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1850 Apr.
Tiblier Brothers: New Orleans,(Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

A receipted bill for $15.70 for cloth. Signed by Laquarte for Tiblier Brothers.

V-5-m - Receipt - (French) - 1p. - 16mo. - {2}

1850 Apr. 1

F(emale) O(rphan) Asylum (New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Receipt for $15.50 for milk. Signed by Sister F(rancis) Regis, (S.C.).

V-5-m - A. Receipt S. - 2pp. - 32mo. - {2}

1850 Apr. 1
Gellien, G() Choiselat: Paris, (France)
to Bishop Peter P(aul) Lefevere,: Detroit, Michigan

The collections of the Association for the Propagation of the Faith for 1849 having closed today, they know the final figure. Their funds allow them to send to the diocese of Detroit out of the 1849 collections the total sum of 16,000 fr(anc)s. On October 13, Gallien had sent Lefevere a draft for 3,000 francs. He encloses the balance of 12,800 francs. They have not yet received the report which the Councils wish to have every year about the condition of the mission, its resources and needs. In a postscript Gallien adds that he has received a request for information on the whereabouts of Bishop (Frederick) Rese and asks Lefevere to give it to him. This letter is signed by Gallien as treasurer.

III-2-h - L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 8vo. - {3}

1850 Apr. 1
(Purcell), Bishop J(ohn) B(aptist): Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

(Purcell) hopes Blanc will be patient about his paying. (Blanc) is to pay the Italian Domenico Menchelli $35.65, the man who attended to the funeral of Nicholas Marcello. Marcello died lately of cholera in New Orleans and, (Purcell) fears, no priest to prepare him. He was married to a young woman of Cincinnati. The catechism was not commenced here, (Purcell) was mistaken. (Peter Cheri) Nogues has been quite ill; he was here today. Bishop (Richard Vincent) Whelan has been here three weeks. He says he wrote to Rome to tender his resignation. This is sad. The insanity of Father (John?) O'Dwyer, the first on the list for Savannah who has had to be sent to Ireland, and the illness of Father (Stephen H.?) Montgomery will embarrass Rome. Montgomery says it is worse than useless to force him to accept. Bishop (Edward) Barron is here. (Blanc) is to pay himself out of the enclosed $10 to Mr. Shea. He has not seen the man at Armstrong's. (P.S.) What does (Blanc) think of the move about the Sisters (of Charity?). Some here refuse to take the new vow and the new constitutions, for such they are. (P.S.) (Purcell) encloses a $50 New Orleans bill. (Blanc) is to enquire about Marcello. (P.S.) The man who brought the news of his son-in-law's death and to whom (Purcell) gave this letter with its enclosure, brought it back and took out the money as he made a different arrangement. Barron is, if (Purcell) should say this of his guest, a tantalizing man. He finds fault even with the unorthodox seem of (Purcell)'s coat and the unclerical Silk and rotundity of the buttons.

V-5-m - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {11}

1850 Apr. 1
Lambert, Rich(ar)d: New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

A receipt for $20 for the services of Lambert's son as organist for one month.

V-5-m - A. Receipt S. - (French) - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}

1850 Apr. 1
Young, Father Josue M.: Lancaster, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

Young sought from Purcell's brother a dispensation in the case of Thomas Wetzlei's marriage. The case he asks a dispensation for now is worse. Leopold Phillips wishes to marry his first cousin Mary Phillips. She is the daughter of one of the most exemplary German families but for want of vigiliance has put herself into the condition of becoming a mother in a few months. It would be most expedient to dispense with all publications of the banns. Young looks for an early decision. Ellen Ewing writes that she is finally determined on matrimony. Young thinks of postponing the collection for the seminary until Pentecost when the prospects would be better. The superiors of Notre Dame du Lac, South Bend, Indiana, have told Neil Gillespie (Mrs. P.B. Ewing's brother) that he might return to college at their expense if he ultimately should become a member of their Society, for which they think he has a vocation. Young said he thought Purcell would pay his additional year's tuition if he should choose to become an inmate of Purcell's seminary. The property from which Gillespie derived his income has become unproductive in the hands of unattentive agents.

II-4-k - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {5}

1850 Apr. 2
Keely, P(atrick) C.: Brooklyn, (New York)
to Bishop (John) McCloskey: Albany, (New York)

Keely received the $50 which McCloskey sent. He would have gone up last night but he had to measure Higgins' work (for the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany, New York). Keely would like to know when he could commence. Next Monday would be a good time.

I-1-i - A.L.S.(Photostat from Archdiocesan Archives of New York) - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}

1850 Apr. 3
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph: Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

(Chanche) received Blanc's letter of March 29. He is glad Father (Theobald) Mathew has assented to pay them a visit. Father Rousselon is to let (Chanche) know when. Last Monday (Chanche) had another ordination in the Cathedral. John Andrew Fierabras and Paul Guerard were ordained priests. Blanc is to mention this to Father Perché. (Chanche) intends Guerard for Pass Christian. Father (Blaise) Raho, (C.M.) leaves today for a long mission in the north of Mississippi, probably about two months. Next week two more of (Chanche)'s young priests will go meet him. He will station them in the different posts (Chanche) has appointed. (Chanche) has not yet been able to procure a suitable house for his school. Rousselon is to send a cask of claret; if (Chanche) does not get rid of his company soon, he will be ruined.

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

1850 Apr. 3
Emily, (S.C.), Sister: Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to (Bishop Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Just before Father (Auguste) Martin left, Emily gave him $4.50 to get them some catechisms. As (Blanc) had none at that time, Martin left the money with Father Rousselon. (Blanc) is to send them as soon as he can. She forgot to let (Blanc) know the last time he was here. She hopes he will be there in May. They have not had anything done to the house yet.

V-5-m - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {2}

1850 Apr. 3
Spalding, Bishop M(artin) J(ohn): Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)

Mrs. Murphy having arrived in Louisville without calling on Blanc for the $20, her husband Cornelius Murphy requests to have the amount sent to him in Louisville.

