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1847 Jul. 2
Blin, Father J.E.: New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana

He has just closed the subscription for finishing the church at Charenton. He did not go beyond the limits of New Iberia; he left Franklin with its plan of also building a church. At last things have arrived at a point where they can finish the church and can repair and enlarge Father (Joseph) Billon's house. To be called a presbytery, it will need to be purified for after serving as a menagerie, today it is a refreshment bar for the cantor, a substitute pastor who presides at burials. He is there and the whiskey is attractive and it would be too hard to go 20 or 40 miles for a priest. It seems he also administers to the sick. Who knows how many he has sent to hell. When one reproaches them for their indifference they say they have no priest. However Blin instructs and preaches in season and out of season. Blin feels he must tell Blanc these details as he fears his confrere does not have time. P.S. The priest could temporarily live in the refreshment bar and if the project secretly confided to Blin works out they could soon have a larger presbytery.

V-5-h - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {4}

1847 Jul. 2
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph: Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

(Chanche) received Blanc's first letter, enclosing one from Mr. Pye, before he went to Jackson. He will not be able to attend to that mission until Father (William A.) Blenkinsop returns in August. (Chanche) received the second letter with the $10 and has applied it as Blanc wished. He is glad they may hope to learn the action of Rome concerning the Council. He supposes Bishop Portier will not like much that Father (John Stephen) Bazin is to be taken from him. (Chanche) does not think Bazin was on the list for any nomination. Father (John) Timon, (C.M.) sent Father (Blaise) Raho, (C.M.) to (Chanche). He has been here more than two weeks and leaves next Wednesday for Blanc's seminary. He is an intelligent priest. (Chanche) encloses two letters for Paris to be sent to the French consul. (Note on address side of letter in Blanc's hand) Mr. Mitchel, Joan Mary Nolan.

V-5-h - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 4to. - {8}

1847 Jul. 2
Priour, Father J(ulien): New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisia)na

Blanc has set the boundary between Priour and his confrere of St. Mary's. However his confrere pays no attention to it because he says it is fixed only verbally. Last week there was to be a marriage between two of Priour's parishioners. Father (J.E.) Blin performed it in spite of Priour's forbidding him. Priour asks Blanc to prevent this happening again. P.S. Priour has acted on the advice of two confreres; this is the third time it has been done in his parish. Priour's health is poor.

VI-5-h - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {2}

1847 Jul. 3
Jamey, Father V(ictor): P(ointe) Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

He performed the marriage of which (Blanc) speaks and for which he did not ask for a license; this was brought to him after the ceremony. He wanted only two witnesses particularly, since the civil law requires three. And he did not bring the marriage register with him. All this was in accordance with the wishes of the sick woman. He did not marry them in the way Father (Claude Anthony) Tholomier said but it was a marriage purely religious and they did not wish any civil effect. In order to obey (Blanc) Jamey signs the certificate (Blanc) has drawn up and will send a document which the witnesses can sign and an entry from the marriage register of St. Aug(ustine?)'s and Father (Guillaume L. Duquesnay) Duquesnet will enter it.

V-5-h - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {3}

1847 Jul. 3
Margaret, (S.C.), Sister M(ary): B(aton) R(ouge, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

Father (Auguste) Martin told this morning he intends to leave tomorrow for New Orleans; he is very anxious to get a mother house for them (Sisters of Charity) as they have commenced drawing brick to build the State House. The former residence of Mr. Morgan is to be thrown down and the statehouse erected on its site. It would be very disagreeable to be among so much noise, etc. for their school. Next Sunday they are to receive the granddaughter of the great General (Zachary Taylor?) Tailor and another young lady from Mrs. Fisher's school. Mother Etienne (Hall, S.C.) wrote last month that she would be able to tell in a few days when to expect the Sister for music and drawing. Mother Etienne said Sister Margaret might hear from Sister Lor(r)etta, (S.C.) before she hears from her; if so God will support her. She does not know what is coming.

V-5-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {8}

1847 Jul. 4
Molony, Timothy: Dubuque, (Iowa)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

He encloses a bill on the Missouri bank for $10 which (Blanc) gave him on May 10 in New Orleans. He would have been badly off in that sickly climate were it not for (Blanc) taking compassion on him.

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1847 Jul. 5
(Odin, C.M.), Bishop J(ohn) M(ary): Galveston, (Texas)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

(Odin) received (Blanc)'s last letter accompanied by the one from Father (Philip) Dowley, (C.M.). The news of the arrival of the two young postulants for Galveston gave him much pleasure as Mother Ste. Gertrude, (R.U.) could not decide to stay here longer. She asked (Odin) to ask the Superior in New Orleans to recall her. She seems not to get along with Mother Ste. Arsène (Blin, R.U.). Bishop (Michael) Portier confirmed the appointment of Father (John Stephen) Bazin to the see of Vincennes; he will be a worthy bishop. (Odin)'s church is coming along rapidly. Propaganda promised him $4000; only $1000 has been paid; it is doubtful if the rest will be. He has 20,000 with Adrian Merle(?) of Roanne which was to bring 5 per cent. Yesterday he received a letter from Mr. Gagnier, notary, announcing that these gentlemen had just declared bankruptcy and can pay only 50 or 55 per cent. If he could only suspend building but for the most part the contracts are signed. He thought the Merle firm was perfectly safe. They say Mrs. Antoine Merle agrees to sacrifice 150,000 francs of her own fortune if the creditors agree to settle in a friendly way. (Odin) hopes she will consider his deposit as sacred. This family has been sorely tried within the course of a year. Their two oldest sons were taken in the flower of their youth and now their fortune is gone.

V-5-h - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {9}

1847 Jul. 5
Padey: Lyons, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Padey asks Blanc to receive a box for Charles Padey, seminarian at St. Louis, for Bishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.) Audin. The box is sent through A.G. Smith Company, Havre. Padey does not know whether his brother has gone to Texas; Blanc is to keep the box until he can call for it.

V-5-h - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {4}

1847 Jul. 6
Gingras, Father Léon: Quebec, Canada
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

A Canadian named Alexis Lefrancois, a native of Quebec, has just died at New Orleans as a result of an explosion. The family believes it necessary to gather some information as he was unmarried and would have no heirs except his family in Quebec. Gingras' oldest brother is the husband of one of the deceased's sisters. (Blanc) could get information from some of the Canadians living in New Orleans, among others, Francois Bilanger and Abel Lefrancois.

