1856 Oct. 1
Grignon, Father M(athurin) F.:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana
Grignon had a letter ready to mail to acknowledge the receipt of the wine when he received Blanc's letter of Septrember 20, written from St. Martinville about the note to be paid. The exact amount will be $1020. Grignon is told that with a note of this kind, there is nothing to do in court. They have only to give the money and receive the note. The surest way would be for Blanc to send Grignon the check and he would pass it on to the holder of the note. The name of the lawyer is Malin(?) Davis. They are all well; Grignon walks easily. However he has not entirely given up his cane.
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1856 Oct. 1
Thèves, Father A(nthony):
Albany, (New York)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
They have just made their retreat; it was very edifying. Thèves had the pleasure of seeing Father (J.) Masnou, (C.M.); he was accompanied by Father (William) Edwards of St. Theresa's. Perhaps Edwards will be received here. A rumor is going about, made public by Father (Edward) Purcell himself, that the mitre of Natchez is destined for Purcell. What a misfortune for the Church if this were true! For if Blanc knew him, he would not touch him with a pair of tongs. Thèves is well and happy here.
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1856 Oct. 3
D(upontavice), Father H(ippolite):
Madison, (Indiana)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He received (Rousselon)'s letter of September 8 upon his return from a mission on the upper Ohio but he was so tired that he could only read it. The season has been so warm that he had suffered greatly. He regrets that (Rousselon) took the trouble to repeat what Bishop (Maurice) de St. Palais said against him. He is not at all concerned. He has always done what he could to avoid high places of which he does not feel worthy. The last news is that Piedmont has invaded the Marshes and Umbria with 50,000 men, that Napoleon III has reinforced his troops in Rome, that Russia, Austria, Prussia, and the other states of Germany have a Congress at Warsaw, that Napoleon has withdrawn his ambassador from Turin. Only one thing remains if he is to seek safety against the coalition which forms against him in France -- restitution to the Holy Father of all his states. Will he do it? There are some who hope against hope but to D(upontavice) everything appears black at least for a time. Cries of distress have also come from Syria. Does (Rousselon) fully realize all that is happening in the (United States)? It is true that they have peace for their new born churches and that there are at least 3,000,000 (Catholics) but what a future if the candidates are to dispute the presidency. If the black Republican (Abraham Lincoln) is elected the South will secede. The civil war. Perhaps God wishes to destroy this lunacy of some highly placed men who, believing themselves wells of science and wisdom, are nothing more than fools.
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1856 Oct. 3
(Martin). Bishop Aug(uste) M(ar)ie:
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In compliance with Father (Hector Figari, C.M.) Figarri's wishes, (Martin) sends (Blanc) the excorporation Figarri requested. (Martin) intended to go to Alexandria on September 30 but a bilious attack of Father (P. Felix) Dicharry added to the absence of his assistant prevented it. (Martin) asked Figarri to wait until October 7. Figarri replied that he would leave on the 6th. (Martin) does not know who will replace him. English is necessary there. If Father (Anthony) Carius comes, (Martin) could put there Father (Simon) D'Angles whom he has had to recall from Milliken's Bend. Alexandria is Protestant and Figarri is popular there. The town is partly ruined by the two fires in August; the crops of sugar and cotton are nil. Madame (Antoinette) Bullion, (R.S.C.J.) was taken with a bilious fever about the same time Figarri was. She is better.
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1856 Oct. 2
Martin, Bishop Auguste Marie Aloysius:
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
Figarri's excorporation.
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1856 Oct. 4
Eulalie, (S.S.J.B.), Mother:
Bay St. Louis, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Eulalie received (Blanc)'s letter; she is aware of his desire to be their patron and to have them remain here. (Blanc)'s heart is too kind to force them to stay in a place that is impossible for them. At Pointe Coupée, the person who pointed out this parish to them told Eulalie that the pastor wished to have some Sisters. She seized the opportunity. If (Blanc) wishes, two of them (Sisters of St. Joseph of Bourg) could remain here to quiet Father (Stanislaus) Buteux. For some time Buteux has not paid them in full and lately he told Eulalie that he proposed paying them only 10 piastres each. Eulalie replied that they could not live on that sum. Buteux gives them 15 which gives them a very poor living. Buteux tells that he gives them half of his garden produce which is not true. He also tells that his orphan cuts their wood, but he does not. They would only be separated physically; they would operate as a single house. If they did not succeed they could rejoin them. Besides the three to leave there is a young lady who would like to become a religious. She could teach the deaf mutes. She is at the home of Mr. Freret instructing his daughter who has just made her First Communion. Eulalie awaits (Blanc)'s decision.
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1856 Oct. 4
Lavay, S.J., Father J(oseph):
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (Jean Baptiste) Dechambenoit, (S.J.) had already left here when (Blanc)'s letter arrived. Lavay examined it and informed the appropriate person. Dr. Enders wants to have the house but he wants to pay only $6000: $2000 cash and the balance in 1, 2, and 3 years. If (Blanc) does not agree Enders wants to rent for $450 a year. In spite of Lavay's great desire to let Dr. Williams use the house until the school is underway, Lavay will do all he can to look for another buyer or renter. He will not repeat what he said in his last letter.
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1856 Oct. 4
Nash, James P.:
Galveston, (Texas)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Nash sends a draft on New Orleans in Blanc's favor to be held subject to the order of Father John Lynch, (C.M.), president of St. Mary's of Perry County, being a school bill of $246.76 net. Their bishop (Bishop John Mary Odin) is now on the frontier of the state and has not been heard from for some time. When (Odin) last wrote he was in San Antonio in good health and preparing for his long and perilous journey.
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1856 Oct. 5
Langlois, (Auguste Barthelemy), (Anthony) Durier, and F(rancois) Follot:
Mount St. Mary's, (Cincinnati, Ohio)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
On September 1, they came back from the different places they were sent to spend their vacations. The priests who had received them took good care of them. They had a retreat the first 8 days; it was hard to keep silence after meeting after a long separation. The retreat was given by Bishop (Louis) De Goesbriand. After the retreat they received (Blanc)'s letter of July 12. They can now understand English easily and make themselves understood. From the beginning of this month they will have classes in English. (Blanc) asks them when they will be ordained; the Superior will answer this question for them. Great changes have taken place here this year. A new wing has been raised and a college annexed to their seminary. There is a new professor, Father (Michael) Forde, lately president of the College of Chillicothe. The new building is not quite finished. They have room enough in the main building though their number is double that of last year.
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1856 Oct. 5
Verrina, C.M., Father A(nthony):
Paincourtville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Dorville Templet wishes to marry Mélisa Terrio, his sister-in-law, who is a widow with 5 small children. Her only support is a small piece of land but no one to cultivate it. Verrina has told Templet, aged 25 years, that he did not want to publish the marriage until he heard from (Blanc).
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1856 Oct. 6
Brownson, O(restes) A.:
New York, (New York)
to Louis Veuillot:
(Paris, France)
Answering Veuillot's letter of August 28th, Brownson regrets the hostility between the Univers and the Review but accuses the Univers of having traduced him before the Catholic world without provocation. He has spoken against some positions of the Univers but only for Catholic reasons and on public ground not from personal malice. He has always acknowledged the high intentions of the Univers and Veuillot but he has often felt that they too often placed opinion on the same line with dogma. They have used their ridicule against men Brownson thought as devoted Catholics as themselves. They have defended the church in the manner of a Pascal or Voltaire. Having read "Le Partei Catholique", Veuillots answer to M. de Falloux he is satisfied with the honesty of his intentions bur not that he was just to his opponents, Veuillot has made it impossible from his Catholic opponent to cooperate with him without compromising their self respect. By his roar against constitutionalism he has made it impossible for them to be imperial. Brownson does not like imperialism but defends it for France under the circumstances without giving up his adherence to republican government. Veuillot has not let his friends support Caesarism merely from expediency. Veuillot confuses the cause of Catholicity with the cause of absolutism. This is embarassing to those who live under republician and constitutional governments and are constantly called upon to prove that the Church is not opposed to civil and political liberty. After having to defend authority against the socialist and red republicans of 1848 he should be careful not to compromise the Church in other countries now. Brownson does not complain of thus supporting the Empire but of their failure to obtain constitutional guarantees for the Church before proclaiming the Ēmpire. The Church is at the mercy of the Emperor. Brownson loves France and honors her clergy but would have more respect for them if they were independent of the Prince. As to Veuillot, he and Brownson have much in common having come to the Church through infidelity. They ought to be friends but Brownson asks only for simple justice.
