(18)49 Jun.
Emily, (S.C.), Sister:
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
She takes advantage of Father (John F. Cambiaso, S.J.) Campiazo's return to send some money; many robbers are going about. They have very few pupils at present, no more than thirty. The cholera has frightened them but she thinks the Protestant ministers have been the cause of a great many leaving. Father (Auguste) Martin says the Jesuits have caused a great excitement at Baton Rouge. (Reverend) Woodbridge, the Presbyterian minister, keeps a boys' school; he is bitter against them (Sisters of Charity). Perhaps after vacation they will succeed better. She asks Blanc to be there for their retreat; vacations will be in August. Martin kept their retreat last year and succeeded very well. Sister M(ary) Ambrose, (S.C.) is going fast; Sister Clotilda, (S.C.), as always, complaining. They have no children in the poor school. Emily sends $170.
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1849 Jun. 1
Priour, Father J(ulien):
New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisia)na
Priour wishes he could come to see Rousselon but as he is alone in this parish which needs two priests, it is impossible. Rousselon is to present his respects to the Bishop at his return. Priour asks for a dispensation for Dolzé Broussard and Aima(?) Suzanne Broussard; and for Hilaire Boutté and Victorine Boutté. (P.S.) His health is still weak.
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1849 Jun. 2
Cossinet, Father:
Troyes, (France)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He was obliged to wait for the Bishop's return from a pastoral visit to send the documents (Rousselon) asked for. The Bishop hopes the enclosed documents will enable him to fill the pastorate.
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1849 Jun. 1
Coeur, Bishop Pierre-Louis:
Troyes, (France)
to Father Claude Paschal Maitre:
Troyes, (France)
An exeat issued at Maitre's request. Cossinet signs as vicar general.
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1849 Jun. 1
Coeur, Bishop Pierre-Louis:
Troyes, (France)
Coeur certifies that Maitre is a priest, originally from Troyes and that at his request, Coeur has given him an exeat so that he may join amy other diocese. He asks that rectors of parishes and other Superiors receive him favorably and give him permission to exercise his priestly function. Cossinet signs as vicat general. (On the back of this document is a) permission to say Mass in the London district, signed by Bishop N(icholas) Wiseman, June 5, 1849.
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1848 Jun. 4
McFarland, J(ohn) A.:
Tiffin, (Ohio)
to Father F(rancis) P. McFarland:
Watertown, N(ew) Y(ork)
He received Francis's letter a month ago but they have been ill, his wife, the children and even himself. There has been a fire in Fort Ball which destroyed a warehouse filled with wheat and one house next to it. The warehouse was insured. A German grocer was accidentally killed last Friday. Bishop (Amadeus) Rappe was there the day before and confirmed 30 or 40. Saturday he ordained three where Father (Francis de Sales) Brunner, C.PP.S. has his headquarters. This makes ten he has ordained since he became bishop. He does not have very exact information about the notes Francis asked about. John paid his father $40 on the note and Josiah got it from their father and turned it over to John for settlement. Francis is entitled to his full amount and he will try to pay him the $46 note. For the other he must draw on Josiah. Money is scarce. He saw a Waynesboro boy, John Nuce, who now lives in Monroeville. In fear of cholera the people cleaned the town but there has been none of it yet. John thinks that Francis is doing too much work, saying two Masses in different places.
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1849 Jun. 4
Praz, R.S.C.J., Madame A.:
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
They thank God for bringing Blanc back safely; they invite him to celebrate the feast of the Sacred Heart with them. He could then confirm 19 children who made their First Communion on (May) 3. She asks him to appoint Father (John Francis) Abbadie, (S.J.) as their extraordinary confessor. Madame (Maria) Cutts, (R.S.C.J.) spent a month there; her health did not permit her to go further this year. She leaves tomorrow to return to Grand Coteau. They still have many children. Last month the community lost Madame Egan, another of the same name is very weak.
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1849 Jun. 4
Randall, Tho(ma)s L.:
Donaldsonville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana)
Father (John) Boullier, (C.M.) is about to leave them and Randall cannot refrain from again begging Blanc to intervene with the Superior of the Lazarists. The whole parish will feel his loss. He hopes Blanc will strive to have him retained or sent back.
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1849 Jun. 5
The Vesta:
New Orleans,(Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Receipted bill for $4.12 for freight on the Vesta. Signed by P. Sherry for Jenkins and Buddendorff.
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(18)49 Jun. 5
Dalloz, Father C(harles):
Avoyelles, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans,(Louisiana)
The sale of the property took place April 20 through Charles Dimarqui. Dalloz sends $200 for the first payment; he will try to give (Blanc) the rest when he comes for Confirmation. Dalloz received neither the encyclical nor pastoral letter about the Peter's pence nor did he read it in the paper. Will (Blanc) send one with Dimarqui? (Father Edward) D'Ha(u)w promised Dalloz a ciborium and monstrance but he has not seen them. People came to visit the Blessed Sacrament on Thursday; the altar was shaken by the floor boards, the candle holders fell over carrying with them the chalice with the Sacred Hosts. To prevent another such a jar, they are going to block up the building again. He asks (Blanc) to ask D'haw to write to the priest who has these vessels. If he does not make a present of them, Dalloz will pay if it is not too much.
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1849 Jun. 6
(Blanc, Bishop Anthony):
N(ew) Orleans,(Louisiana)
to Mr. Poidebord:
(Blanc) wrote Poidebord a letter at the end of April, but did not have time for a lengthy one. He said he would write again on his return from Baltimore and send the interest on the money he received for Poidebord, which he used. The interest from June, 1848, the time from which he started counting through Father Boué of Ayné (is) 650 francs. Since then (Blanc) has received the total due on the estate of Poidebord's uncles except 309 piastres which remain to be paid on the note from the estate of Delery, or Villars, 500 piastres. (Further details of this inheritance are given here). Since December 12 they have had cholera here. For four weeks a large portion of the city was flooded by the Mississippi which did immense damage.
