1848 Feb. 1
(Blanc), Ant(hony), Bishop of N(ew) Orleans:
Seminary, Assumption, (Louisiana)
(Blanc) has appointed Father (Z.?) Levèque to the parish of Terrebonne and he exhorts the faithful and especially those in charge of the building of the new church, to support Levèque's zeal.
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1848 Feb. 1
Quinn, John:
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
At the solicitation of Mrs. Hannah Lane, who now resides in Indiana and whose brothers-in-law are endeavoring to deprive her of all she possesses, Quinn writes these lines. On March 16, 1835 she was married to John Francis (Lane?) by Father (Adam Kindelon?) Kenalon, then a priest in New Orleans. She hopes (Blanc) will send her marriage certificate as on this will depend her support for life. Her husband being dead, his brothers have entered a suit against her.
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1848 Feb. 1
Raviol, Father J(ohn) F.:
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Raviol received Blanc's letter of December 31 to which he replies today. He asks a dispensation for young Louis Lastrape to marry Sylvanie Lastrape, his first cousin.
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1848 Feb. 2
Perché, Father N(apoleon) J(oseph):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Perché asks Rousselon to send him a detailed report about the Sister who died at the hospital. Rousselon is to tell Bishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.) that since he is not coming he should send the report Perché has asked for. He also asks Rousselon to send a priest tomorrow to sing the Mass celebrating the victory of 1815. It was agreed that Father (Victor) Jamey would sing this Mass but he has been ill for three days and says he cannot come. This sung Mass is one of the ceremonies which by contract are in charge of the bishopric. If Rousselon wishes to sing it, he will be welcome.
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1848 Feb. 3
Varela, Father Felix:
St. Augustine, Florida
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Varela's assistant pastor in the Church of the Transfiguration, New York, opened the letter (Blanc) wrote and answered it, as he informed Varela. For fear his letter has been lost Varela includes the notes he received on the subject. There is no doubt that the man was baptized and married by Varela; the case was not very common. (On the note enclosed) "February 12, 1839, Charles Millan, 20, (married) Anne Jane Duross, 19; witnesses Mary O'Neill and Catharine Hart. On the same day Charles, son of Israel Millan and Harriet Millan was baptized; sponsor, Michael J. Kenny." (At the top of this paper, but crossed out): On October 18, 1838, Charles Miller, 35 married by Varela to Mary Quinn, 20.
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1848 Feb. 3
Miles, Richard Pius, Bp. Nashville:
Nashville, Tennessee
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Miles regrets to say that the whole affair respecting the Madonna has failed. No one here can take a copy of it. It has been in the hands of the two daguerotype artists and they have given it up as impracticable. Should any opportunity offer hereafter Miles will try again.
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1848 Feb. 3
O'Sullivan, J(ohn) L.:
New York, (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
He is glad of the opportunity to recall himself to Brownson's remembrance in the act of complying with Mr. Holly's request. The note will speak for itself, and he can do no better than to let it do so. He believes Mr. Holly's recommendation, and knows that he is well able to judge. The proprietors of the "Freeman's Journal" can of course afford the best information of the fitness of Mr. O'Flaherty for the agency he desires. If he can render any useful service it will afford him great pleasure.
1848 Feb. 3
Holly, G. W.:
(New York, New York)
to J(ohn) L. O'Sullivan:
(New York, New York)
He is informed that Brownson wishes an agent for his magazine. His friend, O'Flaherty who is in the employ of Bishop Hughes as agent for "Freeman's Journal" is suited for Brownson's purpose. Holly asks O'Sullivan to write in O'Flaherty's favor.
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1848 Feb. 4
Bryant, (John Delavon):
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
to (Orestes A.) Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts.
Bryant has been advised by several of his clerical friends to take no further public notice of Brownson's novel ideas, and will be guided by this advice, but cannot forbear making some allusion to the many ludicrous points in Brownson's position.
Public opinion in Philadelphia is that he is deranged. How can Brownson criticize an author for enticing his readers by the novelistic form when he himself had many pages of a novel in his pamphlet evidently completed as a model for all future novelists? His superintending genius must have been asleep.
He expresses his regret that his severe but merited chastisement in the (Catholic) Herald should have worked Brownson into such a heat, but had it not been so premptorily called for it would never have been inflicted.
Not knowing how long he may have to postpone his second project, he takes the opportunity of saying that there is no knowing what may happen in the history of book-publishing—but what if anything strange should happen he hopes that Brownson will compose himself, and acknowledge that he does not monopolize all the wisdom nor all the zeal and desire for the welfare of the Catholic Church.
The texts of ancient scripture which forbid the yoking together of oxen and asses do not, as Brownson supposes, refer to religious novels, but to the press and a certain editor—the press is the powerful ox, the editor the ass— therefore, thou shalt not yoke this editor to the Press, otherwise mischief will ensue.
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1848 Feb. 5
(Franzoni), Cardinal J(ames) Ph(ilip):
Rome, (Italy)
to Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere:
Detroit, (Michigan)
The Cardinal encloses a letter of (Sister) Mary (Frances) Vindevoghel at her request. He asks that Lefevere take care of the business discussed in the letter as she is a person who deserves well of the Sacred Congregation. Alexander Barnabo signs as Pro-secretary.