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1856 Oct. 6
(Jouve), R.S.C., Mother Amélie:
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
(Blanc) does not know Amélie but she calls on his solicitude for them to ask his help in an affair dear to her heart. Although recently arrived here she sees the good done by Mother (Adine) Guinand, (R.S.C.J.) in a place made difficult because composed of different nationalities. Amélie has learned indirectly that Guinand is to leave and to be replaced by a superior who perhaps may not fully understand the spirit of the place. Amélie asks (Blanc) to oppose this change. Knowing the influence that Bishops have on Madame (Madeleine Sophie) Barat, (R.S.C.J.) Amelie is convinced that a request from (Blanc) would be sufficient to change her decision. Amélie asks (Blanc) to write to Barat. It will carry more weight if Barat does not know that (Blanc) was asked by one of them.
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(1856) (Oct. 6.)
Reid, H.P.:
Friar's Point, Miss(issippi)
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster:
(New York, New York)
Reid, editor of the Coahomian, wishes to establish a permanent exchange of publication with McMaster, and requests a small prospectus of the Freeman's Journal. He would like to have a small prospectus in the Journal if the exchange can be made. (To this is added: a clipping from Reid's newspaper, giving the name, Coahahomian, the editor, H.P. Reid, and the date, October 6, 1856).
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1856 Oct. 7
Guinand, R.S.C., Mother Ad(ine):
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Guinand received a letter from the Mother Superior enclosing one addressed to (Blanc). (Blanc) is not to worry if the Mother talks again about a chaplain. Guinand has told her what (Blanc) has said in his letter from New Iberia. A second letter in the envelope is from Mother (Emelie) Giraud. Giraud has told Guinand what her petition is and Guinand has tried in vain to prevent her from making it. To stay at St. Michael or go to Natchitoches are all the same to Guinand. Mother (H.) Cutts, (R.S.C.J.) having let Guinand's departure be known to some, a fear arose. Because some of the young Sisters could not confide in their Mother. Guinand understands that no one can play the role necessary for their young creoles and even the French by using severity. Madames (Isabelle) Dubreuil, (R.S.C.J.) and Doyle, (R.S.C.J.) have preceded Guinand at Natchitoches. It seems that soon Mother Superior will return here and then Guinand will leave. When is (Blanc) coming to visit? They have more than 80 pupils; they are a consolation to their teachers.
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1856 Oct. 7
MacIntyre, Father J. AE.:
Little Rock, Arkansas
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana
MacIntyre is a native of Nova Scotia and was ordained in Propaganda College in Rome. He labored many years on the missions of Nova Scotia until his health became broken. He came this far and not finding Bishop Byrne at home he offers his services to Blanc for Natchez or wherever Blanc pleases. MacIntyre has his exeat and other letters of recommendation. He is told that the climate of Natchez would suit his health as no other would.
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(1856 Oct. 7)
McIntyre, Father J. AE.:
(Little Rock, Arkansas)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Having traveled such a long distance, McIntyre was obliged to lay out a great deal of money. He is at present quite destitute and if (Blanc) does not employ him he does not know what to do.
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1856 Oct. 8
(Blanc), Ant(hony) Abp. New Orleans:
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He received Purcell's letter of Sept. 21, yesterday on his return from a six weeks visitation of Opelousas and Attakapas counties. He is grateful for Purcell's attention to his seminarians. He wishes Purcell to ordain Mr. (Anthony) Durier as soon as convenient but he wants Purcell to see that he is careful of his pronunciation of English before he preaches. Although he needs him he prefers that he perfect his English. In case Purcell places him under one of his priests care should be taken that he is in good hands. He finds a falling off of the ecclesiastical spirit among the priests of the day. What he said in his last letter was that the old Cardinal spoke much of (Father Edward Purcell) to Father (Stephen) Rousselon and that the latter inferred that there was serious thought of a mitre for (Purcell). Blanc cannot understand the delay in the appointment to Natchez. He understands that the choice will be outside the two lists he sent. He received a letter from Cardinal Barnabo in the middle of August without a word about either the nominations or the councils. Blanc will do all in his power to find the children named Weaver according to Purcell's directions but expects difficulty since the people with whom they stay are not known and are not to know of the hunting for them. P.S. He will leave to Purcell the question of the ordination of the companion of Durier. As to the last sent he has not his exeat yet. He asks about the first marriage of Mrs. Francis Ames nee De Shields who now wishes to marry a Catholic, a Mr. Kennedy. She is a professor at the convent at Thibodeaux. He has nothing ahead of him. Blanc is dependent on Purcell for the information about the previous marriage.
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1856 Oct. 8
Mènard, Father Ch(arle)s M.:
Thibodaux, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (Anthony) Carius has just received a letter from Bishop (Auguste Marie) Martin urging him to come to his diocese. Martin claims a request and recommendation from Father (Hippolite Dupontavice) Dupontavis as an application from Carius. Martin said he was writing to (Blanc) to set forth his claim of priority. Carius has never applied to Martin but only to (Blanc). He much prefers to be attached to (Blanc)'s diocese and is coming to (Blanc) to forestall a reply. Carius is resigned to follow (Blanc)'s advice but wants to express his happiness on being received by (Blanc) and the repugnance he would have in going to Natchtoches. P.S. Father (John Peter) Bellier seems to like the diocese even more than Carius and is awaiting (Blanc)'s reply.
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1856 Oct. 8
Nesmith, Mary D.:
Inwood, (New York)
to Bishop J(ames) R(oosevelt) Bayley:
(Newark, New Jersey)
Nesmith was very glad to receive Bayley's kind note. Mr. Nesmith had been speaking of writing to Bayley before Bayley's note came. A slight cold, which she took at Albany on their way home, brought on a bilious attack. She hopes Bayley will come to see them next week. Mr. Nesmith bids her present his kindest regards. Robert passed his examination and has entered Columbia College. Frank sends love to his godfather.
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1856 Oct. 9
Margaret, (S.C.), Sister M.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister (Francis) Regis, (S.C.) has asked Margaret to ask (Blanc) to get some of the eloquent divines to preach a charity sermon for their orphans on St. Theresa's day next Sunday week. They are in want of money and have been obliged to borrow for daily necessities. What is keeping Father (Cyril) Delacroix so long from coming to his post? (Blanc) promised to send him when Father (John Peter) Bellier went away. It is thought that the priest from Alexandria is coming here and that he will not be very favorable toward the Sisters of Charity which if true would make things very disagreeable. Delacroix will make many friends for the orphans.
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1856 Oct. 9
Mulligan, James A.,:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
New York, (New York)
Mulligan refers to a letter he wrote five or six weeks ago asking Brownson if he would lecture before the Chicago Catholic Institute at any convenient time during the fall or winter. Since Brownson has not answered, Mulligan fears the letter was never received. If the letter has been received, the Society asks Brownson to give them an early decision. If he has never received the letter, then they want him to name his terms and the dates he proposes to lecture.
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1856 Oct. 9
Frenaye, M(ark) A(nthony):
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Messrs. Murphy of Baltimóre have notified Frenaye that they have put the work Frenaye offered Blanc in a box addressed to Thomas O'Donnell of New Orleans.
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1856 Oct. 9
Mittelbronn, Father (Francis):
Pointe Coupée, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mittelbronn has been here since September 30. He had hoped to inform (Blanc) in person but has been delayed by their many occupations. He is happy to return to Louisiana after so long an absence. He did not reply to (Blanc)'s letter as he left for the United States 5 or 6 days after receiving it. He could not come as fast as he had thought as he wished to stop over in London.