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1849 Jun. 7
Carriere, S.S., Father (Joseph):
Paris, France
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He hoper that Purcell has received the letter he sent by Mr. Guitter. Today he received from M. Coutrat of Bourdonnais, Diocese of Nancy a sum of 481 fr. 65 c. for a Jacob Oliger of West Boston, Claremont County, Ohio, which among others he has added to Purcell's credit on his account with the Seminary of S. Esprit. He needs more money, partly for the balance due at S. Esprit for the three seminarians and partly to the two publishers. He would have been happy to attend the 7th Provincial Council but Providence rules it otherwise. It has already been rumored that the Americans are in a great majority for the definition of the Immaculate Conception, and that they will ask the erection of three new metropolitans, of which Cincinnati is to be one. But who knows when the Holy Father will be able to consider these things. Europe is broken up everywhere. They have some cholera and they fear again the evils of 1872. He will speak no more of a council of the French bishops, but they are still anxious for some kind of reunion. He wishes to write more but the time is wanting. M. Mollevaut is weakening 'au moral et au physique'.
P.S. He paid for two years for La Correspondence de Rome but the editor has left Rome and does not Known when he will return.
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1849 Jun. 7
Legrand, Father F.:
Pont de Breaux, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
They have had two collections for Peter's pence. It is not much. They believe here that the Pope is now returned to Rome. As they begin to realize that they must build a church, some put off their generosity until that time. They have $16.70 and the majority think $10 is enough for Rome and that the rest should go for the needs of the church. Rousselon will receive through Joseph Caillet, the $16.70, and $29 from other collections plus $6 already in Rousselon's hands. With this they could have a chalice and black vestment. Legrand has been in the presbytery for two months although it is not finished. He has hired an old negress as a servant; she has a large dog who follows her everywhere. The old church is falling into ruin. These people of Attakapas are so difficult to move. If Rousselon could come he could help Legrand. Last year there were 142 Easter Communions, this year 187. First Communion had 34 children and 2 negroes. A young girl was taken ill; the doctor said it was an illness which would be cured in nine months. The indignant grandmother beat the doctor over the head. The two brothers found the seducer and begged Legrand to perform the marriage. He did so without banns, but with the required witnesses. Legrand has $20 for the Bishop from dispensations. Mr. Degethez(?) has just died. If the son cannot take his father's place this large family will be in great poverty.
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1849 Jun. 8
Cummings, Father J(eremiah) W.:
New York, (New York)
to (Orestes A.) Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
He deferred writing in the expectation of seeing Brownson in New York. He has been kept so busy with his new church that he was unable to fulfil his promise to write an article for the (Brownson's Quarterly) "Review". Nothing but sickness will prevent his writing for the next number. While in Washington he did all he could for the "Review" and everyone he spoke to manifested the most friendly disposition toward Brownson. Rev. James Donelan allowed his subscription to lapse because of the irregularity with which the "Review" was sent, but will renew it if it were served regularly. A good agent in the city is needed, and the "Review" itself would receive the support it deserves were a proper corps of agnets provided. He thinks the "Review" stands as well as it had for any time past. There had been nothing exciting in its career, no insinuation that Protestants have not as good a chance of going to heaven as anybody else, or that the church is able to get along without a committee of Repealers, Democrats, and Jacobins to keep her straight. The Bishops and clergy become more willing every day to help Brownson's cause, and he hopes that his courage will not fail since, had he no difficultues to obstruct his path, that would then be a sure sign that God had forgotten him. The projected Mammoth Organ of Catholicity, concerning which overtures were made to Brownson, has long since died away in smoke and he wishes that no mention had ever been made of it. (Devin) Reilly is trying harder and harder to change the "n" in his name Devin to an "1" and he is succeeding so well that he is beginning to think he uses Devin only by a misprint beforehand. The "People" and the "Nation" both do good inasmuch as one "Sullivanizes" the other. Brownson's former friends of the Associationist clique grow every day more puny, more Godforsaken than before,; he wonders what can be the infantine blasphemy that ties these seemingly honest but unscrupulously malicious men up in a hard coil of Satan's candicular appendange. The more he finds they deserve to be hated, the more he is inclined to pity them.
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1849 Jun. 8
Noguès, P(eter) C(heri):
Cincinnati,(Ohio)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In his letter of January 24, (Blanc) said that perhaps he would come through Cincinnati on his way to the Council in Baltimore or on his return. Noguès waited for that time to reply about his study of Philosophy. But since Bishop Purcell has said (Blanc) was back at New Orleans, he writes to inform (Blanc) of his decision. He hopes (Blanc) will not disapprove. In making his philosophy at St. Xavier he would have the advantage of learning a little more Greek, mathematics, and chemistry, and perfecting his English. Father Mearns, his professor and director has approved this plan and will add a few lines.
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(1849 Jun. 8)
Mearns, S.J., Father W(illiam) L.:
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mearns has approved of the reasons alleged by Noguès for remaining another year at the College. The request may be granted as his vocation to the ecclesiastical state is sufficiently solid to be out of any immediate danger. His piety and good example are a beginning of the good he may one day do for New Orleans.
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1849 Jun. 8
O'Connor, M(ichael), Bp. of pittsburgh:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Father (Joseph) O'Mealy has communicated to O'Connor the "command" he received from Purcell. O'Connor has asked him to remain until he hears from Purcell again. He has suffered much by removals of clergymen from his diocese; he hopes Purcell will allow O'Mealy to remain for six months as he needs his services.