V-5-h - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {4}

1847 Jul. 6
Armand, Father P.: Aspremont, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana

Since Blanc's letter announcing the hopeless state of Mr. Vezian, Armand has had no further news. He expected a letter from Father (Stephen) Rousselon who, (J.) Choiselat Gallien informed him, drew on him in October, 1846 for 500 francs. He never received this letter. Armand is paralyzed on his right side, he cannot say Mass. He does not know how he can get the 500 francs. If Blanc could (sell) Armand's property in Bouligny and Plaquemine, Armand would be obliged. If he dies before it is sold, Blanc can do with it as he pleases. The letter in which Rousselon told about the persecutions did not reach Armand for 10 months. Perhaps if Armand had been there the mask would have been torn away sooner and the author of all these troubles would have had to flee. Armand recommends one of his friends, Mr. Roubeau, nephew of the Vicar General of the diocese of Rap. Mrs. Roubeau can teach religion, grammar, history, music, and needlework. Roubeau will bring this letter; Armand will close in order to write to Fathers Rousselon, Reynes, Garin, etc.

V-5-h - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 8vo. - {5}

1847 Jul. 7
(Hall, S.C.), Sister M. Etienne: (Emmitsburg, Maryland)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana

They had to await the arrival of their Father Superior before they could decide on the subject of Blanc's letter. He arrived last Monday and left yesterday. The Council does not think Sister Martina, (S.C.) could be removed just now nor do they think she would suit for the hospital so well as Sister Lor(r)etta, (S.C.) and therefore they accede to Blanc's second proposition. She will inform Loretta and Sister Regina (Smith, S.C.) that they are to change places, Loretta to the Hospital and Regina to the novitiate as the health of the latter seems to require immediate change. Loretta will continue visitatrix. They should have attended to Baton Rouge sooner. Sister Clotilda, (S.C.) will teach drawing and fancy work. They will send Sister Gonzaga, (S.C.) who can teach them for 6 or 9 months. They have lost so many Sisters (of Charity) in the last few years thay they find it extremely difficult to supply the houses abroad. They trust Donaldsonville will soon be able to supply the Southern missions. Sister Magdalen, (S.C.) is delighted to be home once more.

V-5-h - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 8vo. - {9}

1847 July 7
Rhett, R. B(arnwell): (Charlestown, South Carolina)
to O(restes) A. Brownson: (Boston, Massachusetts)

As to Brownson's article on State sovereignty, he believes they differ only in words. When he speaks of the people he means what (James) Madison means in the latter's report on the Alien and Sedition Laws: the word "State" is vague, sometimes it is synonymous with territory, sometimes with government, sometimes society, and lastly with the people composing it, in their highest sovereign capacity. The more acceptable is the last interpretation. It appears to him the people are the sovereignty within the state as well as the sovereign power which adopted the Constitution, as Madison asserts. They are non the less sovereign because they obey the Constitution and laws made in conformity thereto. He must stop, or Brownson will think him dissatisfied with Brownson's article or with his criticism. He thanks Brownson for the kind terms with which he spoke of him in his Review, and wills to God he deserved them.

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1847 Jul. 7
Todd, Marian Lavinia: New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

(Blanc) will not be surprised to learn that she has arrived here as she has already written of the difficulty she laboured under lest it should be known among the young ladies of the school that she was married. The Superior told her that all the pupils knew and some said they would have their friends come to take them away. So the Superior and her council advised leaving as soon as possible and try what could be done for her by (John) Todd. She begs (Blanc) to come on board to see her so that she may ask him what to do; she is so weak it would be impossible for her to get to his house. If (Blanc) thinks it is best to see Mr. Todd he is to stop at his store in coming so that she may know his decision in her behalf.

V-5-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}

1847 Ju. 7
Tyler, W(illia)m, Bishop of Hartford, (Connecticut):
to Sister Mary De Sales: Wilmington, Del(aware)

He arrived in this land of blue laws last Thursday after stopping in Boston to give Sister Ann Alexius a scolding for writing he such a doleful letter about him. Unfortunately he did not see her because she had gone into the country with some children. He has gained in flesh and spirits. He has been examining the children for confirmation, about 75 in number. (In the Bishop Francis P. McFarland papers).

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1847 Jul. 8
Delacroix, Father C(yril): Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana

Delacroix told Father (John Anthony) Elet, (S.J.) about Blanc's wish, expressed in his letter, to have Delacroix come down. For a long time he has had an engagement with him for next year and on his last trip to Cincinnati the Provincial approved it. However Elet understands Blanc's needs and consented to free Delacroix. He will leave Cincinnati July 15 and should arrive on the 25th or 26th. Delacroix is very happy to return at Blanc's wish but he had planned to remain in Cincinnati another year and had counted on his Mass stipends and his salary at the College to pay his debts which amount to $60. Also he hopes that Blanc does not expect too much of his ability in the English language. He can understand it but cannot preach in it. Blanc will recall that in his letter of February 10 he said that Elet said if he taught Latin for a year and was forced to give the explanation in English, he would acquire a great facility; he counted on next year to do so.

V-5-h - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {2}

1847 July 9
Barker, Thomas C.: Bangor, Maine
to O(restes) A. Brownson: Boston, Massachusetts

The managers of the "Bangor Lyceum" invite Brownson to give one or two lectures before that institution in autumn, the subject to be selected by Brownson. The usual fee, given to Ralph Waldo Emerson and others, will be $25 per lecture. If time is an object with him he may avail himself of the Steamboat Navigation before it closes toward the last of November; if it is not, maybe Brownson would be pleased to visit a few days. The population amounts to about 14,000 of "peculiar people" in that they are not as yet hardened or stereotyped. Any lectures which Brownson may have given before will probably be as novel to a Bangor audience as would new ones prepared fresh for the occasion. With regard to this, of course, Brownson will be guided by his own taste and judgment. He wishes a reply at Brownson's first convenience, so that arrangements of a schedule may be made.

I-3-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}

1847 July 9
Lamy, Father (John): Danville, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

Lamy states some of the reasons for not wanting to be removed from his congregation at the present time. He has made all arrangements to begin a new brick church at Danville: he has the lot, lumber, and bricks. The congregation has subscribed some money. Lamy has been with them eight years and they are very dear to him. The church at Mt. Vernon is almost completed. It would be injurious to his health to be confined to a city parish. On account of his inexperience and age, thirty-two, Lamy would be afraid to exercise the ministry in a city. Regarding Father (Louis) Senez, Lamy must reflect upon it before deciding that it would be best for them to live together.

