1858 Sept.
Maher, Sister Mary Teresa:
Convent of the Sisters of Mercy of the Divine Will
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Sister Teresa writes that she is sending a rocket for Purcell. It was worked in Ireland especially for him. The sisters had intended presenting it to him on his Anniversary of his Consecration, on the thirteenth but since he would be busy that day, they have selected the "Feast of Our Lady of Mercy" to show their gratitude to Purcell. She thanks him for all the things he sent to them today. She says to tell Father Edward that although he does not come to see them, they shall offer mass and Holy Communion on next Sunday that he will succeed in God's Will.
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(1858 Sep.)
Purcell, Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist):
Egypt, Ohio
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Blanc has not told Purcell whether he received Purcell's reply to Blanc's confidential one and whether he coincided with Purcell's suggestions. Purcell's brother (Father Edward Purcell) has been nominated by the bishops of the Province of Baltimore, coadjutor of Pittsburgh. Purcell did not pledge to advise his brother to accept. Purcell agreed to his name being sent only on condition that it be unanimous. Cardinal Barnabò, on Blanc's recommendation, had had (Edward)'s bulls made out for Natchez until the new nomination providentially set them aside. Barnabò was indignant at the "persecution" of him by one or two persons and cordially consented to his appointment to Pittsburgh. The Holy Father gave his consent on August 29. Should Ned accept? He will hardly be happier there or more useful than in Cincinnati; nowhere could he be more loved. Purcell has been put to a sore pinch to send $5000 to the American College in Rome; he had to borrow it. None of their people contributed one cent. Bishop (John Baptist) Lamy has returned rather sad to his see. A young priest from Santa Fé who had recovered his health at Purcell's seminary lost it by being exposed to a 30 hours rain near Kansas and is now back to Purcell right sick. A German priest, a refugee at Father (Edward F.) Sorin's, South Bend, whom Lamy took to New Mexico, has been arrested for poisoning a brother priest, Father (Stephen) Avel at the the altar. Even the serving boy who tasted the poisoned wine, died of it.
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1858 Sep. 1
Chalon, Father G(abriel):
Mobile, (Alabama)
to (Father Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Chalon has just received from a customs official, their box and the enclosed certificate to release (Rousselon) from the bond he gave to customs at New Orleans. If their box had arrived at Mobile from Havre they would have had to pay nothing but the "harpies" at New Orleans not only crumpled(?) their vestments but made them pay $6.25(?) duty. (Rousselon) is to let Chalon know what they owe him. (P.S.) No cases of sickness at Mobile.
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1858 Sep. 1
Smith, H.:
Mobile, (Alabama)
Smith certifies that the merchandise, one package of books and engravings for the Church, withdrawn from the warehouse at New Orleans on August 17(?) 1858 by Father E. Rousselon has been delivered to the customs at this port. G. Caton(?) signs for Smith.
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1858 Sep. 1
Dubuis, Father C(laude) M(arie):
San Antonio, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Dubuis asks (Rousselon) to pay their charges at the hospital with Captain B. Turner of the Roger Stewart at Mr. Whitney's. Mr. Jamez will give Rousselon $5 for the two (Ursuline?) postulants(?); $12.50 for Father (Stanislaus Buteux) Butteux; $2.50 for Mother Thérèse, (R.U.?); $2.50 for Father (Philibert) Gutton; and $15 for Bishop (John Mary) Odin's six; a total of $42.50 due at the hospital. Not to do this would be an injustice to the Captain who has been a real father to them. Dubuis has found everything in such a state that he fears he will never get out of the maze. When he has a few days he will come to see (Rousselon). He believes he will soon lose all he brought from France. (Rousselon) is to give his respects to the Archbishop. He also sends greetings to Mr. Matton; Dubuis will send him all the things which Miss Pauline collected for him as soon as Dubuis gets his belongings out of customs. (Rousselon) is to tell Dubuis to whom he should apply to settle with the Sisters of St. Joseph.
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(18)58 Sep. 1
Law, John:
Evansville, Indiana
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
5 or 6 weeks ago Law forwarded to Blanc a copy of "The Colonial History of Indiana under the French, English and American Governments." Not hearing from Blanc, although Bishop Martin acknowledged reception, Law fears it has miscarried.
