1853 Jan
Roux la Beaume, P(ier)re:
Pass Christian, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans), Louisiana
He received (Blanc)'s letter of the 25th informing him that (Blanc) had a package and small sum of money for him from France. He asks (Blanc) to give it to the bearer of this letter. (At the bottom of the letter in Blanc's hand): Received from Blanc ten 20 franc pieces to be delivered to Roux La Beaume, Feb(ruar)y 1, 1853. (Signed by) V. Gorecki.
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1853 Jan.
Thompson, George W.:
Wheeling, V(irgini)a
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
About two years ago he forwarded to Brownson a "Philosophical Rhapsody" and is desirous to have the article to prepossess himself of some of its general views and special ideas.
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1853 Jan. 1
Legendre, Father (Edward E.):
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Legendre offers the prayers he said at the altar this morning for (Blanc)'s preservation. He wants to reveal his dispositions and presentiments and let (Blanc) see how things are here. If he believes the pastor, it seems that he is on the point of being changed. Without doubt the kindness of their parishioners, the attachment and confidence they gave him at Christmas time, and the good he believes he can do here, are not the reasons for dissatisfaction. But if he does not want a change, he will not reject it either. Since he is not preoccupied with advancing himself or making money, why should he not be satisfied with his position, however modest. He would be foolish to pursue what destroys many priests, even when his health warns him that he cannot count on many days. He would rather suffer more than to worry (Blanc).
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1853 Jan. 1
Commercial Bank Water Works
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipt for $20 for a supply of water from date to December 31, 1853. For 9 p(ersons?) and horse. (Signed by) L.(?) E. Puy, secretary. (Printed regulations on the back of this receipt).
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1853 Jan. 1
Legendre, Father (Edward E.):
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Isolated from his parents, his friends, and his protectors, he cannot help but have a heavy heart on New York's day in a foreign land. He turns toward those who are interested in him. It seems that in praying for their long life he is asking an unworthy favor for himself. (Rousselon) is still the man so charitable toward his fellow countrymen.
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1853 Jan. 1
Louisiana, New Orleans
Post Office
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Receipt for $4 for box rent to January 1, 1854. (Signed) M. Musson.
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1853 (Jan. 1)
New Orleans Bee
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Bishop E.(!) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Receipt for six months' subscription from January 1, 1853 to July 1, 1853. (The name of G.F. Weisse is printed on the receipt. A(n)th(on)y(?) Dejoyet(?) signs the receipt.
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1853 Jan. 2
Canavan, Father Patrick:
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Canavan has just received Blanc's note of (December) 29 and hurries to respond to his inquiries about Monroe. Canavan left everything there to say Mass; the chalice was his own and the stone he returned to Father Rousselon. At (Harrisonville?) Harrisinburk there are many Catholics, Joel and Hugh Keenan; Judge Barry about 14 miles from there. (The priest) may use his pleasure as to going to Dr. (C.H.) Dabbs; Mrs. Julia Dabbs desired Canavan to let Blanc know that she always had a place for the priest. Canavan thinks he might do as well in the vestry. This place Blanc gave Canavan is hard; he has to ride a great deal. He found Father (John F.) Raviol and his sister very kind. But there is something; he cannot say yet what it may be. The people are dissatisfied with Raviol at Washington; he claims baptisms, marriages, and all that Canavan does.
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1853 Jan. 2
Raviol, Father J(ohn) F.:
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He received (Blanc)'s letter a week ago. Father (Patrick Canavan) Canevan, who brought it, seemed to be as (Blanc) said, a good priest and good cooperator. Raviol hopes Canevan will never have cause to complain of him.
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1853 Jan. 2
Tumoine, Father H(yacinth):
Avoyelles, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He received, two weeks ago, the two dispensations. Three weeks ago, Father (Louis) Rocoffort, (S.J.) was here and preached at the church in the morning and at Marksville in the evening. They thought he would bring several boys for the College but they were mistaken. (P.S.) He asks for a dispensation for Zenon Mayeur and Armide Moreau.
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1853 Jan. 3
Andrieu, C.M., Father (Anthony):
Assumption Seminary,
(Louisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
They all received his blessing with gratitude. Andrieu is glad to know precisely what he should do in regard to marriages. He reports the two dispensations he gave last September: 1. Théodule Daigle and Eglodie Daigle, $20 offering, $10 paid; Jean B(aptis)te Hébert and Marie Aucoin. He asks for the following dispensations for: Théophile Talbot and Zéolide Boudreau; and Abraham(?) Blanchard and Zéphire Aucoin. All are well at the seminary.
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1853 Jan. 3
(Rappe), (Louis) A(madeus) Bp. Cleveland:
Cleveland, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He offers Purcell the best wishes for the new year as a child to its father. The German parishoners have asked for a church for themselves. Rappe has agreed to their demand. He hopes that they will continue to have the same peace that they have had. He shares perfectly Purcell's views about the support of the bishop; he proposes that each congregation or each pastor raise a sum from $100 to $25. Father De Goesbriand, and Fathers Caron, Marechal, and Roupp asks Purcell's benediction.
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1853 Jan. 3
Moriarty, Father P() E.:
St. Augustine's Church,
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to (Orestes A. Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts)
They engaged Musical Fund Hall for Brownson's lectures. It is a respectable place in a central location. Brownson will send him the titles of the course and he will have tickets printed immediately. They miss Brownson very much but contrive to make up in a measure by talking about him.
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1853 Jan. 3
St. Leon, O.S.B., Sister:
Paris, (France)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Not knowing the address of Father (Edward E.) Legendre, one of Blanc's missionaries, Sister asks Blanc to see that the enclosed letter (no enclosure) reaches Legendre. Legendre has no doubt informed Blanc of the request he made to their Prioress in behalf of his mission; she will be glad to send her modest offering when an occasion arises.
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1853 Jan. 3
Whelan, Richard Vincent, Bp. Wheeling:
Wheeling, Virginia
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Whelan forwards a copy of the faculties which Purcell should copy and send to the Archbishop of New Orleans. Whelan wishes to remove any impression that he was opposed to Ned's appointment. His former opposition was quite above board. For Newark Ned has had his cordial concurrence and Whelan took pains to express to others the grounds on which he had formerly opposed.
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1853 Jan. 4
Borgess, Father O(tho) H.:
Columbus, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Borgess writes to correct a mistake. The lot for the church in Delaware was bought by Mr. A. Miller. Borgess and his nephew started collecting for the church. Father (Jonathan) Furlong counteracted the collection when he arrived. Father Meagher, too, told the people not to give anything to the Dutch. Miller and others completed the church on their own responsibility. Father Meagher fulminates at Miller for not opening the church before the church is in the hands of the Archbishop. Borgess tells this so Purcell might form some judgment. Borgess will interfere no more with Meagher. The responsibility rests on Meagher. A man that talks of his sole pastorship from the altar must know what his duty is.
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(18)53 Jan. 4
Mayer,:
Francois and Co(mpany)
St. Louis, M(iss)o(uri)
to Father S(tephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
They have created a new bell foundry in this city. They are good Catholics and pray that Rousselon give his protection to their new establishment. They made two sets of chimes in Philadelphia for St. Patrick's Church at Charleston, S(outh) C(arolina) as well as for the new cathedral at Cincinnati, O(hio). (This letter is written on a printed announcement in English and in German under the name of) Francis Meyer and Co(mpany). (A printed business card is also enclosed).
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(18)53 Jan. 4(?)
(McCloskey), Bishop John:
Albany, (New York)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(McCloskey) received (Blanc)'s letter asking his advice relative to the propriety of entrusting Father (Stephen Jules) Foltier with a mission. (Blanc) can best judge of the risk when (McCloskey) informs him that when Foltier first presented himself it was as a suppliant and seemingly a heartbroken penitent. He disclosed the sad history of his fall in France accompanying it with the assurance that if (McCloskey) gave him a trial he would never regret it. Foltier himself has told (Blanc) enough of the sequel to enable him to judge how his promises were fulfilled. (McCloskey) will never cease to regret the confidence he placed in him. Foltier, he fears, has not told (Blanc) his history before coming to N(ew) York; (McCloskey) only knew it in full after he had appointed him to Oswego. Doubtless he has much ability and zeal if he could only be protected from his besetting sin. With a discreet priest, he might do well. All this is in confidence; his history here is not known, neither was the scandal in Oswego widespread. Most people still believe him innocent and (McCloskey) prefers they should remain so. Foltier is to be pitied but the best charity is to protect him against the dangers which have heretofore been fatal to him and others.
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1853 Jan. 4
De St. Palais, Maurice Bp. Vincennes:
Vincennes, Indiana
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He asks Purcell to accept his good wishes for the new year and then expresses his opinion of Purcell's proposal towards assuring the means of sustenance to the bishops of the country. His episcopal city is not able to supply food and clothing for the priests of the city and he is not sure how long he can hope for aid from the Association of the Propagation. At the next retreat he has decided to announce that all congregations will have to send to him a tenth part of their revenue. This plan he thinks the most just since it allows the bishop to give aid to the poor. Already decided to make these arrangements De. St. Palais willingly subscribes to a plan coming from Rome to take care of the necessary expenses of the episcopacy. Purcell has spoken of a letter he wrote to De. St. Palais about the neglect of the people of Lawrenceburg, Indiana. De St. Palais has written to Father (A.) Bennett to visit them from time to time. He is not going to send another German priest there yet, in order to punish them for their unworthy conduct in regard to Father (William) Untertheiner and his priests. In time De. St. Palais will tell the German priest at Madison, Indiana to visit them from time to time and in the spring he will give them a pastor who will reside among them. De. St. Palais regrets that on his return from Europe he did not stop and visit Purcell at Cincinnati, but he was too much encumbered with personnel and baggage.