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1847 July 10
Brunner, C.PP.S., Father Francis D.: Thompson, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: Of Cincinnati, Ohio

Even when Purcell speaks harshly to him he knows that the harsh words come from a paternal heart and Brunner asserts his obedience in all things. As to the ignorance of the Brothers and Sisters of the Precious Blood he says that it cannot be as great as some believe it to be or else they would know it themselves. He admits his own limitations, but also says he should know what those he is accustomed to teach daily know or do not know. He maintains that they know all that is necessary. What is not necessary but useful they try to acquire according to their powers. And if they were lacking in such knowledge that ignorance decreases with the defect of age. Neither do they lack temporal subsistence. They have buildings, fields men to cultivate them even though neither priests nor sisters work in the fields. If need be they could have an annual return from each house. Besides the things they have bought and spent on building churches and homes there was some left even if they bought back nothing from the missions. As to the two sick sisters they rarely or never work in the fields. Those that labor in the fields are such as have done this from childhood and prefer doing this to remaining in the house. He does not wish to excuse himself, because a son should be silent before his father, but he desires that the truth be brought forth.

P.S. July 13. Yesterday he received Purcell's letter containing the dispensation. Father (John Baptist) Jacomet is sufficiently busy with studies all day. He asks that if he has offended Purcell in any way that the offense be condoned because he sincerely loves the bishop and nothing would afflict him so much as to offend him.

II-4-j - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 8vo. - (Latin) - {3}

1847 Jul. 10
(Czackert) Chakert, C.SS.R., Father Peter: Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc): New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Chakert received (Blanc)'s letter of June 26. By this time (Blanc) will have Chakert's last offer. He desires that his statement of the circumstances then prevailing have met (Blanc)'s pleasure and hopes all the obstacles will be removed. No doubt God will fulfill the desire for the salvation of souls which has prompted (Blanc) to renew his offers to their congregation (Redemptorists). Father (Martin) Starck, (C.SS.R.), the visitator, will not be back before August. Chakert has no opportunity to convey any news until the 20th when Father Alexander (Czvitkovicz, C.SS.R.) will leave Baltimore to meet him on the 20th in Pennsylvania. Should it be Chakert's fortune to be with (Blanc) in New Orleans, he will esteem it an honor.

V-5-h - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {4}

1847 July 10
McCurdy,:
Caldwell Co. Washington, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

The firm wishes to call Purcell's attention to the following matter and asks that a satisfactory arrangement be made. There is due them from Father (Charles) McCallion, on their books, plus interest a total of $203.60. On Mr. Gallagher's note $160 and due them through James Kirkpatrick for stonework $402.20. They ask that the debt be discharged or the person or persons be bound for the amounts. Mr. Gallagher is acceptable to them for this. They understand that Father McCallion is now near Boston and will not return.

II-4-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {3}

1847 July 10
Rappe, Father L(ouis) A(madeus): Toledo, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

It has been long since he heard from Purcell, although Purcell did mention to Father (Louis) DeGoesbriand that the affair of Cleveland was decided and that they were about to receive the promulgation. Rappe does not write about that but about a society called Odd Fellows. He asks if they are on the same footing as the secret secieties condemned by the Council of Baltimore. He refused baptism to a young man unless he gave up the society but he thinks that the man will return to it. He also asks Purcell about the Sons of Temperance. He suggests that Purcell give some notice in the Telegraph in case he disapprove of these two societies. If Purcell does not like to do so in the newspapers Rappe desires a few lines in answer. Father DeGoesbriand sends his respects. He and the Sisters of Notre Dame and their pupils are well. The exhibition of premiums will take place July 20. Rappe at last obtained a perfect deed to the Toledo church. Their good friend McCam did not spare himself in the matter and Rappe will thank him for it.

II-4-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {7}

1847 Jul. 11
Boullier, (C.M.), Father J(ohn): Donaldsonville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

Boullier received Blanc's letter asking him to give the Sisters' retreat. Father (J.) McG(u)erry, (C.M.) will help him and they will begin on the 12th. Father (Blaise) Raho, (C.M.) arrived yesterday from St. Louis going to the seminary to help out there. The young man Blanc sent went back to St. Louis. Theodule Landry gave him hope that in 2 or 3 months he might have employment to give him. He also gave Boullier the papers concerning the land at Iberville; Boullier will send them at the first opportunity.

V-5-h - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {5}

1847 July 13
(Whelan), Father David: Petersburg, Virginia
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

He did not answer sooner because he was called to the deathbed of an aunt. He acknowledges Purcell's letter of June 2. He received letters telling of Mrs. Sharp's safe arrival in Cincinnati and hopes that her husband will continue to act like a rational creature. He heard from a friend in St. Louis that the news which Purcell hints had come from Rome. He supposes that all shall know it officially in the course of time. He met Mrs. Edw. Lucal of Cincinnati in Baltimore. He received a letter from his brother and from his expression, his (Father David's) change of diocese appears to be as uncertain as ever. He expects to make a retreat towards the close of August.

II-4-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {3}

1847 Jul. 14
(Blanc), Bishop Ant(hony): New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Et(ien)ne Rousselon: Lyons, France

A listing of the estate of C(laude Francois Girod) and N(icolas) Girod; the portion of Fr(ancoi)s Sylv(es)tre Poidebord, representing one forty-eighth. Amounts are listed in the first distribution, May and September, 1846 and in the second distribution, May and June, 1847. Expenses in the process are listed including $400 paid to Mr. Pargoux who advanced 10,000 piastres to the lawyer. The individual notes of the second and last distribution are listed with the amounts and dates due including one payable at the liquidation of the Villard estate. In his last letter to Poidebord (Blanc) advised him to cash his notes since most of them fell due during the next year. He can scarcely cash them expect at 9 percent including the commission. Then he could invest his funds either at interest or in annuities. (Blanc) could not be answerable for more than 6 percent. Poidebord, in his first letter of November 1840 offered an annuity in favor of the missions at 5 percent. (Blanc) would accept it now if Poidebord still wishes but the most (Blanc) would give is 6 percent. Poidebord can deal with Rousselon.

V-5-h - A.D.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {6}

1847 Jul. 14
(Purcell), Bishop John B(aptist): Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

On his return home last evening, (Purcell) found a letter from Father (Stephen) Rousselon enclosing $140 which he had forgotten to hand, while here, to Jane Nolan on behalf of her husband. (Purcell) will pay it to her. Blanc had paid David Cahill $15; (Purcell) now sends $30 to Father (Cyril) Delacroix to pay him as many more. He also sends as many more for debts he says he has contracted. They say St. Louis is soon to be an Archdiocese. They say Father (John) Timon is to be Bishop of Buffalo. (Purcell) is delighted however hoodwinked they have been as to all these appointments. It is a pity that Father J(ames?) I(gnatius?) M(ullon?) informs his father of Father (J.?) C(onwa)y(?)'s turpitude. The old man blabs it all over Dayton. (Purcell) does what he blames in speaking of it at all.

