1849 Apr. 1
Carrie re, S.S., Father (Joseph):
Paris, France
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Although he wrote to Purcell less than a month ago he sends a letter with these two visitors. He does not feel the need of recommending them to Purcell because he has been so good to the Sulpicians. They will tell Purcell the news. The three seminarians from Cincinnati are doing quite well, particularly Mr. Hallinan whom Carriere examined three weeks before. The other two are a bit extravagant in the opinion of M. Boiteaux, the econome. Since the last letter M. Choiselat has remitted to him for Purcell 1637 fr. 80 c. for the balance of Purcell's account from the exercise of 1848. To this he has received a rent for Father (Louis) DeGoesbriand 300 fr. which he asks Purcell to give to that man with his own expression of affections.
Reserving for himself the cost of teaching Purcell's seminarians there will not be enough left to pay the freight on Guame and Leroux for Father (John) Lamy, nor enough to reimburse the superior M. Libermann, the superior of St. Esprit. He is content to give some account while awaiting a new raven of St. Anthony to bring him from America or Europe something to balance the whole matter. He enview the two priests thinking of the Council that the Americans are going to hold. It would compensate if they could hold one in France. That is uncertain. Some would hold it at Tours, to avoid Paris. Bishop (John Joseph) Chanche and Bishop (John Martin) Henni have set out for London, as a letter was received from them asking for the bible which Father Guitter S.S. brings to Purcell. He has paid 113 fr. for them which Purcell will pay back.
P.S. He has received a letter from Mr. S. Stephan of Strasbourg to whom Carriere sent previously 400 fr. saying that he needed money for clothes and books and had written to Purcell but received no answer. He asks Carriere to advance him the necessary funds for his trip which he is not willing to defer until it until that of the Brothers of Mary. Carriere will reply that Stephen should wait until he had written to the Bishop of Strasbourg on the matter. Carriere does not believe anything should be advanced unless Purcell's wishes are agreed to.
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1849 Apr. 1
McFarland, J(ohn) A.:
Tiffin, (Ohio)
to Father F(rancis) P. McFarland:
Watertown, N(ew) Y(ork)
John informs his brother that their boy, John Francis, has died of the croup on March 20. He would have been 5 years old had he lived to March 29. He was a delicate child but very lovable. This is the first time death has touched their family and he hopes that he will be able to bow more willingly to the decrees of Providence. Josiah and his wife visited them last week. Josiah plans to move to Wapakonetta, which seems better that Section Ten. William now lives two miles from Wapakonetta. He asks about his mother's health and that of Jerome.
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1849 Apr. 2
Hallinan, Father D(aniel) M.:
Hamilton, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Con Donovan, a wheelwright of Mallon, has written to Hallinan inquiring if a wheel sent by Hallinan's sisters has been presented to Purcell. Hallinan left the spinning wheel with Miss Ann some months ago. Purcell was not at home at the time. Mr. Biegan whom Purcell sent down as a teacher is likely to succeed. Hallinan has exerted himself to the utmost to raise a school. They are beautifying the church property.
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1849 Apr. 2
Louisiana, New Orleans:
Fourth District Court
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipt for $15.35 for clerk's costs in the case of St. Patrick's Church versus Ja(me)s McIntyre et al. Approved (by) A.A. Fraser, attorney.
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1849 Apr. 3
David:
Havana, (Cuba)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He had brought to South America such a precious memory of the fine relationship with Blanc that he has had for 5 years, that on returning to the Gulf of Mexico he was hopeful of receiving news of him. Blanc can judge his satisfaction at receiving his letter of (March) 7 with his remarks on David's appointment as Consul General of Havana where he hopes to spend some years, especially since Mrs. David's family lives here. They also hope the health of their daughter will be better here. They may go soon to France for an operation for her. They learned with pleasure that Blanc's trip to Baltimore was good. Mrs. David and Isabelle send their respects. P.S. Bishop (Michael) Portier also wrote to David. He will answer him at Baltimore where his nephew, Father (T.M. Portier), pastor of Pensacola, will soon go to meet him.