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1856 Oct. 10
Lynch, C.M., Father J(ohn Joseph):
St. Mary's Sem(inar)y, (Barrens, Missouri)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lynch acknowledges receipt of (Blanc)'s letter of August 5. (John D.) Portes' health is very good at present. (Jean Peyriga) Peryga is yielding to a temptation to abandon his vocation. Lynch and his director have done all they could to reason him out of his fears of the responsibilities of the priesthood. Peryga wishes to go to Father (Anthony) Andrieu, (C.M.) to teach school. Lynch hopes he will resume his studies. (John L'E)Strange has only one year's theology to read. If (Blanc) would permit Strange to receive as far as subdėaconship at the next ordination it might serve to accustom him to the ecclesiastical functions. Lynch put (Michael) Flanagan to Philosophy as he is about 20. (John) Cheevers and (Mathew) O'Brien are reading Cicero. Father (John Henry) Debolle has finished his retreat; he finds he is not called to a Community. Lynch thinks a hospital is his place. They are persuading him to return to his ancient post but fear he will not. Those who come to college here without any intention of embracing the ecclesiastical state actually join it in as good number as those who do. Bishops have found it too expensive and uncertain to educate American boys in any great numbers. Their seminary could not be supported if it were for ecclesiastical students in the strictest sense. Within a very few years, over 150 have entered theological seminaries. Lynch thought it well that (Blanc) understood the true state of the seminary to which he sends students.
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1856 Oct. 10
Chambost, Father C(harles):
Plaquemine, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
On the 8th Chambost received (Blanc)'s letter of the 6th and since then he has been getting information about lodging for their Sisters (Marianites of Holy Cross). He never received the letter (Blanc) wrote to him before his pastoral visit. He cannot at present procure suitable lodging. However everyone wants them and a number of children are not attending any school while waiting for them. They could procure a Catholic American woman to teach English but it would be necessary for one of the Sisters to speak English. The disaster of Dernière Ile has entirely changed the hopes of the convent. Michael Schlatre, Jr. having lost his wife and his seven children, wishes to found an establishment in their memory. (Louis?) Désobry, Mrs. Schlatre's father, wishes to add 10,000 piastres to Michael's. It depends on Schlatre's recovery. He has begun to walk with crutches but he has fallen several times and cannot attend to his affairs except through others. He has promised to come with Chambost to see (Blanc) and present all his plans. Désobry wants to do everything his way. Father Auguste (Chambost) has great influence with Désobry and hopes he will do what is wanted. Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché will also talk to (Blanc) about the convent. Chambost visited Bayou Marengouin and upper Grosse Tete. Everyone there wishes to have a chapel. The population is around 1200. There should be two chapels, one near Mrs. (Campbell?)'s Campbele and the other six miles from Mrs. (Maria L.) Key's. There is also Grande Rivière where the population is growing; it is about 300. To visit the missions, Chambost needs another assistant. (Henry) Riordan would suit; he prefers teaching. Chambost believes Riordan will be ready for ordination at the beginning of December. Riordan has begun to speak French. (Blanc) knows that Chambost came to America to form priests. Young (Charles?) Clark and (J.P.E.?) Coudrain whom Perché sent, have made much progress. Chambost's cousin has also made great progress; his brother joined him this year, bringing three orphans chosen by order of Father Duplay. They are 15 to 16 years old and want to become priests. Schlatre has adopted an orphan who seems to have a taste for things of the Church. Classes began October 1 and they have almost 100 children; there are 18 boarders. They could easily have 35 boarders. Their teachers are very capable and their cousin is prefect. They are going to institute a sodality.
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1856 Oct. 10
Mullon, Father (James Ignatius):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mullon replies to (Blanc)'s letter of yesterday. In removing Father (Cyril) Delacroix from St. Patrick's, (Blanc) is depriving Mullon of his principal aid. Delacroix came immediately after his ordination and has been made what he is under Mullon's care. Delacroix is not considered a mere Frenchman in this community; he is favorably known in this and in St. Theresa's congregation. He preaches in both languages and is willing to take the charge and wait for an assistant. As for the person (Blanc) proposes to Mullon; it would be impossible for Mullon to receive him as an assistant. Bishop Martin in writing of Father (Hector) Figari, (C.M.) to Father (J.P.) Bellier said that some wounds are so loathsome that they are left for time to cure. Fathers Menard and Delacroix will verify the statement. Mullon is peculiarly unfortunate in regard to priests proposed for St. Patrick's Mullon saw a letter to Father Bellier from a priest in Jackson, Mississippi who stated that Father (George) Cooper had given great scandal in Vicksburg. Mullon would rather resign the pastorship of St. Patrick's, dear as it is to him, than to consent to have Figari as an assistant. Fathers Conway and Ivers are vivid in his memory.
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1856 Oct. 10
Pons, Father Rafael:
Havana, (Cuba)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In January 1856 Pons arrived in New Orleans, coming on a Turkish vessel(?). Having presented his credentials, (Blanc) gave him permission to celebrate Mass in the diocese. He made use of this permission until, because of illness, he was obliged to travel for three months. On his return to New Orleans, being obliged to leave for Havana, and (Blanc) being on visitation in the diocese, Pons could not call on (Blanc) for his certificates. But arrived in Havana, the Bishop requires these testimonies to explain his behavior of six months. Pons asks (Blanc) to send them.
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1856 Oct. 10
Leray, Father F(rancis) X(avier):
Jackson, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
About September 25, Leray wrote to (Blanc) from Vicksburg; he has received no answer. Last Monday Father (George) Cooper received a letter from (Blanc) which he presented to one of the trustees to read. The trustee declined doing so. Cooper then gave the letter to another trustee who carries it around town. Cooper wants the trustees to sign a letter to (Blanc) certifying that he has done his duty whilst in Vicksburg. Three have signed. Cooper did his best of late to win over the same trustees that he most abused and ordered out of his house. Leray fears some scandal will take place again. Cooper tells the trustees he is going away but Leray believes it is not his intention. He told Leray that no bishop could remove him as long as no crime could be charged upon him. He has certainly not acted as a pastor should unless the duties of a pastor consist only in preaching. That he has done to the satisfaction of all.
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1856 Oct. 11
Calongne, Fr(ancoi)s:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
License is granted to Father (Stephen) Rous(s)elon to marry Joseph Tous and Catherine Dooley. (On the back, the names of the parents): Joseph Tous and Joanna Ruin; Michel Dowley and Vally(?) Deshay(?).
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1856 Oct. 11
Coste, Abbé M. Antoine:
Near Langeac, (France)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Coste is a seminarian at Puy-en-Velay with the desire to devote himself to the missions of America. One of Coste's fellow students, Vincent Deville, who was to go to swell (Blanc)'s group, has been prevented for several reasons. Perhaps Coste could take his place. Coste believes the Superior of the seminary of Puy could obtain his exeat from Bishop de Morlhon. Had it not been for the accident which resulted in a broken left arm, Coste would probably be in New Mexico with two of his confreres at Puy taken by a priest of the diocese who came to France for recruits. After completing his course at Verrières, Coste studied philosophy for four years, two at Puy, and this year he passed his examination so successfully that Father Montagnue, vicar general of Puy called him as a professor in the college where he is Superior. But the idea of the foreign missions made Coste refuse. He cannot yet speak or write English but it would not take him long. Affairs in France are going well. The emperor by his munificence has made people forget the ills of the flood. Rumor says that the Count of Chanbord has recently come to Marseilles disguised as a mendicant friar.
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1856 Oct. 12
Buteux, Father S(tanislaus):
Bay St. Louis, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Buteux was in the city last Thursday to discuss the proposal made by the Mother Superior to leave only two Sisters (of St. Joseph of Bourg) here and to withdraw with Sister Anatolie, S.S.J.B. and the lay Sister. Buteux told Father Rousselon that if it was agreeable with (Blanc) Buteux would return Thursday of this week. Not receiving any letters, Buteux will go. He submits these reflections: 1. Could only 2 Sisters remain? One of them said they would even prefer to have the lay Sister go if they had a woman to do the cooking. 2. Would these two be under the Mother Superior; could she withdraw them if she saw fit? 3. Should not the expenses of bringing a third Sister be repaid? 4. Is it not necessary that no change be made from now on until vacation which begins on December 1? School would go on as usual with no encouragement to the Know Nothings who are busy about a Protestant school. Buteux would pay 4 Sisters $50 a month up to December 1.