V-5-h - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 4to. - {8}

1847 Jul. 15
Kenny, Father John: Oswego, (New York)
to Father McFarley (Francis P. McFarland): Watertown, N(ew) Y(ork)

Kenny received McFarland's letter but did not answer because he has been so busy. There is much sickness there, chiefly because of the immigrants. He is on foot almost day and night and would appreciate if McFarland could get him a gentle riding horse. He has had 12 sick calls that day. As to his politics he has never interfered in politics and hopes he never will, and he knows nothing directly or indirectly of the men sent from there to the convention. Thirdly he has not interfered in any way with Mr. Allen's election. With regard to the church difficulties Mr. Allen thought he was right defending the old justice, their people think he was wrong. McFarland can prove the truth of his statements if he visits the village.

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1847 Jul. 15
Michel-George: Lyons, (France)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon: (Lyons, France)

A receipted bill for 75 fr(ancs) for socks, etc., paid July 19.

V-5-h - Receipt - (French) - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}

1847 Jul. 15
Sterling, Charles B.:
U.S. Ship Preble Harbour of Callao, Peru
to Bishop Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Sterling was brought up in the Methodist sect until a few years ago. On perusing the Catholic Almanac for 1864, it pained him to find there is no mission in his native parish of Ouachita, Louisiana. Many in that parish would embrace the Catholic faith if a Father was established in Monroe where he could occasionally preach at Bayou Bartholomew where there is a Methodist Station.

V-5-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - folio - {3}

1847 July 16,
Bayer, C.S.S.R., Father Benedict: Buffalo, (New York)
to (Bishop John Baptist Purcell): (Cincinnati, Ohio)

A year ago (Purcell) expressed a wish to give a church to the Redemptorists and requested Bayer to speak to his superior about it. Father Martin Hark, C.SS.R. the Rector and General Consultor of Vienna was sent by Father Joseph Passerat, C.SS.R. as General Visitador to America. He and some other priests are now in America. Bayer has explained (Purcell's) offer to them and they intend to go to Cincinnati to negotiate with (Purcell). From Buffalo they will go to Detroit and then to St. Mary's in Pennsylvania, and then to Pittsburgh, about August 10 to 15, and from Pittsburgh he will go to Cincinnati about August 24-25. They have received this year 6 excellent priests from Europe and 2 secular priests from Pennsylvania. Fathers () Steinbricker and R. Kelineidam have entered their novitiate in Baltimore. This would be the best time to settle the business.

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1847 Jul. 17
Aguillard, R.S.C., Sister Stanislas: Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Sister is very happy at Natchitoches and especially to be with Mother Landry, (R.S.C.) who softens the sacrifice Stanislas made in leaving Mother (Maria) Cutts, (R.S.C.). They have 24 pupils. Sister Corboy, (R.S.C.) is very happy at Natchitoches. Mother Dutour, (R.S.C.) is ten years younger since she is here.

V-5-h - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {5}

1847 Jul. 17
Lawless, Virginia St. Louis, (Missouri):
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Bishop (Peter Richard) Kenrick has promised to write about her plan to spend the winter at New Orleans to give piano lessons for the benefit of Irish immigrants. She would not like to live in a boarding house; she would prefer to live with a planter's family. She would spend 8 hours a day in giving lessons. The money would be turned over to (Blanc) who would give it to the president of the society for the benefit of the immigrants. She has enough for her personal expenses. Having lost all her children and her husband and not being virtuous enough to be a Sister of Charity, at 55 years of age, she will give lessons. She plans to come around November 1 and stay for six months. Mr. Grima and Kenrick can tell (Blanc) about her. The widow of Judge (Luke E.) Lawless is worthy of his name.

V-5-h - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {4}

1847 Jul. 17
Mégret, Father A(nthony) D(ésiré): Vermilionville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Mégret thought he had an understanding with Mr. Dumartrait that he did not have to pay him for three months yet. Today he received notive of a judgment and attachment within a week. Because of bad times Mégret has not pressed his debtors and so he cannot meet this sudden demand. He asks Blanc to permit him to draw on his secretary for the amount of his debt. He will do his best to pay it back this month or next month. Mégret's assistant has been very ill.

V-5-h - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 8vo. - {2}

1847 July 18
Baraga, (Father) Frederick: L'Anse, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere: Detroit, Michigan)

Baraga received the Bishop's letter of June 14 July 10 and thanks him for allowing him $200 - for his needs. He wants the Bishop to keep the money until he needs it. He has already written a money order for Mr. Sherman, one of the merchants at L'Anse. What the Bishop said about sending a priest to Keweenaw is the same that Baraga had told the Catholics when he was there last May. But Baraga's wonders why the Jesuits do not send one or two priests there as they intend to take Lake Superior under their spiritual care. Concerning Father (Francis) Pierz's catechism, Baraga is against a publication for 5 reasons: 1. It is too long for use in schools. Even adults would find it too lengthy and unintelligent in a good many places. 2. The cost of having it printed and bound would be $600. The usefulness would not justify the cost. 3. It is written in the Ottawa language. The Chippewas would not profit much by it. The Ottawas understand Chippewa better, than the Chippewas understand Ottawa. The Chippewa language is used more among the Indians than the Ottawa. 4. Baraga has seen the manuscript. It is rather distinctly written for those who know the language. But the printers who do not know a word of that language, will find it very difficult to read it and will make innumerable mistakes. Baraga speaks from experience. 5. Though the catechism does not contain any dogmatic mistakes and is good, yet there are so many language mistakes which confuse the intelligence several times. And if one adds the mistakes that the printers make, it will become altogether unintelligible. Baraga knows from experience how difficult it is to print a book in the Indian language. Pierz has never had that experience and as he is already advanced in age (62) perhaps, he may not be able to supervise another tolerably correct edition.

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1847 July 19
Baraga, (Father) Frederick: L'Anse, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere): Detroit, Michigan

Baraga made out a money order to a man for $181. Under the condition that he will wait until fall, or even until spring 1848. Therefore if the Bishop has not yet received the money for Baraga from Vienna, this man will wait. Nothing should be given to him from the $200, (Government money), which is destined for something else.

