1850 Oct. 1
Lambert, Rich(ar)d:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipt for $20 for services as organist for one month.
V-5-n - A. Receipt S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
1850 Oct. 2
Fontbonne, Father J(ames):
St. Martinville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
If his singer asks to go to the seminary, Fontbonne sees no difficulty in admitting him. He is a practical Christian. As for the faults Fontbonne spoke to Blanc about, what better place to judge than in the seminary. If he is found not suitable to become a priest, what harm could result? If he has money, Fontbonne would make him pay a little.
V-5-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {1}
1850 Oct. 2
Roduit, S.J., Father Jos(eph):
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Roduit asks for a dispensation for William Calheghan and Marie Azélie Fall.
V-5-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
1850 Oct. 2
Rogalle, Father J.:
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Rogalle wished to wait for Blanc's return to New Orleans before answering his letter to him before his departure. This letter did Rogalle much good; by it he has the measure of protection which Blanc gives to his priests against evil persons. The trustees have had the gallery of the church and the fences attended to. They should have the gallery of the presbytery repaired. Since Rogalle spoke of establishing a church at Chenal, independent of their administration, they have pretended that he must have too much money. So several days after Blanc left, they reduced his salary to 800 piastres. This did not prevent Rogalle from pursuing the means to build a church which he believes will go forward despite the little help he has been able to obtain from the parishioners. He has made no reply as to their decision about his salary. Rogalle does not want to remain in this parish when his year is up next March. Recently they appointed the jailer as beadle of the church at Fausse Rivière to show him that they have the right to employ whom they please. Rogalle sends a copy of the objection he sent them and the reply he received from them. Blanc is to send him instructions. He sends regards to the vicar general. (The copy of his objection states that): 1. The pastor alone has the right to choose the persons who function during services. 2. The pastor does not need a beadle to maintain order. 3. The presence of a beadle would only serve to organize disorder. He is a Protestant and jailer of the prison. Rogalle protests this appointment.
- A.L.S. Copy -
1850 Oct. 1
Begous(?), A.:
Pointe Coupee, (Louisiana)
to Father Rogalle:
Begous received Rogalle's letter of yesterday. He has given an order to the secretary to call a meeting of the trustees to submit his protest against the appointment. Meanwhile Begous suspended the duties of the person named.
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V-5-n - A.L.S., Copy - (French) - 5pp. - 4to. - {5}
1850 Oct. 3
Fontbonne, Father James:
St. Martinville, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Fontbonne gave Father (Julien) Priour, pastor of New Iberia $103 for the Archbishop. There were 33 piastres from the Christmas and Easter collections, a dispensation for Nicolas Provost and Mathilde Judice, $10; the rest is dispensations from banns. The Archbishop promised Fontbonne a coworker, Rousselon is to remind him; it is almost necessary in the present circumstances. As for the money about which he spoke to the Archbishop, the sooner it is disposed of, the better it will be.
V-5-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {4}
1850 Oct. 4
Wippern, Father Xav(ier):
Cincinnati, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
In answer to Purcell's query as to whether he blessed the marriage of Mr. Mellage, he says that he has neither assisted at a marriage, baptized, or exercised any function of a pastor since he came to St. Mary's, although he has received many requests. With the exception of a few confessions he has confined himself to the work of the college. If Father (Joseph) Weber has blessed the marriage, Wippern will inform Purcell when Weber comes to the college for confession. (In Purcell's handwriting and signed) A note has been added to the effect that Wippern had asked the day before the letter to bless a clandestine marriage and that Father Weber did bless this marriage in first degree of affinity without dispensation and against the will of the parents and without banns. Weber says the parties horribly deceived him.
II-4-k - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - (Wippern's letter in French) - {3}
1850 Oct. 5
(Sadlier, James):
Montreal, (Canada)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
They have had some difficulty in arranging for a hall for Brownson's lectures but will secure one. As there is to be a Provincial exhibition about the middle of the month he thinks it would be better to put off the lectures to the last of the month and the first of the next. Rev. J. Lord, of Boston, is delivering a course of lectures there and his first lecture was poorly attended. Mrs. Sadlier would be pleased if Brownson would make his home with them during his stay in Montreal.
I-3-j - No signature - 2pp. - 12mo. (Fragment) - {1}
1850 Oct. 6
Chataigné, Hypolite:
(Barrens, Missouri)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
His brother, Eugene (Chataigné), is to come from France to New Orleans. It has been about a month since he heard from him and his parents. He asked Hypolite to write him and address it to Rousselon so that he would have it on his arrival. Hypolite has received sad news. His father died; they had to amputate one of his legs. He asks Rousselon to pray for him.