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(1853?) Jan. 6
Dufour, Father L(ouis):
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
On his arrival Dufour found things "in statu quo". So far he has learned nothing about Father (Edward E.) Legendre's actions or words which would indicate black or white except that in the 3 days he was absent, a mulatress of Mr. Férrand's came to clean his room and has not come since she learned of Dufour's arrival, no doubt. Dufour asked the negro who works for them why he did not do the Abbé's room; he replied that when he asked Julienne why she came, she said it was none of his business. They are from the same house as their negro belongs to the little girl. Julienne is the mother of the young mulatress whom Dufour forbid to enter the presbytery when Julienne, her mother, was their cook. Legendre last night spoke to Dufour about Julienne and her daughter and told him that the daughter was free because Fer(r)and was the father. The morning Legendre came to join Dufour at breakfast to learn the news, especially what concerned him, Dufour told him that the Bishop would write to him. This got Legendre excited and he wished to guess what (Blanc) was going to say to him. Dufour took the occasion to let him know that what the Bishop could reproach him most for was his conduct toward his pastor. Legendre replied that he had come here to be an assistant only up to a certain point. Legendre says he wants to go to see (Blanc) on Monday. He repeat that he will not consent to be the pastor of St. Michael. Dufour wishes to forewarn (Blanc). He had told Legendre to wait for (Blanc)'s letter.
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1853 Jan. 6
Dunigan, Edwards Brother:
New York, (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
They thank Brownson for his unvarying consideration and most valuable notices of their recent publications. They hope they can repay the favors.
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1853 Jan. 6
Legendre, Father (Edward E.):
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Although he resolved on entering the ministry, never to let himself be disconcerted, even when he met the disfavor of his Bishop, Legendre cannot console himself since the arrival of Father (Louis) Dufour, threatening Legendre with a letter. In his anxiety, Legendre felt the need of expressing himself. (Blanc)'s letter, so just and wise, comforted him. To change his nature is impossible; he is not young, light, and conceited. He is more serious than light; the Ladies of the Sacred Heart can witness to that. He rarely leaves the presbytery without serious reason. Study is his refuge and his neighbors can testify that he is always up at 4 in the morning. Legendre likes the admission (Blanc) made in his letter about the position Legendre is in, "without model to follow, without wholesome advice" and always discouraged by the prospect of leaving St. Michael before long. But it is pure calumny to say that he stirred up opposition to the pastor. On the contrary he is most scrupulous in trying to be useful to him; he recounts his eminent qualities to soften the scandal caused by his brusqueness; Others would not have suffered with his patience the charges made publicly by the pastor. One should hear, for example, Father (G. Valcourt Gauthreaux) Gauthereaux. It seems there has been a question of organists and singers. Commissioned by the pastor to direct all this, Legendre has been prudent; there must be regard for certain people. An organist, Protestant and single, strange to see at the convent, came to replace Mr. Ferrand who was ill. He came back on Christmas, before Legendre's arrival, to direct the choir. Far from humiliating Ferrand, Legendre encourages him. But Dufour has decided to leave. (P.S.) (Blanc)'s letter was without a signature and ended with an unfinished phrase. Legendre is very much attached to the pastor. He would willingly remain at the convent. Thinking he would be leaving here, Legendre felt he should make some visits; he will not do so in conformity with (Blanc)'s recommendation. With the exception of one aged lady, he talks to women only in passing. It meets the needs of the Creoles who are all heart.
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1853 Jan. 6
(Odin), Bishop J(ohn) M(ary):
Galveston, (Texas)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He has just received (Blanc)'s letter of Dec(ember) 29. He rejoices to see that the Holy See proposes to aid them in collecting a little subsidy. He believes also that it is fitting to ask that the Pope assign them one tenth of the revenue from all the missions confided to secular or regular priests, without distinction. Thereby they would know the revenue of each place which would help in administration. (Odin) asks (Blanc) not to wait for their first provincial council to regulate so important a point. The (Ursulines) of Galveston need to enlarge their house, or to begin, little by little, a monastery conforming to their rules. They have saved almost 2000 piastres. This sum is not enough for the first undertaking which seems to be the boarding school. They are obliged to turn away boarders every day. They could easily repay a loan at reasonable interest. There is not a single capitalist in all Texas. Mr. Cassiano loaned (Odin) all his funds for the Brothers (of Mary) for whom (Odin) built at San Antonio. Does (Blanc) know some one who could loan them 4000 piastres. (Odin) thought of approaching their Sisters at New Orleans but did not dare. He has begun his seminary. All his young people live with him. The Oblates (of Mary Immaculate) are charged with their direction. (Odin) teaches a class in Spanish which both teachers and students must attend.
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1853 Jan. 6
Leray, Father F(rancis) X.:
Jackson, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He asks for a marriage dispensation in the second degree for two first cousins. Leray has just returned from a month on the mission circuit, and Father (John) Babonneau started out two days after his arrival. He has been pleased with the Catholics of Madison County. Only 3 or 4 are not practicing, and it is understandable with these since they have not had a church or clergyman for years. He heard that Aberdeen received $590 subscribed for the church, and that work has begun. Father (Julian) Guillou is now in Yazoo, still weak and incapable of riding until spring. Father (Richard B.) Hardey was in good health when he saw him a week ago.
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1853 Jan. 7
Abbadie, S.J., Father J(ohn) F(rancis):
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
J. Courtade, whom Abbadie had as a teacher at St. Michael, wishes to retire to LaTrappe. Father Eutrope (Proust, O.C.S.O.) in order to admit him, demands a letter from his pastor, certified by the Bishop, stating that he has nothing to prevent him and that he had provided for the future of his children. He has 2 boys and 2 girls. He wanted to give Abbadie the boys; he took only one, at present, at $100 a year. The younger one will go to Ern(est?) Hébert, his uncle, at West Baton Rouge. The girls are with their grandmother, who, in case of death, will confide them to their aunts. It seems they have some means.
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1853 Jan. 7
Bakewell, R.A.:
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to (Orestes A.) Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
He does not understand how Brownson can think any kind of a republic is in any way suited for Frenchmen. Brownson, himself, admits that Napoleon III came honestly to his place and that he has acted decently so far. He is sorry if Brownson thinks any of his remarks in the paper disrespectful. There is no one living whose good opinion he would rather have than Brownson's. He thinks Brownson has a personal prejudice against Father (John H.) Newman, as an Englishman and a Puseyite. Bakewell's denunciation of (Thomas F.) Meagher has not hurt the paper. The Archbishop (Peter Richard Kenrick) was much pleased with it. Meagher is a humbug. (Patrick) Donahoe of the Pilot will suffer for the evil he is doing. Father (John P.) Roddan is doing good inspite of Donahue. Bakewell wishes the Pilot would keep out of the farwest. It must necessarily be a more popular paper than his Shepherd (of the Valley). He asks if Brownson saw that in the Univers about (Daniel William) Cahill. Cahill is another humbug, but the Irish seem to worship him. Bakewell cannot say anything, because the Irish will think he is prejudiced. He wishes Brownson would give him some directions in study. (Ralph Waldo) Emerson is (at St. Louis) some Unitarian cousins of Bakewell are considerably exercised about him. The Unitarians (at St. Louis) are the wealthy sect. Their preacher - Mr. Elliott - is the most popular of their preachers. Father (Cornelius F.) Smarius is in New York. He is a very good man. He is obliged to study and keep quiet there. In five years Bakewell thinks they shall hear of him.
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1853 Jan. 7
Brummer, Father J(ohn) W.:
St. Dominick's, Guernsey County, Ohio
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
This congregation wants to build a new church of brick or stone. The difficulty is to find a convenient place. It would not do to remove the old church as it is intended for a school afterwards. There is a beautiful place on Mr. Gallagher's property but it would be necessary to obtain five addition acres to unite the old property with the new. Gallagher consented to make an even exchange with a portion of the old church property. Brummer writes for Purcell's consent. He describes the lands in question. He proposes to build a church 40 by 65 feet, costing about $2000. The subscription now amounts to $1200. St. Peter and Paul's of Monroe City wishes to have their church in better locality. Brummer has received two offers of land but he cannot determine what to do. Brummer feels that he is not made for these things. He has not yet visited Archer's Settlement. Father (John) Kroemer will go there next Sunday. Brummer tells of the difficulty of his missions. By the time he gets to a place a second time, all that was learned is forgotten. He finds men and women who have never made their first communion, drunkards, many of whom have never received absolution, etc. He asks several questions regarding marriages.
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1853 Jan. 7
Dicharry, Father F(elix):
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He sends New Year's greetings. On St. Stephen's day, as he was about to leave for Ile-Brevelle, he received (Blanc)'s letter saying that he wished to have the Way of the Cross in his mission and to have the Association of the Propagation of the Faith established. Dicharry has established it and appointed 2 leaders. He will know how it comes out on his next visit January 23. Today he wrote to Father Cambiaso to buy the stations; 10 piastres have been given for this purpose. It is a great shame that they do not have a resident priest. When there is Mass on Sunday there are many people. He promised to speak to (Blanc) about it. A Bishop in this part of Louisiana would change things.
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1853 Jan. 7
Montreal Friend, A:
Montreal, (Canada)
to O(restes A.) Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
He begs to call attention to the correspondence between the Bishop Armand R.M. de Charbound of Toronto and the Superintendent of Government. School of Upper Canada now being published by the Protestant press of the city. Brownson will perceive how inadequate are the arguments of the Bishop. Brownson's plan of wrenching his weapons from his enemies own hands is the only one. The superintendent needs only a blow from Brownson, beginning with the protestant premises.
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1853 Jan. 7
(Portier), Bishop Michael:
Mobile, (Alabama)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Portier) received the ordos; he presumes the arrangements about Masses is the same as in the past. (Portier) needs Father (James) Lesne's signature for the properties he ceded by private arrangement. Will Rousselon give Lesne permission to be absent for two days and take Father (Symphorian) Guinand to replace him. He is not to come until next week.
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1853 Jan. 8
Eberhard, Father P.:
Hamilton, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Eberhard has a marriage case of a young German soldier who was the father of the child of a protestant girl. He does not wish to marry her, though he is penitent, but finds at impossible to do otherwise. He asks for a dispensation promising to raise the children Catholics. The girl wishes to abjure heresy and be instructed in the Catholic religion. Eberhard asks Purcell's decision and dispensation. P.S. He has likewise the abjuration of heresy of two other ladies. On the Sunday within the octave of epiphany he preached in a protestant church in Seven Mile, (Ohio). Father James Kearney accompanied him. A Miss Hector formerly a teacher in the school of St. Mary's at Hailton and later in Covington (Ky.) is living with her parents to recover her health. She desires to open a private school for Catholics and others - but in religion Catholic. Eberhard and Kearney desire to help her but asks Purcell's opinion and permission.