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1849 Apr. 4
Blin, Father J.E.:
(Charenton, Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
He sends his holy oil stocks to be filled. They are to be left at Mrs. La Clerc Fuseiller's who will send them. Their church is finished for Easter. The work is good but expensive. Because of the cholera and poor crops he cannot expect much help. He is an obstacle to good because in order to convert and to preach one must know English well.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French & Latin) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1849 Apr. 4
Rauth, O.F.M., Father Provincial Lucas:
Innsbruck, Austria
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Purcell wrote to him May 24, 1848 asking that a lay brother be sent to take care of the temporalities for Father Nicholas Wachter at Hamilton. Also Father William Untertheiner asked for another priest to help him. Also Bishop (Martin J.) Spalding of Louisville asked for a priest for St. Boniface's church. He is sending Fathers Theophilus Krapf and Sigismund Kock and the lay Brothers Bernard Kellner and Amadeus Koeck. Which priest shall go to Louisville he leaves to the priests already living in Purcell's diocese. He recommends the Franciscans to Purcell's prayers.
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1849 Apr. 5
Gallien, G. Choiselat:
Paris, (France)
to Bishop Peter P(aul) Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan
Thanks to Divine Providence which did not abandon the Association (for the Propagation of the Faith) in the evil days they have passed through, the receipts permit the Central Councils to make new distributions to help the missions and to bring the allocation for the diocese of Detroit, for 1848, to 14,400 francs. On December 29 Gallien sent a draft for 4,800 (francs) and inclosed with it another draft, as a balance, for 9,600 (francs) making a total of 14,400 (francs). They hope that happier and more peaceful times will bring offerings and with them the means to help the missions more effectively. Gallien signs as treasurer.
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1849 Apr. 7
Borgess, Father C. H.:
Columbus, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He writes to acquaint Purcell with Mr. Hettesheimer who offered to bring the iron for alter bread, the small missal, and the Holy Oils if Purcell thinks proper. Hettesheimer is not a Catholic but has a good character; his wife is a Catholic. Father (William) Schonat said Brogess could keep the chalice of Columbus. Father (Joseph) Brunnemann wishes a censer and a navicula which Purcell will send by Hettesheimer. Tomorrow Borgess will receive into the Church a convert, Peter Kirch. The exhausting labors of the season left Borgess very weak, but his health is good.
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1849 Apr. 7
Mazzuchelli, (O.P.), Father Samuel:
Sinsiniwa Mound, Wis(consin)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Blanc's letter of (March) 13 arrived only today. Bless the Lord for having directed (Father) Francis (Mazzuchelli) to Blanc. His past ways have been bad; kind treatment will make him do anything Blanc wishes him to do. He is to keep him one or two months without Mass and then only on Sundays for about 6 months and he is not to preach for a year. He should be well convinced that he has given a great scandal by his conduct and letters after he left. He is not to know that Mazzuchelli gave any advice on the subject. He is not a member of any order except the Third Order of St. Dominic. His only ecclesiastical superior is the Bishop of Milwaukee. He was much liked here by the majority of the people; he could make a most useful clergyman.
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1849 Apr. 7
(Blin, R.U.), Sister de St. Arsène:
(Galveston, Texas)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Sister wrote to Adonais before Rousselon. This trip will do their Bishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.) much good.
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1849 Apr.8
Peacock, James S. Jackson,:
L(ouisian)a
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He has a daughter whom he wishes to place in a convent and applies to Blanc for information. He wishes her to be kept in strict seclusion while receiving her education. Is it customary that she should become a novice? Are no means used to deaden the feelings of affection toward parents? Will the boarders be made to attend the confessional without being Catholics? What are the terms in the most strict convent?