V-5-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1850 Oct. 6
Perché, Father N(apoleon) J(oseph):
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to (Father Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In leaving New Orleans, Perché had promised to write. Now that he has reached the seminary, he will give some details of his trip. He stayed at Portland and Louisville 8 or 10 days longer than he had planned in order to go with Bishop (Ignatius A.) Reynolds of Charleston. He was happy to remain longer among his friends. On September 23, they took the mail boat to Cincinnati, arriving September 24. They were cordially welcomed by Archbishop Purcell and his priests. Father (H.D.) Juncker, who had been in New Orleans several years ago, took Perché around to the principal churches and he saw several old friends. The cathedral of Cincinnati is magnificent. Some of the German churches are beautiful. The Germans seem to understand the necessity of Christian education; when they build churches, they also build schools, if possible. They left Cincinnati by train for Sandusky, a distance of 220 miles. September 25 they reached Sandusky and boarded the Saratoga leaving for Buffalo. Because of a storm, they did not arrive until 7:30 September 26. They went immediately to call on Bishop (John) Timon but knowing that he had the seminary in his house, they went to stay at a hotel near the railroad station. After Mass, at the cathedral and a visit to the German church, St. John's, they took the train for Niagara where he saw the falls. Returning to Niagara he had time to visit with Timon the Orphan Asylum and hospital, run by the Sisters of Charity and the boarding school of the Ladies of the Sacred Heart. The French at Buffalo bought a Protestant church which they remodeled and formed a French parish as they did in New York. They left Buffalo for New York on Saturday; at 7:30 in the evening, they were at Albany. They had just enough time to transfer their baggage to the magnificent steamboat, Newton, and the next morning they arrived in New York. The country between Buffalo and Albany is remarkably beautiful and soon will be as thickly populated as parts of Europe. Reynolds went to Manhattan to the Ladies of the Sacred Heart where he said Mass. Perché went to the French Church where he was welcomed by Fathers (Annet) Lafont, (Anthony) Cauvin, and (N.) Madéore, all of the Congregation of Mercy. Perché preached at the High Mass. After Vespers, Perché went with Reynolds to Brooklyn to visit one of their old friends from Kentucky, Father (Hippolyte) Deluynes, (S.J.) who took an interest in news of (Rousselon) which showed the affection he had for him in college was still the same. Monday they visited the establishment of the Ladies of the Sacred Heart in Manhattan. From there they went to Fordham 8 miles from New York, where they saw Fathers (A.J. Thebaud, (S.J.) Thibaut, (F.) Fouché, and (William S.) Murphy, (S.J.). On Tuesday they saw the Bishop with whom he spent the evening. Perché was disappointed in not being able to see (Orestes A.) Brownson, author of the work bearing his name as they wished to leave New York Thursday. In New York Perché visited (James A.) McMaster, editor of the Freeman's Journal. Then Perché went to see Bishop (John) Hughes; it would be difficult to imagine so learned a man with so much simplicity. They left for Philadelphia on Thursday. Bishop (Francis Patrick) Kenrick took him to several houses for visits and to the Convent of the Good Shepherd to whose Superior Perché taught catechism in France. October 7, they leave for Washington. (P.S.) If there is anything in this letter for the Propagateur, (Rousselon) is to take what he wants. In a few days, Perché will send a letter for Mrs. d'Aquin which he asks (Rousselon) to give to her, and a letter for Julian from his family who believed him to be dead. Perché sends regards to Amélie, and to Mr. and Mrs. Poincy. Also to Mrs. Lombard, Mrs. Baron and Octavie. (On the back of the letter in another hand) M. Lombard.
V-5-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 8pp. - 12mo. - {22}
1850 Oct. 8
Kohler, S.J., Father Aug(ust):
Sault Ste, Marie, (Michigan)
to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefev(e)re:
Detroit, (Michigan)
Since Lefevere's visit, Kohler has not been at Sault long enough to take active part in their Temperance Society about which he had promised to write. Since his return from Lake Superior and other missions he has seen several of his Irish people. He found them well disposed and while they have all abandoned the "Sons of Temperance", they are not less faithful to their promise. He would have nothing to complain about those who speak English if it were not that many rarely approach the Sacraments. Because of his frequent absences, he believes that it will not be possible to have regular meetings; however, he will first form a nucleus of good people. He wants to obtain several English books for a little library. Several times Lefevere has promised to give him the statutes of the Catholic temperance society of Detroit. Kohler was greatly pleased to see Father (Frederic) Baraga there and also to see him accompanied by a new missionary, (Father Angelus Van Paemel). The Sault grammer just finished will be very helpful and the new ascetic work which Baraga has had published is what is needed. Lefevere has no doubt heard of the ridiculous manner in which the 'treaty' was made at Sault Ste. Marie between the English government and the savages in regard to the land sold by the government to the Miner's Association. However the savages kept a good third of the land which they will occupy and they have the right in perpetuity of hunting on the untilled land. If they had held out for Mr. McDonald they would have been better treated. He doubts if the chiefs knew what kind of paper they signed. The Hudson's Bay Company made threats in order to disunite the rest. He recalls to Lefevere his promise to send him an altar stone which he could carry easily. Kohler is not always in Sault when trustworthy people go to Detroit but if Lefevere sees Mr. Paiement or Mr. Barbeau he can send it by them. He adds a word for (Mother Mary Aloysia) Hard(e)y, Superior of the Madames of the Sacred Heart. If she is no longer at Detroit Kohler begs Lefevere to send his letter to New York. She may have $80 or $90 for him, destined for buildings for the priest. The savages of Sault St. Marie, American side, propose to buy some land for an agricultural settlement. They need a chapel and house for the missionary. As this mission would be in Lefevere's diocese, Kohler hopes that it will receive help from the (Association for the) Propagation of the Faith. They are encouraged by what Father Baraga has done. P.S. They have just received a visit from Placidus Ord who tells them that Lefevere has written recently to Father (John Baptist) Menet. The steamer Franklin, probably the carrier of this letter, has been shipwrecked. Menet wants Kohler to ask Lefevere for his instructions about the claim of the Catholic mission at Sault. It should extend up to the water's edge but is cut off by the encroachment of the Fort (Brady). Lefevere having the title at hand would know the rights of the church and what steps to take. Brother Lacoste (S.J.) asks Lefevere to send him 12 French primers and 3 copies of English-French grammars to be used by those pupils who wish to learn French.