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1847 Jul. 19
Ménard, Father Ch(arle)s M.: Thibodaux, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Ménard has just received two letters from Doctor (J.) Izard concerning the property about to be sold. He encloses them. Ménard has some details to add to the notes which Father (Henry Boutelou de) St. Aubin sent Blanc. The property is located on the Bayou between Thibodaux and the church. Ménard considers it the most appropriate spot for a school and especially a boarding school. Mr. Fenaby(?) has 15 boarders now. Sisters would succeed wonderfully. Ménard renews the proposition inserted in the notes Blanc has read. He guarantees $1000, $500 in March 1848 and $500 in March 1849. The Sisters of Charity could teach English and French. If Blanc decides to buy the property, Ménard asks him not to forget to have the five persons, Messrs. Octave and Théophile, Miss Em(m)a, Izard and his wife Rosa to guarantee no trouble in the future. The above interested people have need of a prompt reply.

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1847 Jul. 16
Izard, Dr. J.: New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Ch(arles) Mesnard: Thibodauxville, L(ouisian)a

He received Mesnard's letter of the 12th. The propositions about the land are unacceptable; Mesnard asks 4 years of credit and wants to give only $4000 while Father (Victor) Jamey offers $5000. Mesnard can have it for $4500 at 4 years. Bishop Blanc, to whom Izard talked through St. Aubin, will give it and Izard's sister-in-law as well as his brothers-in-law will sell under those conditions.

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1847 Jul. 17
Izard, Dr. J.: New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Cha(rles M.) Mesnard: Thibodauxville, L(ouisian)a

Izard wrote yesterday in haste to take advantage of St. Aubin's leaving. Izard talked to his sister-in-law and brothers-in-law; all said they could not accept the conditions in Mesnard's letter. Izard has almost given his word to Jamey who offers $5000 for the house and all the other buildings and 5 arpents of land. When Izard was at Lafourche, he talked on this subject; Troné(?) said the property was too far from Thibodauxville. The only way for Mesnard to buy the property is to pay $1125 every year for four years. Izard must abide with the majority of the five heirs; they will sell only under the above conditions. If Mesnard wishes to buy it he should come to the city immediately where the sale will be made before Felix Feray(?) notary.

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1847 Jul. 19
Tumoine, Father H(yacinthe): Lafayette, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

Tumoine received the answer to the letter he sent by Sister St. Paul, O. Carm. He would have answered immediately but was ill for almost a month. He asked sincerely to be relieved of hearing the comfessions of the Sisters (of Our Lady of Mount Carmel). He little expected Blanc's answer. He is reassured a little because he believes it will be for only a short time. Yesterday he gave the last sacraments to Sister Marguerite, (O. Carm.). Their little school is flourishing. The pastor here is threatened with inevitable danger. All the scenes of Assumption are going to be renewed. The worst blow will come for the $1200 payment for St. Martin Church. Mr. Patin, security for the pastor for St. Martin, is sore at heart. The pastor is constantly at Abbeville and hardly ever appears at Lafayette. For 2 1/2 months he has been running up bills for his courthouse, his streets, and houses to rent. People do not want to talk of the good the pastor has done, of the convent, the presbytery, the church at Abbeville; they only say he does not pay his debts. Tumoine could not see Father (Julien) Priour before he left because he has no horse. Tumoine can count on no more than $200; Father (Anthony Désiré) Mégret has given him none since Easter. The Jadice(?) ladies take care of the church. The Sisters, notified of Tumoine's illness, sent for Father (John Francis) Abbadie, (S.J.). The pastor has said nothing more about the letter Blanc wrote him.

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1847 Jul. 19
Zeller, Father (F.): Merrimac, (Missouri)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

He repeats the request he made November 13 to enter (Blanc)'s diocese. (Blanc) replied that he had no vacancy then but Zeller has heard that several priests are to leave so he renews his request as he has never made up his mind to stay in the diocese of St. Louis. As for the question of the English language, Zeller has made some announcements and administered matrimony and penance but he cannot preach in English. (Blanc) spoke of Texas and said that if the Bishop of St. Louis approved his papers, the Bishop of Texas would receive him also. He is afraid of the climate but if (Blanc) does not need him and would advise him to try it, Zeller would not hesitate a moment. He hopes Bishop Kenrick will add a satisfactory recommendation to his papers. Zeller's address is (care of) Father (P.) Donnely, at the St. Louis Cathedral.

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1847 Jul. 20
Raviol, Father J(ohn) F.: Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

The announcement that (Blanc) had ordained (Simon) Rominger a priest filled Raviol with joy. He thought Rominger might be given him as an assistant so he approached the trustees to sound them out. A stormy meeting was held yesterday. For five years no meeting has been regular; the budget is never presented; the receipts and expenditures for 1843, 44, 45, 46, and 47 are a mystery to everybody. He declared that not only as a priest but as a member of the congregation he had a right to know the work of the trustees. He was told that it was none of his business. He stood up for his rights. As for the petition of Mr. Sittig for the land at Washington to build a church, there was a peremptory refusal. They said it was contrary to the interests of St. Landry Church. Raviol needs an assistant; he does not know whether he can assure him appropriate treatment.

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1847 Jul. 20
Smith, A.G.: Havre, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

They notify Blanc of a shipment from Adolph Meina(?) on the Brunswick, Captain Pemberton.

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1847 July 21
(Kenrick), Peter Richard, Bp. St. Louis: St. Louis, Missouri
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

He writes at the request of a poor woman, Sarah Foran who came to St. Louis in pursuit of Father J. Ivers late of St. Patrick's New Orleans, who left there with $150 of her money in his hands. Failing to find him there she wanted to go on to Cincinnati but on Kenrick's promise to write to Purcell she has given up the idea. Kenrick is convinced of the uselessness of her pursuit and is unwilling that she should spread the scandal which his conduct and her state of mind is calculated to give. If Purcell gets a change to repair this injury, Kenrick hopes that he will employ it especially, since the lady formerly lived in Cincinnati and is probably known to Purcell. She returns to New Orleans and a word of good addressed to her or to Father Mullon will be received with gratitude. He expects to see Purcell in November on his way to Philadelphia. He would express the desire he entertains of Purcell's visiting St. Louis if he thought the visit would be realized.