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1856 Oct. 12
Maudart, Father:
Vannes, (France)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Though unknown to (Blanc), they are sending (no enclosure) a copy of the letter they sent to the Bishop of Boston. He recalls to (Blanc) the interview given on the eve of (Blanc)'s departure for America, to a missionary who told of the possibility of founding, in Brittany, his native country, a little seminary for the missions. (Blanc)'s encouragement and blessing is beginning to bear fruit. Together with 2 older confreres devoted to the missions, Maudart began the work a year ago. Begun at the tomb of St. Vincent Ferrer and near the shrine of St. Anne, may it have the fate of the grain of mustard. Placed in Brittany it can expect few material resources but will not lack for subjects, the only difficulty will be in the selection. They have stopped at 12 boys of 14 and 16. They divide their time between study and manual labor. They have no contacts with strangers and rarely with their parents. They lay stress on one thing- universality. They have had the encouragement of Bishop (James John Peter) Lemée of St. Brieux; their own bishop does not seem to have entirely understood the work of the foreign missions. That is why they will wait for (Blanc)'s reply. In case of a refusal they could move into St. Brieux territory. Just now they are using their own personal means and those of some 20 confreres. They are depending on (Blanc) and his American colleagues to maintain it with a certain number of students. The Bishops of Brittany have too many subjects and so make it difficult to be admitted. Out of 50, 32 were admitted to theology and only 16 were ordained. Maudart knows of the Dublin seminary and the American seminaries being prepared at Rome and in Belgium. He asks (Blanc) at the reception of this letter to bless the three Breton priests, Father Mary, Father Le Vulgos, and Maudart. They will make a third copy for another distant point.
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1856 Oct. 13
Lavay, S.J., Father J(oseph):
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
For fear that (Blanc) did not receive Lavay's letter of the 4th or 5th in reply to the letter (Blanc) wrote to Father (Jean Baptiste) Dechambenoit, (S.J.) about the sale of the convent, Lavay again sends the results. Dr. Enders wants very much to buy the house but he wants to give only $6000, $2000 in cash and the rest at 1,2, and 3 years. The notes would be deposited in the bank of Baton Rouge or New Orleans. If (Blanc) does not agree Enders will rent it for $450 a year.
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(18)56 Oct. 13
Mènard, Father Ch(arle)s M.:
Thibodaux, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mènard hastens to reply to (Blanc)'s request for information on the fees of the assistant at St. Theresa's, (New Orleans). 1. The Asylum gives the pastor $80 a month supposedly for the expenses of the house. 2. The fees for baptisms are shared by the pastor and assistant. 3. The pastor keeps the fees for marriages he performs. 4. The assistant gives half of his marriages to the pastor. 5. The assistant(?) has his help for funerals. Father (John Peter) Bellier received (Blanc)'s letter; he is very sorry that his farewells at St. Theresa's were interpreted in that way. He will leave toward the end of the week.
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1856 Oct. 13
Gordes, Ferdinand:
Vallejo, California
to (Father Stephen Rousselon?:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Gordes asks for the certificate of his marriage to Caroline Krauenbach on October 17, 1848, in New Orleans. His license was out of the fifth district court. He did not obtain his certificate at the time and has forgotten the name of the clergyman.
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1856 Oct. 13
(Martin), Bishop Aug(uste) M(ar)ie:
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to (Father John Peter Bellier?:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Martin) learns from a letter from the Archbishop dated the 8th that (Bellier) is leaving St. Theresa's without a decision for the future. (Martin) offers him a position. He has nothing to offer which would be a compensation for the position at New Orleans. Alexandria is vacant. He would be welcomed back there. Father (Hector Figari, C.M.) Figarri left his house in very good order, completely furnished. (Martin) has another work to offer Bellier, his budding college. At the day school, opened April 1 with 93 students, they are adding, at the resumptions of classes in three weeks, a boarding school big enough for 20 students. (Martin) has no one competent for English, for discipline, or revenues. Bishop Blanc gave (Martin) hope that Bellier would come to his aid. (P.S.) (Martin) knows that Bellier's mother is one of Bellier's concerns. They would try together to help her.
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1856 Oct. 13
Grignon, Fathér M(athurin) F.:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Grignon has received Blanc's letter of the 7th with the check for 1020 piastres. Greavis(?)'s note has been resold. Grignon intended to write the same day (John B.) Quegles told him the check was accepted but he missed the post. (November) 13 will be the anniversary of the death of Bishop Vandevelde. It would be good if (Blanc) could attend the service and preach. They are well here; Grignon can walk much better. Father (Jean Arthur) Poyet is very well. Grignon planned to send him to Woodville this week but (John) Elder says they are expecting a priest shortly. Mrs. (Sarah?) Ray has changed her name to Mrs. (Sarah?) Grant. Her house continues to be the stopping place for priests waiting for the steamboat.
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1856 Oct. 13
Hewit C.SS.R. Father Augustine F.:
Wilmington, Delaware
to (Orestes A.) Brownson:
New York, New York
Father Hewit praises an article on the "Mission of America", in the last number of the Review. He says he can not entirely agree with Brownson's views in looking for a general and long-continued civilization of the world under the empire of religion but still holds to the opinion that the most perfect realization of Christ's kingdom on earth took place in the Medieval period and that end of the world is nearing, although the present is an epoch of grace.
Father Hewit looks for a brilliant but brief period of triumph for Catholicity before the appearance of Anti-Christ. He trusts in the Mother of God to show some signal marks of her power. He hopes for the conversion of America but not with as much confidence as he formerly had; he trusts God will give to the American Redemptorists the opportunity of playing a more direct part in laboring for the conversion of America.
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1856 Oct. 14
Cooper, Father George:
Vicksburg, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Cooper would have answered (Blanc)'s letter sooner had he not thought it better to allow all angry feelings to subside. This is the second time (Blanc) has invited(?) Cooper to retire; he is too proud to allow a third time. (Blanc) has been misinformed about the discontent of the congregation. Cooper's great fault is that he can preach and Father (Francis Xavier) Leray cannot. Leray came to Cooper's house and insulted him because Cooper had told an Irish girl to resist the improper attentions of the son of one of Leray's friends. (Blanc) says it is his "national character"; there is a good deal more national feelings in some priests in New Orleans than in Cooper. When Cooper came here, the sacraments were not frequented, the children had never been attended, the orphans not cared for. Cooper will not be able to leave here before Christmas. As he has done nothing wrong he is sure (Blanc) will not force him to go before he can make arrangements to go to some other diocese. He has not made up his mind whether he will go to Canada or Chicago but he will decide in two days. Cooper hopes that (Blanc) will state that he has received an account of Cooper from Dr. Goss; what would they think in England? Cooper had bought books and furniture; he knows the Catholic gentleman will take the furniture back. (Blanc) has said nothing about the 2 orphan boys getting into the asylum. Cooper is paying for the board of one; the people who have the other are tired of him. Cooper has two little orphan girls here; the Sisters at Natchez wrote that they would not take them because of their resources. $150 was collected and sent to the Sisters. Cooper would not accept the best position in (Blanc)'s diocese. There is nothing among the clergy but envy and contention. A French priest here will do no good; the people are furious at Leray. The trustees said they would resign if Cooper went away. They said they could answer for 1500 names on a petition. Joseph, a kinsman of Father (William) Edwards has told about Edwards being sent away and has enraged people. Cooper has been suffering the last two weeks from chills and fever. Cooper is hasty tempered but not revengeful; he bears no malice to Leray. P.S. Cooper's house was broken into; his watch and other things to the value of $100 were stolen. He fears it was one of their own people. (Antonio) Genella saw several things he declares he could swear to but for fear of scandal Cooper asked him to say nothing. If (Blanc) writes, he is to let Cooper know how Father Kane is.