III-2-h - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 12mo. - {11}
1850 Oct. 8
La Rocque, A.:
Montreal, (Canada)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has here had under consideration the establishment of a combined "House of Correction and Refuge" in which employment of some kind would be given, and trades taught to the needy. Knowing Brownson's intention of visiting them, they ask him to obtain some information for them with regard to, say, size of property, of the house, number of inmates, keepers, trades, etc. It would be of great use to them, and if Brownson could, either personally or through Mr. O'Brien or the Major, obtain such information, they would be much obliged. He presumes Brownson will visit Montreal in time to witness the Industrial Exhibition; and he urges him to do so, and to honor him with his company. He regrets that while he was in Boston he was unable to go to see Brownson. That was his object in going, but he could not manage it.
I-3-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}
1850 Oct. 9
(Eccleston), Archbishop Samuel:
Balt(imore, Maryland)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Today (Eccleston) received the letter of which he encloses a copy (no enclosure).
V-5-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {1}
1850 Oct. 9
Frenaye, M(ark) A(nthony):
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Frenaye has given (Dolores) Lopez a box for Blanc with 4 oil stocks and 4 pixes. An hour later he sent another oil stock and pix which were not finished for the box. It amounts to $50. Miss Lopez has resolved to enter the Ursulines. Blanc will probably recall her father. She is bringing a letter from Bishop Kenrick.
V-5-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1850 Oct. 9
Lynch, C.M., Father J(ohn) J.:
St. Mary's Seminary
(Barrens, Missouri)
to Father S(tephen) Rousselon:
N(ew) Orleans, L(ouisian)a
He presents his respects to Archbishop Blanc, hoping that the material part will not become unworthy of being presented to him. Mrs. Lambert has left her son here; Lynch will do all he can to keep him a good boy. She will trouble Rousselon from time to time with a deposit to pay his pension. They have at present about 60 students; 7 in theology, 3 in philosophy, the rest in rhetoric and other lower studies. All are doing very well. O'Connor, Chattani (Hypolite Chataigné) and (Louis) Deroche are doing very well. Lynch would be glad to have the Annals of the Propagation of the Faith both in English and French. Lynch sends his respects to Father Perché and his other good friends in New Orleans, Fathers Ogée(?), Mascaroni, and Jamey.
V-5-n - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 4to. - {6}
1850 Oct. 10
Brunner, C.PP.S. Father (Francis de Sales):
On Lake Erie from Buffalo, N.Y.
to Sandusky, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
After his journey he is again amidst the American church and is happy to be considered her son. His health has grown stronger throughout the journey. He has brought with him 3 youths suitable to become Precious Blood Fathers, and some lay brothers and some Precious Blood Sisters. As soon as possible he will visit the congregation at Minster and hopes to get to Cincinnati to visit Purcell and receive his blessing before the winter.
II-4-k - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - (Latin) - {4}
1850 Oct. 10
Kenrick, Bishop Francis Patrick:
Phil(adelphia, Pennsylvania)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
In offering his congratulations on (Blanc)'s metropolitan dignity, Kenrick presents Miss Dolores Lopez, daughter of a Spanish gentleman long a resident here. Her piety and determination to devote herself to God are indications of a true vocation.
V-5-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {2}
1850 Oct. 10
Matton, Ch(arles):
Fourvière, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Matton writes from his little hermitage. Rousselon will say that ordinarily a hermit is not married. That is true but a hermit's solitude is hardly greater than Matton's only he has a heart to share his joys and sorrows. Rousselon is not to forget his promise to come to lay the first stone of their little chapel. He does not doubt that his wife will soon love and respect him as Matton does. He encloses a letter for Charles and one for his family. The one for Charles is very important and urgent.
V-5-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {1}
1850 Oct. 10
Ménard, Father Ch(arle)s M.:
Thibodaux, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Ménard encloses a letter addressed to Messrs. Delpeuch and Chataigné to inform them of the steps to take to pay the customs on the bell they are bringing from France for the church at Thibodaux. Rousselon is to give them the letter as soon as they arrive in New Orleans. Ménard would like to know whether the workmen who made the stained glass windows for Ste. Thérèse and St. Joseph Churches still live in New Orleans; Ménard might give them a little work sometime. (Letter) courtesy of Evariste Lépine.