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1849 Jun. 8
Viallier, (C.M.), Father:
Paris, (France)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Viallier has not seen Rousselon since the evening Rousselon visited him with Bishop (Guy Ignatius) Chabrat. The next day Viallier went to their hotel but did not find Rousselon. This letter is to recommend Mr. Ladevèze, merchant, who wishes to settle in the United States. He is very well known to Mr. Nicolas, head of the Division of the Ministry of Religion, who was called to Paris by Mr. Falloux. This service will serve only to strengthen the bonds of friendship which have existed between them for so many years.
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(18)49 Jun. 9
Sorin, C.S.C., Father E(dward):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan
Sorin was at Pokagon (Michigan) day before yesterday where he found the Indians greatly agitated on the subject of the land which has caused so much scandal and embarrassment for ten years. Lefevere's visit did some good on this score; for some time they believed that the land would never be sold and they would not be dispossessed and for some time they cultivated their fields with more courage but today the Pokagan family says openly that they wish to sell this land and that the Indians who are established there must pay if they wish to stay there. They are much upset. As Lefevere no doubt knows the Pokagan family hold a title in fee simple to all, including the 40 acres given to the Church separately by the old chief (Leopold Pokagan). Sorin has asked for Lefevere or himself, a title for these 40 acres, but he does not know whether they will grant it. If Lefevere could manage two days to visit this poor village probably he would be able to arrange all satisfactorily. It is certain that the old Pokagan in giving his land in trust to the bishop wished to assure him of its enjoyment by all the village and in this he was only just as the $2000 with which he paid for this land was a compensation accorded by the U.S. government for a reserve belonging to the whole tribe. Besides, even this act on his part may have been only an act of prudence suggested by the knowledge of the poor character of his oldest son, (Simon Pokagan). There is no doubt of his intentions. If it is impossible for Lefevere to visit, Sorin advises that a letter at least would be indispensable. (Manuscript torn).
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1849 Jun. 10
(Blin, R.U.), Sister St. Arsène:
Galveston, (Texas)
tp Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister has a matter which is beyond her. Father (John) Brands, (C.M.) told her to write (Blanc), that he could replace Bishop (John Mary) Odin in a necessity. It is about the profession of Sister St. Augustin, (R.U.). She has delayed 2 weeks to make an act of submission to Sister St. Stanislas, (R.U.). She was told by Stanislas to wait for the Bishop's arrival. This delay threw the novice into despair. (Blin) received a letter from the Bishop who spoke of these professions as a sure thing. The novice is in a state of great uncertainty. (Blin) asks for (Blanc)'s advice. She finds the matter important enough to pay the passage of Father (Stephen) Rousselon if (Blanc) would delegate him.
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(1849 Jun. 10)
DeBlieck, (S.J.), Father J(ohn):
Cincinnati, Ohio
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Bulletin of (Peter) Cheri Noguès at St. Xavier College for March, April, May.
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1849 Jun. 11
Baraga, (Father) Frederick:
L'Anse, (Michigan)
to (Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan)
Baraga writes that the bearer of this letter has also a money order of $134 to present to the Bishop. The order for Mr. Meniclier is $46—and another one for $30—and some. That is all for this year. It is very much. Baraga's great expenses will end this summer. He has yet to repair 7 houses and then the whole village will be in good condition for a long time. He asks the Bishop to have patience with him still this year. Next year he shall not have to ask him anymore. In Baraga's last letter he had asked the Bishop for $200.- for a new edition of his Indian books. But he thinks that can wait until next summer. He wants to know when he and his little congregation can expect a visit from the Bishop.
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1849 Jun. 11
Fontbonne, Father James:
St. Martinville, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
The trustees have had a fence made around a piece of land adjoining the old cemetery and ask that it be blessed. Fontbonne took the collection yesterday for the Pope, $14.75. He was not able to organize a Council nor start a subscription list. He saw that they did not agree and he thought it prudent not to urge them.
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1849 Jun. 11
Ken, Robert:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to (Father Edward D'Hauw) D'Haux:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Receipted bill for $2.50 for one gallon St. Croix rum. Signed for Ken by P.(?) Michel
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1849 Jun. 11
Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e:
St. John Baptist, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Blanc's letter, dated June 5, reached Mina only this morning. After this delay, Blanc will see that Mina cannot prepare his people for Confirmation. He prefers to wait until next year. The manuscript of the ordo for 1850 is in the hands of Father Rousselon; Mina sent it May 9. It lacks the "nota" for the day of the consecration of the Bishop of C(h)icago; Bishop de St. Palais' is there. Mina wrote to Rousselon to have Father Perché explain the rubric he inserted for December 9. It is to know whether the feast of the Immaculate Conception is a first or second class. Since Mina has not been able for 2 years to fulfill his contract "pro mensa episcopali" he told Rousselon he would try to acquit it by Mass stipends. The bearof this letter, Mr. Dann, has the $20. Mina needs a dispensation for Jean Ursulus Faure and Marie Pétronille Zélamire Verreuil. P.S. He will send some other time, the Peter's pence collection of $23.
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1849 Jun. 12
Blin, Father J.E.:
Charenton, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
In the regulations (Blanc) has established relative to the freedom of each one in the choice of a priest for marriages, funerals, etc., Blin does not believe (Blanc) has stated that it must be authorized by the person's own pastor. He wants to know how to act in this regard. Blin gave Father Rousselon the reply (Blanc) asked for. A pastor for the places indicated would do better than an assistant. If he found only thorns at Franklin, he would find some roses at Pat(t)erson. The morals preached by the Episcopal minister are more to their liking in Franklin. It is not thus at Pat(t)erson. A priest is ardently desired there. They have planted trees around the church and an orange orchard for the pastor, have given a fine vestment to the church and the cemetery is enclosed. Up to now the fees are nil; they do not seek the priest for funerals or marriages. Six times he had blessed such marriages without a fee. Things would change with a priest there. Easter Communions were more numerous than at L'Anse. A number of Americans come to church although they cannot understand him. They say that at Charenton the church is frequented a little more than usual. He has delightful place for a studious priest but it must be someone with money. For expenditures of $1400 Blin has received $350.