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1848 Jan. 14
Vindevoghel, Sister Mary F(rances):
Rome, (Italy)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefev(e)re:
Detroit, Michigan
Sister informs Lefevere that Cardinal Franzoni desires as much as she does herself that Lefevere restore the property so justly hers which she left in his diocese on leaving America. The house in Detroit, bought in her name and in part paid for by her money, was, in the later times of confusion, changed by Bishop (Frederick) Rese to his own name but he did not carry off the funds from the house which he would have seized had it belonged to him. The Cardinal, as well as she herself, desires that it be sold and the sum which Bishop Rese paid, of which she has the account, will be given back to Lefevere. No doubt Lefevere knows that much of the furniture and all that belonged to the chapel, the sacred vessels, etc., valued at 300 piastres, were left at the College of St. Philippe (Detroit) and that the diocese received the money from their boarders who were in arrears to the amount of 428 piastres which was paid to Father (Francis Vincent) Badin or another priest of the diocese. Sister hopes that Lefevere will carry out the Cardinal's intention in restoring these funds to her. As for the house at Green Bay, (Wisconsin) it is the piece of land next to the church also bought with her money and registered in her name. This being no longer in Lefevere's diocese, shewill apply to persons who can recover it for her. Cardinal Franzoni is going to write to let Lefevere know how much he desires that she should have justice. Lefevere is to direct his reply to the Cardinal.
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1848 Feb. 5
Rappe, Louis Amadeus, Bp. of Cleveland:
Cleveland, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He thanks Purcell for having notified the faithful of the Cleveland diocese that they would hold to the same rules for lent that were given for Cincinnati. He has returned to Cleveland after having visited half of his diocese. He expects to spend some weeks there endeavoring to get money for a church or cathedral and to provide for the founding of schools. His needs are so multiplied that he thinks about running about the world in the quality of a mendicant friar but he cannot go out of his mission because of the shortage of workers, and of his fear that even the present small number will be diminished. He asks Purcell's opinion of Father (Henry) Harzog of Fort Jennings since his congregation complains bitterly of him. Rappe tried to repair the trouble in passing but the peace was of short duration. Yesterday he received a letter from H. G. Bemer saying that dissension had begun. He asks Purcell how he would handle this veteran of the priesthood. He awaits an opportunity to send to Cincinnati contract in Purcell's name that should be in his name. From there, for some weeks, he expects to take up again the visitation of the diocese. He hopes to be able to go through the southern part of the diocese in less than a month. He has received a letter from Sanner asking for mercy. Rappe thinks that Mount Eaton belongs to Purcell's diocese. The Association of the Propagation has allotted him some money as founder. He has not received it yet. He counts on it to pay his housekeeper, and has arranged with Father (Peter Paul) McLaughlin to pay on demand the notes which diverse persons have against McLaughlin. But McLaughlin took the proposition as an insult and the matter remains in status quo. Rappe thinks that it would be to McLaughlin's interest to accept the proposition, as it is deplorable that this question should be a cause of scandal. He cannot understand why a pastor should quit his congregation for another without the question of money provoking the change. If they were sufficiently holy to extinguish the thirst for wine among the faithful and the thirst for gold among the clergy the cause of God would take a great step. But instead they pray, preach and await all from above. He tells Purcell to do for Father (Joseph) McNamee what seems good, but that if McNamee was in his diocese he would not give him an exeat until he had straightened out his affairs with Robert Denveem. Father (Louis) DeGoesbriand has come to Cleveland to prepare 60 children for holy communion. 136 were confirmed yesterday, including many recent converts. He begs pardon for this long letter, because Purcell understands him and his office.
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1848 Feb. 6
(Rappe, Louis) A(madeus), Bp. Cleveland:
Toledo, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He received Purcell's of Jan. 5, at Norwalk and it was his intention at first to write to Purcell and account of his visitation of the new diocese but his retreats have not left him a free moment. He will say however that his spiritual children have responded perfectly to his efforts and have shown an excellent disposition. He has examined four young theologians for the Precious Blood Fathers under Father (Francis De Sales) Brunner and has found them capable to be promoted to sacred orders. They have already received the two first orders and he will ordain them Feb. 23. Rappe communicated Purcell's wish to Father Brunner and he will answer Purcell's letter. Father (Louis) DeGoesbriand is at Cleveland as Vicar General, and Father (Maurice) Howard has subscribed to the petition of the English Catholics at Tiffin, who want him as pastor. He visited Lower Sandusky once for Rappe as did a German priest whom Rappe has given to Father (Joseph P.) Machebeuf. Unless Father (Philip) Foley has stopped at Massillon to arrange his affairs he is already at Toledo, and Rappe hopes that he will come soon. He has permitted Father (Peter) Carabin, who was visiting with his family to take care of the new church at Norwalk. Father (Peter) Prendeprat of Louisville is not aided by Father M. Mouret, also from the diocese of Detroit. Father (John) Luhr is assisted by Father (John B.) Jacomet in charge of Massillon. These are changes that he has judged indispensible. He asks Purcell to state in the Telegraph that the rules of Purcell's diocese will hold in his also. The Sisters of Notre Dame at Toledo are well and their school prospers. Father Machebeuf also is in the way of establishing a school at Sandusky. Rappe plans similar things for Cleveland if God helps him. He must quit because he is getting sleepy, but not from want of affection.