V-5-m - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {2}

1850 Apr. 3
Spalding, M(artin) J., Bp. Louisville: Louisville, Kentucky
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

Spalding is astonished to learn that the Cardinal Prefect and the Secretary of the Propaganda should not have understood each other better. The Cardinal wrote Spalding through the Nuncio at Paris that the Pontiff had decided the matter and directed Mgr. Barnabo to make out the receipt. The Cardinal probably forgot to inform the Secretary. Father (Stephen Theodore) Badin is no doubt with Purcell; he passed through Louisville. Spalding will probably be in Cincinnati, the week after next. He asks Purcell to renew his invitation to Bishop (Richard Vincent) Whelan to visit Louisville or to keep Whelan in Cincinnati until he gets there.

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

1850 Apr. 5
Menet, S.J., Father J(ohn) B(aptist): Sault Ste. Marie, (Michigan)
to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefev(e)re: Detroit, Mich(igan)

Menet heard last fall that Lefevere intended to visit Sault but since he had no official notices, he thought Lefevere had put off the visit until this year. If the bishop intends to come Menet would like to know in time to prepare his people for confirmation. Not having the regulations for Lent he has followed those of the two preceding years. A temperance society has been formed recently at Sault by three persons, Doctor Petit, who is a Quaker, a Presbyterian minister, and a Catholic. They asked Menet last summer to assist them but because he acknowledged the inconstancy of the inhabitants, he could not accede to their request without first consulting the bishop. Later, at the beginning of winter they formed a society which has branches in a large number of towns in the American Union. Could it be, a money making scheme, or a secret society or an invention to sow cockle in the Catholic field? He did not pay much attention to the society at first but when some Catholics joined and others came to ask him about it, he felt obliged to investigate it. He was given the handbook of their constitution and rules. The minister at the fort was received into the society and almost immediately was made chaplain of the branch. At the beginning of each meeting they have a Bible reading. He forbade Catholics to join and required those who had joined to be ready to withdraw as soon as he had received orders on this subject. There are only three or four Catholics who had joined and six or seven Irish soldiers at the fort, to whom the society has been of real benefit at least for the present. In a motion presented by common agreement they insisted that it was not a question of the minister, as such, or of the Bible as such, decided as they were to withdraw immediately if they did not accede to their wishes. It was done. Menet does not trust it and asks Lefevere for his opinion and direction. If two persons, one baptized and the other not, marry with a civil ceremony and then separate because they do not agree and do not wish to live together, what must be done if the Catholic party comes to present himself for a second marriage? 2. An Episcopalian was married at a civil service to a Baptist girl not yet baptized. She was baptized during this marriage and lived some time with her husband. Would not this cohabitation, following the baptism, be regarded by the Catholic priest, to whom these two persons or one of them presents himself to become Catholic, as a revalidation of the previous marriage and an obstacle to a second one? On May 2 Menet adds that he wrote the above believing he could find a way to send it to Detroit. Since then he has Lefevere's regulations for Lent and he is glad that he interpreted his wishes correctly.

III-2-h - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 8vo. - {1}

1850 Apr. 7
Abbadie, S.J., Father J(ohn) F(rancis): St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

He received the second chalice through Father (John F.) Cambiaso, (S.J.) and from Rousselon will receive $248.80. Does the title of confessor extraordinary authorize Abbadie to hear the confessions of Sisters who come to him from a distance? When the Bishop comes, Abbadie will ask permission to sell the houses behind the church. He will also present his accounts for his approval.

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

1850 Apr. 7
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph: Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

This letter will be handed to Blanc by Father Paul Guerard whom (Chanche) is sending to Pass Christian. He will remain a day in New Orleans.

V-5-m - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {2}

1850 Apr. 8
DeGoesbriand, Father L(ouis): Cleveland, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

DeGoesbriand informs Purcell that he is about to withdraw from Father (Joseph) Brunaman, pastor of Newark the jurisdiction which Bishop (Louis Amadeus) Rappe had granted to him for the Diocese of Cleveland thinking he was about to move to Canal Dover. Father (S.) Campion has been appointed the pastor and to obtain his salary as such, notwithstanding the intention of the Bishop. According to to Father (John) Luhr the conduct of Father Brunaman in Canton and Dover was rather imprudent. DeGoesbriand asks Purcell to let him know what arrangements have been made between Rappe and himself with regard to the jurisdiction of the clergy in the two dioceses. Father Rouge of Richland County writes that some families in Morrow County stand in want of attendance but that he did not know whether Morrow County belonged to Cincinnati or Cleveland. DeGoesbriand answered that it belonged to Cincinnati.

II-4-k - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {12}

1850 Apr. 8
McCloskey, John, Bp of Albany: Albany, New York
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

A Mr. Gough who is about to settle in Cincinnati will present an introduction from McCloskey to Purcell. McCloskey adds a few words in confidence concerning him. Mr. Gough has been unfortunate in business here and has involved himself in debt. It is reported that money entrusted to his care to be transmitted to Ireland has never reached its destination. Gough has always possessed the personal confidence of McCloskey. He is a man of the most obliging disposition. He is not by any means wilfully dishonest. He has been a practical Catholic. His wife is a convert and it is for her sake that McCloskey felt obliged to give them a few lines to Purcell. McCloskey would be glad that all kindness be shown them. The circumstance alluded to will be sufficient to put Purcell on his guard as to any pecuniary matters.

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

1850 April 8
Young, O.P., Father N(icholas) D.: St. Rose's (Convent, Washington Co., Kentucky)
to O(restes) A. Brownson: (Boston, Massachusetts)

Since he sent Brownson Kelly's speech, he thought it his duty to send him the Journal containing it his duty to send him the Journal containing Kelly's abusive answer to the short review given the speech in the Review. Brownson will know better than he how to treat these unChristian remarks and unfounded assertions that he had been endorsed by the theologians of the West. On the contrary to endorsement, he has been rebuked for his principles and historical blunders. As a nominal Catholic of their Congregations, they feel mortified that he should have made such a speech. As he is an aspiring young man with a very amiable family, he hopes Brownson will excuse his errors. P.S. He sends the "Louisville Journal" containing Kelly's address.