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1849 June 12
Brunner, C.PP.S, Father Francis D.:
Tiffin, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He acknowledges Purcell's letter of the 12th and expresses a desire to see Purcell after he recovers his health. As to the new foundation for the Sisters of the Precious Blood, he asks Purcell to give his opinion first whether a new foundation should be made. If Purcell thinks it should be made at St. Joseph Brunner asks whether he would give them also the 80 acres and the new home in which they should live until they build a home on the new land they must buy. He thanks Purcell for his admonition. Father Peter Kreusch does not belong to the Precious Blood Fathers but to the diocese of Cleveland. They did accept another Father Augustine Berger, but Brunner was unwilling to promote him to orders. Father M. Caron of the Cleveland seminary is a pious and learned man. For some days he has taking a vacation at Thompson.
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1849 June 12
Pierz, Father Francois:
Arbre Croche, Michigan
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere:
of Detroit, Michigan
Two weeks ago Pierz sent a letter asking Lefevere to defer his visit to Arbre Croche until the savages completed their new church. But since then Pierz realized that the savages would not be able to complete it before next fall. Consequently, Pierz tells Lefevere that he would like to see him in the mission at the end of this month or at the beginning of July. He asks Lefevere to let him know of the time of his arrival at Mackinac, since he will go to meet him there in his new boat. The catholics of Grand Traverse ask Lefevere to go to see them and give them the Sacraments in their new church on the Bay. Pierz leaves tomorrow for Grand Traverse to vaccinate the savages against smallpox, since there is an epidemic in the Island of Manito. He worries more about the cholera which is now in Chicago. It is the third time this year that Pierz has gone to Grand Traverse and Kachagensondibaning and every time he gets 20 converts. The 2 schools are flourishing very well. However, Pierz is saddened somewhat by the lack of books to replace the alphabet by the lack of books to replace the alphabet book. He asks Lefevere to send him as soon as possible a new edition of "Anamie Missinaigan." He needs 1000 books. The savages sowed seed in the spring and some have not finished. Some build houses but he thinks the government will send them west of the Mississippi. An agent of the government has arrived at Grand Traverse and Pierz does not know if he will come to Arbre Croche also. P.S. Their schools need pen, ink and paper.
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1849 Jun. 12
(Truchet), R.U., Sister St. Stanislas:
Galveston,(Texas)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Mother Superior has just told her that Rousselon is to visit them. She thinks he already knows of the two novices whose vows he is to receive. One made her profession the same(?) day as Mother St. Angèle, (R.U.). The other has made St. Stanislas put off her request until the arrival of their Bishop because she must talk to him about this novice. Perhaps this will deprive them of seeing Rousselon. If she had time she would tell him of the good their institution is doing in this new country.
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1849 June 14
Copes, Joseph A.:
Philadelphia (Pennsylvania)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts
His friend, Rev. F. J. Barbeliu, has told him of Brownson's letter in relation to the indebtedness of Copes' former employer, W. J. Cunningham, agent for the "Review" in Philadelphia. Cunningham neglected his business and early in the month assigned his assets to S. J. McGargee for the benefit of his creditors. McGargee has temporarily appointed Copes to care for the business. McGargee is an upright business man and will adjust the affairs speedily and satisfactorily. He asks that the source of this information not be disclosed to McGargee.
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1849 June 14
Andrews and Prentiss:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
They have written him concerning a debt due on account of the "Catholic Observer". They have received no reply and ask that something be done to cancel the debt, as they are greatly in want of money.
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1849 Jun 14
Mazzuchelli, Father Ma. F(rancis):
Alexandria, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Blanc)'s letter of the 9th was received. He learned with the greatest displeasure how afflicted his Bishop of Milwaukee was at hearing of his misfortune. Fatal circumstances caused Mazzuchelli to forfeit the Bishop's love. God knows how much Mazzuchelli is to be blamed and how much his uncle, (Father Samuel Mazzuchelli, O.P.) indirectly contributed to his misfortune. He was sure (Blanc) would hear more of his case from Bishop (Peter Richard?) Kenrick, etc. Father Paul Farinacci, whose infernal counsel induced Mazzuchelli to act so imprudently, hearing that he had changed his mind about going to California, feared he would accuse him. Therefore he spread reports about him which Mazzuchelli declares never existed. His case is no more than he represented it to (Blanc). He has been a very proud priest and this is the principal cause of his fall. He thanks God that he has fallen into the hands of a Bishop who has shown him great mercy. By recollecting (Blanc)'s kind words and the advice of Father Rousselon, he acquiesces in his situation. His uncle, misinterpreting the return of that woman and his letters, wrote things not to be expressed by any Christian. Father (John Peter) Bellier is really good to him. The small room behind the altar of the Blessed Virgin is exposed two thirds of the day to the sun. Bellier is no better off. The new house is not going on on account of a great disappointment. In 6 weeks they hope to be able to go into it. Farinacci received Mazzuchelli's exeat and kept it. He left his uncle's place taking with him $150 Mazzuchelli had left in his hands and 250 volumes. He is now on his way to California with Mazzuchelli's exeat as he cannot have any exeat, being a friar. Mazzuchelli would like to know if Bishop (Martin) Henni has given (Blanc) his exeat.