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1856 Oct. 14
(Daniel, Bishop J(ames) L(ouis):
Coutances, (France)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
A painter is going to New Orleans to give lessons in painting and design. His father was a distinguished officer in the French army. (Daniel) asks (Blanc) to be helpful to M. Vigot.
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1856 Oct. 14
Doane, George H.:
Monte Porzio, (Italy)
to Bishop (James Roosevelt Bayley:
Newark, New Jersey)
(Bayley)'s letter of September 16 reached Doane a few days since and he thanks (Bayley) for compliance with his request. Doane will be ordained in the title of the Mission. Doane's father (Bishop William Doane) has caused the certificate of his patrimony to be made out and sent to (Bayley). His father has followed the dictates of his love; he seems farther than ever from the fold. Doane has passed his first examination, and received the tonsure and minor orders. A party of them has just returned from a pleasant two week journey to Loreto; Dr. English went with them. After this they retraced their steps and went to Assisi. After stopping for a short time at Viterbo, they returned to Rome. In two weeks more they will be in Rome and after a retreat, engaged again at the Roman College. (Bayley)'s message for Father (Anthony) Cauvin and Mr. Berrian Doane will deliver when he sees them. They have not yet come to Rome. Doane expects a large portion of his family to be in Rome. He asks to be remembered to (Bayley)'s mother, to Fathers McQuaid, Beaudevin and Venuta. P.S. Great hopes are entertained here of conversions in England consequent on the Denison decision. Dr. Manning is to spend two or three months in Rome this winter. (Bayley) is to tell Doane's good friend Young how glad he was to hear of his ordination.
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1856 Oct. 14
Leray, Father F(rancis) X(avier):
Jackson, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Writing to a priest and a friend, Leray may not have used as much circumspection as he should have but even now that (Blanc)'s letter has startled him, Leray cannot say that he used the word scandal in his letter to Father (John Peter) Bellier All he said was that Father (George) Coop(er) was not doing well in Vicksburg. Leray has taken particular care never to speak against him and has always defended him in Vicksburg. He pities Coop(er) as he thinks he is not always in his right senses. Mrs. Julienne has just returned from Vicksburg; Leray is not sure she knew anything about Cooper before going there. She told Leray that C(ooper) ought to go soon. Cooper made an allusion to Leray as being the principal cause of his being removed. The Sunday before Cooper said that no bishop or pope could remove him. Mrs. Julienne intimated that liquor was the cause of his troubles. It would be hard to leave Jackson without Mass on Sunday; Leray is willing to do during the week for the sick. One mother whose child had received the sacraments from C(ooper) stated that he did seem to act as a rational man.
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1856 Oct. 15
Brummer, Father J(ohn) W.:
Zanesville, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Brummer forgot to mention in his last letter for Purcell to pay the remaining dollar to his brother for a notice about a school teacher published in the German paper. He now has a teacher. Things go well. Father (M.) Sorg is on his way to see Purcell to see if he can get permission to go to Germany. If Duckcreek would build a good brick house, Brummer would be willing to go there if Purcell wishes. But he is not discontented where he is. He has been happy here as much as he can expect to be in this world. Father (J.N) Thissee was here to collect for his church and got over $40. Father (James) Monahan is doing well. Father (J.C.) Kromer's long labors can be an example to them all.
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1856 Oct. 15
(Martin), Bishop Aug(uste) M(ar)ie:
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to (Father Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Martin) asks one more favor. (Rousselon) is to send him by the first boat, a kitchen stove big enough for 40 people, an elbow and 12 feet of pipe. If it does not arrive by November 1, at Grand Ecore (Martin) will be greatly embarrassed. Their boarding school will open then. Father (Hippolyte Gache, S.J.) Gasche arrived this morning from Avoyelles on a little boat from New Orleans. 7 or 8 of the young clergy will assemble next Sunday for a retreat. Father (P. Felix) Dicharry has gone down to see his brother. On his return Dicharry will bring Father (John F.) Cambiaso, (S.J.)'s watch and $1. (Martin) received the other two last week. (Martin) may come to see (Rousselon) before December. (P.S.) Also a small room stove at $5 to $7, 2 elbows and 12 feet of pipe. (P.S.) (The stoves are to be addressed) care of Russel and Company, Grand Ecore.
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1856 Oct. 16
(Martin), Bishop Aug(uste) M(ar)ie:
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Martin) is obliged to protest the interpretation given to what he wrote in confidence to Father (John Peter) B(ellier?) and which contained not the slightest insinuation injurious to the reputation of Father (Hector) F(igari, C.M.?) which (Martin) firmly believes is above reproach. (Blanc) can recall that F(igari), placed between his promise to the people of Alex(andria) for a Sisters' school for girls and the impossibility of bringing (Martin) around to his ideas, built up an exasperation which led him far beyond the limits of the respect a priest owes his Bishop. Reason told (Martin) that the best thing was to let this exasperation wear itself out. F(igari) went to N(ew) O(rleans) and expressed his thoughts to B(ellier?) as he had done at Alexandria and elsewhere. B(ellier) wrote to (Martin) that things were going badly at A(lexandria). Not wishing to enter into details with B(ellier) and at the same time wishing to make him understand his line of conduct with F(igari), (Martin) told B(ellier) that sometimes it was best to let tumors dissolve by themselves. (Martin) wants (Blanc) to use this letter to rectify any injury to F(igari). F(igari) has his faults but he is a man of irreproachable morals and great generosity of heart. F(igari) in the past has been subordinate to men inferior to him. (Martin) has known him for 6 years and been his bishop for 3 years and he loves and esteems him. (Martin) will write again by Father H(ippolyte Gache, S.J.) Gasche who is giving the retreat at the convent and who will give the triduum to (Martin)'s young clergy.
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1856 Oct. 16
Riordan, Henry:
Plaquemine, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The accompanying letter from Father C(harles) Chambost acquaints (Blanc) with the subject on which Riordan writes. Riordan unites his supplication to Chambost's is soliciting priesthood at (Blanc)'s hands and requests that December 8 be fixed as the date.
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1856 Oct. 17
Chambost, Father C(harles):
Plaquemine, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
N(ew) O(rleans), (Louisiana)
Chambost reminds (Blanc) of the ordination of Henry Riordan. He has studied his moral theology, he improves in French and attends singing classes. He is absolutely necessary for preaching during Chambost's absences. These reasons stated in Chambost's preceding letter and explained by Father Perché induce Chambost to believe that (Blanc) will be favorable to their prayer.
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1856 Oct. 16
Kane, Father R(ichard):
Ascension, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Upon hearing of (Blanc)'s return to the city, Kane's first thought is to write. He heard that (Blanc) was unwell at Attakapas but trusts he is well now. Kane has now the appearance of health and youth. His throat has come safe out of its caustic ordeal. These days he is smoking arsenic and finds it a poor substitute for the more fragrant cigar. This family to whom he owes so deep a debt of gratitude send their respects.
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1856 Oct. 17
Chambost, Father C(harles):
Plaquemine, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Chambost has just received (Blanc)'s letter. Chambost talked to (Henry) Riordan about his exeat. He cannot get it because he was pledged to the Bishop of Savannah where he was to be ordained about a month and a half after the receipt of his exeat, when Bishop Gartland died. Father (Edmund) Aubril of St. Augustine, Florida, with whom Riordan lived, could testify that Riordan had received his exeat. Riordan was born in the diocese of Kerry in Ireland and came to America in 1845. He wished to live and die here so it was not necessary to obtain an exeat as Bouvier says in his treatise on Holy Orders. In any case, Bishop Moriarty will ratify the dispensation. Tomorrow Chambost will send another letter answering (Blanc)'s questions about Clark and the cousin.
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1856 Oct. 17
Outendirck, Father J(oseph):
New Iberia, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Alcée Broussard and Virginie Dugas wish to have a dispensation from second degree relationship; they are the children of two sisters. Outendirck has their license.
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1856 Oct. 20
Andrew, John W.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
License is granted to Father Henry Aubert to marry Augustin Habert and Mrs. Adelina Felicite Garnot, widow of Pierre Rieguenaud.