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1850 Apr. 9
Mouret, Father C.: Harrisburg, Ohio
to Bishop Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

Father (Alexis) Caron, vicar general and superior of the Cleveland seminary, lately visited Mouret and told him that Blanc had written several months ago to Father (Louis) De Goesbriand, vicar general and at that time administrator of the diocese, asking information about Mouret. Mouret wrote to Blanc two years ago before leaving Detroit offering his services. Blanc's reply said that for the moment he did not need French priests but priests who could speak English. Mouret repeated his offer for a future time. They had letters of welcome from the Archbishop of St. Louis and the Bishop of Cleveland. He has been in the Cleveland diocese 2 years and some months and has always had 4 or 5 congregations half English and half French. One of these, Akron, is entirely English and Mouret has directed it for 16 months. If his services would be useful to Blanc, it is to be kept secret from Cleveland. He is very satisfied in the diocese and would like their cordial consent. Mouret sees by the Catholic Almanac that Father (Xavier) Brunet continues to be in Blanc's diocese. Mouret took him with him to Ohio from Detroit, where he would be dead. De Goesbriand and Mouret helped him a little in order to go to New Orleans. He left Detroit on the order of his doctor and with the consent of Bishop Lefevere.

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

1850 Apr. 10
Chambost, Father C(harles): Jackson, L(ouisian)a
to Father Et(ienne) Rousselon: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

Chambost's illness lasted only two days; an Indian cured him with a piece of corn bread, of course. His mission is beginning to resume its first form; a good number come to Mass on Sunday. He baptized 3 persons recently and there are about a dozen more to be baptized. Everyone seems easer to make his acquaintance; the gentlemen at the College sent their compliments and asked about some controversial books. Chambost bought a lot and house which could have made a provisional church but since they could not get a clear title, the sale is nul. He hopes they can get another, more advantageous in location and payment. He will ask for his wine at B(ayou) Sara through Mr. Flinn who is going there tomorrow. In the meantime he will have a box brought from Mr. Bonne's(?) through(?) Baton Rouge. Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché is the saintliest man in the world; he also can live in peace in the midst of trouble. P.S. Chambost sends respects to the Bishop and Perché. The change of number each year makes him grow older in spite of himself.

V-5-m - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {5}

1850 Apr. 10
Daly, Father Cornelius: Chapel Hill, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

It seems from Purcell's letter of the 25th of March, that the course pursued by Daly while in the city has given some displeasure. If any blame is to be attached it ought to be to Father (Edward) Purcell for he insisted on having the $100 which Daly collected in the country. Not knowing what to do, Daly asked for permission to beg in the city. Father Purcell gave this permission. Daly collected $350, all of which he spent on St. Peter's and St. Francis' churches, for a new roof, floors, windows, pews, etc. Purcell can see what was done with the money if he visits these parts in the summer. With regard to the vacancies mentioned in Purcell's letter, Daly is at Purcell's disposal. His two sisters arrived in New York and naturally look to him for help which he is unable to give in his present situtation. He asks permission to go to New York to see them that he may assist in finding them situations. Father Timothy Farrell is expected here soon and Daly would prevail upon him to remain during his absence.

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

1850 Apr. 10
Holy Cross, Congregation of,: Notre Dame,(Indian)
to O(restes) A. Brownson: (Boston, Massachusetts)

The Superior (Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C.) of the Congregation presents his very humble respects to Dr. Brownson, and asks Brownson to do him the honor of accepting these little objects as a remembrance of the pleasure which his visit brought to the Community.

I-3-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16to. - (French) - {2}

1850 Apr. 10
Rogalle, Father J.: Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

Rogalle put off writing because he hoped to get to the city but his duties prevented. Since their last interview all has gone as usual. The number of those fulfilling their Easter duty were about the same as last year. The flood at Chenal, Ile, and the upper part of the parish kept many away. For the same reason only 18 received First Communion although many others had come to catechism before the flood. When does Blanc plan to come for Confirmation? Almost all the materials were ready for the church at Chenal when the flood came. The Protestant minister has obtained Poydras College. There are about 40 students. Rogalle has done all he could to turn the children of the parish away from a place they say is a school of vice rather than morality. P.S. Rogalle asks that Father Rousselon make use of(?) 30 of the piastres he put at his disposition Easter Sunday. The trustees have made ditches around the cemetery; they have also contracted for repairs, to the galleries and fence of the church at Pointe Coupée.

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

1850 Apr. 11
Ivers, Father W(illiam): Donaldsonville, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Having made up his mind a second time to go to Rome, and having lost his trunk and letters, Ivers came down from Alton where he had been lecturing alternately with Father Carroll during Lent, for the purpose of applying to (Blanc) for a second letter similar to the first which specified that he spent 3 years in (Blanc)'s diocese which he quitted to join a religious order, with (Blanc)'s permission. Ivers went to South Bend and quitted it because he could not reconcile Father (Edward F.) Sorin, (C.S.C.)'s transcendent external piety with his acts. Ivers went to the Trappists of Kentucky. He could fulfill every duty except that of manual labor. He therefore quitted it without a line or a cent. He travelled on foot until he met with a Protestant Seminary in Kentucky. He applied for a place and obtained it. In the second month the Principal was dying. Ivers approached his bed and asked Mr. Huit if it ever entered his mind to examine the Catholic religion. Though dying Huit stared like a demon and hollered(?) for the inmates of the house. Ivers went to the hotel and never saw Huit again. The name of the town is Elizabeth Town where Ivers taught. He then came to Father (William?) Fennelly, noble priest. Ivers regrets that Father (Edward?) Purcell calumniated Fennelly in New Orleans because Ivers apprehends that the matter is not over. Ivers then came to Father Carroll, as good a priest as he ever met. There Ivers saw in the newspaper that his cousin, Father Tobias Kirby, 22 years in Rome, was appointed President of the Irish college there when Dr. Cullen was promoted to the episcopacy. While vice president, Kirby sent word by Father Deare that he expected Ivers in Rome. Ivers is now determined to succeed in getting there and in joining a Carmelite discalced society. He has been chaplain in a community of that order for 11 months. The Archbishop told Ivers that his cousin was a second St. Francis Xavier. It would be mortifying for Ivers to prevent himself without a line of recommendation for 11 years of hard labor in this country. Ivers will await (Blanc)'s answer at the seminary. He believes Father Masnou is the superior. At all events it is the seminary where the two Fathers Moinehan (Father Cornelius Moynihan) and (Father Jeremiah Moynihan) studied. Kirby is rich and every dollar (Blanc) gave Ivers, and any assistance from Carroll or Father Corry, will be paid. P.S. Ivers was 3 years with deceased Bishop (Benedict Joseph) Fenwick who gave him a grand letter which (Blanc) read. Would (Blanc) state in writing that it was a good letter.