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1848 Feb. 6
Whelan, Father David:
Baltimore, Maryland
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
David has reached Baltimore on his way to Boston. He expects to return to Baltimore next Sunday and after a week proceed to Wheeling. He writes now for the purpose of requesting Purcell to take care of any papers that may arrive for him before he gets to Cincinnati. Mr. Elder and Divid's cousin are both well.
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(18)48 Feb. 7
Martin, Father Aug(uste):
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Martin has gathered all the information possible about the portion of woods given to Bishop (Louis William) Dubourg by Widow Cunningham; he visited her himself. It has no other value than the wood. There is scarcely space on the 100 arpents to build a church there. The land is always flooded and could in no way be cultivated. One of the heirs of the donor who occupies the farm, and uses these 100 arpents, offers the price of Congress land, $1.25. Perhaps it would be well to get rid now of useless property, later it could be difficult to dispose of it. If Blanc approves he could send Martin a power of attorney. Martin will be at Plaines on the 21st and could settle the affair. Some months ago there died at the Charity Home, a man named Sibert, a widower, leaving 5 children, the oldest about 10. The two girls have been placed in good homes and the three boys kept by Mr. Cannon. An American proposed to take the oldest but Cannon refused, knowing that the child would be brought up without religion. The mayor refused to do anything further. Could these poor orphans not be put in the asylum, either the two oldest or the two youngest and for the third, Martin would try to place him later. Just now he does not know just how as he recently placed the children of Widow Chidester of Plaines who died while Martin was at New Orleans. J. Boyer came with a note from Blanc. The marriage will take place tomorrow or the day after.
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1848 Feb. 7
Sautois, S.J., Father F(lorian) J.:
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisia)na
Sautois asks for a dispensation for Tréville Léger and Elisa Savois.
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(1848 Feb. 7)
(Abbadie, S.J., Father Francis:
Grand Coteau, Louisiana)
(Abbadie) has not had time to inform (Blanc) of their troubles of January 29 and 30. All has been taken care of. In December (Abbadie) asked Father (Anthony Désiré) Mégret to be ready by January 15; on January 19 or 20, greatly in need of money, (Abbadie) was at Lafayette to ask Mégret to repay at least the $400 (Abbadie) had loaned him. He promised to come at the end of the month; (Abbadie) is still waiting for him. (Abbadie) asks (Blanc) to put at the disposition of Father (John Baptist) Maisounabe, (S.J.), if he needs it, the balance of this account, $295.50. (Among the items owed to the Bishop is listed $4.50 for the Propagateur Caholique for Widow Latiolais.
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1848 Feb. 8
Ménard, Father Ch(arle)s M.:
Thibodaux, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Ménard thanks Blanc for consenting to come to lay the foundation stone of their church. His young musicians are getting ready and three-fourths of the parish will be at the ceremony. He gave Mr. L'Eveque all the information contained in the letter he brought. Ménard will do all he can to assure the success of the church. The trustees of St. Mary's are to invite Ménard to a meeting near the end of this month. Five have publicly announced that they desire to place everything in his hands, of course in Blanc's name. There are two steamboats leaving on Thursday from New Orleans for Thibodaux, the Music and the St. Landry. If Blanc wishes to make part of the trip by carriage he is to write. Today they began to dig the foundation of the church. Father (Hyacinth) Tumoine is very well; he sends respects.
P.S. Ménard wrote Father Perché asking him to accompany Blanc.
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1848 Feb. 9
Chase, Irah:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
For O. A. Brownson, Esq., Editor of "Brownson's Review", from Messrs. D. Appleton and Company, with the respects of his unknown friends.
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1848 Feb. 10
Borgess, Father Otho H.:
Zanesville, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Borgess followed Purcell's advice respecting the election of the Trustees; but as the congregation is divided into two parties, the worst party has been victorious in electing trustees on their side. Borgess throught they would at least behave. He proposed that they provide for a teacher but received no answer. He also proposed that it was necessary to build a pastoral house. On Feb. 1, three of the trustees came to Borgess's room in a drunken condition. They stated that they would not pay a cent toward a pastoral house; that it was Borgess's duty to keep school four hours a day. One stated that he would give more for a teacher than a pastor. The trustees think the pastor should have nothing to say. Borgess states that at least half the men of the congregation are drunkards. He admonished them for the scandal they are giving to the church but received only abusive language for his effort. Borgess has not been well lately. He asks Purcell to tell him what is to be done.
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1848 Feb. 10
Sullivan, Father T.J.:
Charleston, S(outh) C(arolina)
to Father S(tephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Sullivan asks Rousselon to engage some person to call on members of his congregation to invite them to subscribe. Bishop (Ignatius Aloysius Reynolds) will give for such services whatever Rousselon thinks right. (This is written on a printed) prospectus of the Works of Bishop (John) England.
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1848 Feb. 10
Young, Father Josue M.:
Lancaster, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Mr. Koos begged Young to inform Purcell of the forsaken condition at Newark. The Dominican fathers have not paid them a visit for the last six months. The people of Newark have better prospects of paying off their debts owing to the construction of the railroad, if only they had some pastoral succor. Mr. Koos suggests that the German priest at Zanesville visit them one Sunday in a month. The Zanesville flock could hear Mass at the Dominican church. Newark is only twenty-four miles from Zanesville, three-fourths of the way by the National road. Converts in Lancaster are not as many as Young would like. He is improving his church with benches. The priests in charge of distant congregations would have no objections to seeing the "Fasting Mandate" as early as Septuagesima. If Father (James Frederick) Wood is in danger of becoming a Bishop, he ought not to be too modest to conduct a retreat for the clergy. Young offers the suggestion that on account of the cholera they may not be able to leave their congregations next fall and hence ought to prepare themselves to be its victims.