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1849 Apr. 9
Abbadie, S.J., Father J(ohn) F(rancis):
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
Abbadie sends by Jules Druilhet, his oil stocks, asking Rousselon to fill them and return at the first opportunity. If not returned sooner, Mr. Andermann will be in the city this week. Yesterday's collection for the seminary came to $35 which he asks Father Cambiaso to give Rousselon. All the Holy Week services were well attended. He sends greetings to the Bishop, and Fathers Jamey and Mascaroni.
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1849 Apr. 9
Barthe, Father E(dward):
Houma, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The church committee want to see the church ready for services but the returns from the subscription will not be enough to pay the debts of $2800. They ask Barthe to inquire whether they could not borrow $2000 in the city. This would be paid back in 2 or 3 years. Their names are Claiborne Thibodaux; Alexandre Lirette, sheriff; V. Boutelout, property owner; Adolphe Verret, recorder; Jo(?) Aycock, clerk of court; From(?) Gagné, warehouse keeper. Yesterday, Easter, Barthe had 4 Communions so Blanc can see there is much good to be done. He leaves tomorrow for Terrebonne, 18 miles away where he hopes to have 60 Communions. Next week he will go to Grand and Petit Caillou which comprises almost half of the population of the parish. Next he will go to Bayou Black and Bayou du Large, all too far to come to Houma. This parish needs two priests.
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1849 Apr. 9
Blin Father J.E.:
(Charenton, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, L(ouisian)
Lucien Verret and Rosalie Verret ask for a dispensation. Blin wrote recently but (Blanc)'s work probably kept him from answering. Things here are going from bad to worse. Their fine church, opened at Easter, was filled that day. The collection was $13 for the seminary. The pews were rented for 598 piastres. He may have to follow Father Rousselon's advice and sell his vestments to fulfill his obligations. He would like at least to keep the house intact. Another priest would do better than Blin here. With English he could serve Franklin. Good remains to be done there. Blin had 100 Easter Communions. Cholera raged among the negroes. Mr. LeCleère(?) lost 12 and Mr. Adrien, 8. Blin admires the strong character of Mr. Fuseiller who saw almost his whole camp(?) fall without being too much distrubed.
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1849 Apr. 9
Duval, Enna:
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
For her book she asks a Kind, rather than a just notice, since the circumstances under which it was written bespeak, the thinks, indulgence. It was done hurriedly, and it is a new line of writing in which she did not feel at home. She did it for a charitable purpose and quite forgot that it could come under a critic's notice. Although it lacks incident, it intentionally does so, depicting plain home life so that the young reader should not pine for great events. Religious stories for the young should not be filled with many events. If she is not handled too severly she will make the child's promise of doing better next time.
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1849 Apr. 9
Miles, Richard Pius, Bp. of Nashville:
Nashville, Tennessee
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Purcell's letter with its valuable inclosure reached Miles last evening. Miles saw Mr.Buddehe today; the money will be handed over in a few days. Miles will immediately get a check of Cincinnati which will reduce the amount some five or six dollars as their money is below par. Miles hopes to be in Cincinnati by Friday. He will stay over Sunday with Purcell. He will visit his old parishoners about Somerset and Zanesville. He hopes to meet Purcell at Wheeling on the following Wednesday. Mrs. Shannon is doing well.