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1849 Jun. 14
Llebaria, (C.M.), Father J(ohn) Francis:
Ascension Parish, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He has recently received a letter from Father (Mariano) Maller, (C.M.) announcing his departure and Llebaria's unless his health prevents it. His health is very bad; even his doctor forbids such a step as his illness demands a permanent station. Llebaria asks Blanc to leave him here until fall so that after the heat he may go to his family to spend the rest of his days. He has no doubt he could obtain this from Father Etienne. He often has attacks of gout. However, for 10 days he has not stopped caring for the cholera victims. In 6 days he has 20 funerals. At the hospital, an American, a Mason, was received into the Church. This building will be finished only by the protection of St. Anthony for all human means have been exhausted. He appealed to the mayor who replied that he would like such a building as much as Llebaria but that his colleagues did not share his views. This morning Llebaria began to give conferences to the children at the Sisters' school.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {2}
(18)49 Jun. 17
Chanrion, Father Anthony:
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
This letter will be brought by a doctor of New Orleans, Dr. Saxon. His oldest daughter, wife of the judge of this parish, became a Catholic several months ago. Her sister, married now to J. O'Doherty soon followed her example. Then at last the doctor did the same. Chanrion required of him a simple submission to the decisions of the Church and the promise that he would never again attend the lodge of the Free Masons. He replied that if it was necessary to save a life he would be bound in conscience to go there. Chanrion asked him to promise to accept the decision of the Bishop of New Orleans. He promised and Chanrion baptized him at the same time as his grandson. Blanc is to clear up this matter with the doctor; he is the one who brought Chanrion out of the desperate state he was in. Father (Anthony) Andrieux, (C.M.) arrived yesterday. Blanc bears his cross on his chest; Chanrion's is inside.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {4}
1849 Jun. 17
Kelly, Father J.B.:
Sorel, (France?)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A young man, Leon Renois, died in New Orleans, November 8, 1848. The one who gave the information has left New Orleans and Kelly asks Blanc to get some facts. He will reimburse him for the postage with Mass intentions. Kelly saw Blanc at Sorel with Bishop (Joseph) Rosati.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1849 Jun. 17
Priour, Father J(ulien):
New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisia)na
Priour wrote several days ago, asking several dispensations and notifying him of $26.50 to be brought by Captain G. Ratier. But his wife is ill so Priour sent it to J. Blanchet who will take it to Rousselon. 6 have died here of the cholera. Priour asks for a dispensation for Domenico Olivier and Francisca Pinta.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {5}
(18)49 Jun.17
Martin, Father Aug(uste):
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Rousselon is to tell Mr. Courtin that Martin received his son's clothes. He also received his short cassock. He asked Josephine and gave her the necessary money to make clothes for Mariette; it should have been sent with Louis's. Cholera continues to rage; it broke out yesterday at the barracks. Four are dead. Father (Charles) Chambost returned a week ago to his little mission; he seems very satisfied with his stay at Baton Rouge. Martin promised to go to see him in three weeks.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
1849 Jun. 19
Bayley, Richard:
Eden Mill, (Vermont)
to (Father James Roosevelt Bayley) Rosy:
(New York, New York)
Bayley anticipates the first of July and encloses a draft for their father (Guy Carleton Bayley) who promised to pay them a visit in strawberry time but has not yet made his appearance. If Richard had known of Aunt Crissy's death in time he would have come down for the funeral. Cannot Rosy come up with their father?
II-2-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1849 Jun. 20
(Milde) Edward Vincent, Archbishop of:
Vienna, (Austria)
to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefev(e)re:
(Detroit, Michigan)
The Leopoldine Association has assigned to Lefevere, 3,000 florins, 240 in English pounds. on condition that part be distributed among the missionaries of his diocese, as follows: Father (Frederic) Baraga at L'Anse, (Michigan) 1000 fl.; Father (Francis) Pierz at Arbre Croche, 100 fl.; Father (Ignatius) Mrak at LaCroix, 100 fl.; Father (Andrew) Viszoczky at Grand River Rapids, 25 fl. 40kr.; Father (George) Godez at Westphalia, 100 fl. These donations were made by certain benefactors. Lefevere is to acknowledge the receipt of these funds and to send an account of his visits to the missions for their periodicals published by the Leopoldine Association.
III-2-h - L.S. - (Latin) - 1p. - 8vo. - {7}
1849 Jun. 20
(McCloskey), John, Bishop of:
Albany, (New York)
to Father (Francis P. McFarland:
Watertown, New York)
(McCloskey) acknowledges McFarland's letter with the $45. Regarding the young men of whom Father (Michael) Power spoke he would be better able to judge after he saw their testimonials. He wishes some of more recent date on Mr. Roche than those submitted. He hopes to visit McFarland's part of the country in the latter part of August or the beginning of September, with definite time later.
I-1-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1849 June 20
(McMaster), Rebekah:
Oxford, (Ohio)
to J(ames) (Alphonsus) McMaster:
New York, (New York)
Rebekah has not heard from James since Jan. 31. Gilbert McMaster was for six weeks during April and May in Venice, Columbus, and fifty miles east of Columbus. He was sick during almost his entire absence but has now recovered. The rest of the family are well. Yesterday the Board of Trustees of this University elected Dr. W.C. Anderson, an Old school Presbyterian, as President. Anderson was a friend of Rebekah's brother, who wanted Anderson to be his successor, and had good qualifications. She says that at the present Anderson is traveling in Germany with Mr. Stewart, a professor in the Seminary at Now Albany. The family expect to leave Oxford, Ohio about the first of September but the health of their family or the country may interfere. Cholera is prevailing in Cincinnati. Rebekah says she is very busy in her preparation to move, which will be a great undertaking as well as expensive. She comments on the weather and on the appearance of the country. She states yesterday three gentlemen of the town sent her brother four volumes as a gift, and they expressed their respect and regret in an accompanying note. The works were Dr. Landner's "Lectures on Science and Art" and "Niveveh and Its Remains" by Layard; which Rebekah's brother prizes highly.