V-5-n - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {5}
1850 Oct. 10
Piaubert:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipt for 12 piastres for 2 barrels of white wine.
V-5-n - A. Receipt S. - op. - 16mo. - {1}
1850 Oct. 10
Turgeon, Peter Flavian, Archbishop of:
Quebec, (Ontario, Canada)
to Bishop Peter Paul Lefev(e)re:
Detroit, (Michigan)
Because of the relation between the dioceses of Detroit and Quebec and so that Lefevere can conduct business through priests of the Detroit diocese in the archdiocese of Quebec, Turgeon makes Lefevere his vicar general with all the powers conferred on him according to the faculties he received from Rome, March 6, 1842. Signed by Fathers C.F. Cozeau, J.P.A. Ferland, P.H. Harkin, and Father Edmund Langevin as secretary.
III-2-h - D.S. - (Latin) - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1850 Oct. 10
Turgeon, P(eter) F(lavian), Abp. Quebec:
Quebec, Canada
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Because of the close relation between the dioceses of Cincinnati and Quebec, and the possibility that Purcell or his ministers will be led within the diocese of Quebec to care for spiritual needs, Turgeon by this document gives to Purcell the powers of Vicar General of the Quebec Diocese containing all the faculties of a Vicar General including those special faculties granted by the papal indult of March 6, 1842. Purcell as vicar general can exercise these faculties himself or through his ministers except those which require an episcopal order. It is witnessed by Father C.J. Leegum, Vicar General, J.B. Terland, and P.K. Harkin. It was drawn up by the command of the Archbishop by Father Edmund Langevin, his secretary.
II-4-k - D.S. and sealed - 1p. - 8vo. - (Latin) - {3}
1850 Oct. 12
Boué, Father:
Lyons, (France)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Boué recommends to Blanc, the bearer of this letter, Mr. Mégret, a book-binder who has had misfortunes. Boué asks Blanc's help in finding work for him in his city. They have finished their retreat. They had Archbishop Fransony of Turin, brother of the Cardinal Prefect of Propaganda. Banished by the prohibiting of the immunity of the Church, they are fortunate to have him choose Lyons to spend the days of his exile here. All the pastors of Lyons gathered to offer him their homage and respect. He also received a large deputation of lay people. Blanc's student at Propaganda has not yet arrived; Boué has written him that he has the sum necessary for his passage. Father (Henry?) Rousselon is waiting for him to confide to his care, two young religious postulants. Boué would have been glad to confide some seminarians to him but it has been impossible to find any. Blanc must decide to come to France in the spring. Boué has just read in the Lyons paper that at the last consistory, the pallium was requested for Blanc, as well as for the Bishops of Cincinnati and New York. Cousin Blanc, coming out of retreat, sends his respects.
V-5-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {5}
1850 Oct. 15 (?)
Butler, Father T(homas) R.:
Fayetteville, Brown Co., Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
The above receipt for the money enclosed will be of much service in facilitating a settlement with D. McKiterick. Butler invited him to settle by arbitration but as Mr. Gross doubts his willingness to do so, Butler would be glad to have the above receipt signed by Purcell and returned by Gross. Butler is preparing for the mission to Galliopolis and Pomeroy. Will Purcell tell him what he wants him to do and the names of some of the principal persons of each locality.
II-4-k - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {4}
1850 Oct. 15
Fontbonne, Father James:
St. Martinville, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
On the 8th the pastor of Pont Breaux came to see Fontbonne and told him some very hard things. He gave Fontbonne to understand that Fontbonne had denounced him to Rousselon. Would it not be charitable for Rousselon to write and tell him that Fontbonne had not denounced him and that before denouncing others he should be sure that what he said was true. If he had shown this bad humor before the Bishop's visit, all would already be settled.
V-5-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
1850 Oct. 16
Dartigues, A.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipted bill for $3.61 for hay.
V-5-m - A. Receipt S. - 1p. - 16mo. - {1}
1850 Oct. 16
Thirion, Father (H.):
St. Landry, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
It is painful to tell (Blanc) the same things again but things are still the same. Time only brings new things to aggravate him. (Blanc) probably knows his position as a young priest here better than he does. If (Blanc) knew what he did at the seminary to overcome(?) the pain of his mother's death and certain members of his family, he would understand his position better. Thirion is in (Blanc)'s diocese; he has promised him obedience and will remain. Until now Thirion has not spoken of Father (Francis) Mittelbronn. Thirion has always had the desire to work with Mittelbronn and he with Thirion, even before they left France. If they could work together it would be also for the salvation of each other.
V-5-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - folio - {2}
1850 Oct. 16
(Turgeon), Archbishop P(eter) F(lavius):
Quebec, (Canada)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Turgeon) has been called to replace Archbishop Joseph Signay who died on the 3rd. Wishing to provide for his diocesans, wherever they may be, and persuaded of (Blanc)'s willingness to render service to those in his diocese, (Turgeon) sends him a letter appointing him his vicar general. (The letter is signed by Father Edmund Langevin as secretary (and also bears the names of Father C.J. Cazeau, vicar general, Father J.B.A. Ferland, and Father P.H. Harkin.