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1848 Feb. 11
Gleizal, S.J., Father J(ohn) L.:
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
T.F. Park is a gentleman who for health sake goes to visit Blanc's city and spend a month or two. Gleizal baptized him yesterday. Gleizal asks Blanc to make Park acquainted with a clergyman who will prepare him for his first Communion. He thinks Father (Simon A.?) Paris would undertake the work with zeal. Intelligent as he is, Park will soon be well prepared.
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1848 Feb. 11
Priour, Father J(ulien):
New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
A young man of color, of Priour's parish, wishes to marry one of his first cousins. Priour asks for a dispensation for Charles Boutté and Ursulique Hiver. (On the same paper in another hand): Charles Bourque with Marie Aure(?) Lavergne, parish of Grand Coteau, February 15 1848. (The letter is addressed) to Rousselon, care of Father Abbadie.
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1848 Feb. 12
Menet, S.J., Father J(ohn) B(aptist):
Sault Ste. Marie, (Michigan)
to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefev(e)re,:
Detroit, Michigan
(Sheldon) McKnight is leaving for Detroit and will willingly undertake any commission for Lefevere. Menet forgot to tell Lefevere that last fall he received a letter from an agent of the Hudson's Bay Company written by the chief of the savages at Fort William (Ontario, Canada), asking him to write to the Bishop of Toronto that (the Jesuits) should establish a house, not at Grand Portage, (Michigan) but at Fort William. The chief outlined the reasons for the preference. Menet sees clearly whence the idea came and what was the motive. He informed Father (Clement) Boulanger, (S.J.) telling him that perhaps there might be some temporal aid from the Company but that in the States one would have a freer hand, that for the rest Father Chone, (S.J.) could give him the information gathered on this subject on his trip to LaPointe, (Michigan). Menet received an answer from their superior at New York, saying that he would rather establish the mission on the American side. There are many things at Fort William which would have served to set up this new mission but Father (Francis) Pierz has sold almost everything, even the bell. It seems that he is arranging to go to Iowa to establish a mission for the savages in that territory so he gave Menet to understand during his stay here. Father (Joseph) Hanipaux, (S.J.) made a trip to Tagwanminong, home of the savages of Cameron, (Ontario, Canada). The chief and two or three pagan families seemed disposed to receive baptism but when the noise spread about that the priest coming from the Bay of Goulet would bring them the smallpox, he could not stay long enough for his purpose. He will return later to stop, if possible, the progress of error among these Baptist savages. Menet has lately received a letter from Cape Girardeau, (Missouri). They say that the Sisters of Loretto and their director, Father Duparc (David A. Deparcq, S.J.) are disposed to establish themselves at Sault Ste Marie if they are asked to. Menet leaves it to Lefevere to see if this project can be realized. He knows how much Menet desires it. He asks Lefevere to let him know what he can do in the matter. Menet has a justifiable hope that he may also obtain some help from the (Association of) the Propagation of the Faith.
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1848 Feb. 14
Gallwey, R.S.H.J., Mother J.:
St. Michael's, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Mother (Maria) Cutts, (R.S.H.J.) arrived last evening accompanied by two Religious (of the Sacred Heart) for Natchitoches. They are without a dwelling for their orphans and they think it advisable to demolish their former residence in order to employ the materials for other buildings. The buildings are bad and the position unfavorable. Blanc is to write by return post as they desire to have an understanding with Mr. Rice so that he may attend to it. They have a hundred children.
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1848 Feb. 14
Joseph, Mrs.:
St. James, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
She is grateful to Rousselon for placing her boy in the Jesuit asylum. Rousselon can write her in care of Father (J.) Martin who will give it to her. She sends her respects to Father (Peter Ogé) Augé; Rousselon is to tell him that she is at Father (J.M. Morisot's?) Morizzot.
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1848 Feb. 14
Zéler, Father (F.):
Pont Breaux, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisia)na
Zéler encloses a letter which was given to him yesterday at the church which has surprised and embarrassed him. The evening before he gave the reason for leaving, or tried to, he could do nothing with these men, carried away by spite. They offered to make up a petition but he refused. He does not know the complaint Blanc is to receive. He is not guilty of what they reproach him with, even toward Father (Louis) Dufour. For the good of religion he asks Blanc to suspend the order to leave and place him as assistant to Dufour.
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1848 Feb. 13
Bulliard, Edmond (and others):
Pont Breaux, (Louisiana)
to Father (F.) Zéler:
Pont Breaux, (Louisiana)
So sudden a recall for which they cannot guess the reasons, makes them ask permission of the Bishop to keep Zéler as their pastor. They would regret to see him leave. They ask him to wait until the Bishop replies. (Others who sign with Bulliard are): Sosth(ène) Courville, G. Chaigneau, J.J. Hardy, M. Bourdier, Jean Thibodeau, A.L. Chaigneau, Capellier(?), Adolphe Castille, Emile Castille, Hervilien Bernard, Don Louis Castille, A. Estilitte, Antoine Derousseu, Ovide Thibodeau, Joachim Patin, Joseph Déjean, Alexandre Babin, Vilmon Saillier, Arthur Bulliard, J(osep)h Caillier, Jr., Zenon Thibodeau, J.B. Hervall, Alphonse Broussard.