V-5-m - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 4to. - {11}

1850 Apr. 11
McCaffrey, Father John:
Mt. St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Md.
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

The Archbishop (Samuel Eccleston) of Baltimore will give Confirmation at the mountain on May 5 and will confer orders on such as are presented Mr. Quinlan of Purcell's diocese deserves to be promoted to minor orders. McCaffrey asks that Purcell authorize him to request the Archbishop to confer these orders on Quinlan. Quinlan is an excellent student. Mr. Goetz continues to merit their unqualified approbation. "Mohammed," a tragedy by Geo. H. Miles is in press at Bosotn. Miles submitted it to McCaffrey's theological revision. It is destined to shed honor on the Mountain. The same author has in press "Loretto" intended to show the superiority of Catholic female education. It is now appearing in the Catholic Mirror. Miles is the author of the Review of Longfellow in Brownson's January number. Poor Orestes A. Brownson is almost starving for want of Catholic support. Though he is a little ultra, he is a glorious champion of the faith. McCaffrey was told that Brownson has moved from his neat cottage on Chelsea Hill to a miserable barn in the marsh below. His subscription list is diminishing.

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

1849 Apr. 12
Gelisaire, Brother: St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Brother has just received a letter from Montreal in which their Provincial says that he is seriously considering (Blanc)'s request. He can promise nothing because of what might happen before November, for the Brother destined to be at the head of this establishment might die as well as those expected from France. However Brother is certain that (Blanc)'s wishes will be realized as Gelisaire has made the sacrifice of a fine Brother, very much needed by him at St. Louis. After this concession, their Visitor Provincial wishes to see (Blanc) on his way to St. Louis. However one difficulty is his trip from St. Louis to New Orleans, Gelisaire has no doubt this is not a real difficulty.

V-5-m - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {1}

1850(?) Apr. 12
LaRocque, A.: (Montreal, Canada)
to (Orestes A. Brownson: Boston, Massachusetts

Some of Brownson's friends are very desirous of hearing from him another lecture after Tuesday. If Brownson can accede to this desire, and Thursday next was convenient to him, he would ask Mr. Wilson to come back to his first idea, of giving Brownson dinner on Wednesday: so Brownson may take his chance of a book on Friday. He writes to make sure of seeing him in the morning

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1850 Apr. 12
Llebaria, Father John Francis: (Texas?)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Blanc perhaps thought that Llebaria would leave his diocese with animosity toward him because he left without calling on him. But only the strongest reasons prevented this. Father (John) Boullier, (C.M.) being in the city on his way to Paris, would have worked with (Blanc) to have him leave for the above mentioned place but Llebaria thought he should notify their Superiors that he had not taken the vow of slavery and that the Congregation (Vincentians) in America had been for him a veritable cruel stepmother. (Blanc) knows some of the troubles of their Congregation but they have worked to hide the most degrading. The Superiors close their eyes to the antipathies and open their cars to all the accounts against the most useful confreres. Does the Congregation have any better subjects in America than Father (Blaise) Raho, (C.M.), Father (John) Boullier, (C.M.), Father (John) McGuerry, (C.M.) or Father (John) Chandy, (C.M.)? But Llebaria knows that calumny made them leave their places. The Superiors in Paris kept silent out of consideration for the Visitor. But after serving 12 years without any established complaints against him, as there were against Father (Charles Henry Boutelou de) St. Aubin, Bonion(?), Father Anthony (Désiré Mégret, and several others, especially the one who presides in first place in the diocese, a simoniac, who still retained their positions, Llebaria finds himself rejected to a point, where using the expression of Bishop (John Mary) Odin, Blanc was disposed to hurl all the anathemas of the Church against him if he did not leave immediately. (Blanc) wrote a letter, according to information from the Superior of the Seminary about his morals, and also accusing him of writing to a seminarian, and that he knew his writing. Llebaria never did such a thing. He has the right to preserve his good name; he prefers to go away. Could Father (J.) Masnou, (C.M.), who is the cause of all these troubles, have much influence with (Blanc)? A man who demanded $1600(?) for the seminary, who taught only one month of class in the whole year, who takes $80 for a dispensation. Father (Mariano) Maller, (C.M.) was very glad to get rid of Llebaria. No theologian could accuse Llebaria of infraction of his vows. Having left New Orleans, and presented Maller's letter in which he gave the dispensation from his vows, and having explained mutual obligations, and recognizing that not all the actions of Superiors could be canonized, they received him with open arms. Since then, they have used him for preaching, made him a consultor, and synodal examiner. Knowing that they were trying to have the Government give him a place as a Canon, he hastened to withdraw. On May 3 he is to preach outside the town at a crossroads; he is sure he will have more than 4000 listeners. The Bishop, knowing him only by reputation, asked his Vicar General to procure for him one of the best places in his diocese. Llebaria asks (Blanc)'s pardon for causing him so much trouble. He knows Boullier is angry with him, but without cause.

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1850 Apr. 12
Priour, Father J(ulien): New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon: New Orleans, L(ouisia)na

He takes advantage of David Robert's leaving to acknowledge receipt of Rousselon's last letter and to inform him that he has asked Geo(rge) Lanaux to give Rousselon the $15 which he advanced, to ask him to send the holy oils by the bearer, to find out when the Bishop's pastoral visit will take place, and ask him to receive the Christmas and Easter collections, $30

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

1850 Apr. 13
Dartigues, A.: New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

A receipted bill for $6.60 for hay, corn, and oats.

V-5-m - A. Receipt S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}

1850 Apr. 13
Parsons, Father W(illia)m D.: Baltimore, M(arylan)d
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

A man of their parish is endeavoring to obtain a dispensation in the first degree of affinity. The Archbishop of Baltimore desires Parsons to solicit information regarding his previous marriage. He was married first by a magistrate 50 miles from Vicksburg in 1840, previous to the consecration of Bishop Chanc(h)e. Some months later, in Vicksburg, they presented themselves to Father (M.D.) O'Reily, since dead; he could give no certain answer about his baptism. He since is satisfied that he had not been baptized, nor was he until after the death of his wife, a Catholic. Did O'Reily have the power in the spring of 1840 of dispensing in that case?

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

1850 Apr. 14
Louisiana Courier: New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

A receipt for $6 for six months' subscription. (Signed by) Jos(eph) O. Théard.