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1850 Oct. 16
Turgeon, P(eter) F(lavian), Archbishop of:
Quebec, (Canada)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell):
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Turgeon has been called to fill the see of Quebec, replacing Archbishop (Joseph) Signay who died on October 3. Desirous of providing as far as possible for the spiritual needs of his diocesans who might be in Purcell's diocese, Turgeon sends him faculties as vicar-general.
II-4-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
1850 Oct. 17
Spalding, M.J., Bp. of Louisville:
Louisville, Kentucky
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Spalding sends his congratulations on Purcell's promotion which will add lustre to the American Church and will contribute to the honor and glory of God. He sends a picture of his new Cathedral and also one for Father (Theodore Stephen) Badin. Father McGill will probably accept. Can an Archbishop-elect consecrate a Bishop before receiving the Pallium?
II-4-k - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 16to. - {3}
1850 Oct. 18
(Blanc), Ant(hony) Abp. elect New Orleans:
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
At last the news has come from Rome. Blanc asks Purcell if he is sending some one to Rome for the pallium. In waiting they will be less a bishop than they were since they cannot exercise their episcopal functions until they have received the pallium. He does not say all that he thinks; he is guided by circumstances. He cannot go to court because he still suffers from a trip of 7 weeks. He hopes to have the pleasure of seeing Purcell before Dec. 8, for the consecration of the cathedral of Mobile.
II-4-k - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - (French) - {3}
1850 Oct. 18
Roduit, S.J., Father Jos(eph):
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Raphael Richard and Palmire Ritter ask for a dispensation.
V-5-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
1850 Oct. 18
Sorin, C.S.C., Father Edward:
University of Notre Dame, Indiana
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Sorin sends his congratulation to Purcell on his elevation to the dignity of Archbishop. Although accustomed to rely on Purcell's benevolence towards (the Congregation of Holy Cross), Sorin loves to think that they will become still more the objects of Purcell's paternal attention. They will be happy to see Purcell at Notre Dame. When the railroad is completed from Toledo to South Bend, the trip will take from eighteen to twenty-four hours.
II-4-k - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {5}
1850 Oct. 19
Gandolfo, C.M., Father A.H.:
Assumption Seminary,
(Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Father John Brands, (C.M.) has informed Gandolfo that Messrs. Mich(ael?) Maurin and Duvernais are waiting for some money. Because of a delay in returning to New Orleans, Gandolfo wrote Rousselon from Donaldsonville to pay, besides the first $200, 200 more making $400 which these men have already received. Gandolfo gives here the payments, according to contract. If these men need a little money, Gandolfo leaves everything up to Rousselon's judgment. Gandolfo thanks him for the letters he sent on. Their Visitor will be with them before winter. Father (John) Lynch, (C.M.) assures Rousselon that the apples and cider will arrive in a few weeks. Brands forgot his ordo in the room he had; he asks Rousselon to send it. Father (J.) Masnou, (C.M.) has dengue fever. Gandolfo will try to be in the city for the 26yh. He sends respects to the Bishop, Fathers Mascaroni and Kupher and little Felix.
V-5-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {6}
1850 Oct. 19
Thirion, Father (H.):
St. Landry, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Thirion does not like it here because Father (John F.) Raviol treats him too harshly. Thirion fears it will be as it was with Father (Simon) Rominger; the same trend is beginning as with his predecessor in the assistantship. Thirion recalls his mother's advice about leaving a house he does not like but not saying a word. Raviol does not like Thirion; he cannot please him. Three days ago, Thirion saw Father (J.J.) Malavergne who came from making a retreat at Grand Coteau. When he was with Malavergne, Thirion felt like he was again at the seminary. They said their prayers together and made their meditations. Malavergne is detained here because of the interruption of transportation; he hopes to leave on the 20th and will bring Thirion's letter. Thirion asks to be withdrawn immediately. This will perhaps give Raviol and his sister as much pleasure as it will give Thirion. Thirion was close to leaving on the 18th. Raviol upbraided him in an undignified way. Thirion gave no reason; it is to avoid any reason that he is leaving.
V-5-n - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - folio - {4}
1850 Oct. 20
Eccleston, Samuel, Abp. of Baltimore:
Baltimore, Maryland
to Bishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Eccleston sends is congratulations on Purcell's elevation to the Archbishopric. As for Eccleston, Purcell is a little in advance of the Holy See. Purcell will find in the Roman Pontifical, Feman and Thimasin an answer to most of his queries. As the church in this country is subject to the Propaganda, the easiest way for Purcell to get his Pallium is to write to the Cardinal Prefect who will either send it or give the Faculties implied in its reception. If Eccleston goes to Mobile, he will be unable to visit Cincinnati. P.S. It is the opinion of the Rubricist at the Seminary that Purcell cannot act as Assistant Prelate, this being an episcopal function.