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(18)48 Feb. 15
Martin, Father Aug(uste):
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Martin wrote Mr. Duquesnet (Father Arthur William Duquesnay?) asking him to give Rousselon the $20 Martin owes and the $14 Rousselon paid for him to Mr. Gaume, and Rousselon is to charge Martin with stipends which he will fulfill in replacement of those he gave him in November and which Martin sent to Father (John Peter) Bellier. He has not heard from Bellier but if the payment is not made Rousselon is to inform Martin so that he can write through Father (Charles M.) Ménard. Rousselon is also to ask Mr. Lavau, or Lauv(e)au, the wine seller, to send his note so that Martin can pay it. When his retreat begins he will need some provisions to ease the labors of Father (John Baptist) Maisounabe, (S.J.). For two months all Martin's letters to the Bishop remain unanswered. (This letter) courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Boyce.
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1848 Feb. 16
Maisounabe, S.J., Father (John Baptist Léon):
(Grand Coteau, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Blanc will learn from Father (Stephen) Rousselon all about St. Charles College. All the students who left January 30 have returned except 5; 3 were refused. Young Arthur, more than any other, should have been refused. Blanc's recommendation was very useful to him and they were happy to find themselves forced to do something to console Mrs. Jourdan. Maisounabe is convinced that the food has never been better, probably since the establishment of the College. He also believes that the severity of Father H(ippolite) Gache, (S.J.) is a pretext and not a reason. Young G. d'Aquin has behaved very well in this circumstance; he is calmly pursuing his philosophy.
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1848 Feb. 16
Margaret, (S.C.), Sister M(ary):
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Sister received Blanc's letter by the last mail. They are perfectly delighted with their new domain and thank Blanc for procuring it for them. They have 57 children, 41 pay and 16 free. Some Protestant ladies have gone to homes to beg parents to send their children to their Sunday school. The kitchen was so bad they could not use it but there is a small house which will make a nice one and another which Father (Auguste) Martin says he will have plastered for the free children. They will be able to pay for all the repairs and, she hopes, help Blanc to meet the next payment, as they wil have to pay interest only on the $1000 which will be due next January which will be $60 and next year will be $120 for 2 years. Father Martin thought until the day he made the agreement with Mr. Henderson, they would have to pay interest as Sister told Blanc in her last. She has had several applications for boarders. Martin wrote some time ago to Father Deluol about boarders but as yet has not received an answer. They are preparing the children for an examination when Blanc comes. All the Sisters (of Charity) are well; Martin is pretty well and as zealous as ever. Sister has been told that the (Religious of) the Sacred Heart are going to build a convent here. Sister thinks God is gathering his wheat this year from the hospital; she does not know how the Sisters stand so much fatigue. If Blanc has a picture of the Blessed Virgin to spare, Sister would be glad to have one in their chapel.
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1848 Feb. 16
O'Connor, M(ichael), Bp. Pittsburgh:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
There is a priest in Pittsburgh from the diocese of Wurzburg on whom an act of deposition from his parish was served by L. Meyer at the end of last year. It appears that the document has been forwarded to Purcell. O'Connor asks if the letter contained any information with regard to the man's character. The Act states his crime as deserting his parish.
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1848 Feb. 17
McGill, Father J(ohn):
Louisville, K(entuck)y
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
McGill presents H. Smith and lady of Louisville. The lady is a member of McGill's flock. Mr. Smith is patron and proprietor of a famous spot on the Indiana side of the Ohio river where he desires to found a manufacturing town to which he would invite Catholic emigrants skilled in the manufacturing arts. McGill hopes Blanc will introduce Smith to such as might aid him. Father (Martin John) Spalding has received notification of his promotion to the coadjutorship of K(entuck)y. Bishop (Benedict Joseph) Flaget is only so-so in health. (Written in another hand, on the letter) Smith intended to obtain from McGill another letter of introduction but finds he has not time to do so.
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1848 Feb. 17
Paris, Father A. S(imon):
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
A few days ago Paris received a letter from Archbishop (Peter Richard) Kenrick in which he expressed the wish that Paris return to St. Louis. Paris has decided to return next March. He knows there are several priests in New Orleans without a place. French alone is sufficient; the few Catholics on the other side of the river speak enough French to fulfill their duties. Blanc knows that Paris had to go into debt to buy the furniture of Father (Victor) Jamey; he will leave everything, even things which were not part of the household of his predecessor. Paris will continue to care for the parish until a priest comes to replace him.
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1848 Feb. 17
Sullivan, Father T(imothy) J.:
Charleston, S(outh) C(arolina)
to Father F(rancis) P. McFarland:
Copenhagen, N(ew) Y(ork)
Sullivan asks McFarland to get some person to call on the members of his congregation and invite them to subscribe to the books offered in the printed form on which this is written, "The Works of Bishop (John) England." Bishop (Ignatius A. Reynolds) will pay the person each day what McFarland thinks proper.