V-5-m - Receipt - 1p. - 32mo. - {2}

1850 Apr. 15
(Milde), Vincent Edward, Archbishop of: Vienna, (Austria)
to Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere: Detroit, (Michigan)

(Milde) sent in his letter of March 15 drafts for 174 English pounds or 2000 florins and now sends a second draft payable June 6. He begs Lefevere to acknowledge the receipt of the money sent in the name of the Leopoldine Association and hopes that it will be fruitful.

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1850 Apr. 15
(Milde), Vincent Edward, Abp. Vienna: Vienna, Austria
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

He encloses with this letter the duplicate drafts of which the originals were sent with the letter of Mar. 15, for the value of 4000 florins or 348 pounds Sterling. Beginning June 6, both will be paid by bankers in Purcell Province. Miede asks that Purcell acknowledge the receipt of the funds giving the received value in American dollars. He hopes that this alms of the Leopoldine Association will produce spiritual good.

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1850 Apr. 15
Schweitzer, Claude: New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

A receipted bill for $13.50 for asphalt paving on Rue des Ursulines.

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1850 Apr. 16
Dubreul, Father J(osep)h Paul: Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Dubreul asks for a favor, as a fellow countryman and confrere newly arrived in America. It concerns an afflicted family. A young Frenchman, born at Orleans, where Dubreul has just spent 10 years at the seminary, died a short time ago in New Orleans. His parents know nothing of the circumstances of his death of which they learned indirectly. (Rousselon) can judge by the letter from one of his sisters, which Dubreul sends, on what points they wish to be informed. Two letters were sent to Dubreul before he left Paris to go to Liverpool. He hopes it will be possible to have, through Dr. Bruan, all the necessary information. This doctor must be known in New Orleans. Dubreul is a child of the seminary of St. Irénée; a Sulpician. After ten years in the ministry in France, God gave Dubreul an apostolic vocation. He sends his respects to Bishop (Anthony Blanc) by whom he was received at Sury in 1836 in the company of Father Froget, pastor St. Etienne. Dubreul believes there is in the diocese a friend and confrere from Lyons, Father (James) Fontbonne.

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Enclosure:

1850 Jan. 24
Lemaire, Miss V.: Orleans, (France)
to Father (Joseph Paul Dubreul: Paris, France)

(Dubreul) has had the kindness to assume the task of getting information about her brother, Georges Ambroise Lemaire, aged 21. A letter to a lady in Paris from her brother, Dr. Bruan de Villeneuve, post office, New Orleans, told that a man named Lemaire died in New Orleans October 5. Bruan asked his sister to notify the young man's parents and to tell them that their son was at the home of French people who took care of him in his illness. Lemaire wants to know if her brother had the sacraments and if some Catholic person consoled this young man 1800 leagues from his family. Perhaps the doctor will give more details but this will not satisfy them, especially the mother. They ask (Dubreul) to find out from Dr. Bruan where the people live at whose house her brother died and the name of the priest who administered to him. Perhaps (Dubreul) could stamp the letters of those who would write to them so that they would be more sure to reach them. She adds 5 francs to the 5 she sends (Dubreul). Lemaire and her brother of Beaugeney send their respects and thanks.

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1850 Apr. 16
Eccleston, Samuel, Abp. of Baltimore: Baltimore, Maryland
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

Father (Charles P.) Montgomery having, on account of ill health, declined his appointment to the See of Monterey, Eccleston sent to the Holy See the following names whom the Fathers of the last Provincial Council had recommended: Father Joseph Alemany, O.P.; 2. Father Edward Purcell, V.G. of Cincinnati; 3. Father Thomas Grace, O.P.. The third on this list had the same place on the first presented but was considered too young. The second on the former list, Father (John) Lamy, stands first on the list for Santa Fe.

P.S. The Provincial Council (1849) having made no provision for a case like the present, Eccleston asks the Bishops to write directly to the Holy See. Eccleston expresses his personal preference for Father Edward Purcell in his letter to Cardinal Franzoni.

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1850 Apr. 16
Mazzuchelli, O.P., Father Samuel: Benton, (Wisconsin)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

(Blanc)'s letter of (March) 28 pleased and grieved Mazzuchelli. (Blanc) has received a prodigal son; he (Father Ma. Francis Mazzuchelli) could only content himself to stay where (Blanc) places him. But he is of a restless disposition. Whatever has been said of the case of the other person is false. She was at the Mound Sinsinawa on the first Sunday of April, 1849 when Samuel could not receive her at all. In April and May she was in Ohio and Kentucky about the convent of the Dominican Sisters in Somerset and St. Rose's; in July she came back to New Digging four miles from Benton. Not being well received by her friends, she stayed but one night. She stayed in Chicago for several months and kept house for Bishop (James Oliver) Vandevelde), who when he found out what she had been, would not keep her any longer. The last account was that she was in New York and then in Buffalo. As far as Samuel knows, nothing disgraceful happened to her since she left home. In this country Francis is forgotten as if he had never been here. The exeat was sent to him by the V(icar) G(eneral) of Milwaukee last March or April to the care of Father Paul Farinacci, then in Shullsburgh. But this perdition of Francis, and infidel priest, after having robbed Francis of his soul, character, money, etc., abandoned him and kept his exeat. Samuel has Bishop (John Martin) Henni's letter in which he says that the history of the greatest hypocrites does not afford one like F(arinacci) and after all Farinacci is officiating in this diocese, authorized by the Bishop! Fr(ancis)'s going to Europe might do him good. His cousin, Father James Mazzuchelli, a learned and holy priest in Milan, has no confidence in Francis. Henni should have been written to by Francis by now; regular papers are indispensable in Europe. As it is certain an exeat was sent and Henni's consent to his being in (Blanc)'s diocese is evident from his silence since his return from Europe, Samuel thinks (Blanc) could give him some document to authorize any Bishop to employ him during his stay in Europe. The old world will not please him but for a few days. Samuel has nothing to give him but a letter to James. Samuel thanks (Blanc) for all he has done to save Francis and cover his past from the world. P.S. (Blanc) is to seal the enclosed before delivering it.