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1850 Oct. 21
Gélot, Paul:
Brownsville, (Texas)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The Oblates (of Mary Immaculate), having misled Bishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.) as they did the Bishop of Pittsburg, the establishment at Brownsville no longer exists. Two of them have been recalled to Canada; the Superior and Gélot have been abandoned. Gélot must find a refuge. He is released from his vows, being only a deacon. He asks (Rousselon) to beg the Archbishop to extend a hand to an unfortunate young man who is the victim of the war dividing his superiors. He offers himself to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc without reserve.
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1850 Oct. 21
Lesne, Father (?) J(ames?):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Two months from this date, Lesne promises to pay to the order of Joseph Mignard, 857 piastres.
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(1850 Oct. 21)
Mignard, J(oseph):
The amount signed for in this note came from a deposit placed with Mignard by the late Mathieu Dumas.
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Mignard in his answer to the suit against him and Lesne, says that Dumas, in August 1850, placed in the hands of the respondent, $1000 in gold and that after Dumas' death, he applied $143 to charitable purposes according to the view of the deceased and the balance of 757 was lent to Lesne with interest. The administrator received with interest $925.55. After court costs, fees, and 20 percent for the state, $330.20 are due for Mignard.
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1850 Oct. 21
Lynch, C.M., Father J(ohn):
St. Mary's Seminary,
(Barrens, Mo.)
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Lynch sends his congratulations on Purcell's promotion. All of Purcell's students are doing well. They are a joy and a consolation. Lynch makes some remark about each one of the students. He is anxious to avail himself of Purcell's promised visit to get some young men ordained.
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(18)50 Oct. 21
(Mudd, S.C.), Sister M(ary) Austin:
(Donaldsonville, Louisiana)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
One of the novices, Elizabeth Ivis has been affected with hoarseness since the first month after her arrival here last February. Sister has had two physicians examine her. They pronounce it bronchitis with tubercle on the right lung and say she will never perfectly recover. Her parents are living in Mobile. Shall one of them accompany her to New Orleans if Blanc thinks it necessary for her to return to her parents? All the sick Sisters and novices are up. Austin made wrong calculations when planning the infirmary; it accommodates but two. They had six to provide for.
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1850 Oct. 21
Roduit, S.J., Father Jos(eph):
Grand Boteau, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Félismar Guidry and Ambrose Guidry, first cousins, wish to marry, and ask for a dispensation.
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1850 Oct. 22
Barthe, Father E(dward):
Houma, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He hastens to reply to Blanc's letter of the 19th which he received on the 22nd. Blanc says that on his return from a long trip, he had received a letter from Berget and Braun claiming a payment and interest, and the cost of a suit. This is how it is: For bricks for the church, they owe these men $771.50 with interest since July 1, 1850. It will be paid, half in March 1851 and half in 1852. The administrators are still disposed to carry out the subscription they opened in Blanc's presence for the doors, the windows, and the floor and pews. All are disposed to continue until the work is finished. The name of the man who made the foundation is Paul Bache. He claims $300; only $134.56 is due him. Barthe lists the debts for the church (giving the name and amount due for each individual) which amount to $2066.74. Blanc makes no mention of the draft for $45 and a letter in which Barthe informed him of a financial difficulty in which he had to pay Messrs. Viguerie and C(ompany?). This draft is only a loan which Barthe hopes to pay on November 20 when he comes to refresh his spirit at the retreat after 23 years of ministry. Since Blanc left Barthe went on mission in the Bayous but had to return after a week. He had an eruption similar to erysipelas and still has sores after three months.
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1850 Oct. 22
Jan, Father (Ange Marie Felix):
Mur-de-Bretagne, (France)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Jan received Blanc's letter at the end of April. He was very ill and put off his reply, although he had assured Father (J.M.) Bonniot of his intention to write, until he saw how his medicine would work. He is not yet entirely recovered but he will leave on the 28th of this month for New Orleans. He is late getting started on his apostolic life. Another reason for haste is the turn of events in France. P.S. Bonniot gave him several commissions; he has done them and will bring them with him. Since Bonniot left New Orleans, Jan has lost track of him.
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1850 Oct. 22
Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e:
St. John Baptist, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Mina sends his congratulations on Blanc's promotion to the Archbishopric. In spite of weakness, Mina has begun to say Mass. Erysipelas made him suffer intensely for 3 weeks. He will have to be very ill to miss the retreat.
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1850 Oct. 22
Rappe, Louis A(madeus), Bp. Cleveland:
Cleveland, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Rappe is certain that Father J.W. Conlan has been granted to him but Conlan writes that Purcell classes him as his subject and that Purcell offers him a congregation. Rappe protests and reminds Purcell of his promise which will be enough to settle the affair. The vestments Rappe got in Lyons will be directed to Cincinnati. He sends his congratulations on Purcell's elevation.
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1850 Oct. 25
McElroy, S.J., Father John:
New York, N. Y.
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He sends his congratulations on Purcell's being the first Archbishop of Cincinnati. He recalls that Bishop (Benedict Joseph) Flaget hoped that Cincinnati might be an Archepiscopal See. The good Sister Gonzaga is now on her way to Cincinnati. She has regulated all things well; their school is very flourishing. He asks Purcell to give Sister Margaret his respects.