I-i-m - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1849 June 21
Brownson, O(restes) A.:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to James Fullerton:
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
He tells Fellerton that he will be informed that he should take the agency, and he insert his name in place of Cunningham's. The latter has the list of subscribers, which would be worth obtaining Cunningham can have no use for it, if Fullerton takes the agency. He wants Fullerton to negotiate for the list, and to obtain it if possible. If he cannot, he should advertize that he will supply the old subscribers by their sending their addresses. In this way he will probably get the most of them. He asks him to supply the old ones this year, those who have paid in advance. For all new subscribers he may obtain this year, and all the subscribers he obtains after this year he will be allowed 25% if he orders less than 100 copies; 33 1/3 % if 100 copies or over. He asks him to collect from those who have not paid in advance. Those who have will be supplied with the July and October issues at Brownson's expense. He wishes Fullerton to advertise immediately that he has replaced Cunningham, and is sole agent in Philadelphia. He tells him to publish the notice in his name, Brownson's of Benjamin H. Greene's, as he thinks best. They will send him 100 copies with permission to send back what he fails to sell. In future he orders on his own responsibility the amount of copies he wants. He believes that by getting the aid of the clergy he can raise the circulation.
I-3-i - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1849 June 22
Rappe, L(ouis) Amadeus, Bp. Cleveland:
Cleveland, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Rappe asks Purcell to send him the deeds which belong to the Counties of Putman and Holmes and any others which belong to the new Diocese. The condition of the church affairs in those counties is so complicated that without immediate interference of the legitimate authority some scandal will take place. Will Purcell write a petition to the (Ohio) Legislature in order to obtain an act by which each of them in their respective diocese would be authorized to manage the church property?
II-4-k - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {3}
1849 Jun. 22
Rousselon, Father H(enry):
Lyons, (France)
to Father Etienne Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
They are very anxious about Rousselon. The papers say that New Orleans is under water and abandoned. They ask him for news. They have at Lyons escaped from another flood which could have been one of blood. It all took place at La Croix-rousse. H(enry) read to Mr. Gourd the part of Etienne's letter concerning him. H(enry) told the pastor of Ainay, Etienne's views(?) on Gourd. If Etienne desires other subjects he could perhaps get them now. Of 43 deacons, only 3 or 4 will be placed. Since Etienne leaves the choice of subjects to H(enry) he will choose from 8 or 10, those he thinks will suit the best. Lyons is not very advanced in the making of chandeliers. The pastor got the ones for his church in Paris. H(enry) encloses (no enclosure) a prospectus from the best one in Lyons. Rousselon is a little indisposed because of a fall. The rest of the family is in about the usual health. Maria is a little better. Miss Jaricot is on a trip near Paris. In one of her recent letters she wrote that things were going well and that in a month there will be a happy end. H(enry) has not yet had the visit of Sister Constance's brother. Mr. Tiblier spoke of the cholera but Etienne has never mentioned it. Mr. Bonnevie is dead. Father Roux had a stroke of apoplexy in the pulpit. Sister Colette who talked to Etienne about Josephine has left the house because of dissensions among the young assistants of the Community. They receive letters from Sister Constance. Tiblier promised to return in a few days to take their commissions but he has not appeared.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {8}
1849 June 23
Brownson, O(restes) A.:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to Father J(eremiah W.) Cummings:
(New York, New York)
He apologizes for not having acknowledged the remittance which he received safely. Father McDonough sent him $150 which he also failed to acknowledge. The reason for both failures was that he had severe domestic afflictions. He thanks him for his letter, and tells him that he is a little embarrassed but not discouraged. He lost over $500 on account of the "Catholic observer", and about $300 due to the failure of one of his agents. He now finds it impossible to get on without assistance of about $200. If he takes the money from the "Review" he cannot meet the notes on its account; and if he does not, he has nothing but his credit, which, in good conscience, he cannot press further. As to the "Review" being neglected, he believes Cummings correct. But, he can begin a new volume, and even with the present list of subscribers, it will support him. His main anxiety is merely for the next few weeks. The July number was entirely from his pen, and a little different. He thinks it will "take". He wants to make it Roman Catholic, but the organ of the seculars to promote Catholic secular culture. He wants to hear Dr. Cummings' criticisms of it.
I-3-i - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1849 Jun. 23
(Purcell), Bishop John B(aptist):
Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Father William Mearns, S.J. accompanies some of the pupils of St. Xavier College to New Orleans. They would greatly regret his departure were they not assured of his intention to return. They lost one of their Notre Dame Sisters by cholera.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}
(18)49 Jun. 24
Buckley, Patrick:
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, Louisiana
Buckley's step-brother came to America about 8 years ago. His name is John Hagan. His mother is in great distress. Buckley got him advertised in the New Orleans Pica(y)une several times but got no account of him. There are some folks in New Orleans from the same place in Ireland, Caceys, Tyners, and Baretts who gave some account of him a long time ago. They can write him in care of Daniel O'Brien for Patrick Buckley, tailor.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
1849 Jun. 24
Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e:
St. John Baptist, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Mina encloses $30 of which 23 are for the Peter's Pence and 5 for the dispensation for J(ea)n B(aptis)te Jacob and Euphémie Jacob and the other three, the bearer, F(rancoi)s Bineaud will give Rousselon one more, are for Mina's subscription to the Freeman('s) Journal of New York. Mina wishes to know if the Bishop received the $20 for Mass stipends sent through Mr. Danne. Mina wants a few dozen catechisms, especially for the children who go to the public school. He also wants No. 121 of the Propagation of the Faith and an English one for Mr. Longh, a convert living 5 miles above, opposite the church. He was referred to him by Father (Peter J.) Verh(a)egen, (S.J.). P.S. Mina made two collections for the Peter's Pence which came to $35. He feels dispensed from the third announcement in the circular of the Council.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {7}
1849 June 24
Telmon, O.M., Father P.A.A.:
St. Peter's Church, Montreal, Can.