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1847 July 21
Hallinan, Father D(aniel) M.: Hamilton, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

On the last two Sundays meetings of the congregation were held to learn the attitude of the people in relation to the erection of a new church. There seems to be not enough unanimity for commencing one this year but all are agreed for its erection next year, when it is believed they would have accumulated a thousand dollars from the proceeds of a society which they propose to establish. The society is to embrace all male adults German and Irish, who promise to pay 25 cents per month. The Germans want to have a German priest, since they allege the society would not prosper without one. The Germans promise to support one by subscription and by renting the pews for the rest of this year and the next. The Irish portion shows great willingness to assist the Germans as far as they can. It is agreed to pay now from the funds of the society $300 on the house, the amount borrowed by Father Thomas R. Butler. The Irish promise to regard it as a loan and will pay it back to the Germans when the congregation is divided. The arrangement appears to be satisfactory to all. Hallinan asks the opinion of the Bishop about it. If the Bishop should decide to send a German priest, Hallinan thinks Father John H. Ridders would have no objection to the appointment. He believes they would get alone well together. Hallinan is happy to state that the letter attributed to Mr. Krickle, the seminarian, did not come from him but from another young man who wants to teach in Hamilton. He attributes the mistake to the fact that both are known as German teachers.

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1847 Jul. 22
Boullier, (C.M.), Father J(ohn): Donaldsonville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Yesterday Boullier received (Blanc)'s letter of the 20th; he was glad the Sisters were satisfied with their retreat. The Sisters expected (Blanc); he asks him to do everything possible to come for next Sunday to celebrate St. Vincent's feast. They celebrated at the seminary last Monday. Father (J.) McG(u)erry came with Father (J.M.) Lefranc who came from St. Michael. Father (A. Pierre) Ladavière has just left for St. Michael; he came last night especially to see old Mr. Ferris(?) who is very ill.

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1847 Jul. 22
Lorretta, (S.C.), Sister M.: Donaldsonville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

Lorretta wrote today to tell Mother that it would be useless to send Sister Gonzague, (S.C.) to teach music. Sister M. Margaret, (S.C.) says all there are pretty well advanced. Sister Clotilda knows how to do what she is for. It will take time and reflection before speaking of a steward; it might be the means of turning the Sisters out. Even if there was a steward Lorretta could not do without an intelligent assistant. The house is now in a bad way, if the tools are taken from her it must fall. Sister Regina (Smith, S.C.), with a book keeper, found it difficult; Lorretta who knows nothing must fill the place of both. Sister M. Margaret left yesterday; the Asylum Sisters will return as soon as the boat returns from the seashore.

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1847(?) Jul. 23
Arent, Father John Nepomucene: Chicago, Ill(inois)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Arent is a priest of Ratisbon Diocese. Dimissorial letters have been sent to New Orleans and he cannot function without them. If the letters from Bishop Valentin (Riedel) are at New Orleans, they are to be sent to him; he is temporarily at the Seminary in Chicago.

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1847 Jul. 23
Masnou, C.M., Father J.(M.):
Assumption Seminary, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

He has just received Father (Thadée) Amat, (C.M.)'s letter in which he asks $122 for (John) Budd's board. Masnou thought Blanc has paid this in paying a draft of Brand Landry to Amat's account. He says Father (John) Chandy, (C.M.) has paid this draft. As Blanc indicated to Father (John) Timon, (C.M.) that it was up to them to pay this board, Masnou had put in on the account of the seminary. As it is almost liquidated, Blanc must pay it. Amat asks Masnou to place this money with J. Ad. Rosier; Mr. Cornelius could take it there. All goes well at the seminary; the seminarians are trying to make the most of their vacation.

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(1847) July 24
Brownson, John H.:
Holy Cross College (Worcester, Massachusetts)
to O(restes) A. Brownson: Boston, Mass(achusetts)

According to Orestes' instructions, John has procured a box for packing his and Orestes' books. They are sending it home as it is too heavy to carry. He hopes that his father will attend exhibition day; John believes that he will speak. John has the "blues"; he has studied hard and does not feel well. He expects to come home Wednesday. If he does he and Orestes (A. Brownson, Jr.) will need money because the school will not advance money for traveling expenses. If they are to bring all their things, they will need a trunk.

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(1847 Jul. 24)
Ryder, (S.J.), Father J(ames):
Holy Cross College, (Worcester, Massachusetts)
to O(restes) A. Brownson: Boston, Mass(achusetts)

He submits a bill for $180 due the college for clothing, books, etc. for Masters John, O(restes Jr.), W(illiam) and H(enry) Brownson. He congratulates Brownson on the success of his boys and testifies to their admirable conduct.

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1847 Jul. 24
(Hailandière), Bishop Celestin: Vincennes, (Indiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

He thanks (Blanc) for the 10 Mass stipends. If (Blanc) knows anything about Father Gillis(?)'s $20 Blanc is to tell him. It would be better not to send the wine as Bishop (John Stephen) Bazin may want to do his own buying. (Hailandière) is still without news from Rome. If it arrives before Bazin receives his Bulls there will be no powers in the diocese. (Hailandière) rejoices in the favor (Blanc) evidences toward his successor. (Hailandière) cannot be indifferent to the future of a diocese he has loved so much and to which he gave the 12 best years of his life. He leaves the diocese in good shape. Humanly speaking he would have liked to stay to enjoy it a little but he has never been able to accustom himself to the episcopal responsibility. But he does not know where to retire or how to live.

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1847 Jul. 24
Malavergne, J(ames) J.: (New Orleans, Louisiana?)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Mr. Guilmette and Mr. Lumbert, one a professor of English, the other of mathematics, disappeared without saying anything. The second is not necessary, Malavergne only took him to please the English professor, who is indispensable. They say the trustees propose to withdraw the thousand piastres from Blanc and the 300 from the hospital if the petition of the pastor of St. Augustin passes around. (Anthony?) Dubuc put some injurious lines in L'Echo Orléanais this morning. The secretary is the only loser. If Blanc wishes, Malavergne will inform the editor of the truth. Malavergne recalls that once when they wanted to present this petition, Blanc opposed it in spite of Father Perché's insistence.

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1847 Jul. 25
Jordan, S.J., Father J.: Lyons, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

He and Father (Stephen) Rousselon talked of New Orleans and its bishop and their plans. He received the prospectus of Springhill; he fears for this establishment. The lack of English teachers makes him fear the impossibility of keeping their promises. Father (John B.) Maisounabe, (S.J.) will arrive with the full powers to end this affair and others. News from Grand Coteau is consoling. Father (Francis) Abbadie, (S.J.) has done better than they expected; they will soon take away the burdens which weigh on him. From what he has heard, Jordan would prefer the location of Jefferson College to that of Grand Coteau. Maisounabe will see what is best. Jordan would like a house at New Orleans as much as Blanc does. Father (Joseph) Soller, (S.J.) wants to go too fast. To take from good priests a position acquired by fruitful work, is impracticable. Nothing would be better than to have their priests start under Blanc's orders at the Cathedral. He accepts it with gratitude. Maisounabe is the man to carry out Blanc's wishes. He has zeal and experience. Jordan made a great sacrifice in sending him to America. Father (Stephen) Rousselon will not return to America without being accompanied by their workers. Jordan would have already sent a new group if he was not afraid of the sicknesses of August and September. Jordan's family is grateful for Blanc's remembrance. His brother Edward whom he has just seen asks a particular remembrance. This letter, begun at Lyons, was finished at Bordeaux July 27.