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1850 Apr. 16
(Eccleston), Archbishop Samuel: Baltimore, (Maryland)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Father C.P. Montgomery having, on account of ill health, declined his appointment to Monterey, (Eccleston) has presented to the Holy See the names of three priests whom the Fathers of the last Council had recommended: Father Joseph (S.) Alemany, O.S.D., Father Edward Purcell, and Father Thomas Grace, O.S.D. Grace held the same place on the first list but being so short a time in the ministry, is deemed deficient in the experience. The second on the former list, Father J(ohn Baptist) Lamy, stands first on that for Santa Fé. The P(rovincial) Councils having made no provision for a case like the present and action being urgent, (Eccleston) relies on the Bishops to write directly to the Holy See. (P.S.) Personally, (Eccleston) would have placed E. Purcell first on the list; his information tends to confirm the recorded opinion of the last P(rovincial) Council.

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1850 Apr. 18
Boué, Father: Lyons, (France)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Boué has just settled the business (Blanc) commissioned to him, by paying old Mr. Poidebord the 10,000 francs he claimed. When Boué showed the Council (of the Association of the Propagation of the Faith) (Blanc)'s procuration, they wish to give only 6,400 francs, to be added to the 7600 which Mr. Choizelat had received for (Blanc), to make up the 10,000 francs (Blanc) asked for. Finally, the Council brought the new allocation to 7,255 which added to the 2,745 Boué had received from Choizelat made up the 10,000 to give to Poidebord. It was several weeks before Boué found Poidebord's house. The money was at Mr. Guérin's and Boué was able to withdraw it. In these difficult days Boué was afraid there might be trouble before this was settled. He did not have the same success with the seminarians in spite of the good will of the Superior and Father Denavit. Two subjects from Sury recently left the seminary: one, (Blanc)'s relative, son of Jean Blanc, joined the Marists; the other, Motras, joined the mission house of the diocese. If later a good subject appears, Boué will advance the expenses of the trip. Before Father Jouve, Canon of Valence, leaves, Boué will make a new try. Jouve's departure is delayed by the publishing of his treatise on canon law. Jouve intends to leave at the end of summer, going first to New York and then to New Orleans. For a long time Boué has reflected whether he should go also to offer (Blanc) his services. But more and more the future looks full of peril to him. He does not know whether his disposition will change. Thanks to the state of siege under which their city has been placed since June, they are enjoying a little calm. The churches are filled. The papers have announced the return of the Pope (Pius IX) to his states. The latest news from Italy placed him at Terracine where he was welcomed with transports of joy. The generals went to meet him and were to accompany him to Rome last Friday. Boué plans to take a week's rest at Sury in the next weeks. Their country is very red; the appointment of Duehé as representative has turned a great many silly heads. (Blanc) is to pray for his poor cousin. (P.S.) Boué sends regards to Father Rousselon and to Abbé Tèves. A telegraph message announces that the Pope returned to Rome amid acclamations. (P.S. In margin of page 3) Boué thanks (Blanc) for his haste in getting the young lady married, who let herself be taken to America. Her parents send their homage and thanks. (P.S. In margin of page 1) Cousin Father Georges Blanc, pastor of St. Nizier, is now with Boué. He has a good parish and is loved and works with zeal.

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1850 Apr. 18
Carriere, S.S., Father (Joseph): Paris, France
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

The Sulpicians have lost their superior M. De Courson April 10, after a sickness of two months. The loss has been felt much by them because they did not expect him to die. He was 51. Carriere asks Purcell's prayers for them. Bishop (Louis Amadeus) Rappe brought the money to him for Purcell's account but not finding Carriere took it with him again saying that he would return. Carriere hopes that he will come back since the money is needed. The three seminarians, Hallinan, Brummer and Grenot always give satisfaction and will receive the subdiaconate on Trinity Sunday. Those at Issy, Albrecht and Gender are very well content, and will receive tonsure on the same feast. In reading Purcell's letter he does not find any authorization to have them ordained nor anything to be construed as letters of dismission, for those whom he has sent. He supposes that Purcell intends such authorization but asks that it be sent at once. Carriere mentions the death of Bishop (Benedict Joseph) Flaget whom he calls a saint. One of the last acts of Father De Courson was to dictate and sign a letter recommending Flaget to their prayers. They have learned that the Holy Father has returned to Rome but that is not the end. The famous law d'Ensignement has embarrassed more than one bishop. They do not agree with it. The answer of Rome to their Councils has arrived but with new sources of embarrassment because the Sacred Congregation of the Council demands changes and additions that cannot be adopted. He must stop to attend Mass. P.S. He has given Purcell's errata to the editors of Siller(?) and has spoken to the L'Ami de la Religion and hopes that they will be more respectful of Purcell name.

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1850 Apr. 18
(Eccleston S.S.), Samuel, Archbishop of: Balt(imore, Maryland)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere: Detroit, Michigan

Father C(harles) P. Montgomery, (O.P.), having on account of ill health declined his appointment to the see of Monterey, (Upper California), Eccleston, with such consultation as was accessible, has presented to the Holy See the names of three priests whom the Fathers of thelast P(rovincial) Council had recommended as worthy of being elevated to the episcopacy: 1. Father Joseph (Sadoc) Alemany, O.P., 2. Father Edward Purcell, Vicar General, 3. Father Thomas (Langdon) Grace, O.P. The first on this list held the same place on the list first presented but having been so short a time in the ministry, he is deficient in experience. The second on the former list, Father J(ohn) (Baptist) Lamy, stands first on that for Santa Fe, (New Mexico) and is here omitted. The P(rovincial) Councils having made no provision for a case like the present and the necessity ofaction being urgent, he relies on the Bishops to write directly to the Holy See. In a postscript Eccleston adds that personally he would prefer to place the Purcell first on the list. All his information tends to confirm the favorable opinion recorded by the Fathers of the last P(rovincial) Council.

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1850 Apr. 18
Emily, (S.C.), Sister: Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to (Bishop Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Did (Blanc) receive the letter she wrote about some catechisms? They are expecting (Blanc) soon. Their school is very good. They had to refuse some music scholars because of Sister M. Ambrose, (S.C.)'s health; she keeps up until (Blanc) can get another in her place. They are also in need of another teacher independent of music. Emily wrote to Mother but she is silent about all. Ambrose cannot be reconciled to die in Baton Rouge, particularly with the confessor she has.