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Purcell has asked him to write after he returned to Canada. He is pleased to write in witness to the gratitude of his companion and himself to the reception Purcell gave them in Cincinnati. This goodness with their desire to settle in the United States has led them to agree to the offer Purcell made to them to settle a community of the Oblates of Mary in the diocese. Their superior general has placed at his service two men, one an Irishman, a distinguished linguist, the other a Frenchman who has conducted services with merit in England. The colony for the diocese then will consist of four priests and one Irish novice. He places them at the service of Purcell, and asks an answer, if Purcell accepts them.
II-4-k - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - (French) - {3}
1849 Jun. 25
Ortlieb, Father G(eorge):
Carondelet, (Missouri)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He asks if there is a German priest named Arnold in Blanc's diocese. He was at Carondelet six months during which time he was a professor of philosophy at the Archbishop's seminary. His brother arrived recently from Switzerland and wishes to know where he lives. Ortlieb has two letters for Arnold who said when leaving, during Easter week, that he would write but Ortlieb has not heard from him.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
1849 Jun. 26
Boisselier, N.:
London, (England)
A passport issued by the French Consul to Father Claude Pascal Maitre-Simonnot. (On the back of the passport): Going to New York on the Sardinia, Captain Woodward, April 6, 1850.
V-5-k - D.S. - (French) - 2pp. - folio - {2}
1849 Jun. 26
D'hauw, Father E(dward):
New York, (New York)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
At last they have arrived in New York; the steamer leaves tomorrow. They had two accidents before arriving at Louisville. At Buffalo there was no train for Albany because of Sunday. Bishop Timon was away, Father (Bernard) O'Reilly took his place. Rousselon is to tell Father (Jeremiah Moynihan) Jérémie to have the window repaired in the sacristy.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
1849 Jun. 27
Carroll, Father Lawrence:
Rochester, (New York)
to Father F(rancis) P. McFarland:
Watertown, N(ew) Y(ork)
McFarland will be surprised to hear from him and to know that he has there a college of the "Sacred Heart," (Rochester) whose president Father Julian Delaune died in Paris. The bishops want him to fill the vacancy. He has declined the position and he has suggested McFarland's name. Carroll would be the vice president. He hopes that McFarland will not be too severe in his reply.
I-1-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {3}
1849 Jun. 27
Générès, Edouard de:
(Avoyelles, Louisiana)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Father Charles Dalloz died today. On the 21st he got a nail in his foot and tetanus set in after the accident. Gervais Baillie left yesterday for Alexandria to inform Father (John Peter) Bel(l)ier of his condition. Générès' uncle sent a messenger at once so they hope Belier will be here in time for the burial. Blanc is to have 5 Masses said for Dalloz.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {4}
1849 June 27
Juncker, Father (Henry D.):
Dayton, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Last night a man came from the other side of Xenia calling for a priest, three men were dying. Juncker could not go, but Father Hardy went this morning. He fears it will be too late. Juncker asks Purcell to request Father (James) Cahill to stay in Xenia until the cholera appears in his place or until Father McGuerney comes there. Send the letter for him to Juncker.
II-4-k - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {5}
1849 June 27
Whelpley, James D.:
(New York, New York) office of the "American (Whig) Review)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
He delayed answering until the could, in company with some trusty brains, study and understand the article Brownson sent in. They agree with him mainly but wish to delete some lines and expressions bearing too hard on "the people". He does not wish to castigate the article but has not the courage to publish it as it stands, asking Brownson to either permit him to make these deletions or order him to return it.
P.S. He believes Brownson is right in his position of Conservative Whig with a dash of Federalism. He himself is conservation Whig with a dash of Democracy. Perhaps he will grow wiser with advancing years.
P.S. He wants to know if Brownson is well acquainted with Webster and could easily say something to Webster for him, his acquaintance with him being slight.
I-3-i - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1849 June 28
Benoit, Father J(ulian):
Fort Wayne, Indiana
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
A German Anthony Buthman has purchased a piece of land from James O'Connor and has promised to pay $150 when the vendor can send him the papers for the land. He thinks that he will leave the money in Purcell's hands and then O'Connor can have it when he has made a good contract. He asks Purcell to receive in advance the thanks of this good German man, of Fort Wayne, (There is a note in Purcell's handwriting telling some one to tell Father Benoit that he has received this letter and that Mr. O'Connor will send the deed in a couple of weeks and that Purcell will hold the money until he does.)
II-4-k - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - (French) - {2}
1849 Jun. 28
Mazzuchelli, Father Ma. F(rancis):
Alexandria, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mazzuchelli has been requested by some people from Shreveport to visit them. The request has been repeated several times and by respectable people as for instance Judge (Henry Boyce) Boys, a Catholic lately appointed to this Western District. Mazzuchelli would wish very much to visit them if it pleases (Blanc). Monroe is about 100 miles from Shreveport and could be visited also. Their house is not yet fit to be occupied. Mazzuchelli has studied, instructed negroes, and teaches school to a boy next to their house. His health is very good.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
1849 Jun. 28
Marziou,:
V(ictor) and Company
Havre, (France)
to Father Et(ien)ne Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
They send notice of a bale of book sent by Mr. Choiselat-Gallien of Paris on the Ch(arles?) Wright, Captain W. Bubbirge(?).