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1850 Oct. 25
McGill, J(ohn), Bp. -elect of Richmond:
Louisville, Kentucky
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
McGill was given to understand that he could not be consecrated by the Archbishop of Cincinnati without a delay of months. Archbishop (Peter Richard Kenrick) consented to come to Bardstown and consecrate him on the 10th of November. It would be a pleasure to have Purcell present. Could Purcell preach the sermon on that occasion? They should be still further delighted if Father (John) Lamy would consent to be consecrated at the same time. Since writing this letter, McGill heard from Bishop (Martin J.) Spalding of Purcell's invitation to come to his cathedral. But all arrangements have been made at Bardstown not only with the Archbishop of St. Louis but with the provincial and Father (Peter J.) Verhagen.
P.S. He has asked Bishop (Richard P.) Miles and Bishop Spalding to be assistant Bishops on that occasion.
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1850 Oct.(?) 25
Martin(?), A.X.J.:
New York, (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
He explains how he came to say that Brownson was a native of Scotland and begs pardon for the mistake.
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1850 Oct. 26
(Chanche), Bishop John Joseph:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Chanche) received Blanc's last letter on Thursday on his return from the coast. He congratulates Blanc on the promotion they have long been expecting. He is edified at Blanc's modesty and desire to retire, but this is not advisable. The diocese has succeeded very well under Blanc's administration. (Chanche) would write another letter to Cardinal Fransoni saying that Blanc had written to the Pope for the pallium and requesting Fransoni to send it. (Chanche) sees that the nominations for the different sees are as they had settled in the council. He supposes some Bishops opposed the ones for St. Paul and Hartford. He is glad Father (Joseph A.) Schneller was not appointed for Savannah. Bishop (Ignatius A.) Reynolds, too, will be more tranquil. (Chanche) does not see anywhere that the Archbishop of Baltimore has been made a Primate. (Chanche) supposes not that the Pope had permitted the next Council to be a national one. The archbishop does not say whether he will be in Mobile for the consecration of the church. (Chanche) received a letter from Bishop Portier inviting him to the consecration. (Chanche) will go to Jackson and Columbus after November 1. He thinks he will go to Mobile by New Orleans. Is there any vessel in New Orleans sailing for Havre? (Chanche) will have to send one of his "bonnes" to France; he would like it to be November.
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1850 Oct. 26
Mittelbronn, Father (Francis):
St. John Baptist, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Before leaving Blanc Mittelbronn had asked to be with Father (H.) Thirion. Today he asks the same favor. It is only for the glory of God, the salvation of souls, and the salvation of his own soul. This was the intention of Mittelbronn and Thirion before their ordination. They cannot do as much good if they are separated.
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1850 Oct. 26
Byrne, D.:
New Orleans, Louisiana
License granted to Father (Lawrence) Kupfer to marry Augustus J. Boyer and Maria Metzendorff. (On the back of the license in another hand) August Jean Boyer, son of Michael Boyer and Catherine Press; Marie Mettzendorf, daughter of Adam (Mettzendorf) and Thérèse Kopp. Salatella, Madlen Seiverto; Volta.
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1850 Oct. 26
(Portier), Bishop Michael:
Mobile, (Alabama)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He congratulates Blanc on the erection of his see as a metropolitan. As the oldest of Blanc's suffragans he will give an example of the veneration they owe him. The consecration of the cathedral of Mobile will take place on December 8. (Portier) has already written to Bishop (John Joseph) Chanche. (Portier) feels that after 12 years of work and worry, he has fulfilled his mission. He is sending back the letter Blanc wrote to Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché to be used as Blanc sees fit; the letter arrived after Perché's departure. (Portier) will see Blanc toward mid-November.
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1850 Oct. 26
Raviol, Father J(ohn) F.:
Opelousas, (Louisian)a
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Father (H.) Thirion packed his trunks and is to leave this morning without notifying Raviol of what route he is taking to New Orleans. Raviol's pleas were in vain. Raviol had regarded Thirion as a friend. He warned Thirion of the possible result of his step but he told Raviol it was none of his business. If Ráviol had known even yesterday, he would have cancelled the carriage. Raviol's first assistant made him weep; his second never made him laugh.
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1850 Oct. 26
Spalding, M(artin) J., Bp. Louisville:
Louisville, Kentucky
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
The Bishop-elect (John McGill) has already decided on being consecrated at Bardstown on the 10th of November. Archbishop (Peter Richard Kenrick) will be consecrator with the Bishop (Richard P. Miles) and (Spalding) as assistants. It will not be possible for McGill to accept Purcell's invitation. Father (John) Lamy writes that he intends to invite the Bishop of Cleveland (Amadeus Rappe) to consecrate him. Spalding sends his respects to Father (Stephen Theodore Badin) and assures him that his forebodings about the half million dollars are groundless. Spalding has had a most embarrassing case of a couple from Cincinnati who have been living in fornication since they left Cincinnati. Father Edward Purcell says that he does know the parties who are John Churchill and Miss. Lanahan. Spalding told Father Quinn that he may marry them if he can be fully convinced that there is no impediment. He hears that Purcell is going to Rome to receive the pallium.
P.S. He hopes Father Lamy will come to Bardstown to be consecrated.