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1849 Apr. 9
Mégret, Father A(nthony) D(ésiré):
(Vermillionville, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Mégret received Blanc's letter of April 3. He thought no more of the reply about the Trappists. He would like to talk of them and the Sisters from another point of view. Learning that Blanc is to leave the 22nd he will hurry and begin with (Louis Lucien) Arcenaux. Mégret was very much annoyed to see him return to the old; he had forbidden him to leave the seminary for such a slight cause as that asked by his family. He came to Mégret's house accompanied by Father (Julien) Priour. After spending 2 weeks at Mégret's, occupying himself with the affairs of his sister, he left to complete them, see his mother and return to the seminary. Last Saturday several people from Carancro said he was at Plaquemine Brulée at his mother's house where he seemed to be held because of fear of the cholera. Mégret knows that Arcenaux was tired of La Fourche seminary because of its regularity and studies and wanted to go elsewhere to finish. Mégret received a letter from Father (Marie) Eutrope (Proust) and Mégret replied that he would give him $133 this month and not before. He told Eutrope he would talk to Blanc about his project. He has no property suitable for this; he is about to buy a lot on the Mermento river, in St. Landry parish which would be suitable. (P.S) He has had many conversions. On Holy Thursday the church was filled. No cholera.
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(18)49 (Apr. 9)
Martin, Father Aug(uste):
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Martin wants Father (John F.) Cambiaso, (S.J.)to bring the holy oils. He expects him at the end of the week or beginning of next. He has $42.30 from the Easter collection and Christmas. Should he send a check or send it by the Father? He is leaving for his mission at Plaines. He is so tired from the Lenten work. (P.S.) He received the books sent by Father Perché with Louis's clothes. He is well and a good child.
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1849 Apr. 10
(Portier), Bishop Michael:
Mobile, (Alabama)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Has Blanc decided to take the southern route? In that case, (Portier) will wait until the 23rd. The route is sure and in 8 days they would be at Baltimore. Blanc is to let him know before Sunday. In three weeks their church will be roofed.
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1849 Apr. 10
Harrt, Father William:
New York, (New York)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Harrt received Blanc's favor of (March) 30. Mr. McCluskey received a letter from A. Robert a short time ago stating what was necessary to do. He sent on the necessary papers in Blanc's care.
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1849 Apr. 11
Deluol, Father L(ouis) R(egis):
Balt(imore, Maryland)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
There is no doubt about (Blanc)'s staying at the seminary. They are very happy to have him and Bishop (John Mary) Odin. (Blanc)'s young creole will also be very welcome.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 32mo. - {2}
1849 Apr. 11
Lawless, Sister Mary Catharine:
New Gascony, (Arkansas)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Thinking she would be at N(ew) Orleans for some months she requested to have her letters sent in (Blanc)'s care. She asks him to forward any she may have received to this place. Bishop (Andrew) Byrne is very much displeased at her leaving the convent at New Orleans, nor will he believe the community desired her to. Will (Blanc) explain this to Byrne?
V-5-k - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 16mo. - {2}
1849 Apr. 11
Kundig, Father M(artin):
Milwaukee, (Wisconsin)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In answer to (Blanc)'s favor, the exeat has been sent to Father F(rancis) Mazzuchelli. Should it not have come to hand, (Blanc) is to take these lines in place of it.
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1849 Apr. 12
Giustiniani, C.M., Father J(oseph):
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
His duty as pastor obliges him to tell Blanc of a new way they have adopted to make him leave Natchitoches. From one of the new trustees he has learned that in his opinion Giustiniani should leave as the party against him is stronger than ever and he would be the cause of hatred and division. Giustiniani made known the opinions of the trustees to Mr. Leconte asking him to tell him frankly whether he ought to renew his requests to his superiors to leave the parish. Leconte replied that the greatest part of the parish was indisputably in Giustiniani's favor, that he could not see how his staying here could produce hate and division, and that whoever the priest was, the opposition would treat him no better. Blanc will not cause sorrow to Giustiniani by helping him to leave. Father (Anthony) Chanrion continues to be better. Next week Father (Anthony Verrina, (C.M.) will begin a mission.
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1849 Apr. 12
Godfert, Father A.:
Green Bay, (Wisconsin)
to Hippolyte Méridier:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Godfert has already written two letters; he hopes the third one arrives. He asks Méridier not to send his paper because Godfert cannot pay for it. He has been very poor since his church burned. He has bought a Protestant church, too small for his congregation and he is in danger of losing it because of lack of means.