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(1850?) (Apr. 18?)
La Rocque, Father A.: (Montreal, Canada)
to (Orestes A. Brownson: (Montreal, Canada)

When La Rocque suggested Saturday instead of Friday for Brownson's visit, he had forgotten the feast of the next day was the Patronage of St. Joseph. Brownson might prefer having the eve to himself. With that supposition La Rocque offers Brownson Monday evening at 5 and asks him to give him the pleasure of that evening in his company. P.S. La Rocque begs Brownson to permit him to offer little prayers, etc.

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1850 Apr. 19
Blin, Father J.E.: Charenton, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

In order to learn English, Father (J.J.) Malavergne has settled at Franklin, where he has a school. He boards with Mrs. Pelletier De la Houssaye and gives religious instructions to her pupils. It is said he will build a church there. Blin saw him once but he told him nothing. What should Blin do; he leaves it to (Blanc)'s discretion. P.S. (Blanc) is to remind Father Rousselon that he asked to have the holy oils sent to Mr. Meynard who lives near the portage at Charenton.

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1850 Apr. 19
(Odin), Bishop J(ohn) M(ary): Galveston, (Texas)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

Father (Emmanuel) Domenech, (C.M.) must go to France to settle family affairs. (Odin) gives him permission. Perhaps he can bring some new missionaries; (Odin) needs at least 12 new priests. A considerable number of villages are being formed along the Rio Grande and most of the people seem to be Catholics. A few days ago Father (J.A.) Jacobs, an old German priest, died of cholera at Indian Point. The nearest priest, at Victoria, did not arrive in time to give him the last sacraments. (Odin) leaves Monday for a long tour.

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1850 April 21
(New York, New York)
to (Orestes A. Brownson): (Chelsea, Massachusetts)

The writer received Brownson's letter on Easter Monday. She thanks him for his solicitude over her prosperity and health. She has been ill many times the past winter. She has quit her teaching job because she can no longer stand it. Father (George) McCloskey suggested that sheopen a private school at her house, and he promised to try to obtain pupils for her. She regrets that Brownson did not inquire of her from Father McCloskey, for then Brownson would have learned how highly he regards her. She feels that Father McCloskey would never put his sister under her care if he knew as much about the author as some people do, but she feels that she is quite blameless and she must support her child. Father McCloskey will pay her first quarters rent, and has agreed to take her back into the parich school if she fails. She asks Brownson for twenty or thirty dollars now and five dollars a month quarterly, hereafter. Brownson's family seems to be less of a burden than formerly, but he seems no richer. She spoke to Father George after Brownson's visit, and Father seemed highly flattered at the memory of the visit.

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1850 Apr. 21
(Timon), John, Bishop of Buffalo: Rome, (Italy)
to Bishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)

A French priest has insisted on printing some words of (Timon)'s discourse to the French at Rome. (Timon) sends it because he rejoices to spread the notice of the indulgence and of the touching scane which occasioned the demand. At Naples (Timon) made a mission on board the flag ship of war, Independence. His Holiness then granted a dispensation for all (American) seamen in public service. But the copy (Timon) sends of a further concession, is far more ample. The Swiss in the service of Naples have only 5 days of abstinence in the year. (Here Timon quotes in French the dispensation) given at Rome April 20, 1850 and signed by Pius IX. As (Blanc) has many who may need this favor in his crowded port, fort, etc., (Timon) hastens to send it.

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1850 Apr. 22
La Rocque, A.: (Montreal, Canada)
to (Orestes A. Brownson: Boston, Massachusetts)

LaRocque presumes that Brownson has before this learned of the death of his mother-in-law. In all likelihood he will be confined to house or engaged, so that he will not be able to do more for the "Review." So he sends him the list. Although he may be unable to go to see Brownson, he will be happy to see Brownson there whenever he may wish to come.

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1850 Apr. 23
Brousseau, A. and Company: New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Receipted bill for $19 for red check matting. (Signature illegible).

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1850 Apr. 23
Timon, C.M., John, Bp. of Buffalo: Rome, Italy
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

The message is written on a copy of an account of Bishop Timon's speech in the church of St. Louis des Francis in Rome which he says a French priest insisted on having printed. At Naples he and a Jesuit gave a mission on board the frigate INDEPENDENCE. He found some of the men scrupulous about eating meat and obtained a dispensation for them. He found afterwards that the Swiss in the service of Naples have even ample dispensations being obliged to abstain only six days a year, he obtained the dispensation which he encloses on a second page. The circular in French tells of Timon's sermon at the Church in Rome April 14 to the soldiers and their families in their native tongue, based on the sermon of the day about the Good Pastor, and adds the indulgence obtained by Timon for the members of the Association of the Propagation, dated April 13. The copy of the dispensation in French says that Timon asks that the holy Father grant to the American soldiers and sailors the same privileges granted to the Swiss in the service of Naples for ten years. Timon request and the granting by Pope Pius IX are dated April 20.

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(18)50 Apr. 24
Baillie, A.X.: Bayou Robert, (Louisiana)
to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc: Alexandria, L(ouisian)a

When Baillie took leave of Blanc yesterday he hoped to see him again but the weather and his sick child prevented. He hopes Blanc will return next year. He begs to be remembered to Father (John Peter) Bellier. Blanc is to accept the regards of Baillie and Mrs. Baillie. (On the back of the letter in Blanc's hand) Jeanne, mother of the future husband, Pierre, father of the future bride; Jeanne, daughter of Claude, brother of Pierre.

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1850 Apr. 24
Conway, Mrs. (Robert): (New Orleans, Louisiana)
to (Bishop Anthony Blanc): New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Receipt for 6 piastres for the hire of Clarissa from March 8 to April 24.

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1850 Apr. 25
Achard, C.: St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

He sends the annexed about Alphonse Faure whom a case of dropsy made him send to New Orleans. After he left Achard wrote to his family and Faure was to let him know his condition. Achard has had no reply in spite of repeated letters. Faure left St. Louis at the end of last September on board the Illinois. It may be that weakened by four months of sickness Faure could not stand the trip and died on the way. In that case the Captain would have registered the death. If he arrived his death would have been registered at the hospital. Achard wrote to Mr. Auguste in St. Philippe Street where Faure roomed after his arrive from France, but received no answer. Faure's mother's letter is urgent. P.S. Achard is writing to the consulby the same post. By the recommendation of Mr. Clémencon, Achard is confident Rousselon will have a death certificate to send to Faure's family. He awaits a reply in which he asks Rousselon to return the mother's letter which Achard will keep as a souvenir of his friend and of a friend of his mother's. Achard's address is in care of Dominique Stock. (On the letter in Rousselon's? hand): Captain of the Illinois, Stetinius; dead on board the Illinois.