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1856 Oct. 20
(Bayley), Carleton:
Uplands, (Illinois)
to (Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley:
Newark, New Jersey)
Many thanks for (James)'s kind letter. It would give Carleton much happiness to be near (James) and he would go if he had the idea that (James) would remain stationary, especially as it would aid him in his heavenward journey. Last Monday Carleton went to Milwaukee with W.G. to see Mr. Ryan. Carleton had to return to obtain transcript of the mortgage as it cannot be found among Mr. Meeker's papers and Mr. High, the executor, declines to refund Carleton the $50 which he paid for the foreclosure. Carleton is broke. (James) will have to borrow $200 for him. He lent Helan $100 in August, but fears she will not be able to repay. His liabilities extend only to the parsonage, for which he subscribed $100 supposing the Episcopalians would not ask any subscription. He had to pay some accounts he supposed Mr. Brooks had paid. He trusts that his visit to Milwaukee will help Mrs. Ryan on the road to the Faith. He had given up all hope of Miss E. He wishes (James) would ask cousin Kate about Miss Macph(erso)n(?). If she would be a good mother to Grace Carleton would be satisfied. He had a long letter from Mr. Lamson who wants him to join him in Rome. Also one from W(illiam) S(eton) who will be here on Wednesday. Carleton has been hard at work drawing in cornfodder. Grace is well and at school at the brick house.
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1856 Oct. 20
Donelan, Rēv. John P.,:
Rock Island, Ill(inois)
to (Orestes A.) Brownson:
New York, New York
Brownson will probably not remember him, although he has clear recollections of Brownson. Last year he returned from a trip to Europe during which he made many notes. Now he is writing up those notes and proposes publishing them in two volumes. Dunigan has agreed to publish them. Father Donelan asks for permission to read to Brownson the manuscript. He bases his claim on his fellow Americanism and Brownson's desire for a priest's success. He inquires if it will be possible for him to meet Brownson when he comes to lecture in Chicago; if not possible, then Father Donelan will journey to New York. His confrere, Father Alleman, wishes Brownson to send his bill to Rock Island. The writer has heretofore received the Review through a friend. Brownson is now to send it directly to him.
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1856 Oct. 20
Eulalie, (S.S.J.B.), Sister:
Bay St. Louis, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She accepts the proposals made in (Blanc)'s letter. They (Sisters of St. Joseph of Bourg) will gladly take over the direction of this house. God is good to withdraw them from such a bad state in which they lived for so long. Eulalie asked for a third Sister before she knew there was a servant; she agrees now to two. Of the Sisters who are to remain here, the oldest will see that the rule is kept. They have a great hope they will not be bothered as they were. Eulalie can send them necessary things; they will support each other mutually. Eulalie is happy to leave the Bay.
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1856 Oct. 20
White, Father Charles I.:
Pikesville, (Maryland)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Blanc) will oblige the publishers of the Catholic Almanac by sending: 1. the number of students at Poydras College; 2. the number of pupils at the Ursuline free school, and the schools of the Congregation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in N(ew) Orleans, Vermillionville, Thibodeaux and Algiers; 3. the kind of establishment the Sisters of the Holy Cross have at Opelousas; Father Sorin reports nothing about it; 4. the kind of orphan asylum at the Church of the Assumption, N(ew) Orleans, boys or girls and how many; 5. how many widows in the Widows' Asylum; 6. Are the Ladies of Providence a religious congregation?
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1856 Oct. 21
De Bolle, Father J(ohn) H(enry):
Barrens, (Missouri)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (John) Lynch, (C.M.)'s letter will probably grieve (Blanc). De Bolle left New Orleans with the intention of joining the Congregation of the Mission. During the retreat he found that his inclination was to the services of the sick. De Bolle said nothing more about St. Joseph's as the evil was without remedy. If (Blanc) will permit De Bolle to return to the Charity Hospital, he would gladly do so on condition that he could live at the Maison de Santé and would not be paid by Father (Jean Arthur) Poyet. If the thing is impossible De Bolle will go to Bishop (John) Timon who has conditionally admitted him to serve the Buffalo hospital.
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1856 Oct. 21
Verrina, C.M., Father A(nthony):
Paincourtville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Ozimé(?) Simoneaux wishes to marry Clémentine Commeaux; there is an impediment of second and third degree relationship. The marriage is to take place on November 4. The Confraternity of St. Joseph which Verrina established here has already produced good fruit.
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1856 Oct. 21
Aubert, Father Henry:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Aubert, with a license issued by J. Calongne, received the vows of Patrick Ayelen (Patrick Whelan?) and Ann Clincy (Ann Clancy?), widow of the late Coleman. (Signed by) Patrick Weylon (?), Anne Weylon. (Several signatures follow but they are indecipherable except that of) V(incen)t Usannaz.
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1856 Oct. 21
Calongne, Fr(ancoi)s:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
License is granted to Father (Stephen) Rousselon to marry Patrick Weylen and Mrs.(?) Ann Clancy, widow of the late Coleman. (On the back) Archbishop Ant(hony Blanc) states that he has given a dispensation from the banns on October 23(?).
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1856 Oct. 22
Cooper, Father George:
Vicksburg, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Blanc) has been misinformed about Cooper and the affairs of this parish. Cooper refused to allow a petition to be sent but has since learned the trustees sent one. Cooper wrote to (Blanc) formally resigning the parish. (Blanc) says the discontent of the people requires Cooper's removal. There is no discontent. If (Blanc) sends an Irish priest here, all will go smoothly; if he sends a French priest he will raise a storm. All are anxious to have schools to finish the church. The Sisters from Sulphur Springs would come here; they would have at least 60 girls. All know that Cooper would share his last cent with the orphan and desolate. His nationality has never interfered with his duty. There is no misunderstanding between Cooper and the trustees. There was a small difference 4 months ago which Father (Francis Xavier) Leray magnified. (Blanc) ought to know that it is an impossibility for Cooper to leave Vicksburg until he hears from Chicago. Cooper is not Leray's boot boy; he would not permit him to interfere in Cooper's parish. As soon as Cooper has a letter from (Blanc), he will withdraw from the presbytery or remain till Christmas as (Blanc) pleases. He cannot turn the little orphan boys on the street. (Blanc)'s letter of the 16th was received on the 21st; it is impossible to get an answer in a week. If (Blanc) suspends Cooper he will do a cruel injustice. Cooper's health is worse; the physician says if he attempts to travel now, he will risk his life. P.S. Cooper has done everything possible to render it easy for his successor. He implores (Blanc) to send someone to investigate affairs. Cooper loves (Blanc) maybe more than those who flatter him more.
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1856 Oct. 22
Lavay, S.J., Father J(oseph):
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Dr. R.H. Carval, a baptized Protestant and Louisa R. (?) Brunot, a Catholic, ask for a dispensation to marry. Lavay supposes that (Blanc) has received Lavay's last two letters about the proposal made by Dr. Enders so it is unnecessary to repeat it.
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1856 Oct. 23
(Regnault), Bishop L(ouis) Eugène:
Chartres, France
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Confidential. Seeing (Blanc) in Rome inspired (Regnault) with confidence. (Blanc) knows that a violent disturbance has broken out in their Church because of the newspapers. Some French prelates thought it their duty to take the part of L'Univers. Others, the greatest number, refrained. (Regnault) decided to write a letter. He had no intention of making it public until the right moment. He wished to consult confidentially a goodly number of his colleagues. All responded that they found his reflections true, useful, and moderate. He has not done anything further as they are quiet at the moment and he does not want to revive the quarrel. The moderate prelates have seen with sorrow, the manifestations in favor of L'Univers on the part of French and foreign bishops who could not really know the situation of the Church in France. The views of L'Univers have divided minds; zeal for doing good should always be guided by moderation and prudence. On their trip (Blanc) and (Regnault) were drawn together. (Blanc) is to give (Regnault) news of himself and of the colds he often has.