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1853 Jan. 8
Guy, Father (J.):
Cloutierville, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
He has not forgotten Rousselon's promise to do something for the poor man at the Cloutierville church. He sends it; Mr. Fontenot is the bearer of the article on a very short stay in the city. Guy would be pleased if he could bring it back with him. Another word about his package; is it lost? Could it have been put in the trunk, by mistake? Or could he have left it with the porter? He sends his respects to the Bishop and Rousselon is to tell him the price of replating(?) the ostensorium, which Guy will give over to Father (Auguste) Martin.
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1853 Jan. 9
Rocoffort, (S.J.), Father L(ouis):
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He would have answered (Blanc)'s letter sooner had he not been occupied with the parish. People around here seemed to have the conviction that classes will begin soon. Rocoffort does not share this but he has done nothing to destroy it and he would like to be mistaken. In his opinion much good is to be done here and a college could succeed here as well as anywhere if one wanted to take the trouble. The altar of which he spoke is the same one now in the church. It will not move without (Blanc)'s permission. Here is his plan: the altar in question would not be bad in a chapel of the dimensions of the church at Negreville. But it seems it would be difficult and expensive to transport this altar to Franklin without damaging the painting. Rocoffort would leave it at the convent; he would be satisfied with a temporary altar if they do not want to give it up whenever he wanted it. If not, he would wait for "grist to come to the mill" to go to new expense. It has been impossible to take up the collection for the seminary; the weather has been so bad for three Sundays that there are scarcely 20 people at Mass.
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1853 Jan. 10
Buteux, Father S(tanislaus):
Bay St. Louis, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He writes to (Blanc) instead of to Father (Stephen) Rousselon because (Blanc) will understand what he is talking about where Rousselon cannot. Rousselon said to him the last time he was in New Orleans, in a reproachful tone, that Buteux had been there twice without coming to see them. Even then, when he is alone or when he has little Thomas d'Aquin with him, he says Mass at the Archbishopric. For some time he has had little Clannon with him. When he was establishing his school, his business was primarily in St. Patrick's area and (Blanc) knows his relations with Captain Hiern(?) and Miss Clannon. As guardian of Mrs. Clannon's children, he has tended to affairs several times and as Mr. Clannon has leisure and time only in the evening, Buteux has been there. Buteux has a leg afflicted with varicose veins and he sometimes rested there. However he has been at Father (Cyril) de la Croix's or the Jesuits' when perhaps he was thought to be at Mr. Clannon's. If Rousselon's reproach goes back to an old reproach he made about Buteux's scheming, of collecting, and of dining out, etc., Rousselon is in error. For the almost 6 years Buteux has been at the Bay he has been to New Orleans 3 times for himself, each time it was when different members of the Poincy family left for France. All the other times were either for the church or for the school. Mrs. P. Forstall has appealed to some ladies to buy an angel for the church. Buteux has stopped making visits to a number of persons who had done many kind things for his churches in Indiana. Now he sees those who remain(?) of the Poincy family, Messrs. Armant(?), Pitot(?), Layton, and Clannon. The last time Buteux was in the city, he was at Mr. Lombard's house. He met Arthur Poincy who was going to his store and who took George Clannon to his father. As for their boarding school, the Brothers (of the Christian Instruction) themselves have made the contacts with the parents. Buteux goes to New Orleans as rarely as possible; the friends he still sees come to the Bay for the summer. Buteux hopes he has not been disrespectful to (Blanc) or Rousselon in this letter; he simply wanted to explain his conduct.
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1853 Jan. 10
Borgess, Father O(tho) H.:
Columbus, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He asks pardon for having offended Purcell by his letter. Borgess is not conscious of having been unkind to any priest. It is not true that he was against the building of the church for the English. He has not been asked to cooperate with their business. It will take more than the measure of a candle to prove that he spends much time in idle talk. Such malicious conspiration he considers ridiculous.
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(18)53 Jan. 10
Guinand, R.S.C.J., Madame A(dine):
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Guinand asked Mr. Knox, the holder of their notes, about their affairs. He said that Mr. Kenderson says the case is ended but the judgment has not been given. As soon as it is, the mortgage will be lifted. Like last year, Knox offers the same guarantee that if she pays him, the interest stops and instead of giving back the paid note, he will give her a note for $1300, the same amount she pays him. This arrangement is almost the same as the one indicated in (Blanc)'s letter of December 18. Guinand would like to pay everything this year. Last year she wished to pay all but was forced to listen to Mother (Maria) Cutts, (R.S.C.J.). Today she fears she will meet the same objections; if (Blanc) is for her, she would be stronger and more sure. Her little family continues to be well. The Methodists occupy the church next door to them; they look forward to the end of their council.
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1853 Jan. 10
(Purcell), Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist):
Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He has been requested to forward the enclosed (no enclosure). He wishes they would send them the documents themselves and not those imperfect copies from Rome. He perceives that nothing is said about the general leave to use the Roman "Kalendarium." Countess de Ferrière, highly recommended by Father Hamon, of St. Sulpice, will wait on Blanc in a few days. No news of that wine yet. How does Blanc think a revenue should be raised for the poor bishops; how much would a German congregation give a bishop? Do the priests and Sisters of Father Sorin's (Congregation) of H(oly) Cross live in one house in New Orleans? Does Blanc have in his own name the title of German churches and asylum, and has he all, or any control of the latter?
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1853 Jan. 10
Guy, Father (J.):
Cloutierville, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Guy wrote Rousselon a letter as soon as he arrived here. He had forgotten a package in his room, containing a vestment, a register, medals and rosaries. The person who was to give Rousselon the letter probably did nothing about it. Guy asks Rousselon to find out about this package. Could Guy have left it with the porter or at the bookstore? He will send the monstrance at the first opportunity.
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1853 Jan. 11
Hull, W.G.V.:
Balti(more, Maryland)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts
The committee on the Annual Address of the Young Catholic's Friend Society requests Brownson to deliver the address. They will guarantee him $100 and expenses.
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1853 Jan. 11
Menard, Father Ch(arle)s M.:
Thibodaux, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
At the request of Father (John) Rogalle, Menard accompanied him yesterday to Houma. Houma pleased him and he decided to settle there. He contracted for $52 in repairs on the presbytery. Menard thinks he will put things in good order. Menard also went to Houma last Friday as soon as he got Father (Edward) Barthe's keys. Several creditors came to him; everything was seized at the presbytery by the sheriff. Menard was present at the inventory; he had to give up the keys and even the list of accounts due B(arthe) which (Blanc) had given him. The amount of the claims is well above the value of the objects and the accounts due. They speak of 400 to 500 piastres of debts. Everything is almost arranged for the auction which will be held after the April court. Menard did not think it prudent to present (Blanc)'s claim; he abandoned it entirely. He asks (Blanc) to not forget St. Mary's.
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1853 Jan. 11
(Purcell), Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist):
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The Vicountess de Ferrière, recommended by Father Hamon, Superior of the Seminary of Bordeaux and Clermont-Ferrand, in former years and now pastor of St. Sulpice at Paris, will present this letter of introduction. (Purcell) is sure that (Blanc) will receive her as one of the elite of French noblesse. (Purcell) sent (Blanc) today a copy of the new faculties sent from Rome. Since then (Purcell) has received a letter from Archbishop (Francis Patrick) K(enrick) charging him to give (Blanc) his opinion of Father S(ene)z, named for N(atchitoches?). (Blanc) heard all that was said about him at Baltimore. (Purcell) believes Father (Auguste) Martin would do better for N(atchitoches?).
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1853 Jan. 12
Darby, P.:
New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
As the time for collections draws near, he writes to learn what use he should make of the money he would have here in May in regard to the estate of Father (Julian) Priour and during the time Father (J.E.) Blin was at New Iberia. Since the arrival of Father (Anthony) Thèves, Darby has done nothing for the church as Thèves said that he and Blanc had agreed not to hire a collector. According to Thèves, Blanc wishes to use Priour's estate money to repair the church at New Iberia. At the time of their interview at New Orleans, Darby thought Blanc told him to make repairs on the house Blanc loaned to Mrs. Goujon. There is also an obligation due Widow St. Marc Darby signed by Priour in Blanc's name. Darby thought it would be good to retire this with the money from Priour's estate. The last time he saw the widow, she pointed out that if it was not paid soon she would claim the legal interest. After the settlement at New Orleans between Blin and Blanc there was a balance of about $500 due Blin from St. Peter's Church. The Priest of (New) Iberia gave Darby, two or three times a year, the accounts due and after collecting them, Darby charged 8 percent. A short time ago, Darby wrote Blanc about the lake property to tell him that D. Avery of Baton Rouge had offered him $1200 for it. Not having received a reply, Darby fears his letter went astray.
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1853 Jan. 12
Mullon, Father J(ames) I(gnatius):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He remits by the sexton $458 collected since the first of the month. He will hand the remaining notes over to John Devereux hoping he will soon collect the remaining dues. Mullon (lists the amounts and names of the pew renters at St. Patrick's Church whose rent makes up the $458).
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1853 Jan. 12
(Byrne), Bishop Andrew:
Little Rock,(Arkansas)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Before replying to Blanc's letter of (December) 30th, with their new set of faculties, (Byrne) wishes him a happy New Year. He agrees that some measure ought to be adopted on the subject of the last portion of Blanc's letter; if only one or two prelates would benefit, that should not stand against the regulation. In the eastern provinces, in the archdiocese of New York, every church contributed for the last 12 years, from $50 to $100 annually toward the maintenance of the Bishop. In Ireland, the Bishops not only receive a certain amount from each parish but reserve one or two of the best parishes together with the Cathedral church. In considering the pro rata question, (Byrne)'s opinion is that the present state should not be so much considered as the progressive state of religion in some years. The Holy See required the minutes of the proceedings of the last Council; they were carried by Bishop (John McGill) of Richmond. It is thought that many have written after the Council.
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1853 Jan. 12
Pise, DD., Father Charles C.:
Brooklyn, New York
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Pise hastened to communicate to the Nuncio the portion of Purcell's letter which referred to him, but he had started for the west. He is no doubt already in Cincinnati. The Nuncio, Archbishop Cajetan Bedini, is an excellent representative of pius Ix, Polished, courtly, amiable, Zealous. With regard to his lecture in Cincinnati, Pise finds that he cannot undertake so long a journey at the present time.
