, (S.C.), Sister M.:
Donaldsonville, (Louisiana)
to (Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Blanc)'s letter of the 27th was received and they will receive Ann but does he not think she better wait until their monastery will be finished? She is delicate. Then both might come together. The plasterers have not yet come; it will not take longer than 8 or 10 days to finish. She wrote to Father (Louis Regis) Deluol and Mother last week to let them know Sister (Francis) Regis was (word indecipherable) with Sister C. and A.; Lorretta hopes they will do something to relieve her. Sister G(onzaga?) went down to do her best for Regina. All here as usual; Sister P(ascal?) in school; the children felt Sister G(onzaga?)'s leaving very much. Lorretta is so tired she would be glad if her last hour was come.
V-5-d - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {6}
1845 Oct. 30,
Brien, Luke Tiernan:
Georgetown College, (D. C.)
to (Orestes A.) Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
In conformance with his instructions from the Philodemic Society, he notifies Brownson of the latter's election as an honorary member of the Society and congratulates him upon it.
I-3-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1845 Oct. 30
Dunigan, Edw(ar)d:
New York, (New York)
to Father (Francis P.) McFarland:
(St. John's College,New York)
Itemized bill for books receipted by Dunigan.
I-1-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}
1845 Oct. 30
Larue, Madame:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
She gives permission to her slave Mary to have her child baptized. (In another hand): Cecilia, born January, 1844; Louis Benjamin Couvertier, Marie Coralie Couvertier, (godparents?). (On the back of the note): Marie Angeline, born February 22, 1844, baptized November 10, 1845; Joseph Gravel - Elizabeth Joly; Remond Gravel - Antoinette Zerban, (godparents?)
V-5-d - A. Note. S. - (French) - 2pp. - 32mo. - {6}
1845 Oct. 31
Brenan, H.L.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Receipt for $10 for ale(?) signed by Hubert Fellrath.
V-5-d - Receipt - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
1845 Oct. 31
McM(aster), J. Alphons(us):
St. Trond, Belgium
to (Bishop Edgar P.) Wadhams:
(Ticonderoga, New York)
McMaster invites Wadhams to come to St. Trond and become a Redemtorist. On October 15 Clary (Clarence Walworth), (Isaac Thomas) Hecker, McMaster, and ten others took the habit of the order and began the year at the Noviciate. McMaster felt sorrow for Wadhams' present position. McMaster, Clary, and Hecker decided to pray for Wadhams, and the former would also write to Wadhams. He would never have asked Wadhams to join the Catholic Faith and to seek the Congregation if he, McMaster, had not tried it first and now believed it to be the right thing for Wadhams. As a Redemptorist, Wadhams would find happiness and comfort. Wadhams should act immediately. All of his friends are gone, and he should leave them in God's hands. If Wadhams wishes to strive for their conversion he should seek Father Gabriel Rumpler's advice. McMaster thinks the Bishop could aid in the conversion of Wadhams' friends. God will comfort Wadhams' mother among her other children. He tells Wadhams to go immediately, and ask Shepherd to accompany him, into the house of the Redemptorists of New York. Wadhams should study French, when he reaches New York, in order to make his conferences with the Master of Novices in St. Trond. McMaster hopes that Walworth will arrive soon. After completing the novitive, Wadhams and McMaster will be together in the house of studies. McMaster gives him directions on coming to St. Trond. McMaster tells Wadhams that although the latter must make his will before he leaves America he should not dispose his property but rather let it go to the support of his mother. Father (Gabriel) Rumpler will aid Wadhams in passage money if he should need it. McMaster believes Wadhams will be successful. He wishes to hear from Wadhams as soon as the latter makes his arrangements. Wadhams is asked to look up George Kneeland and Henry McVickar. McMaster sends his regards to Wadhams' mother and niece, the Judge at Ticonderoga, and to Mrs. Atherton and her daughter. McMaster has received a letter from John Dalgairns, since his conversion that John Newman was received into the Church in his own oratory at Littlemore, by Father Dominic, a Passionist. Newman may enter the Passionist order. McMaster says that this order may be of service in England but unless they change their system are totally unfit for America. The Redemptorists order and its members is the one for America.
I-1-m - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {6}