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1850 Apr. 25
DeGoesbriand, Father L(ouis): Cleveland, Ohio
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell: of Cincinnati, Ohio

Father (Francis DeSales) Brunner writes from Lavemberg aux Grisou a Suisse concerning a young man, Father Felix Kohler, who turned out bad, returned home and has enrolled in the militia where he says no breviary. The Nuncio of Lucerne has written to Father Brunner in order to obtain his letters of ordination and his exeat. The testimonials given at Purcell's request do not contain Purcell's signature and seal and hence are of no value. The Nuncio has written to Purcell but obtained no answer. Father Mathias Kreusch who was raised to the order of deacon with Kohler says they received that Sacrament at Purcell's hands on the 15th of August 1844. They hope Bishop (Louis Amadeus) Rappe will be back in June. Father (M) Caron is giving three weeks vacation to his seminarians.

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1850 Apr. 26
Ménard, Father Ch(arle)s M.: Lafourche Intérieure, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

He sees that (T.E.) Giraud, the architect, is no more of a wizard than Ménard when it comes to a Communion rail. The price he asks is the same as that asked in three different places. Ménard asks Rousselon to ask Giraud to order for $300, using his own judgment. Father Jordain sends respects and his thanks for the ordo.

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1850 Apr. 26
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph: Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Bishop (John Baptist) Purcell: Cincinnati, (Ohio)

What a batch of bad news is contained in Purcell's last letter. The ill health of Father (Charles P.) Montgomery, the misfortune of Father (John) O'Dwyer, and the troubles of Bishop (Richard Vincent) Whelan of Wheeling. The last is not serious a little courage will get him through and he could not be better than with Purcell to get a good supply of that. The Archbishop wrote to (Chanche) to supply some names for Rome; (Chanche) was much embarrassed under the circumstances. He hopes he will find Purcell in fine health when he visits him. This may not be soon; the Pope is prudent and will not return till the French have the city. (Chanche) is sorry any of the Sisters (of Charity) should have made any difficulty about their vow to the Superior General. The union being effected it was the only person they could make it to. It is understood that no changes are to be made in the government of the Sisters in this country at least for many years. It only carries out what was the wish of the founders of St. Joseph the Dubourgs, the Davids, and the Dubois. (Chanche) is glad Mr. Schwarz has not forgotten him. (Chanche) spoke to Purcell in Baltimore about a letter Schwarz requested they would send him. (Chanche) must think of it when he is with Purcell and get as many signatures as they can. (Chanche) would like to see that fine angel of Purcell's. (Chanche)'s bell from Rome is safe in New Orleans. (Chanche) sends his respects to the Bishops with Purcell, to his brother, and to Mr. and Mrs. Springer.

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1850 Apr. 27
Daquin, Thomas: (New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

A receipted bill for $50.46 for groceries. Signed by Edouard Sigg(?).

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1850 Apr. 27
Lambert, X.: New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

A receipted bill for $7.50 for a locksmith's work.

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1850 Apr. 27
Lesne, Father J(ames): N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon: (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Lesne is sending some litanies which he could not have printed before last week because the press was damaged. In the meantime this pious young lady can be satisfied with those which are done. The book will be started tomorrow. Lesne asks Rousselon to obtain from the Bishop a statement of approbation to put in the book.

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1850 Apr. 27
Lucas, Father P(eter): West Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a

Lucas asks for a dispensation for Joseph Hébert and Victorine Dupuy whose father and mother are brother an sister. They have give valid reason.

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1850 Apr. 27
(Portier), Bishop Michael: Mobile, (Alabama)
to Father J.M. Portier: New Orleans, (Louisiana)

(Portier) tells his nephew that he has just received his letter telling of his safe arrival and that they will soon see him. He is to take the enclosed (no enclosure) to Father (Stephen) Rousselon who will give him the required information. He is to give the order below (order cut away) to the agent of Barrens Seminary whom (Portier) will pay Rousselon is to endorse the order.

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1850 Apr. 28
Latapie, Heloise Decuir: (New Orleans, Louisiana)
to (Bishop Anthony Blanc: New) Orleans, (Louisiana)

Receipt for 12 piastres for the hire of her servant Fanchonnette.

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1850 Apr. 30
La Rocque, A.: Montreal, (Canada)
to O(restes) A. Brownson: (Boston, Massachusetts)

If Brownson is desirous of remaining in Quebec for the weekend he can easily do so and yet "join the Congregation," as they meet on Ascension Day as usual. He could leave on Friday and be in Boston on Saturday. He does this on the presumption that the people of Quebec will wish him to remain, and he does but as he should wish to be done by. He cautions him not to take the boat from Quebec as he would be late for the service. Not having seen a Quebec paper recently, he does not know what they think of Brownson, but he saw an inquiry in the Mercury by "a Protestant" as to what Brownson was. They are anxious for his success.

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1850 Apr. 30
Ludington, (Mrs.) D(aphne) A. B.: Sweden, (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson: (Boston, Massachusetts)

She feels most keenly the neglect he has shown her letter -- she is unworthy but she is his sister still. Melvin, on his return from Canada in the spring, was married to a young Irish Catholic girl by a Catholic priest, and returned to Canada the next day. Her husband has been very unkind to her on account of his intemperance. Last Friday he took his horses and wagon, all he could conveniently carry, and all the money and whiskey he could get, leaving her not a shilling Benjamin has gone West, and may never return; she is left with the three younger boys: what can William and Daniel do toward paying forty dollars rent? Although it seems a lot, she gets a large garden, all the fruit and kindling they need. Samuel and Emeline think she had better move in with them, but they have but one room. She has no one to help her and asks his advice. When her husband left he told her to go to the poorhouse. She asks if that is the way to treat a quiet patient woman who has labored and toiled night and day day to serve him. She does not dare stay here unless she can have some little assistance. She would be thankful if he could help her, but if he can't, she wants to know immediately. She values his advice and should her husband come back she will not live with him unless obliged to. She certainly will not follow him. He said he was going to Michigan through Canada.

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