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1850 Oct. 28
Latapie, H(eloi)se D(ecuir):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipt for 12 piastres for the hire of Fanchonnette.
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1850 Oct. 28
Reynolds, Ignatius A., Bp. Charleston:
Charleston, South Carolina
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Reynolds hears that Purcell intends to visit Rome to receive the pallium from the hands of the Pope. He offers his sincere congratulations. He had hoped that Louisville would be the Archepiscopal see. He asks Purcell to take with him and present to the Pope and to Cardinal Franzoni a copy of Dr. England's works which are now in the hands of Murphy and Co. of Baltimore. Reynolds hopes the Pope will give him something in return in the way of a Chapel or a chalice, for in preparing the works he proved himself a real Papist by vindicating the character of former popes. Father (John) Lynch started for Cincinnati Yesterday.
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1850 Oct. 28
Young, Father Josue M.:
Lancaster, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He congratulates Purcell on his new dignity. He rejoices that Purcell did them the kindness to send the good Father(Francis X.)Weninger. He is indeed "a workman that need not be ashamed". Young looks for a permanent revival in the congregation. Old sinners have reconciled themselves. Young will send the Editor of the Telegraph a short account of the mission, and express the hope that they may find somebody with equal eloquence zeal and piety. He hopes that Father Weninger might preach a retreat for the clergy, especially for the Germans.
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1850 Oct. 29
(Blin, R.U.), Sister St. Arsène:
Galveston, (Texas)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She is late in expressing her joy at reading the news of his promotion. She partakes particularly of the joy of those who know his rare qualities.
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1850 Oct. 30
Daquin, Thomas:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop Ant(ho)ny Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipted bill for $50.15 for groceries. (Signed by) Edouard Sigg(?)
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1850 Oct. 30
Paris, Father A(ugust?) S(imon):
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Captain Lay(?) is going to New Orleans where he plans to stay some time. He was baptized and made his First Communion immediately before his departure. He wishes to be introduced to (Blanc).
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1850 Oct. 30
(Purcell), Archbishop-Elect J(ohn) B(aptist):
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Blanc's letter of the 18th reached (Purcell) last evening. He congratulates Blanc on his merited elevation to the archiepiscopal dignity. Tje final action of Rome on the decrees of their VIIth Council (of Baltimore) has pleased (Purcell) in that no intrigue was allowed to interfere with the expressed will of their prelates. The Cardinal Prefect's letter to the Archbishop of Baltimore seems to wink at difference of views. (Purcell) has a mind to go to Rome for the pallium, for, as in the instance of the Archbishop of St. Louis, it may be several months to get it. He has much to induce him to make another voyage to Europe. He has not yet the Sulpitians for his seminary although he has a larger number of priests than ever. What does Blanc think of their going together. They might return in three months, more or less. Here comes the London Catholic Standard of October 12 which says the Pallium was demanded at the close of the consistory of September 30 for the Archbishops of New York, New Orleans, and Cincinnati. (Purcell) presumes the Prefect will send them. Still (Purcell) will go if Blanc will. He supposes they must send their letters of thanksgiving to Cardinals Fransoni and Lambruschini. Bishop (John) McGill is to be consecrated on (November) 10 at Bardstown by Archbishop Kenrick, assisted by Bishops Miles and Spalding. Bishop (John Baptist) Lamy will be consecrated on the 24th in Cincinnati. He is as poor as Job. (P.S.) Archbishop (Samuel Eccleston) says (Purcell) is in advance of the Holy See in calling him Primate. Will he only have the title when he convokes them?
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1850 Oct. 30
Rappe, Louis A(madeus), Bp. Cleveland:
Cleveland, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Rappe is happy to know positively Purcell's intention about Father J.V. Conlan. Rappe may have been rash in stating that Conlan was looking for a more lucrative position. About his health there is no more risk at Canton than at Steubenville; but Rappe will do his best to give him another post. It is not in Rappe's power to pay the debt of Canton. The property was in Purcell's hands. He has directed three vestments to Father (Herman) Muckerheide and the rest to Cincinnati. Rappe is not without hopes that J. Cane will be a good priest; he is glad that Purcell will try him.
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1850 Oct. 30
Raviol, Father J(ohn) F.:
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Raviol received Blanc's confidential letter of October 27. If, in Father (H.) Thirion's departure, there was nothing regarding Raviol directly, he would weep with sorrow. Blanc has Raviol's letters; he can add nothing. As Raviol has always loved Thirion and does so today, in spite of what he said to Blanc about him, Raviol likes to attribute to him the delicacy he has always supposed him to have. Thirion told Blanc the truth. Sooner or later Blanc must let him know the echoes. In the meantime Raviol will forget this vexation.
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1850 Oct. 30
Thebaud, S.J., Aug. J.:
St. John's College (Fordham, New York)
to (Orestes A. Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts)
He left the diploma of Brownson's with Dunnigan to forward to him, but the latter forgot to do so until reminded. The delay in its being sent was not due to Brownson's failure to answer his note of July last. Father Murphy, to whom it belongs to have such documents drawn, had to be asked frequently before he got it.
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