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1856 Oct. 11
(Regnault), Bishop L(ouis) Eugene:
Chartres, (France)
(Regnault) presents his observations on the debates over the newspapers. The encyclical letter of Pope Pius IX does not justify the assertions of any paper, L'Univers, L'Ami de la Religion, or le Correspondant.
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1856 Oct. 24
Chambost, Father C(harles):
Plaquemine, (Lóuisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Chambost rises at 5, says his prayers, his matins and lauds with (Henry) Riordan. Then he hears confessions and at 8 says Mass. At 6:30 he has class for Riordan and at 7:30 for Clark and (J. Pe. E.) Coudrain. Chambost's opinion and also that of his professors, is that Clark has talent and is excellent Christian. He and Coudrain assist with the French and English courses. They have as much talent as Valcour Gautreau who did his Latin, under Chambost, in thirteen months. As for Chambost's cousin, (Blanc) will have him examined and take all precautions necessary. Chambost has no more idea of nepotism in his case that he had for his brother at his ordination. Chambost wants (Blanc) to come here for Riordan's ordination. 1. He also will see Messrs. Désobry and (Michael) Schlatre about the founding of the convent. 2. As this is the feast of the College, Governor (Robert C.) Wic(k)liffe, Secretary of State (Andrew S.) Herron, Representatives Vosmes(?), Bootes, etc. and Senator Woods will come as they have already promised. They want to make (Blanc)'s acquaintance and to promise him their protection for all the bills (Blanc) would present at the next session. They have also promised their aid in obtaining an appropriation for the College (of the Immaculate Conception). It is almost impossible for Riordan to be absent; there is no one to replace him. Yesterday Chambost received a letter from Mrs. Key who is pushing Chambost about her mission at Bayou Maringouin and lower Grosse Tete where they are awaiting the arrival of Dr. Campbell's wife who is to start(?) the building of their church. Chambost's brother sends his respects.
VI-1-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {17}
1856 Oct. 24
Raymond, Father G(ilbert):
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Raymond thinks that (Blanc) will have returned to New Orleans by now. Some time after Raymond saw (Blanc) at Grand Coteau, he again took some purgatives which weakened him. However he is better. He has had to write to Bishop Odin that it would be impossible to preach the pastoral retreat in the middle of November; he would be stronger later on. Classes have begun at the convent. He had counted on 24 or 25 boarders; they will probably have more than 40. For day scholars they have only the local children and some go to private schools and some to public schools. The house is flourishing and they will make a profit. Raymond has recently received letters from Father (Basil Anthony) Moreau, (C.S.C.). Some time ago Moreau wrote that he was ready to send the new Superior with a Brother as soon as he received the money for the trip. Also Moreau had sent three Sisters (Marianites of the Holy Cross) from France for New Orleans and had given orders to Sister (Mary) of Calvary to go there to assist in completing the foundation Raymond had written him about. (Blanc) will recall that when Mrs. Barjac, in the name of the Ladies of Providence asked (Blanc) to give them some Sisters for the Widow's Asylum, (Blanc) asked Raymond to put 2 or 3 Sisters of the Holy Cross there. Raymond replied that he did not believe that he had the authority to make a new foundation. (Blanc) then told Raymond to write to Moreau who gave full permission. Raymond proposed Sister (Mary) of the Desert as directress of the Asylum. Raymond asked for Sister Calvary as directress of the Ouvroir. She is well known in New Orleans; she and Mother (Mary) of the Passion will get along well. Father Rector ordered her to go to New Orleans. He is sending three French Sisters, three Choir Sisters to strengthen the house and fill the gaps. One of the French Sisters has already arrived in America; the two others have already left France. There has been some talk about Sister Ste. Claire. (Blanc) will recall that Raymond spoke several times about her friendships with the bigger boys; there was fear of scandal. Also there was a lack of brandy at the infirmary and she was in the habit of drinking it herself. The Mother Superior and older Sisters tried every way to get her out of the infirmary. Raymond has asked for a Sister from France for the convent at Opelousas. When the French Sister arrives, Sister Ste. Claire will return to the city. Raymond will write another time about Father (Rene) Pineau. Father (J. Francois Raymond) has just gone to Calcassieu to make a contract to build the church. Father (Henry) Picherit has worked hard, ill almost all the time. Raymond has written him to come back at once to rest. The two chapels at L'Anse a la Rivière and Lake Arthur are in progress.
VI-1-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {17}
1856 Oct. 24
Cooper, Father George:
Vicksburg, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
An individual who says he is a German Trappist has come with a letter which he says (Blanc) gave him authorizing him to collect alms for his convent. Cooper does not believe him. When asked for a letter from his Abbot he produced one in German and one in Italian from the Archbishop of Milan. Cooper is convinced the handwriting is an imitation of (Blanc)'s. Cooper fears that on account of his present unhappy difficulties (Blanc) might think he was putting (Blanc)'s authority at defiance. Everything is going well here; (Blanc) will see that much good has been done. P.S. The Trappist is a thin spare man with a very sanctified look; he calls himself Brother Macarius, (O.C.S.O.). He has gone up the river this afternoon.
VI-1-k - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 4to. - {3}
1856 Oct. 25
Grignon, Father M(athurin) F.:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
An article in the newspaper about the Cath(olic) Almanac for (18)57 recalled to Grignon that last year, after the death of Bishop V(an) D(e) V(elde), he received a letter from Baltimore asking for statistics. He left out several things which should be remedied this year, especially the establishments at Sulphur Springs and Bay St. Louis. If Blanc counts on him for statistics this year he is to let Grignon know. Will Blanc come to Natchez next month? Father (Francis Rene) Pont joins in respects to Blanc.
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1856 Oct. 27
Raymond, Father G(ilbert):
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (Rene) Pineau is again thinking of leaving. He said he had written to (Blanc). Pineau covets the place of Father (A.) B(e)augier who is said to be leaving Ville Platte. His reasons always are; 1. his aversion to (Father J. Francois Raymond); 2. he believes Raymond has changed toward him; 3. he would sanctify himself better elsewhere. His complaints are really trifling. Raymond has treated Pineau kindly; at the least little thing that annoys him, Pineau says he wants to go. Pineau has a very high opinion of himself; he sets aside all their customs. He buys what he needs without permission, against their rules. He invites strangers to meals even has them sleep at the house without saying anything to Raymond. One of the fundamental points is that all money should be in common for: 1. their needs; 2. to help the parents of those who need it; 3. for the good of the parish. For some time, Pineau has kept money from Masses and baptisms. He must be stopped, a letter from (Blanc) is necessary. (Blanc) could tell Pineau that Raymond loves him, that he wants him to stay and that because of Raymond's brother's frequent trips to Calcassieu, he is needed. If Pineau had not been with them he would still be a seminarian.
VI-1-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {4}
1856 Oct. 28
Lesne, Marie:
Lyons, (France)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Marie's mother saw (Blanc) on his last trip to Lyons. Marie is the niece of Jacob Lesne who lives in New Orleans. Her brother, held a prisoner unjustly, has asked Marie to write to the uncle who unfortunately has never shown them much affection. Marie sends a letter to her uncle; she asks (Blanc) to read it, then to seal it and give it to her uncle.
VI-1-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1856 Oct. 28
Raviol, Father J(ohn) F.:
Bayou Teche, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Scarcely arrived in France, and just as he decided on his resting place, Raviol received a second letter, the first having been lost with which the trustees of St. Landry church pursued him for some tomb fees which Raviol had received without taking into account the disbursements he had made for the church during the 12 years of his stay at Opelousas. For he never received one cent. This disloyal attack, a week after his departure for Europe and after 14 years among them, was very painful. Raviol left like a flash of lightning to come to reply to them and to pay them if he owes them. Arrived in New Orleans at 4 in the morning, at 8 he was on the train with a professor from St. Charles College. For 10 days Reviol has not had his portfolio nor the valuables it contained. All were lost or stolen. His first anxiety is that a draft for 12,500 francs had not been cashed either in Paris or the Bank of Louisiana in New Orleans. He has written to Paris and to Vicksburg and sent a telegram to the Bank.