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1847 July 25
O'Connor, Bishop M(ichael): Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

Bishop O'Connor is anxious to settle his money affairs to Purcell's fullest staisfaction. Purcell's bill sent on Jan. 2, 1846 amounts to $922. Of this O'Connor paid for an order from Columbus $152.85 and for glass to Thinsen $192.30. He gave Purcell another $150 leaving a balance of $426.85 yet due. He requests Purcell to reconsider the subject of Mr. Montier. If Mr. Montier was brought to this country for him, he will not consent to Purcell's losing a dollar by him, but if not O'Connor believes he should be exempted from taking him with other costs in as much as he lost $200 by him already. O'Connor does not think Montier was brought over for him. He does not dispute Purcell's statement but asks him to pass over the following reflections. Purcell's letter and O'Connor may consider the expenses well divided. O'Connor does not wish to argue the matter. If Purcell ordered Father (Joseph P.) Machebeuf to get Montier for O'Connor, then O'Connor does not wish Purcell to lose a cent by it, but he thinks Purcell should deduct the amount of Montier's expenses so as to reduce the balance $150. He asks Purcell to consider whether his charge of $350 for three students from Oct. 25 to Sept 3 and $90 for another from Oct. 25 to July 27 is correct. If the bill is correct of July 2, 1845 first speaks of him, saying O'Connor can have Montier if he wants him. O'Connor then signified his willingness to take him. Purcell answered on the 9th of July that he had not yet spoken to Montier on the subject but would do so. This confirms O'Connor's impression that he came over for Purcell and that Purcell not wanting him sent him to Pittsburgh. Had he turned out a valuable subject, O'Connor would indemnify Purcell for his expenses on Montier's account, but having lost $200 by him both Purcell and O'Connor may consider the expenses well divided. O'Connor does not wish to argue the matter. If Purcell ordered Father (Joseph P.) Machebeuf to get Montier for O'Connor, then O'Connor does not wish Purcell to lose a cent by it, but he thinks Purcell should deduct the amount of Montier's expenses so as to reduce the balance $150. He asks Purcell to consider whether his charge of $350 for three students from Oct. 25 to Sept 3 and $90 for another from Oct. 25 to July 27 is correct. If the bill is correct Purcell can draw at sight for the whole amount on the Merchant's and Manufacturers Bank of Pittsburgh. He acknowledges a debt of gratitude to Purcell for allowing this and two other things to stand over which he is now unable to discharge.

He asks what has become of the Provincial Council (1846) affair. If reports from the East about the Archbishop be true, O'Connor thinks they ought to spare them the trouble of meeting in council.

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1847 Jul. 26
(Truchet), R.U., Sister (Marie de) Stanislas: Galveston, (Texas)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Blanc's answer was received in June. She is forced by necessity to commence studying English. For two months the Bishop has sent a priest three times a week for lessons. She consecrates her first composition to Blanc. She asks a remembrance for her father, deceased March 28. A man charged with arrangements announced a letter from her sisters which she has not received. Their nascent Community presents their respects. P.S. The two postulants arrived the 26th.

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1847 Jul. 27
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph: Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Mrs. Giraudeau starts this evening for a visit to New Orleans. Saturday (Chanche) received a letter from Bishop-elect (John Stephen) Bazin of Vincennes; he has not yet received the Bulls. (Chanche) would not like to go to Mobile if the yellow (fever) is there. It appears that Father (Stanislaus) Buteux has arrived in the French steamer and that Bazin has given him an exeat for (Chanche)'s diocese. (Chanche) will send him to Bay St. Louis or Pass Christian. Father (William A.) Blenkinsop is away yet but (Chanche) has an Italian Dominican sent him by Father Mazzuchelli. He will keep him until Blenkinsop returns but he knows neither French nor English. (Chanche) has no official accounts of the Council yet.

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1847 Jul. 27
Collis, Mary Teresa:
Presentation Convent Dingle, Ireland
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana

She applies to Blanc in behalf of the little ones confided to them. Blanc is aware of the ravages of heresy in this quarter. Poverty is made a means of apostasy. Clothing and provisions are supplied and schools are erected. Their pastor is in deep affliction. Both young and old are indebted to the kindly disposed English; hundreds were preserved from perversion. Though their funds are low an industrial school has been established on a small scale. Any aid Blanc could give would be gratefully received. They hope he will use his influence with the Irish settlers in his district. They could not apply to the English nobility a second time. America is their resource.

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1847 July 28
(Blanc, Ant(hony), Bp. New Orleans: New Orleans, Louisiana
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