V-5-k - A.L.s. - (French) - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1849 Apr. 12
(St. Patrick's Church?):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
A list of money received(?) including amounts from J. Devereux, pew rent, ground rent, etc., amounting to $2178.63.
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1849 Apr. 12
Woulfe, Mother M(ary) J(oseph):
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She should have long since expressed her thanks for (Blanc)'s satisfactory reply had she not the impression that Bishop (John Baptist) Purcell had communicate with (Blanc)'s vicar general. Purcell said he would advance them the money and then settle with Father Rousselon. But yesterday she found that Purcell had forgotten write. She asks (Blanc) to hand the annexed acknowledgment to their pupil's guardian. The child was conditionally baptised on (March) 25.
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1849 Apr. 13
Daly, Father Cornelius:
Chapel Hill, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Daly is happy to inform Purcell that the Catholics of Monday Greek are rapidly completing their Church. They say Purcell promised them glass for the windows; it will be soon needed. Daly asks Purcell to send them some paintings for the altar and any other ornaments such as candlesticks, altar cards. The people cannot afford to purchase these things. The completion of the church will cost at least $1000. Daly wishes Purcell would draw a line between the Dominicans and themselves. The Sunday Creek church is also being improved with a new floor, pews and a new altar. They are all well.
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1849 Apr. 13
Pemberton, John:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Receipt for $62 for the premium on $5000 insured by the Merchants' Insurance Company. P.(?) Schreiber sings as secretary.
V-5-k - Receipt S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1849 Apr. 14
(Blanc), Ant(hony), Bp. New Orleans:
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Bishop (John) Odin is there and at the instance of Bishop (Michael) Portier they have decided to take the southern route to the Council. They will go to Mobile Saturday and Monday go on to Charleston. He writes this so that Purcell will not be astonished at seeing them arrive with him.
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1849 Apr. 14
Busch, Father G(ustave) A.:
Convington, Kenrucky
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Two days ago he received a German in the country who is about to go to Germany to whom he wishes to repay a loan which he has spent. Leaving Monasterium he borrows from a well known person 400 thalers for which his sister's husband gave security. His expenses for the trip were 308 th. 20.fr. the rest he sent back to Monasterium. His eminence in giving him that money asked that he send it back as soon as possible. He asks for that money now - $200.40 in American money. He hopes to serve Purcell without blame, whatever has been his past. As to the charges of Father (Francis) Wenninger Busch says he has a reputation for calumny and that time will show that he has spoken falsely of him. He has letters from the Bishop of Monasterium of the province of Cologne. After he has received from the effects of Wenninger's calumny he will write Purcell.
P.S. If Purcell wishes that he come to carry the money he will come.
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1849 Apr. 14
O'Connor, M(ichael), Bp. of Pittsburgh:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Father Patrick Foley called here and showed O'Connor letter of Purcell's containing an authority to receive any sum from 25 to 40 dollars from any priest or bishop in Pittsburgh or elsewhere. Foley took the maximum which O'Connor gave him. Purcell can settle when he pleases, but O'Connor thought it best to let him know that Foley got the money.
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1849 Apr. 16
Mégret, Father A(nthony) D(ésiré):
(Vermillionville, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Louis Lucien) Arceneaux left 13 days ago for the seminary. It seems he started from his mother's home several times but came back because of fear of the cholera. Mégret believes he is steadfast in his vocation. However Blanc should write his a few words of dissatisfaction, he deserves it. Arcenaux did not come to see Mégret because he was afraid Mégret would give him a severe lecture. Mégret has been so busy he could not write before this morning. He will write Blanc at the Council; he wishes him a good trip.