VI-1-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {1}
1856 Oct. 29
Dicharry, Father (P. Felix):
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Dicharry's being so near New Orleans without paying (Blanc) a visit was a question of expense. In the pine-woods, they are not rich and his trip had already been expensive to Bishop Martin. When a student at Propaganda, Dicharry knew only 3 natives of Nova Scotia. One was named Cameron, another is dead, and the third was sent away for misconduct. With this third Dicharry had little relationship. So all Dicharry's efforts to recall his name have been in vain. He is sure that it was not McIntire; he thinks it was McKinnon. If he says he knew Dicharry at Propaganda, this is what Dicharry thinks of him. He used unedifying language and it was good that he was sent away. He could have changed and some students said he was not guilty of the charge for which he was sent away. Dicharry believes McIntire had left when Dicharry arrived. Father (John Peter) Bellier has not yet arrived. What a burden he will take from Dicharry's shoulders if he would stay with them. He hopes the Bishop will make Bellier president of their little college.
VI-1-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {5}
1856 Oct. 29
O'Regan, (Bishop) Anthony:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere:
(Detroit, Michigan)
He encloses a copy of a letter which he had to write in reply to a very imprudent letter addressed to him by the Sup(erin)t(endent) of the Christian Brothers of Montreal (Canada). He expects soon to see Lefevere and the Bishop of London (Canada) (Nicholas Patrick Wiseman). It will be a great charity to rescue a divided people from a very wicked man.
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1856 Oct. 27
(O'Regan), Anthony, Bishop of:
Chicago, Ill(inoi)s
to Brother Facile, F.S.C.:
Montreal, (Canada)
O'Regan has just received Facile's letter of October 24, 1856; its tone and statements astonish him very much, and he thinks it deplorable that Facile has been so deceived, and his history of Father (Charles Chiniguy) is false; no one can manage him and the French Canadians in the Chicago Diocese. O'Regan bore with him until it was almost a crime, as many fine men of Canada and France told him. Yet he did not suspend Chiniquy but sent him to Cahokia, a French Mission far from St. Anne's but he refused to go. O'Regan suspended Chiniquy and St. Anne's, Bourbonnais and Lerable were notified, Facile's Brothers knew about it, but not withstanding they attended his Mass and received the Sacraments from him. O'Regan excommunicated Chiniquy, through Father (G. J.) Ostlangenberg, a Chicago priest, whom Chiniquy accused of being a hideous drunken priest, as he did of Bishop (James O.) Vandevelde. (O'Regan relates his troubles with the French Canadians in Chicago and with Chiniguy and how the French Canadians sent a petition to the council in St. Louis against him.) Although Facile claims the excommunication was not signed, O'Regan says it was, that it was read, and fixed to the church door of St. Anne's but was soon torn down. The Christian Brothers have been sadly deceived. In their ignorance and prejudice, the Canadians stop at nothing; they do not support their churches and priests, O'Regan finds a long example of this. Facile knows these facts and yet wishes to send more Brothers to work with Chiniquy. O'Regan tells Facile to take away his Brothers.
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1856 Oct. 29
Prachensky, S.J., Father Jos(eph):
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Prachensky's missionary excursion has been full of humiliations and sadness. In Bayou Sara and in Jackson, he heard of scandals given by the last one stationed there who is accused of drunkenness and of speaking of what he had heard in Confession. A lady in Bayou Sara collected $36 for vestments and a chalice and gave it to this priest but there were neither when Prachensky came. $1300 had been subscribed for a new church but no money was collected. Edward Elder in Woodville, (Mississippi) said they had offered $200 a year to come once a month. Knowing the liberality of (M.R.) Crenan Prachensky believes his penury was not so great. In Jackson, the chapel in the basement of the house needs only the altar and pews which they promised to have ready on Prachensky's return in November. In Bayou Sara, Prachensky used the schoolroom of the marketplace but it has lately become a resort of political parties and every sort of parties. Mr. (John Blake?) Wederstrandt lives too far out of St. Francisville and the schoolmaster, Mr. O'Connor is teaching elsewhere this year so Prachensky knows of no proper place to stay. He would like to retain the mission in Woodville. If (Blanc) wishes, he will raise a new subscription in Bayou Sara. Father (Aloysius) Curioz (S.J.) would have to be consulted for permission to stay until the work is accomplished. (P.S.) There is a parcel of letters for Father (George) Cooper in Jackson.
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(18)56 Oct. 29
Guillou, Father J(ulian) M.:
Sulphur Springs, Miss(issippi)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
For some time Guillou has thought of incorporating their St. Joseph Academy. His object is to facilitate the transaction of business and to put it on the same basis as other institutions in the state. Guillou wrote to Mother Celestine (Pommerel, S.S.J.), Superior General of the Sisters of St. Joseph (of Carondelet) who sent four names of Sisters to be put in the act of incorporation. Guillou asks (Blanc) for instructions. A friend's lawyer will prepare the petition and have it presented in December. Guillou must know whether the Bishop of the diocese must be part of it.
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(18)56 Oct. 29
(Tiers), Ned:
Savannah, (Georgia)
to Bishop (James Roosevelt) Bayley:
(Newark, New Jersey)
They reached there on Saturday morning. Thursday there was scarcely any sea but on Thursday evening just after passing Cape Hatteras the wind changed and there was a rolling and pitching. He soon got used to it but Mother was just sick enough to feel uneasy. Emmy also kept up till Friday. Charley and Ned were pronounced A. No. 1 sailors. Savannah has nothing to recommend it but its beautiful climate. They have visited the grave of Bishop (Francis Xavier) Gartland and a simple wooden cross marks his resting place. Beside him rests Bishop (Edward) Barron. They visit church daily. On All Saints' Day, they leave for Florida where they only assist in spirit at the Holy Sacrifice. Mother, Addy, Emy, Charly and Annie all send love. (P.S.) Addie proved the best sailor of the lot.
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1856 Oct. 29
(O'Regan), Anthony, Bishop of:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere:
Detroit, (Michigan)
O'Regan has daily been expecting word saying when he might see Lefevere and Bishop (Nicholas Patrick Wiseman) of London. He trusts it will be soon. Father (Charles) Chiniquy is daily becoming more bold and has published the most daring falsehoods calculated to do much mischief.
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(18)56 Oct. 30
(Beers), J(ulia):
Litchfield, (Connecticut)
to (Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley
:
Newark, New Jersey)
(Beers) sees by the calendar that (Bayley) was consecrated on this day. Father is still at the West; Mother did not go. She is as obstinately Protestant as ever. Huc's travels in Tartary, which Beers received, was an English copy, plentifully illustrated. Are the Nesmiths still away? Is it Mr. Manning or Emmy that Bayley said was in bad health? (Beers) hopes to see them before the winter is gone.
II-2-n - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 32mo. - {2}
1856 Oct. 30
Lafforgue:
Asque, France
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lafforgue asks for information about a near relative, Jean Peyriga who was, some months ago in one of (Blanc)'s seminaries and about whom Lafforgue has had no news since February 26. He has sent several letters to St. Mary's Seminary, Barrens and all remain unanswered. This silence saddens him.
VI-1-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1856 October 30
O'Reilly, E.J.:
Newburgh, (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
New York, New York
O'Reilly encloses a note to Brownson from the "Secretary of our Society" relative to cancellation of the invitation extended Brownson to lecture to the members. O'Reilly explains that the Society had waited as long as they could for Brownson to reply to their invitation. When no reply came, other speakers were engaged so that now it is too late to engage Brownson. O'Reilly regrets that his people will not be able to hear Brownson daring the lecture series and hopes that next winter Brownson will lecture in Newburgh.
I-3-m - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 16mo. - {1}
1856 Oct. 31
Pineau, Father R(ene):
Opelouses, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Pineau renews a request already refused. He does not think that he can surmount the difficulties he is experiencing. He has expressed his principal reasons. It is impossible to work out his salvation in his position; it grows worse day by day.
VI-1-k - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1856 Oct. 31
Mullon, Father J(ames) I(gnatius):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to (Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Returns for the month of October for St. P(atrick's Church. Income and expenditures are itemized).
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