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1853 Jan. 13
Choiselat Gallien, J.:
Paris, (France)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans,(Louisiana)
The Bishops of the United States having signified at their last Council in Baltimore, the intention of establishing in their dioceses, the Association of the Propagation of the Faith, the Central Councils have decided that the Parish Council be responsible hence forth for the administration of the Association, the receiving of the funds collected and the allocations for that part of America. Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc, in a letter of September 14, has informed them that he had collected alms, on the occasion of the Jubilee in his diocese, amounting to $2060 or 11,021 in francs. Rousselon has informed the Lyons Council of receipts amounting to 4,000 francs from the Association. Choiselat Gallien has asked Blanc to deduct in advance 4,505.40 francs for Natchez; he asks Rousselon to give Blanc the 3,000 francs allotted to New Orleans for 1852 and to hold at the disposition of Bishop (John Baptist) Lamy, Vicar Apostolic of New Mexico, 7,000 francs for which he sends a draft on Rousselon. This is a total of 14,505.40 francs. Choiselat Gallien will dispose later of the remainder, 515.60 francs. (On the letter in Rousselon's? hand) 357.45 francs for M(adam)e Levèque.
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1853 Jan. 13
(Hughes), Archbishop John:
N(ew) York, (New York)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Archbishop Kenrick of Baltimore informs (Hughes) that Blanc desires to know something more particular about Father Senez, mentioned in the last Council in reference to a new bishopric. Senez is a Frenchman, about 41, speaking English about as well as French, unblemished in character, eminently successful in the places (Hughes) has entrusted to him. (Hughes) would regard him as a suitable Bishop.
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1853 Jan. 13
Pise, D.D., Father Charles C.:
Brooklyn, New York
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Pise is going to Washington to deliver a lecture before the Smithsonian Institute and while there intends to make interest for Mr. Benson so that he may be retained in the Custom House under the new administration. Benson suggests that a line from Purcell to (Stephen) Douglas or any influential Democratic senator would be useful. Benson is obliging to the clergy in getting goods for churches through the custom House, free of duty.
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1853 Jan. 14
Cuny, Flavius:
Héde, (France)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Cuny's mother and all his family send their thanks for the paternal care (Blanc) gave to their brother, (Father Isidore Cuny). Also for the letter (Blanc) wrote to their pastor. Humanly speaking their sorrow is overwhelming; what a cruel change from his announcement that he would come to surprise them. P.S. Someone from Rennes(?) told them that Father (Julian) Priour had made their brother heir to something in his will. They ask (Blanc) to inform them.
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1853 Jan. 14
Cuny, Flavius:
Héde, (France)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Several months ago, when they heard publicly of the death of his brother, their pastor wrote to the Archbishop of New Orleans who confirmed that Father Cuny had died on August 16,1851. Father Cuny had written them on June 30 that he was coming to surprise them. Flavius expresses their gratitide for the care of his brother in his illness. They would like to have details of his illness and last moments. In his last letter (Isidore) said he had a purse with 500 francs which he would send at the first opportunity. The family is not rich. Flavius authorizes (Rousselon) to do what is necessary. If there are some pious articles, they would like (Rousselon) to send them with the money. If what (Isidore) had is not at New Orleans, but still at Father (Auguste) Martin's, Flavius asks (Rousselon) to do the same. Bishop (Celestine) de la Helandière urged Flavius to write with full confidence.
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1853 Jan. 14
Guillou, Father J(ulian):
Yazoo City, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Guillou has just received (Blanc)'s letter of the 7th in which (Blanc) asks him to give his opinion of Father (Peter) Holton's ministry at Yazoo during Guillou's absence and the various difficulties he has caused Guillou. Guillou is led to believe that Holton had never opened a book on theology. One of Holton's converts came to see Guillou last night and as Guillou knew he had been to make his confession to H(olton), he congratulated him. But the convert said he was not satisfied, that he wanted to take some time for preparation, but H(olton) had told him he must go to Communion before Guillou arrived. Another said it was surprising how these people finished so soon. Holton is delighted with what he has done at Yazoo and Guillou has learned that at Natchez he talked of 5 or 6 miracles of grace. On Guillou's return from Natchez, he visited some families; they said that people could not see why a French priest, whom they could hardly understand, was sent back to them when they had a good Irish priest who had done more good in 2 months than the other had done in 3 years. Being out of money, Guillou went to an Irishman whom he had appointed collector last year. The man replied that he had no money for him and that the congregation did not intend to pay his expenses. When Guillou puts together this conduct on the part of the Irish, for the Americans and Germans did not change, with a letter Holton wrote to his brother in which he said he was delighted with Yazoo and thought he would stay and the tumor that Guillou would not return, it explains somewhat the manner in which he has been received. On Sunday Guillou plans to meet with the trustees to know where he stands. All the priests who know Holton agree that he has not the least idea of ecclesiastical life, a lack which cannot help but make him make mistakes. Guillou will not travel at all before Easter; he cannot. Someone came the other day to get him to go 32 miles; it was impossible. The least fatigue gets him down. He will serve the town which contains about 350 Catholics; there is little sickness at the moment.
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1853 Jan. 14
Julien, Gabriel:
Havana, (Cuba)
to Archbishop Ant(oi)ne Leblanc(!):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
How easily he allowed himself to be inveigled into this country. His advisors do not know what trouble he has had to obtain permission to teach children. He received the letter dated December 10, including one for the Bishop of this country. It is difficult to describe the Bishop's joy; he spoke of how pleased he would be to see (Blanc). Julien told him that (Blanc)'s visit was only postponed but would be realized soon. He spoke also of Bishop (Michael) Portier of Mobile and asked why he did not send his ailing nephew (Father J.M. Portier) to him to be cured in this climate. The Bishop said if he were permitted to travel, how gladly he would go to see them. Julien is here with his family of 8 children; they came with the intention of having an institution for young ladies in the name of his oldest daughter, where they would teach Spanish, English, French, and Italian. As they must have the permission of the Captain General, the Bishop arranged a meeting for Julien. The Captain General sent his petition to the University; the Christmas holidays prevented a meeting of the Council. On January 7, Julien appeared and was told to go the Bishop for diocesan permission. But the Bishop had left to visit all his parishes, to be gone 3 or 4 months. The secretary said he could not give the license without the Baptismal certificate of his daughter and a certificate from (Blanc) that Julien had been baptized and had practised his religion. He asks (Blanc) to continue his kindness toward him. Julien was born at Nizas, August 27, 1797, baptized by Father Noel Plauche and brought up until 12 years old by the same pastor who was a fellow student at St. Sulpice of Father (A. Pierre) Ladavière, (S.J.), with whom Julien often talked about Plauche at St. James. Then Julien went to the seminary at Montpellier, when their Bishop was Bishop Marie Nicolas Fournier. For 25 years at New Orleans, Father (Louis Moni) Mony was very fond of Julien; he married him and baptized his children. (Blanc) will find at the Cathedral, the baptismal certificate of Julien's daughter Pauline Julien and his son Paul Julien, baptized in 1840 or the beginning of 1841.
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1853 Jan. 14
Young, O.P., Father (Nicholas) D.:
Somerset, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He informs Purcell of the death of Mary Fitzgerald. Her death was inspiring. She died the death of the just. Her death was sooner than expected; in consequence the sisters did write to Purcell before as they wished Purcell to see Mary before her death.
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1853 Jan. 15
Henri, Father J(ohn):
Mount St. Mary's, (Maryland)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans,(Louisiana)
He gratefully replies to (Blanc)'s two letters. Before leaving this first stay of his new career, Henri consulted a holy friend. It was after his counsel that he replied to (Blanc). It is after his counsel that he replies again. The friend was on mission and although Henri wrote him on December 20, he just received his letter today. Henri regrets that (Blanc) understood the end of the year as December; Henri meant the school year, June. If he had meant to leave in December, he would have left with Mr. Kane. He still holds to the school year in order to be more useful and to speak English better. He has no contract here, but he has begun four classes, he is needed for the French; he asks to be permitted to remain until vacation. If (Blanc) is in convenienced too much by his absence, Henri is at his disposal. He will leave on receipt of (Blanc)'s letter, stopping only at Emmitsburg or Baltimore for a little retreat. He lodges a complaint against the Catholic Almanac. Father (Michael) Feller and he, who does not even have a given name, were pained to see their names without title or capacity. Henri teaches 4 classes a day, and gives lessons in chant at the seminary. He wants (Blanc) to know that he is not useless here. There is much talk here of changes in personnel. According to rumor, Father (John) McCaffrey, their president, will be (Blanc)'s coadjutor. P.S. It is the first time he has asked for help but if (Blanc) needs him now, he would like something for the trip. In June, he will have his salary and bonus.
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1853 (Jan.) 15
Burlando, (C.M.), Father (James):
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon) Roisselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Rousselon) is to tell Father (Anthony Penco, C.M.) Pence that Father (Louis Parody, C.M.) Parodi died on the 11th.
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(1853 Jan. 15)
Calot, A.:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A bill for painting, candles, etc. from February 19, 1852 to January 15, 1853, including a bill of Father (Anthony) Thèves of New Iberia. Paid February 17, 1854.
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1853 Jan. 15
Mégret, Father A(nthony) D(ésiré):
Vermillionville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
In his last letter, Mégret promised a report on Abbeville, after his return. He spent almost the week there. Most of the fence of the presbytery had to be replaced. There is complete disorder which he has not yet been able to remedy. At the presbytery, all the furniture there is what Mégret left except what Father (John) Rogalle took with him, the covers, the mosquito netting, even the table service to cover what he gave to or for Father (Hubert) Thirion. The presbytery was a disorderly house with smoking, card playing, and bottles. Rogalle became known in a short time for his bad language. Blanc will receive a petition which Thirion had made some days before his departure. A charivari, led by Charles, of whom Mégret spoke in his last letters, who lives with these young priests, was given to Rogalle, in T(hirion)'s presence. Pointe Coupée is nearer Blanc's eye, otherwise they would lose it as they have Abbeville. One of their comrades followed T(hirion). Soon another will follow; soon one will see de Valincourt. The little servant whom Mégret gave them and whom they had for 18 months and whom he took back about 6 weeks ago, told Mégret that neither one of them made him say his prayers. There are no vestments except those Mégret left, with the exception of a black one which Father (Nicholas) Francais gave. The young priests had bought many while at Abbeville but took them with them. The presbytery will have to be made suitable again for a priest. If Blanc wishes to send a pastor there, Mégret will remain out of it as he did when Blanc placed Francais there. If Blanc charges him with this burden and sends him an assistant, destined later to be the pastor, Mégret will see that Blanc is satisfied. But above all it is important that everything be paid; Mégret will not assume the work except on this condition.