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1849 Apr. 16
Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e:
St. John Baptist, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Jean Sévigné Laurent wishes to marry Marie Madeleine Faucheux; they ask for a dispensation from relationship. Pierre Numa Martin wishes to marry Marie Elodie Bossié; they ask the same favor. He has been given 9 piastres for Masses, of which he has said one; he asks Rousselon to have the rest said; also 12 others, plus 5 for the late Edouard Bossié. He sends $25 for the Masses and $25 for the seminary collection. He would like to have a dozen catechisms. He will be in the city around May 8 and will pay for the articles Rousselon has sent.
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1849 Apr. 16
Whelpley, James D.,:
New York, New York
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts
McMaster delivered Brownson's message to him, but as the political writing for the month and the month following was supplied, he wished to write more explicitly. He believes the Conservative Whigs would have no quarrel with his politics, and there would, of course, be no Catholicism in as purely political article, at least from the pen of such a man who has seen the world from so many points of view. If men could be taught to venerate the law and constitution, it at least would be one step forward to the end Brownson seeks. Brownson's proposition of selecting his own material and having it returned immediately if not accepted, is entirely agreeable. He suggests that the veto power lacks a defender, and that the limits of the executive power are not yet established in any philosophical manner for this government. P.S. He has been at a loss by what title to address Brownson.
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1849 Apr. 16
Geraghty, Pat(ric)k:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to St. Patrick's Church:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Receipted bill for $30 for repairs and materials.
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1849 Apr. 17
Reynolds, Bishop Ignatius A.:
Wilmington, N(orth) Carolina
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The first volume of Bishop (John) England's works is through the press and Reynolds has transferred the printing of the other 4 volumes to Philadelphia where the work will be out in a few months. He asks (Blanc) when he comes for the council to bring the amount he promised in a letter to Mr. Browne, $64, for subscribers obtained through (Blanc)'s exertions.
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1848 Apr. 18
DeBlieck, Father J(ohn):
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Fathers (Charles) Driscol and (Dennis) Kenny are hearing confessions for the free-scholars who have to make their first communion next Sunday, and Father (Angelus) Maessele is confined to his room. This makes it impossible for them to attend the hospital. DeBlieck hopes Purcell will relieve them of this burden for a few days.
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1849 Apr. 18
Gale, L(evi) H.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Receipted bill for $17.39 for freight on the ship Espindela(?) from Havre.
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1849 Apr. 20
Farrell, Father Timothy:
Steubenville, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Farrell was pleased to learn in Purcell's letter the good news concerning his brother. He asks Purcell to get him to receive the Sacraments. If it should be Purcell's wish to send Father (James) Kearney to Steubenville and Farrell elsewhere, Farrell will be satisfied for he is well and hearty. Farrell says this because he knows that Purcell does not wish to remove anyone who is well satisfied with his place. They are to lay the foundation of their school next Monday. It is to be called after the Blessed Virgin. Concerning the collection for the seminary, Farrell thinks it would be better to wait two or three months as he begged all he could for the school. It will take $340 for the school, and it is hard to get it here. The people would have more the spare later. Farrell will be glad if the Bishop would come to visit them. He hopes Purcell will preach for them in Springfield. Farrell spoke before the Episcopalians last Monday evening; they never heard a priest before. He has two converts to be confirmed.