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1848 Feb. 18
(Lefevere), Bishop Peter Paul:
Detroit, (Michigan)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Lefevere) has just received Blanc's letter of January 23. Father (Xavier) Brunet came to Detroit last year with Father Louis after the retreat given at New Orleans. He immediately asked to be admitted as a seminarian and gave several letters of recommendation from priests at New Orleans. His conduct was edifying and (Lefevere) ordained him. But he was deceived, for Brunet soon after ordination wished to do things according to his own fancy, often talking against the Bishop and priests. It was evident that he wanted his exeat to return to New Orleans. Finally after a heavy cold he obtained the doctor's advice to go to a warm climate. (Lefevere) gives him permission to leave, and desires that he absent himself forever and join some other diocese. He has good qualities and if he can acquire some humility, he could do much good.
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1848 Feb. 19
(Smith, S.C.), Sister Regina:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Dr. W(ederstrandt) seems in real earnest about the hospital; he has been disappointed about the square for $6,000 but he has the offer of one in the same street, Common, for $4,000. This morning he had to leave with his aged aunt and will be absent until Wednesday. He has asked Regina to get Mr. Kernan to draw a plan. Mr. Green from the legislature was here yesterday about a substitute he wished to offer today for Mr. Caldwell's motion of yesterday. Sister told him her idea about the matter. Sister Alfreda, (S.C.) was taken sick yesterday. Father Soller is waiting.
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1848 Feb. 21
Blin, Father J.E.:
(Charenton, Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He hastens to satisfy the requests in Rousselon's letter. The objects in question should have been addressed to the Bishopric with Blin's name and address on the boxes. The letter, dated November 19, informed him that they were sending them without telling him in what way. He does not know whether these ornaments will be accompanied by a bill. He copies exactly what they sent him. The two dozen catechisms which he asked from Rousselon and which he has not received are needed now.
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1848 Feb. 21
Gallwey, R.S.H.J., Mother J.:
St. Michael's, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Blanc's letter to Mother (Maria) Cutts, (R.S.H.J.) came too late as she left yesterday for Natchitoches; Gallwey will keep it until her return. Blanc is to let Gallwey know if he approves the demolition of their old house. As she fears to lose their workmen Blanc is to give the word to the bearer, their gardener.
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1848 Feb. 22
Doutreluingne, C.M., Father P.J.:
Cape Girardeau, (Missouri)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Doutreluingne asks Rousselon to send by Father (John) Chandy, (C.M.) books, cards, etc of the mysteries of the rosary. They have established a Confraternity of the Living Rosary in the College and wish to establish others. (The name of) Father (J.E.) Blin (is written on the letter in another hand).
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1848 Feb. 22
Dubard, P.A.:
Louisiana Penitentiary
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony)Le Blanc(!):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Not having an answer to the letter he wrote since coming here, he again asks Blanc to see Mr. Lane and afford him some information regarding his sister. He thanks Blanc for his frequent visits and advice during his confinement in the parish prison. On reflection, he accepts Blanc's kind offer, on his sister's account, which Blanc made to him. He regrets that he did not accept Blanc's offer regarding the letter to Blanc's friend in Baton Rouge in his behalf, before Dubard left New Orleans but which is not too late to be attended to, if Blanc will bestow that kindness. This letter will be forwarded by their chaplain Reverend Crenshaw. Dubard's health has become somewhat impaired here.
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1848 Feb. 22
Hale, William:
(Lansing), Michigan
to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefev(e)r(e):
Detroit, Michigan
At the request of several senators, Hale encloses (not with letter) a copy of a bill which passed the House on February 16 with a view of ascertaining whether its provisions meet Lefevere's approval. He is told that an attempt to prevent its passage is being made by George R. Griswold at the instigation of Edward V. Cicotte and others. Objections are such that it will be defeated unless sustained by a strong petition which Lefevere, if he desires the passage of the bill, should address to R(obert) P. Eldridge. If impracticable to get up a petition in favor of the bill, Hale suggests writing to Nelson Dunham and setting forth the reasons for desiring the passage of the bill. Hale will be there two or three weeks and will do any service in his power.
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1848 Feb. 22
Lavy, R.S.C., Madame F.:
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Madame Lavy sends the list of the Annals Rousselon promised to send and asks him to send them to Mr. Garidel for them. If there are multiple copies of others they would be very useful for reading in their classes.
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1848 Feb. 22
Monaghan, Father Michael,:
Flint, (Michigan)
to Bishop Peter Paul Lefev(e)re:
Detroit, (Michigan)
Monaghan sends Lefevere for inspection a warranty deed which is to be sent back to Flint to be registered according to law. There is a mortgage of $200, $100 of which was to have been paid on February 2 and the other hundred on November 1. Mr. Howard from whom he bought the place, came to demand his money and stated that he would foreclose if not paid in eight days. Monaghan things it advisable to pay as soon as possible as he understands that Howard is much embarrassed. Monaghan has complied with what Lefevere told him but finds that these three families are not willing to come to Mass or to comply with Lefevere's sending him there. One of them, a Mr. Beeham asked if there could be no appeal to the Archbishop. Monaghan said that they had sufficient authority which Monaghan was bound to obey. Beeham said he would write to the Archbishop or that he would see Lefevere in a short time. He has not been at his duty for eighteen years.