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1853 Jan. 16
O'Reilly, Father Michael:
Jackson, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Since his return from the retreat, O'Reilly has been engaged in obtaining subscriptions to build a church at Bayou Sara. By perseverance they will procure means nearly sufficient. At Jackson, the building intended as a temporary church and residence is fast in operation. He hopes the brick portion will be completed in six weeks. How should O'Reilly act in relation to persons belonging to the Masonic society who desire to be baptized. Can they receive the sacrament without positively renouncing the society?
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1853 Jan. 16
Petesch, C.SS.R., Father (Nicholas):
New York, (New York)
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
He regrets that he cannot present his good wishes for Blanc's feast day in person as he did two years ago. He left New Orleans August 1, 1851 with tears in his eyes. Petesch will leave next Saturday for Europe, to see his mother and sisters. What happiness if he could obtain Blanc's benediction on April 15, the day of the Holy Father's coronation at Paris where Petesch hopes to be at that time. He asks Blanc to send him testimonials for the three years he worked at Lafayette. They are to be sent to Father (?) Richard M. Tanneur(?) at Clervaux for (this name is obscured by the seal of the letter). Petesch sends respects to Blanc's vicar general and to Father Cambiazo and all the priests. P.S. Father (Francis) Krutil, (C.SS.R.), a little indisposed, sends his respects and best wishes.
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1853 Jan. 16
Ogé, Father (Peter):
Algiers, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Yesterday, Dr. Barbe visited Ogé and after a thorough examination, said that the most efficacious treatment would be cold water baths and that he must put himself in the hands of a doctor at Biloxi who gives these treatments. Means must be taken to replace Ogé so he writes in order to give a reply to the doctor.
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1853 Jan. 17
Duchaufour, A. alias J.E. Leroy:
Ile du Salut, (French Guiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He asks (Blanc) to find out about his mother Fanny Duchaufour, whose son he is. He has been sentenced to 15 years of hard labor since 1843. He was born and baptized at New Orleans December 20, 1821 and made his First Communion under Father (Louis Moni) Mony in 1843. (Blanc) is to let him know whether his mother is still living; he has received no news for more than a year. He has asked the priest to write a few lines.
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1853 Feb. 1
Ringot, S.J., Father L.:
Ile Royale de Salut,
French Guiana
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Ringot is very glad to comply with Duchauffour's request; his conduct is good and his sentiments come from his heart.
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1853 Jan. 17
Esseiva, S.J., Father J(ohn):
(Grand Coteau, Louisiana)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Today's feast reminds him to send the respects of their community. He hopes Blanc will always find in them, workers devoted to spiritual good.
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1853 Jan. 17
Brands, C.M., Father J(ohn):
(Assumption) Seminary,
(Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
He has just received Numa Lacoste's bill for $18.25; will Rousselon pay it if Lacoste presents it. The Superior does not like the chalice, because of the cup. Brands will send it back tomorrow by the engineer of the Music. Everyone here is well. As today is the Bishop's feast day, Brands presents his compliments.
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1853 Jan. 17
Borgess, Father O(tho) H.:
Columbus, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Having received an invitation to accept his former congregation at Holy Trinity in Philadelphia with the consent of Bishop Neumann, Borgess hopes that Purcell will have no objections to dismiss him. He will only be a burden on the people here as two pastors are sufficient
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(18)53 Jan. 17
Hardey, Father R(ichard) B.:
Vicksburg, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hardey wrote (Blanc) a short time after Father (Stephen H.?) Montg(omer)y's return from N(ew) O(rleans). Hardey writes now to say he is thankful that Montg(omer)y has gone back to N(ew) O(rleans) and hopes he will remain. When here, he is always a source of annoyance. Hardey was obliged to be very positive with him. When not permitted to do as he pleases, he misrepresents Hardey. He said Mass only once while here last because he would not submit to Hardey's directions. What caused the organ pipes to be taken out and ruined, but his constant complaining. He left with a Mrs. Boland, whose family is in concert with him; Hardey wishes (Blanc) to be guarded against her. Montg(omer)y says he has sold the lot next to the church to one of that family. The lot is church property. Father (John Andrew) Fièrabras has left for a week or two but will return. During his stay, Hardey made two begging excursions; he will finish the spire of the church and have a fine clock. He is now able to commence improvements. He pays as he goes and dreads debts.
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(1853 Jan. 17)
Poincy, D.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipted bill for $20 for bread. Signed by W(illia)m D. (?) Duffy.
VI-1-e - Bill - (French) - 1p. - 16mo. - {2}
1853 Jan. 17
Clark, O.S.D., Sister Joanna:
St. Mary's Convent,
Somerset, (Ohio)
to (Arch)bishop (John Baptist Purcell):
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
She hopes that (Purcell) has received Father Dominic's (Young?) letter announcing the death of Mary Fitzgerald. Her recent letter had scarcely gone when the lady died suddenly. The deceased's conduct was so edifying that Fathers Dominic (Young) and James (Whelan) praise her. At her request to be received into the Third Order of St. Dominic, they received her and also followed her request to be buried in their graveyard. She became so fond of the Sisters that they scarcely ever left her. To all questions she always said she was well. None knows of her unfortunate state except she and Sister Benvin and she humbly requests (Purcell) not to make it known. The woman's effects are there and would be useful for the Academy and the community. She asks (Purcell's) blessing.
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(18)53 Jan. 17
Praz, R.S.C.J., Madame A(nnette):
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Praz has just received letters from Grand Coteau; the Mothers ask how they stand in the big affair. Praz asks (Blanc) when he hopes to send them a chaplain; the need is urgent. Mother (Maria) Cutts, (R.S.C.J.) writes that she thinks Father (J.E.) Blin would suit them well. Praz believes that Father (Louis) Dufour has wronged them in people's opinion; it is hard to think that they are so difficult. It is hard to erase the bad reputation. She hopes (Blanc) will judge them better. It is perhaps a little soon to talk of the extraordinary priest for next Lent if (Blanc) sends them some one before that time. Praz has so many things to say which she cannot confide to paper. The boarding school remains at 130 to 135. No one is sick at present. It seems all are well at Grand Coteau and Baton Rouge also. Mothers (Anna) du Rousier, (R.S.C.J.) and Cutts will return at the end of the month; they hope the question will be settled by then.
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1853 Jan. 18
Grignon, Father M(athurin) F.:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In accordance with (Blanc)'s letter of January 13, Grignon tried to find an error in Mr. Elward's account but has not succeeded too well. According to his account and to the register of pews, he found no error. The rent of his pew has not been paid since 1847 in April; the rent is marked at only $20 a year; Grignon's figure placed it at $25. Grignon went to Elward's Yesterday; to his great surprise, Elward showed him a receipt from Father B(laise) Raho, (C.M.) dated 1851, with the words, "Paid in full." Grignon does not know how Raho failed to put this payment in his book. According to this receipt, the $279.35 will be very little reduced. Elward will not press (Blanc); he even says he will take payment annually by the rent of his pew. If (Blanc) comes to Natchez, things can be arranged amicably with him. Grignon is going to pay the carpenter one of these days. (P.S.) (Blanc) asked Grignon about Father peter Holton; his presence does not affect his ministry at all during the week, only on Sundays because of instructions and a little rest for Grignon.
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1853 Jan. 18
Kindekens, Father J(oseph):
Detroit, (Michigan)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
He sends him a discourse delivered by Henry G. Tappan at Ann Arbor. Brownson's admirers in Michigan would be obliged to him for an article on that document in the next issue of the Review.
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1853 Jan. 18
(Kenrick), Archbishop Peter Richard:
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Bishop (James Oliver Vandevelde) of Chicago having obtained a promise from the Holy Father and the Prefect of the Sacred Congregation of being translated to another see, has sent (Kenrick) the following names whom he recommends for the see. Much as (Kenrick) regrets (Vandevelde)'s determination, he does not deem it advisable to offer any opposition to his wishes. (Kenrick) hopes Blanc will write to the Prefect. (P.S.) 1. Father Patrick Reilly, of the diocese of Philadelphia, president of St. Mary's College in Wilmington, Delaware. 2. Father Oliver Jenkins, of St. Mary's College in Baltimore. 3. Father William Elder, of the diocese of Baltimore, professor of theology in St. Mary's college, Emmitsburg.
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(18)53 Jan. 18
Martin, Father Aug(uste):
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (Julian) Benoit, arriving here Saturday, brought (Blanc)'s letter; Martin will conform on all points. He thanks (Blanc) for letting Benoit have the leisure for a little visit. Martin has found in him not only the sincere friend of 1840 but also the good priest he knew so well. Old Voirit died of apoplexy yesterday. He asked to be buried as a Mason. It is a scandal which adds nothing to those of his career but which will add to the sorrow of his daughter. This will be brought by Martin's Peter who goes to see one of his brothers. Benoit plans to take the Piota or the Delman next Sunday.
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1853 Jan. 18
Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e:
St. John Baptist, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Alexandre Folse wishes to marry Evélie Folse and asks for a dispensation which is to be sent to Father J(ean) Martin, pastor of St. James Church, who is to perform the marriage. Enclosed is 15 piastres, the Christmas collection for the seminary. Father (A.) Pinkers sends his respects and asks Rousselon to send him an ordo for 1853, also the one promised to Mina for the sacristy. (On the letter, in a different hand): Adolphe Méicque, Honora Malloy; James Gallier, Aglaée Villavaso; Charles Eugène Lefaucheux, Catherine Guilney.
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1853 Jan. 18
Tumoine, Father H(yacinthe):
Avoyelles, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He asks for a dispensation for the marriage of Celestin Bordelon and Euselina(?) Bordelon. He received the last dispensations (Blanc) sent. Tumoine does not know if Father (John) Rogal(le) is still at Pointe Coupée; (Blanc) is to let Tumoine know if there has been a change.