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1849 Apr. 20
Arnold, Father J.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanch (!):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Arnold wishes to join the New Orleans diocese. He came from Europe and was recommended to the Bishop of St. Louis by Father (Joseph) Aschwanden, S.J., of St. Louis College. Bishop Kenrick appointed him professor of philosophy in his seminary and he has been there 5 months. But the St. Louis diocese is poor and he must live.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (Latin) - 3pp. - folio - {2}
1849 Apr. 23
O'Hara, W.A.:
Cincinnati, Ohio
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Some poor Irish emigrants are to arrive the New Orleans and O'Hara asks Blanc to hand them the accompanying letter. They wrote their relatives from Liverpool that they would call on Blanc and will expect that money will be sent for them to pay their fare from New Orleans here. O'Hara has told them to call on James McGregor who will pay them $38.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1849 Apr. 25
(Kenrick), Archbishop Peter Richard:
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Kenrick) introduces Lieutenant Julius Garesché of the United States army. His worthy family dwells here. The lieutenant wishes to obtain an orphan girl; he and his consort will take every care if one is given them.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
1849 Apr. 26
(Timon), John, Bishop of:
Buffalo, (New York)
to (Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan
Madame Hardy (Mother Mary Aloysia Hardey) Visitatrix of the Ladies of the Sacred Heart, will open an Academy in Buffalo. Timon has secured the noblest mansion in the city on a ten year lease. He begs the patronage of (Bishop Lefevere) who knows of the Madames of the Sacred Heart, and asks that he permit his name to be placed on the prospectus. Bishop(John) Hughes has most warmly advocated his wish in getting such an institution. He will start east by the train of Sunday night at 8 o'clock. He would be happy if Bishop Lefevere could spend Sunday with them and come on by the same train.
III-2-h - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {3}
1849 Apr. 26
DeGoesbriand, Father (Louis):
Cleveland, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Having been absent when Purcell's letter was received he asks Purcell to pardon his delay in answering. He calls Purcell's attention to an error in the letter. The sum that Father (Edward) Purcell announced as having been received from Father Choiselat for delivery was only 500 fr. instead of 595, as he handled the sum himself. Bishop (James) Vandevelde of Chicago passed through Cleveland. Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevre has the intention of being there Monday to take with him Bishop (Louis Amadeus) Rappe. They have been preserved from the cholera but they pretend last night one of the people had a false attack of it. Bishop Rappe and Father (M.) Caron present their respects to Purcell.
II-4-k - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - (French) - {7}
1849 Apr. 28
Chandron, Father:
Santiago, Cuba
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The French consul has given him (Blanc)'s letter; he hastens to express his happiness that he gives some hope of being attached to his diocese. He wishes to have this favor because of (Blanc)'s reputation for zeal and kindness and also because he hopes to be near one of his relatives, Father Jouve of Lyons, whom he would like to persuade to come to (Blanc)'s diocese. A special grace seems to call him to the cholera victims, as was said in a letter in 1837 from the Bishop of Marseilles which he wants (Blanc) to read and return. He has always earned the esteem of his superiors. He cannot speak English but knows some Spanish. In a month he will have finished with a First Communion class and will be ready.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
(18)49 Apr. 29
O'Neill, John:
St. Joseph's Seminary
Fordham, N(ew) York
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
O'Neill offers himself as a candidate for the ministry. He will be a faithful servant when promoted to the priesthood. He entered here last December subject to no bishop as yet. He only lately arrived from an Irish college. Blanc is to write the conditions in case of his adoption as a subject. He is 23.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {1}
1849 Apr. 30
Carraher, Father P(atrick):
Utica, (New York)
to Father (Francis P.) McFarland:
(Watertown, New York)
Carraher sends the Holy Oils by express. He was visiting his brother in Buffalo when McFarland's letter came and thus was delayed. He sends also the summer quarter of the breviary for Father (Michael) Power. He was visited by Father (James) Hourigan and frequently sees Father (John) McMenamin.
I-1-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1849 Apr. 30
Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e St. John Baptist,:
(German Coast, Louisiana)
to Father S(tephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Drausin Severin Loup wishes to marry Fervina Berthelot; they ask for a dispensation. P.S. The manuscript of the ordo for 1850 is finished but he does not understand the rubric inserted last year by Father Perché on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. He must read the decree.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
1849 Apr. 30
Parret, S.J., Father A(nthony):
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisia)na
He asks for a dispensation for Ozémé Leblanc and Marie Adeline Richard. He asks the same for Gédéon Richard and Adélaide Babinot to whom he gave the nuptial blessing about 2 months ago not knowing that he did not have the faculty here to dispense from second degree of relationship as he had in the North.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {5}