Father (Cyrus) Delacroix arrived there yesterday with his reverend companion, who has gone on to Mobile, Ala., where he will arrive that morning. Blanc intended to give De la Croix a rest but when De la Croix heard of the task at St. Patrick's he demanded to be put to work. Away from Father (James J.) Mullon who resides in a little house with his sister and family De la Croix will live in a small house which Blanc has built on the church land with a young Irish priest, who made all his theology in Blanc's Seminary and whom he ordained last year. He hopes that these united will preserve the fervor and zeal with which both are animated if providence wishes to preserve them through this season which seems to promise a very difficult and laborious season for the clergy of New Orleans, especially at St. Patrick's where strangers are so numerous. If it were not for the fear of sacrificing the other young priest by overwork he would not dare to associate Father De la Croix with him at a time when the yellow fever is making its appearance and has already claimed some victims. The other two thirds of the clergy of New Orleans are not acclimated. Father De la Croix is indebted to Purcell for $75. He is grateful to Purcell for these goodnesses and will see that De la Croix acquits these debts as soon as possible. If Purcell has need of it or it would satisfy Purcell better, he will send what is necessary. A letter should have arrived at the college for De la Croix in which Blanc inserted the receipt from D. Cahill for $30, which Blanc advanced at Purcell's demand. Not knowing that Purcell advanced money to De la Croix he made the receipt at the order of young Nogues to preserve his part of the arrangements during the year about to begin. He does not know whether anyone opened the letter at the college. If someone opened it and has already presented the receipt to Purcell and Purcell has not yet let it be paid, Blanc wishes him to keep the receipt as on the account of De la Croix. He will provide for Nogues in another way. If the letter is at the college he asks Purcell to open it and take out the receipt in question. As to the reflections which Purcell has made as regards the Provincial Council (1846), he writes to him what he has written to Bishop (John J.) Chanche of Natchez. He cannot believe that the erection of the see of St. Louis into a metropolitan is a fact. He has learned of the nominations of Father (John) Timon and Father (John Stephen) Bazin from a letter by Father (Stephen) Rousselon from Paris on June 28. Bishop (Guy) Chabrat is furious about the nomination of Father Timon, whom he and the venerable (Bishop Benedict Joseph Flaget) had demanded for Louisville. The letter gives two other bits of news concerning the first of which he fears the gravity. 1. Severe charges have been carried to Rome against the bishops of the United States. 2. That they are occupied in Rome with the decision of the Baltimore Council that the goods of religious communities should remain in the diocese in which they reside and be subject to their respective bishops. The Jesuits, the Eudists and the (Vincentians) Lazarists have opposed this and threatened to withdraw all their subjects if it is passed. Blanc asks Purcell if he remembers such a decree even being agitated in the council. He has not the slightest recollection of it. Father Louis, Superior of the Eudists, Father John Chasse of Vincennes were then in Paris returning from Rome appearing satisfied with their visit and Father Etienne, Superior General of the Vincentians was then in Rome. Rousselon finished his letter by saying that he renounced the idea of going to Rome lest someone make him an accuser. He has decided to sail from Havre in September to be with Blanc in November. Blanc suffers personally very much from Rousselon's absence, but he considers it necessary for health, and for such one ought to recoil from personal sacrifices. What will be done to their confrere (Bishop Andrew Byrne) of Little Rock, Ark.? What a dissappointment to him if he is left there. Blanc is not sure that the place is not equally great for him. He regrets very much what Purcell says of old Father (J.J.) Mullon. Providence has permitted that the thing receive no notice there. His colleague, Father (J.) Ivers, has set out under auspices in one sense less bad but on the other hand not satisfactory. He does not know what has become of the other. Some one told him that the first is in the city, but he has no paper, and has not asked for any. He is filled by these things with the importance of forming the priests in their dioceses. He has had much experience on this point. Even seeing the failures of those whom they have formed, the chances are otherwise better on that side.

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1847 Jul. 28
(Portier), Bishop Michael: Mobile, (Alabama)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

(Portier) recommends one of their best, Josephine Osée, who is going to live in New Orleans. She is a privileged soul; he thinks she has a vocation for the religious life. Nothing new about the Bulls for Bishop Bazin.

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1847 Jul. 28
Tumoine, Father H(yacinthe): Lafayette, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

Blanc's letter of July 24 gave Tumoine great pleasure; it seemed to give him new strength. Last Friday the negro servant was seized and Tumoine had to get his own dinner. Saturday night the pastor had arranged his affairs and his negroes were returned. Arriving from G(rand) Coteau this morning, the pastor was sad and left immediately. What Tumoine needs most is a horse for sick calls. The pastor said last week that he would pay Tumoine this week but everything remains as it was before. Tumoine thanks Blanc for the offer of a chalice. He thinks he can find someone to bring it. The pastor told him that he should refuse baptism for all the children whose parents were married civilly. The reason the pastor gave was to force the parents to be married in the Church. But some time ago he talked to Father (John F.) Raviol who said he could not refuse baptism if the parents promised to bring the children up in the Catholic faith. Tumoine has refused about 30 and has had only one marriage. Also he has orders to refuse to marry those who do not go to Confession first. Many do not understand the difference between a civil marriage and a church marriage. At the seminary it was always said, from Father (Bonaventure) Armengol, (C.M.) down to Father (John) Llebaria, (C.M.) to give as much as one can, to use only gentleness. Tumoine does not want to appear to act against the pastor; Blanc is to tell him what to do.

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1847 Jul. 29
(Blin, R.U.), Sister St. Arsène: Galveston, (Texas)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Her many duties should keep her from writing but she must renew her respect and gratitude. She has had two letters within a short time. She was sorry about Father (Stephen) Rousselon's going but is consoled by the hope of his return. He might be tempted to enjoy the advantages of France. Their new postulants praise Blanc's kindness to them. Bishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)'s three novices are good subjects. Sister has not yet begun to study English as she has so many responsibilities. Mother St. Séraphine (Ray, R.U.) has no doubt told Blanc of Sister Ste. Gertrude, (R.U.)'s wish to go. St. Arsène is very well satisfied with her for many reasons. She ought to suffer and say nothing. The number of pupils has diminished in the great heat. Will Blanc tell Mrs. A. Garidel that Sister has written several times and has not heard a word from her.

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1847 Jul. 30
(Ray, R.U.), Sister Ste. Séraphine: (New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

After the urgent letters received from Galveston about the return of Sister Ste. Gertrude, (R.U.), Ste. Séraphine has asked Bishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.) to have her return as soon as possible. Sister St. Arsène (Blin, R.U.) says her presence is more annoying than useful.

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1847 Jul. 31
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph: Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Yesterday (Chanche) received Blanc's letter of the 26th. He had already learned that Father (John) Timon, (C.M.) had been appointed to the new see of Buffalo. Timon was first on the list of Vincennes and for no other see. (Chanche) is glad Little Rock has not been changed. He supposes at Rome there must exist some displeasure in relation to the last Council. He is told that at Rome they were very much displeased with the transfer of the Bishop of Little Rock. Nothing was said in the Council about the property of the Communities. (Chanche) would not be surprised if it originated in the affair of the separation of the Sisters of Charity in New York. Some of the Bishops feel that they are not masters when communities are not entirely under their control. Father (Stanislaus) Buteux arrived last night. (Chanche) wrote him in France that if he was willing to take Bay St. Louis and Pass Christian he might come. He accepted. If he can build a church at the Bay or Pass it will benefit that part of the state. If he is much in New Orleans, (Chanche) and Blanc will have to put their heads together to clip his wings. (Chanche) received a letter yesterday from Mr. Pye; (Chanche) will send him a priest in September. Even if the roads were good he could not do so now as Father (William A.) Blenkinsop is still absent. (Chanche) learned yesterday of the death of Mother Agatha (Combs, V.H.M.) of Georgetown.

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