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1853 Jan. 19
(Blanc), Ant(hony), Archbishop of New Orleans:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell):
Cincinnati, Ohio
He is in receipt of the two letters from Purcell one by mail and the other by the Vicomtess de la Ferriere and was reading one of them when a Brother (of Holy Cross) of the Asylum entered and announced that he had been called from his asylum to go to Cincinnati by his superior. (Blanc) has too much on hand to answer Purcell's questions now, but will try to answer by the next mail. Bishop (John) Timon has been there on his way to Vera Cruz and Mexico. (Blanc) has received from Archbishop (Francis Patrick) Kenrick a synopsis of the faculties of which Purcell has sent a copy. He understood they were to be printed in Baltimore and sent to each one. They are not ample enough and he has to write immediately for additional faculties.
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1853 Jan. 19
Kenrick, Peter Richard, Abp. St. Louis:
St. Louis, Missouri
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
The Bishop of Chicago (James Vandevelde) having obtained the promise of being removed to another See, has sent the names of the following as suitable for his place in Chicago. Although Kenrick regrets the determination of Vandevelde, he will offer no opposition. He asks Purcell to express his sentiments on these names to the Sacred Congregation.
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1853 Jan. 19
(Vandevelde), Bishop James Oliver:
Chicago,(Illinois)
to Father S(tephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
His administrator forgot to order the ordos during (Vandevelde)'s absence. (Vandevelde) on his return sent a telegram asking for 7 dozen by express mail. They never arrived. Their priests have only a small abridgment up to April. His health is entirely broken. Rome has refused to accept his resignation but has consented to replace him here and have recommended Natchez which would suit him better than a cold, humid, unhealthy climate where he is always ill. He believes, however, that Archbishop (Anthony Blanc) did not think of him in his recommendations; he should have written to him.
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1853 Jan. 20
(Blanc), Ant(hony) Archbishop of New Orleans:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell)
:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Yesterday he sent his letter by a Brother (of Holy Cross) from the Orphan Asylum going to Cincinnati. According to his promise he writes today in answer to (Purcell's) questions. As to the revenue for the support of poor bishops he doubts that a uniform mode of raising the funds can be adopted. The Holy See might require each priest attending a parish or congregation after the organization of parishes and organizations to contribute ten percent, leaving the bishop to change the mode of raising to suit the circumstances. This would make no difference with the Germans. 2. They have one priest, six brothers and six or seven sisters (of Holy Cross) at the Orphan Boys' Asylum. The priest and brothers have their lodging in the main house with the principal dormitory and refectory. The Sisters have theirs apart, convenient to the nursery and infirmary. The whole establishment covers 300 square feet. Brothers and Sisters meet only in Chapel. The boys asylum belong to a lay corporation of which Blanc is president. The Churches of German congregations do not have their own asylum. The female asylum is chartered by the state under the exclusive control of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph, though the buildings are in the name of the bishop. No news from Rome concerning the two bishoprics. Archbishop (Francis Patrick) Kenrick says that Rome is more than ever distrustful of the proceedings of the American bishops. The Cardinals have undoubtedly talked with some of the other American bishops and found that they have been too fast in this business. Bishop (John) Timon leaves Saturday for Vera Cruz. Blanc thinks he will have a hard time. The Comtess de la Ferriere who presented Purcell's letter finds her lawyer slow and thinks of getting another. She thinks that the will will have the same process here as in France. She will find the costs very great. (Blanc) wishes her well but would regret it if she won her case because of the poor widow of her brother. She was but 17 when she married him and it was considered a great match because he was regarded as wealthy. When he bought a sugar plantation it was not known that instead of using his own money he had as partner this sister.
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1853 Jan. 20
Danforth, Jr., J.B.:
Rock Island, Ill(inois)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
He wishes to solicit the favor of an exchange with Brownson's Review. He will notice each number and perhaps aid in the circulation. His wife is a devoted Catholic, a recent convert, and he, a native of Barnard, Vermont where Brownson once lived, trusts that he may sometime be worthy to join also.
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1853 (Jan. 20)
Lauveau, J.:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A bill for $86 for wine; one barrel is for Father J(ohn) Caretta,(C.M.). Receipted by J. Numa(?) Penilliat.
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1853 Jan. 20
Preston, William S.:
Hartford, (Connecticut)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
Boston, Mass(achusetts)
The Catholic Institute of Hartford invites Brownson to lecture in their city. They are too poor to pay much but at least will pay all his expenses. It will go a great deal of good if Brownson comes.
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1853 Jan. 20
Sorin, C.S.C. Father Edward:
Notre Dame, Indiana
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio.
(Withdrawn to Provincial Archives).
{2}
1853 Jan. 21
Hoffman, Father P.:
Antwerp
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Not being able to express his New Year's greeting verbally he sends it across the ocean by his thought, and the Van Aerden family joins him in wishing Purcell added years and an increase of priests and faithful. Bishop (John Martin) Spalding arrived Dec. 27 with his vicar general and asked lodging. On receiving Purcell's letters they gave them lodging. They had a meal of chicken at 10 in the morning and after resting on the next day they visited some churches and dined. At 3 o'clock they set out for Breda in Brabant, Holland, and that same day from there to Hoeven the residence of Monsgr. (Jan) Van Hoogdonck, the Vicar Apostolic of Breda. From there they went to OudenBosch to visit the seminary. There the bishop secured the vicar of the parish who had been wanting for some time to go to America, a charming priest of about 34 years. From there they went to Breda and thence to Fribourg the actual residence yet of Monsgr. (John) Zwijsen, the vicar Apostolic of Bois le Duc. The next day he began to seek men. He has secured the vicar of Monsgr. Zwijsen and had permission to visit the seminary to preach and to take the best subjects. He secured 7 or 8. At Breda Spalding poured himself a glass of gin instead of water by mistake to his great discomfiture on tasting it. On Jan. 6, they set out for Malines to visit the Cardinal. From Malines they went to Paris where Spalding remained until the 20th. M. Beckers, Vicar of Oudenbosch arrived to set out the same day for Paris for he was going to Rome with the bishop. He told Spalding that instead of the 7 or 8 there were now 5 and of these 2 or 3 were not finally determined. Zwijsen still offered to send the missionaries free to America. He has received a letter from Spalding announcing that he will leave Paris Jan. 25. As to the local politics Hoffman mentions the elections of Piercot, DeBrouckere, and Faider. Napoleon III has decided to marry Mlle. Montijo, after the powers refused to let him choose a princess from the North. The marriage will take place at Notre Dame a Paris. (The letter continues dated) Jan. 25. Two questions remain 1. The law suit has been won by Mm Van Aerden but at great expense. 2. His schools are closed because of the imprudence of the Cure who has given orders under which they cannot continue. The schools were closed and after a commotion among the people and among the other cures of the town, his cure began to see his fault. He has hopes that his schools will soon again be opened. He had 500 francs of which he gave 200 to Spalding and reserved the rest for Purcell, placing it in Spalding's care for him. Another child has been born to the Van Aerdens. All the families there ask Purcell's blessing.
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1853 Jan. 21
Chambost, Father C(harles):
Plaquemine, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
When leaving the city, Chambost forgot to ask (Blanc) for authorization to accept, in his name, the land for the church at Bayou-Grosse-Tete. He asks (Blanc) to send it as he is to go there with the contractor on Tuesday's boat. He wrote to N(otre) D(ame) du Lac to Father (Edward F.) Sorin, (C.S.C.) the day after his arrival. He hopes (Blanc) has also written Sorin. Everything is going well here except the workmen are slow in finishing the work and in finishing his house.
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1853 Jan. 21
(Odin), Bishop J(ohn) M(ary):
Galveston, (Texas)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Odin) wrote some time ago to inform (Rousselon) that he had drawn on him, in favor of Father (Thomas) Burke, (C.M.), for 612 piastres. It will not be presented as (Odin) several days ago had to pay an order for this amount. (Odin) must have recourse to (Rousselon) for the $612. He thinks the bank of Galveston will be the intermediary. He has notified Burke, procurator at the Barrens, to tear up his order if he has not already drawn on (Odin). (Odin) is going to send the Sisters of the Incarnate Word to Brownsville. They will leave in 12 or 15 days on the little schooner he has engaged for them. Since their arrival here they have been studying. They speak Spanish well and some English. The spirit of this little Community is excellent. (Odin) has six students with him; they are making great progress in the study of the languages. English is spoken always and in the evening, (Odin) has a class in Spanish. They also practice preaching. He will try to have a more suitable house built for them next year. The Ursulines are well; their new Mother is energetic and conducts the house well. Father (Louis C.M.) Chambodut has left for Nacogdoches; he will visit the whole valley of the Red River before returning to Galveston.
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1853 Jan. 22
Jan, Father A(nge) M(arie):
St. Martinville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Désiré Judice and Elise Labauve wish to marry and ask for a dispensation. Jan has their license. He has 10 piastres for this dispensation.
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1853 Jan. 22
Lefebvre Family:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Rousselon is asked to attend the burial of R.A. Lefebvre who died this morning.
VI-1-e - Notice - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1853 Jan. 22
Chalon, Father G(abriel):
Mobile, (Alabama)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon?:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Chalon received the ordo. He asks a favor of (Rousselon?); the papers he sends will tell all; he asks (Rousselon?) to pay the customs fee for him and let him know the amount. He thinks some one at N(ew) Orleans is in charge of getting out of customs, this box coming to the Ladies of the Sacred Heart of Grand Coteau. This box is to be opened to take out the box to be sent to Chalon. If a priest goes from there to here it would be good chance to send him this box. Otherwise it is to be put on one of the mail boats and (Rousselon?) can write him and he will go to pick it up.
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1853 Jan. 22
Grandmaison, Father G(ilber)t(?):
Paris, (France)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Grandmaison has remembered (Blanc)'s kindness to him during his last trip to France in 1836. He was then private secretary to the Bishop of Nancy whose death occurred several years later. Grandmaison begs leave to send (Blanc) a book written at that time at the monastery of Grand Trappe, together with Bishops (Charles de) Forbin Janson and (Jean Baptiste Francis) Pompallier, and Father (Stephen) Rousselon, (Blanc)'s vicar general who wrote to Grandmaison from Havre where contrary winds caused much anxiety. He has always kept this letter as a precious legacy of the holy missionaries leaving France to spread the gospel. To this history of LaTrappe, Grandmaison adds other works which he has published since. These will be brought by Frederic Menorot(?), a respected family of his province; he has known him since his youth. Grandmaison is much attached to his brother a priest of Bourges.