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
1849 Jun. 29
Andrieu, C.M., Father A(nthony):
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
When he talked to Blanc of a few days ago he forgot to ask for the faculty to binate. He did last Sunday because he was alone and the Ladies of the Sacred Heart never come to the church. There is only the High Mass for the parishioners on feast days and Sundays even when there are two priests. Is it possible to have the Ladies come to the church and have a low Mass for the parish when there are two priests. It seems as necessary here as at Donaldsonville. Two persons from around Campty, married by the judge, came to Father (Anthony) Verrina, (C.M.) who received the renewal of their consent. It was only the evening of the same day that he found out about the impediment of second degree relationship. He told them he lifted the impediment and recommended a renewal of consent with her husband. Should he do anything else. Verrina signs with Andrieu). P.S. Father (Anthony) Chanrion is still up but very weak.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
1849 Jun. 29
Délégué, L.:
Brussels, Belgium
A passport for Father Claude Pascal Maitre Simonnot. (This includes a description of Maitre).
V-5-k - D.S. - (French) - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
(1849 Jun. 29)
Générès, Edouard de:
(Avoyelles, Louisiana)
to Bishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
His uncle sent a messenger to Alexandria but instead of giving the letter in person to Father (J.P.) Bel(l)ier the letter was given to the ferryman. Bel(l)ier did not get the letter until after the Hecla had gone. So with some prayers by Générès' uncle at the church where more than 200 had gathered, the body was buried. Générès wrote to Bel(l)ier asking him to come to hold a funeral service.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {2}
1849 June 29
McCaffrey, Father James:
Marietta, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
McCaffrey announces his intention to leave the Diocese. Purcell's treatment to him for some time past has led him to believe that Purcell would have no objection. As Purcell said he found no fault with McCaffrey's moral conduct, McCaffrey wishes him to embody that sentiment in his exeat. He informs Purcell of his accomplishments during his eleven years at Marietta Mission: 75 converts; the churches he erected St. Mary's St. James, Deavertown and Sunday Creek churches, the Pomeroy Church; the altar and church property, chalices, etc.
II-4-k - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {5}
1849 Jun. 29
McFarland, J(ohn) A.:
Tiffin, (ohio)
to Father F(rancis) P. McFarland:
Watertown, N(ew) Y(ork)
They are well but John has not recovered his accustomed strength. There is not much sickness but they fear the cholera which is prevailing in Cincinnati. Also at Columbus. He has seen the notice of Bishop (William) Tyler. Europe is in a sad way. Everything is progress which they who survive will see. He has written to William to send him some money so he can pay his note. The weather has been warm. The court of common pleas is in session. The new bridge is falling. They have a fire truck that cost $1,000, the first they have had. Next Sunday will be a memorable day. The collection for the Holy Father will be considerable. He asks about their mother and about Jerome.
I-1-a - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 4to. - {1}
1849 Jun. 29
Noguès, P(eter) C(heri):
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Since the day he was inspired to give himself to God, Noguès has tried to do His will. He believes God's will is that he become a secular priest yet there aré moments when it seems he should embrace the religious state. That is why he writes to Blanc to tell him that at the return of Father (William) Mearns, (S.J.) he thinks of making a retreat to get rid of this uncertainty.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {2}
1849 Jun. 29
(Odin), Bishop J(ohn) M(ary):
Boston, (Massachusetts)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Several days after Blanc left for New Orleans, (Odin) began to collect alms for Texas in Baltimore and on the 3rd he had nearly $800. On the 4th he went to Emmitsburg. The Sisters of St. Joseph asked him to celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi in their chapel. He stayed until the 8th and then went to Washington. He spent almost 11 days in the district and received $412. On his way here he spent 3 days at Philadelphia and 2 at New York. Bishop (Andrew) Byrne had just made a collection in the first city; Bishop (Francis Patrick) Kenrick was away on his episcopal visit. The Secretary of War put (Odin) in touch with General Jes(s)up about the mission of the Alamo. In a letter he acknowledged (Odin)'s right to the property, thanked him in the name of the government for the use of it and charged himself with restoring possession of it on December 31. Bishop (William) Tyler died of a cold(?) which first attacked his chest and then his head. Bishop (John Bernard) Fitzpatrick gave him the last rites. It was while returning from the Council that he was taken ill. Monday (Odin) will begin his collection in Boston. Bishop Fitzpatrick received him with much kindness. Father (Mariano) Maller, (C.M.) and Father (Thaddeus) Amat, (C.M.) left Wednesday for Europe on the Cambria. A great dispute is beginning in the newspapers between Bishop (John) Hughes and the editor of the N(ew) Y(ork) Tribune about the collection to be taken next Sunday for Pope (Pius IX). Father (Theobald Mathew) has not yet arrived; they are making great preparations for his reception. Up to now (Odin) has used the money to pay pressing debts. In the future he will take letters of exchange which he will send to Father Rousselon.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {13}
1849 Jun. 29
Visitation Sisters:
Mobile, (Alabama)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
At the time of the receipt of Rousselon's letter of the 11th all their Community was sick except for 5 members. Their Mother Superior is very grateful for Rousselon's getting the box out of customs which has been there two years. They will pay the charges to Father (F.) Gautrelet, (S.J.) at his first visit.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1849 Jun. 30
Mènard, Father Ch(arle)s M.:
Lafourche Interieure, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He takes advantage of Robert Verret's going to ask a favor for his sister Stéphanie, the Widow P. Troné. She wishes to have an orphan girl to keep her company and care for her children. She wants one at least 10 or 12 and German, if possible. Blanc can confide the orphan to Verret, of Thibodaux. Father (Hyacinthe) Tumoine is well. Mr. Pilard of Vincennes has been here for two months as singer and sacristan. Blanc is to remember Troné in his prayers. Mènard plans to have a service for him on July 17, 30 days after his death.
V-5-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {5}