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1848 Feb. 23
Greusel, Nicholas, Chairman;:
Andrew Stutte, Secretary;:
Louis Specht, P. Wackermann, Caspar Berger, Michael Rosh, August Werner,:
Committee of St. Mary's Church
Detroit, (Michigan)
to The Public:
The meeting of the parish adjourned February 5, 1848, reassembled February 28 in the basement of St. Anne's Church. The committee above appointed February 5 submitted these resolutions numbering eleven which were adopted as read in answer to a publication of February 14 by C. Manveiler, G.M. Rich, P. Gies, N. Laubacher, Jacob Merker, J. Hoek, and N. Bour attacking the Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere. In the resolutions besides repudiating the charges of the publication the ruling of the First Plenary Council of Baltimore on Church property is quoted and the transfer of the parish to the Redemptorists approved. Father (Martin) Kundig is mentioned and the suit against the bishop repudiated. Francis Zinser is ordered dismissed as a teacher in their school.
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1848 Feb. 23
Martin, Father Aug(uste):
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
It would be convenient, after a retreat of three weeks, to have Confirmation on March 26. Father (John Baptist) Maisounabe, (S.J.), before leaving for Grand Coteau informed him that he probably could not begin before the first Sunday of Lent which would leave only two weeks. The words Blanc added to his pastoral letter received this morning, encourage Martin to ask that Confirmation be held on April 6. Kept in bed by rheumatism, Martin could not go to Plaines; he will put if off until next week. If the power of attorney comes in time he will try to complete the sale of Blanc's land. Many heads of families show a great desire to have Maisounabe open a school while waiting for the building of the college. The Baton Rouge Democrat announced last week that the wife of Colonel (William S.) Harney has just given the (Jesuits) $12,000 for the building of the college. It is believed there is also to be a Convent of the Sacred Heart. Sister M(ary) Marg(aret, S.C.) will have informed Blanc of the prosperous state fof the two schools and the small needed repairs they have made. Their pupils are preparing for the examination in Blanc's presence, to be held after the close of the retreat.
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1848 Feb. 24
Lucas, Father P(eter):
West B(aton) Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisia)na
Lucas has just received Blanc's order dated yesterday. For a long time Lucas had set the date of a retreat for the first Sunday of April because court will convene on March 27 and will detain the sheriff and several other young people who should not be missing at these exercises. Then Confirmation could be March 25 in case Father (Victor) Jamey and Father (Adrien) Rouquette wish to be here on March 18 for a retreat of 8 days. Lucas spoke to them at the priests' retreat. If they do not come, Lucas does not know when they can have Confirmation as just now all the children are busy with the harvest. He will count on March 27 and hopes Blanc will send these two priests.
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1848 Feb. 25
Dupuy, Father Enn(emond):
Iberville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Dupuy has just received the notice about Confirmation; he will try to be ready as much as possible. He would be grateful if Blanc would send him a preacher. He would be flattered if Bishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.) could come with Blanc. As Blanc knows one must exercise patience at Iberville, he asks Blanc to choose a companion.
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1848 Feb. 25
Sicard, F.M.:
P(oin)te Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Sicard writes for his father Marcelin Sicard. He asks who owns the negress, Rennette(?), who with the permission of Mrs. Brown of Rapides has come here to see her children. It seems that Blanc's brother, (Father John Baptist Blanc) promised to take her from the place he had put her when he left but losing her master she remained for a long time with Mr. Baril(?) who put her with the Brown family where she has lived until today with the hope of one day being freed according to the promises made to her by Blanc's brother. She says she placed in her master's hands, $300 which she could not reclaim until now because of his death. It is at the request of a person of 64 years, more or less, that Sicard makes this request for information. He asks for a reply so that he can let her know what Blanc thinks about her.
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1848 F(eb.) 26
(Blin, R.U., Sister St. Arsène:
Galveston, Texas
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Rousselon has returned from visiting his children (Ursulines) and Sister asks for news of the two houses. She also asks news of Bishop Chanche. They are expecting Bishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.); there is no one with fewer resources. He is loved and esteemed by all. She asks Rousselon to take an interest in this mission; there is hardly anything but going and coming here. However their Bishop is glad to have them as are all the priests. They speak of peace, God grant it. Rousselon can do her a favor by sending her a calendar she can hang on a nail.
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1848 Feb. 26
Favre, Nicolin Antoine:
Matamoros, Mexico
to Father (Stephen Rousselon?:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Favre thanks Rousselon for his kindnesses to his orphan sister. Leaving for Mexico so quickly, Favre could not call on him. He knows nothing more about his sister as he left his mother with another sister in a room above the café at the corner of Rampart and St. Pierre. He asks Rousselon to have someone visit his mother so that on his return he may see her again. If his sister Luise (Favre) is the least bit disposed to (religion?), Rousselon is to encourage her. It would make her happier than the deceitful world of today. He thanks the Conté ladies who will employ her. Things are very quiet here at the moment. He does not know when he can return. His wife joins in sending respects and in greetings for his mother and sister.
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1848 Feb. 26
Montgomery, (O.P.), Father S(tephen) H.:
Vicksburg, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Montgomery makes a request in favor of an orphan girl about seven. Her brother, Henry Begley, is now in New Orleans in the Boys' Asylum. The lady under whose care she now is, is very old and feeble. Can Blanc receive the little one into the Asylum. The father and mother died some years ago here. Montgomery regretted not to see Blanc in New Orleans but his health was exceedingly bad and the rain pouring down.