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1853 Jan. 23
Foltier, Father S(tephen) J(ules):
Abbeville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) LeBlanc(!):
New Orleans, Louisiana
Foltier has already spent a Sunday in his new parish and is forced to give a glimpse of the difficulties. After talking only half an hour with Mr. Cavailhez, Foltier understood that he was the head of a party against the Veaseys and that the Veaseys, patronized by the pastor, Father (Anthony Désiré) Mégret, were the soul of the rival party. Foltier gave Cavailhez to understand that he could not intervene in these little personal quarrels. Emile Veasey is so compromised in regard to a 12 year old girl that the affair is in the hands of the law. If Foltier had been informed, he would have guarded against letting him serve Mass. In the second cause of division, the dispute between Abbeville and (Pont Perry) Perri's Bridge in view of a petition by an immense majority, influenced by Mégret, the balance will hang in favor of Abbeville. The present church and residence are in a very sorry state. Foltier does not understand why they want to build a church. The parishioners are too scattered to gather the funds to encourage the priest to build. The dilapidation of the residence and church prove that the pecuniary means of his predecessors were insufficient. The only thing to do is to repair the present church which they say is too small on big feasts; last Sunday there were hardly 50 parishioners. Although the idea of building a church at Abbeville was premature, there is no drawing back or at least 1500 piastres will be lost. 1. The first kiln of bricks was lost, probably because they were not baked enough. Mr. Emile has expressed no intention to take back the second kiln. 2. The lumber for the doors and windows is lying here and there on the ground so that it will have to be put aside or be worked over. 3. It is impossible to sell the lime. They put the barrels in one of the sacristies, where, because of the humidity, the lime destroyed the floor and even the clapboards. But Foltier has no money to pay the workmen. However, if the present debts of 1600 piastres, of which 7 or 800 are for the lumber, are paid, Mégret and Foltier will assume the rest. He would go to New Orleans to collect to get this sum but would not take it on himself to pay it. The resources of the parish are very small and although he lives very frugally on 12 piastres a month, he had to buy a horse and carriage. After consulting with Mégret he bought the horse and carriage which Father (John) Rogalle had sold almost for nothing. He will pay $100, payable when he receives the income from the pews, after Easter. Foltier intends to visit all his parishioners, who seem satisfied with him. Emile Bernard seems to await a solution of the church question, with impatience.
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1853 Jan. 23
Foltier, Father S(tephen) J(ules):
Abbeville, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana
It is impossible to tell of the deep pain Foltier felt on entering his new church. The windows had no glass, the walls covered with mud in which wasps had taken refuge, a sacristy open to the winds. He is no longer surprised at the hasty departure of Father (John) Rogalle. However, Foltier will set about the work in order to respond to the confidence the Bishop has in him, and to save souls. Much as Foltier disapproves of building a new church so hurriedly, he is writing to the Bishop that it is impossible to put it off without spending at least 1500 piastres. He is explaining the reasons to the Bishop and when Rousselon knows them, he will see there is only one thing to do: to build a new church. There is a great obstacle; there are debts. They have 1600 or 1700 piastres to pay. Once that is done, Father (Anthony Désiré) Mégret and Foltier will do the rest. Foltier cannot assume these debts as the resources of the parish seem very small. He could cooperate by going to collect at New Orleans, with more success however than the people of Buffalo. He asks Rousselon to beg the Bishop to assume this debt, and then Foltier will devote himself to the building of the new church. As for provisions and a servant, Foltier will forego them at least for some time. They bring his meals to him for 12 piastres a month; if it were not for Mégret, he would not even have bed clothes. If Rousselon has any Mass intentions, he is not to forget Foltier. He asks to be remembered to Father Benoit with whom Foltier spent such pleasant evenings. He would like to have occasion to smoke a cigar with Father (Michael) McFaul; he has not forgotten any of the priests at the Archbishopric.
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1853 Jan. 23
Marcilly, E(mma):
(Natchez, Mississippi?)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She is sending by the Magnolia, a box of some of the clothes of their friend, (Bishop John Joseph Chanche). She thought she would offer them to Father (John Andrew) Fierabras. Enclosed is a copy of her letter and his reply (no enclosure). Her sister, Zulma (Marcilly), has also brought 2 small silver vases, one for sick calls. They are in a leather case; she has not opened them, hoping to give them to (Blanc) personally or obtain permission to give them to Fierabras, whose heroic zeal recalls that of the one who watches over them from heaven. It would have been a great pleasure for her to see (Blanc) at Natchez but she knows how much his duties have multiplied.
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1853 Jan. 24
Corning, J., and Co(mpany)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Dr. Labatut:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
They are disposed to make a loan to the trustees of the Cathedral of St. Louis, provided they have their charter so amended by the Legislature to give the Bishop the power of appointing a member of the trustees to induce the Bishop to guarantee that the clergy will continue to perform their functions in the Cathedral and that relations between them and the trustees remain harmonious. (It appears that this letter was sent on to Archbishop Anthony Blanc and) "Then to Father (Constantine) Maenhaut, also in confidence."
VI-1-e - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {4}
1853 Jan. 24
Labatut, I(sido)re:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Labatut submits the enclosed letter by the reporter of the finance committee of the trustees of St. Louis Church, regarding a stipulation made by the bank with which the committee is negotiating for a loan. This bank wishes to have assurance that the good relations between the clergy and the trustees is of a permanent nature. It is Blanc's province to attest that all has gone according to the stipulations made in 1844 for the return of the clergy to the Cathedral. Labatut asks Blanc's help so that they can pay the debt contracted for the rebuilding of the Cathedral. The fabrique will also, by this means, do more justice to the clergy and repay the employees more, as they had done before the reduction made necessary last year.
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1853 Jan. 24
Lesseps, Ch(arle)s:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Isidore Labatut:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The finance committee, in negotiating for a loan to pay the debts for rebuilding the Cathedral have been asked by the bank for assurance that the harmony between the clergy and the trustees is permanent. A statement from the Bishop would satisfy this request; especially if the Bishop added that he saw nothing which could be an obstacle to the continuation of good relations.
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1853 Jan. 24
(Hardey, R.S.C.J., Madame Mathilde):
Albany, (New York)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
There was a time when she always had the happy privilege of being chosen by (Blanc)'s daughters at St. Michael (Religious of the Sacred Heart) to write their greetings to him. She has given up neither the title of daughter nor the right to send greetings. (Blanc) asks if perhaps the Albany ordo is different from that of Louisiana. It is not and St. Anthony's feast was not forgotten, but she had to wait until Sunday as she was alone to receive the season's visits, Madame ( Ellen ) Jennings, (R.S.C.J.) and Madame (Alicia) Dunn(e, R.S.C.J.) having had to go to Manhattanville. The next day, she had to take the latter's classes and her own. She cannot say how happy she was to receive (Blanc)'s letter. All were happy to hear the translation as she is "the French lady of the house." Bishop (John) McCloskey told her the other day that he had received a letter from "my Archbishop." McCloskey, during the sisters' absence, came twice to see her. Their little foundation is doing well; they have 18 pupils. The Protestants show a fine spirit. On December 27, they had a little celebration in honor of the Bishop. The Protestants sang like the others and were the first to send flowers to decorate the study hall.
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1853 Jan. 25
Clarke, Richard H. Brent, John Carroll:
Washington, D.C.
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
The Young Catholic Friend Society of Washington invite Brownson to lecture in Washington. If agreeable, Brownson could notify them of the subject and the time so they may arrange for a room.
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1853 Jan. 25
Curiel, Jos(eph):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Father E(tien)ne Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipted bill for $13.09(?) for a barrel of sugar.
VI-1-e - Bill - (French) - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
1853 Jan. 25
Lucas, Father P(eter):
West B(aton) Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Lucas asks for a dispensation for Télesphore Aucoin and Elodie Hébert. Also one for Eugène Templet and Célestine Templet.
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1853 Jan. 25
Murphy, Ann:
New York, (New York)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She has written to (Blanc) but received no answer. She did not have good health for some time after coming home. If (Blanc) will write, she will send that little sum with many thanks. It was so hard to earn it; girls get but $5 a month hire, unless cooks. Her best brother died after she came home; she recommends his soul to (Blanc)'s prayers He is to direct her letter to Thomas Clark.
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1853 Jan. 26
Borgess, Father C(aspar) H.:
Columbus, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Borgess proposes a case which though there be no doubt in his mind several confessors left undecided. A girl 13 was told by her father to marry a young man of 18. She refused and was whipped. A priest told her that she must obey her father but she still refused. Being threatened with death, she finally consented to marry the man. But the same evening she ran away to her aunt's. In two years she ran away six times but was brought home each time. Finally she fled to America. It appears plain that the marriage was null. She asserts that she did not live with the man. Borgess asks for a few lines in answer.
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1853 Jan. 26
Grace, (O.P.), Father T(homas) L(angdon):
Memphis, (Tennessee)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Grace presents Father (M.) Cleary, (O.P.), his assistant. Cleary goes to New Orleans in hope of obtaining Blanc's aid toward the building of a church in Memphis. The congregation is composed chiefly of poor immigrants.
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1853 Jan. 26
Miles, George H.:
New York, (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
He remind Brownson of his article on Mrs. (Elizebeth) Seton. Father (Charles) White is anxious about it. Miles will send it to Boston the first week of February.
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1853 Jan. 26
(Odin), Bishop J(ohn) M(ary):
Galveston, (Texas)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Yesterday (Odin) sent the president of the Galveston bank a bill on Rousselon for $618. Added to the 107 pi(astres) paid to Mr. O'Donnell and the 125 spent for his seminarians, it will complete the 850 which (Rousselon) received from Father (J.M.) Mignard, (C.M.?) for (Odin)'s account. A traveler whom (Odin) met this morning told him that Bishop (John) Timon was at New Orleans. (Odin) is going to write him; if he has left before the letter arrives, (Rousselon) is to send it on. Can Timon not make a little trip to Galveston, at least for a few days? P.S. (Odin) has a package of pictures which he bought for the seminary; (Rousselon) is to send them there at the first opportunity.
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1853 Jan. 27
Guérard, Father P(aul):
Franklin, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Guérard received on the 20th by the Anna No. 2, the pews the Bishop gave to their church. The freight amounted to 25 piastres! The Fair, given last week for the church, succeeded very well. He has something like 500 piastres. He hopes in a few weeks to be able to notify the bishop that all is finished.
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1853 Jan. 27
(Kenrick), Archbishop Peter Richard:
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
Since sending the names proposed by Bishop (James Oliver Vandevelde) of Chicago for the see he wishes to vacate, (Kenrick) has had occasion to fear lest the adjustment of that affair may be for a long time delayed by reason of none of those commended being willing to accept. Father P(atrick) Reilly is perhaps unable to separate himself from the college which he has established and Father W(illiam) Elder may be nominated for another see before the application for Chicago is presented to the Sacred Congregation. At (Vandevelde)'s suggestion, (Kenrick) commends Father Anthony O'Regan of this See as a proper person for Chicago. In a letter from (Vandevelde) before he communicated the names in (Kenrick)'s last letter, he mentioned O'Regan as the person most likely to suit. A knowledge of O'Regan for the last 25 years enabled (Kenrick) to bear unqualified testimony to his prudence and learning. Although a good preacher, his voice is too weak to fill any large building and as a comparative stranger, he would scarcely be acceptalbe to the other Bishops. On this representation (Vandevelde) did not urge his name. O'Regan is about 20 years a priest; for many years he held the rank of President of St. Jarlath's, Tuam, which on (Kenrick)s consenting to receive him, he resigned, bringing the highest testimonials from Tuam and Clonfert. He has been director of the St. Louis Seminary since he came to this diocese. (Kenrick) apprizes Bland of the additional recommendation which he made to the Sacred Congregation in a letter today.
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1853 Jan. 27
Kenrick, Peter Richard, Abp. of St. Louis:
St. Louis, Missouri
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Having reason to believe that Father P(atrick) Reilly will decline the appointment to Chicago and that Father W(illiam) Elder will be named to some other see, Kenrick has recommended Father Anthony O'Regan of St. Louis for Chicago. This meets the approval of Bishop (James) Vandevelde who was the first to suggest it. Father O'Regan is learned and pious, but his voice is weak for public speaking. Kenrick asks Purcell to give his opinion to the Sacred Congregation.
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1853 Jan. 28
Dupuy, Father Enn(emond):
Iberville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Dupuy received (Blanc)'s letter about the hospital affair. The magistrate is not a bad fellow. On his return from the north, he has received his share more than once. Dupuy is familiar with him and all his family. Dupuy is not sure he can see him at home. The doctors have forbidden visiting. As soon as he is better, he will leave for Baton Rouge. If he cannot see him before, Dupuy will go to Baton Rouge; he has had an invitation to go to see him there, even before the election. But as (Blanc) knows, corruption fills the place. This affair could end during his absence from Iberville.
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1853 Jan. 28
Curiel, Jos(eph):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Father E(tien)ne Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipt for 12 piastres for one month's hire of Fanchonette.
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1853 Jan. 28
Darby, P.:
New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Darby received Blanc's two letters today. He has sold to Mr. Avery the land at Spanish Lake for $1200. Blanc did not say what to do with the $400 cash Avery is to pay. Darby thinks $250 will be enough to pay Widow St. Marc Darby's claim. As for the house occupied by Mrs. Goujon, he believes it cannot be made habitable for under $50.
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1853 Jan. 28
Miles, Richard Pius, Bp. of Nashville:
Nasvhille, Tennessee
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Miles at last found the stonecutter smugly fixed with a woman he calls his wife and three children. He acknowledges he married the one he left in Cincinnati and says that Purcell advised him to leave her. He says that he is not married to the one he has here but that she has full knowledge of his wife in Cincinnati. He says he would be willing to support the child of his first wife if he were sure it was his.
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1853 Jan. 28
Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e:
St. John Baptist, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Father (A.) Pinkers, whom Blanc sent, is a very worthy priest and well versed in the ministry. He suits perfectly. But if Blanc wishes to give Pinkers another post, Mina consents provided Blanc gives him another priest during Lent. As for his trip, if the good of the diocese demands it, he will postpone it to another year. He believes Father (J.) Masquelet would come here.
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1853 Jan. 29
Abbadie, S.J., Father J(ohn) F(rancis):
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The eve of the 17th, they were talking about the feast day of their Archbishop and their Superior and how the next day there would be a concurrence in the city between the Archbishopric and the corner of Baronne and Common Streets. Here Abbadie said Mass for Blanc and Father (Anthony J.) Jourdant, (S.J). On leaving St. Michael, Abbadie had asked Father (Joseph) Roduit, (S.J.) to settle with Blanc. It seems this has not yet been done. Enclosed is to settlement Abbadie proposes. Having drawn the $500 from the convent, although 1852 was not ended, it is just that he pay the $500 of the church; also for the pews from March 1852 to March 1853, amounting to around $900; 2/3 or $600 will come back to them since they were there more than 8 and 1/2 months; it is just also that Abbadie pay Blanc what he received for dispensations, collections and the Propagation of the Faith. Their building (College of Sts. Peter and Paul) is finished. Since the plaster is not yet dry enough to whitewash, they are occupying the refectory and study hall. Soon will come the dormitory. The clock on the tower ornaments rather than detracts. In all, the college does not look too bad. Now they need students and they are beginning to come. Three arrived this month; two have been announced for February 1; 10 or 12 other requests have been made. The number will grow when there is a President who knows what to do, and as Blanc knows, this president is on his way, to be installed next week on the Feast of the Purification. Then Abbadie will do all he can to help this college, destined to become great. Fathers (Anthony) Parret, (S.J.) and (Joseph) Lavay, (S.J.) are doing good in the parish. They have free schools for boys and girls, both white and negro. They have just succeeded in saying Mass one Sunday a month at the prison where they go every Sunday for catechism and confessions. Their former students from Grand Coteau are numerous enough for 2 rooms. Abbadie is going to have them all today for dinner with them at the College. (On the same paper is the statement for) St. Michael for 1852.
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1853 Jan. 29
Garesche, Alex(ander):
St. Louis, M(issouri)
to Orestes A. Brownson:
Boston, Massachusetts)
R.A. Bakewell says that it was unexpected by Brownson that his health should be drunk at Garesche's table. Garesche was not the author of the article in the Shepherd of the Valley, it was from the pen of his cousin. His cousin's feelings towards Brownson are always those of friendship and respect. They had no lectures this year. Louis Napolean recognizes that it is France's love of repose that give him his throne, and all his professions are for peace, but the preparations for war are so manifest as to excite alarm.
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(18)53 Jan. 29
Martin, Father Aug(uste):
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Martin sends a letter (no enclosure) from a confrere whom he does not know and to which he does not have the authority to reply. Mother (Antoinette) Martinez, (R.S.C.J.) is very ill. Madame (Anna du Rosier, R.S.C.J.) Desrosiers is expected tomorrow or Tuesday; the convent desires and yet dreads this visit. The subscription suggested by (Blanc) will be near $2000. Martin is like the nuns, desiring yet dreading the end of his long uncertainty. Whatever it is, Martin will be ready.
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(1853) Jan. 31
(Bellier, Father John Peter:
New Orleans, Louisiana?)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A list of books with their prices.
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1853 (Jan. 31)
D'Aquin, Thomas:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop Ant(ho)ny Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipted bill for $61.48 for groceries. Signed by J. Miard(?).
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1853 Jan. 31
Jourdant, S.J., Father Ant(hony) J.:
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Jourdant had to leave so soon that he could not come to ask if (Blanc) had any commissions for him. He left Father (Aloysius) Curioz, (S.J.) in the city until the return of Father (John F.) Cambiaso (S.J.) from the north; he knew more about the affairs of the house than the other priests. Jourdant was glad to spend some time here for the renewal of vows and to arrange for the prospectus so that after Easter they can begin to go. After Lent Jourdant will go to Grand Coteau before going down again to New Orleans. (Blanc) is to let Jourdant know if he wants a priest to go to St. Michael for confessions for the Ember Days. It will be easier to send someone form Baton Rouge than from New Orleans. Their new building will soon be habitable and they have hopes that the dormitory will soon be occupied; it will fill rapidly. The trustees have not yet agreed on the site of the new church. Some want it built on the site of the present church; others are opposed to a plan that would leave the congregation for 2 years without a place for services and deprive the fabrique of the major part of its revenue.
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1853 Jan. 31
Lamon, J.M.:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lamon has received from Father (J.M.) Lefranc 75 piastres for an account of the like sum, owed by (Father Anthony?) Délort. If the latter or his heirs force Lefranc by law or any other way, to contest this amount, Lamon pledges to reimburse him. A. Richard (signs as) guarantor. (On the outside fold of the paper): received from Delord, $75.
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1853 Jan. 31
O'Donnell, F.:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
O'Donnell hopes (Blanc) will grant this request to build a small house on the unoccupied portion of the lot of St. Patrick's Church. O'Donnell could remove his bookstore; he is willing to pay a fair rent for it and also if he can be of service in renting pews or receiving payments, he will do so. Thee store he is in now is going to be pulled down; there is no other place around here that would answer and he prefers being near the church. He spoke of it to J. Devereux who thought very favorably of it. If (Blanc) gave permission, O'Donnell hopes he could raise money to build a house and after a certain time, the same to revert to (Blanc). He is willing to receive (Blanc)'s condition.
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1853 Jan. 31
Timon, Bishop John:
Vera Cruz, (Mexico)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Gratitude for Blanc's friendship impels Timon to write as soon as possible after his voyage. They left on Nov(ember) 22 and arrived this evening. Head winds, storms, etc. made him suffer more than in any voyage he ever made to Europe. He has begun at once to labor for St. Joseph's Cathedral, (Buffalo, New York) and with some success. But prospects are bleak; he hears but of dangers, robbers and pronunciamentos. He trusts the reality will not be so bad as he report. Those to whom he had letters have received him with great kindness. (P.S.) Recommended by Mr. Hargous to his partners here, Timon is lodging in the house of Felix Lisos whose lady is the daughter of Widow Bertrand, née Rappe of New Orleans. It would please the mother to hear that her daughter is in good health and the children are well.
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1853 Jan. 31
Vignes, H(enriet)te:
P(oin)te Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Raymond (Vignes) has just returned from Grand Coteau and Joseph (Vignes) entered St. Charles College on the 28th. They are grateful to (Blanc). In one of his letters, (Blanc) said he thought of visiting their parish this year. Raymond found the president a man of dignity but H(enriet)te relies on the recommendations (Blanc) may give for Joseph.
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