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1848 Feb. 26
O' Connor, M(ichael), Bp. of Pittsburgh:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
O'Connor is obliged for Purcell's promptness in sending information regarding Father (Peter) Hartlaub. O'Connor supposes it would not be necessary to send back to Purcell the letter of Bishop Stahl. Mr. Meyer sent Stahl the first copy of the official document. O'Connor would go down with pleasure to the retreat which Purcell speaks of but it would be almost impossible to go during Lent because of the necessity of looking after the arrangements at the new hospital which the Sisters must take possession of on April 1st. If Father (Martin John) Spalding's consecration should take place during Lent, O'Connor would make an effort to attend. Both objects would induce him to make greater sacrifices if they could be accomplished together.
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1848 Feb. 27
Chuppé, Widow Herisson:
Bourth, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony) LeBlanc(!):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Blanc's letter of January 7 surprised her greatly; she does not know of what letter he is speaking. She has not written to her son since last year and did not know he was living in New Orleans. When she wrote he was at Mobile. Only a week ago he sent her a power of attorney asking for what was coming to him from his father. He needed it to help his family. It is painful for a mother to be forced to say that it is his fault. She can do nothing for him. She is left a widow with three young daughters. Legal proceedings took almost everything. She believes if Adolphe (Herisson) promised to pay for his brother he will do so. He married without telling her and should have known if he could support a family. She asks Blanc to continue his kindness. There is a revolution in Paris and fighting in several towns. The king has fled and it seems they are to have a republic.
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(18)48 Feb. 27
Domenec, C.M., Father M(ichael):
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
The bearer of this note is Don Thomas Falero, a Spanish gentleman of great respectability recommended by Father (Bonaventure) Armengol, (C.M.). His object in coming to the United States has been to procure a printing press and some French books on controversy. His intention is to start in Mexico a Catholic news paper to defend the tenets of religion.
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1848 Feb. 27
Paris, Father A. S(imon):
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Paris wrote about 10 days ago. Blanc has not judged it apropos to grant what Paris asked. Nevertheless Paris has decided to leave at the beginning of next month for St. Louis. Archbishop (Peter Richard) Kenrick has invited Paris to return. He must reply that he will be there by March 15. He would like to have his replacement arrive before he leaves in order to give over to him the things he bought from Father (Victor) Jamey. Paris does not wish to remain isolated as he is. He is sorry to cause Blanc pain but sooner or later he would leave. Since his trip to New Orleans, he has been in an agitated state similar to that of last year. Kenrick has written five letters. Blanc has several priests who have no places. Pointe Coupée does not need a priest who knows English. Paris has used English only a little as he had gone only once to the other side of the river. His arrangements are made to leave on the 8th of next month. If no one comes, Paris will have to come to terms with someone for the furniture. Blanc knows that Paris has debts for expenses incurred last summer.
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1848 Feb. 28
Whelan, Father David:
Baltimore, Maryland
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Whelan is prevented from starting out for Cincinnati by the probability of his brother's (Bishop Richard Vincent Whelan) being in Baltimore during the week. He must see his brother on business. David did not visit Boston as he intended to do; the unfavorable weather prevented him and the prospects were not very encouraging. He was further detained by making efforts to find a job for a youth from Petersburg. David was induced by Mr. Elder to pay a visit to his daughter Mary who is at the school of the Ladies of the Sacred Heart in Philadelphia. David will probably accompany his brother to wheeling. David will leave for Cincinnati Thursday if his brother does not come before that.
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1848 Feb. 29
Bosque, Madelaine B.:
(New Orleans, Louisiana?)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Her needs force her to ask Rousselon if he has sold the last three dozen scapulars that she sent with Josephine Taph(?) 8 or 10 months ago, before he left for France. Several days before he left she received 6 piastres for the first two dozen. It is only her poverty that makes her ask. Does he have a prayerbook and a relic of the true cross to give her?
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1848 Feb. 29
Chambost, Charles:
Assumption, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Chambost believes he should wait a few days before advancing to the subdiaconate as he is not ready. One could not wish for anything better than this place. Chambost has taken particular liking for English, taught by Father (Louis) Parody, (C.M.).
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1848 Feb. 29
Chambost, (Charles):
Assumption, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Chambost is sorry not to be able to get to New Orleans to express his gratitude to Rousselon for all his kindnesses and his letter. He will work at English more than ever since he is beginning to like it and since Father (Louis) Parody, (C.M.) teaches it so devotedly. Parody has procured for him, as he has for all the sick, delicacies which are not found in European seminaries. A few of the seminarians complain but they do not trouble Father (J.M. Masnou, C.M.) Masenou. Cornelius (Moynihan?) is a famous sower of discord; if the grace of orders does not change his heart his pastor will weep. Chambost still has two treatises of theology to do; he would like a few days before his subdiaconate to prepare himself.
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1848 Feb. 29
(Portier), Bishop Michael:
Mobile, (Alabama)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Portier) is expecting Bishop (Ignatius Aloysius Reynolds) of Charleston and it is possible that (Portier) will accompany him to (Blanc's). (Blanc) is to send (Portier) a prospectus of the Ladies of Sacred Heart at St. Michael. One of his friends wants to send his daughter to that institution.
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