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1858 Sept. 2
Fitzgerald, Father Edward M.:
Columbus, O(hio)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Fitzgerald asks Purcell to authorize Father (Caspar H.) Borgess to hear the confession of an English person for this one occasion or until the penitent is finished with his confession. Father (James) Meagher is expected here again soon. Fitzgerald says he has heard nothing of Meagher's claims since his last visit except that two eminent lawyers to whom he applied refused to take his case. Fitzgerald says their schools are opening with favorable prospects and he has a good teacher for the boys at last. He has affected much good since he has been here.
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1858 Sept. 2
Macdonell, Angus, C.:
Montreal, (Canada)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(New York, New York)
Macdonnell wishes Brownson would write something to aid the Canadian Catholics in settling the political questions involving their temporal welfare, such as State schools and representation by population. There is no division among Canadian Catholics on religious matters but they need the guidance of someone like Brownson in the political field. The Canadian Catholic hold to the same principles, but differ as to the method of procedure. The Orange, or Irish Protestant party, is causing trouble for Catholics but Macdonnell feels the Orange party is better than the Clear Grit of Party Upper Canada; he believes the Orange party would die out if the Irish Catholics would let it alone. One part of the Catholic body prefers uniting with the rabid, Clear Grit Party because of the latter opposition to the Orange Party. The rest of the Catholics support the Orange party, which party is the most liberally disposed toward Catholics. Macdonnel believes that the "New Era" newspaper, edited by (T. Darcy) McGee is largely responsible for the increase in the followers of the Orange party.
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1858 Sep. 2
Seton, Robert:
Frascati, (Italy)
to (Elizabeth Seton) Lizzie:
(Clairvaux, Maryland)
Robert received Lizzie's letter of August 8 just as he was going out to walk with his companions. They were followed by a crowd of "ragazzinos", the juvenile idlers of the village. Lizzie is to tell Em that he thought of Fuente Arabia but in Spain the juveniles were more importunate. The Propaganda students arrived in Frascati August 31. When Temple Prime was there he took a ride about the town. Robert intends to keep up his Latin, study his German hard, read Huc's books and recruit his strength. None of them need expect any more photographs from Robert until he is a priest. He sent a single one of himself with the things Mr. Hooker sent to Prime and Co. He half expects them all out there before long. He is rather indifferent, a missionary must not care much about ties of family. Perugia is a place which might be most desirable. He and Father (Bernard) Smith spent a week there last October. A splendid house for the Sacred Heart was just completed and Robert thought of Nell and Isabel. Father Smith could give a letter to the first society in Perugia, Countess (Connestabile-Staffa) Conestabili. This lady is Irish and her husband is a very pleasant gentleman. They have three children and the finest picture gallery in Perugia. Robert procured a copy of "Dred" for the Countess, in return for which she expressed the pleasure she would have in doing what she could for any of his family who might come to Perugia. Robert would rather see Lizzie and their father there than in Wales. He thinks Nell might write to him and also Em. Lizzie is not to give her heart up to worldly enjoyments.
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1858 Sep. 3
Legardeur, S.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipted bill for $6 paid to Legardeur, custom house broker. Ware house entry per the Roger Stewa(r)t, collector's fees, drayage.
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1858 Sep. 3
Mathieu, J(ea)n:
Spring Hill, (Alabama)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
When some 5 weeks ago Mathieu told (Blanc) of the great confidence with which he hoped to obtain the longed for grace, he was far from thinking that today he would inform (Blanc) that he had met with a contrary result. This distresses Mathieu as he would have felt happy to meet (Blanc)'s wishes. There are still many treatises of theology which he has never read, consequently there is yet no loss of time for him.
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1858 Sep. 3
Rousselon, Father E(tienne):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
All (Blanc)'s fears at the time he left, are being realized. The sudden death of Father (Henry) Aubert is followed by the threat of the loss of Father (Anthony) Durier and Father (Francis) Berthaud; they are very ill. Father (Hubert) Thirion, dissatisfied with his confrere and especially with the loss of his title of pastor, came here to remonstrate. He has been here over a week; he has had a fever for two days. Rousselon told him that (Blanc) would be here at the end of the month. Dr. Allain is near death. Sickness is all around; there is a little near St. Theresa's. Aubert's death has saddened everyone. Rousselon has opened Aubert's will and showed it to Mr. de Arms and Mr. Robert. The will contains a tirade against his confreres and against his family. Aubert gives everything to (Blanc). Aubert had $150 in debts, this added to the expenses of his illness and burial amounts to $400. He had told Rousselon that Father Dubernard owed him $200 and Father Perché $50. Dr. Turpin took care of him; in this way Dr. Faget escaped the tirade. Father (Guillaume Le Mercier) Duoue(s)nay is growing weaker, especially since the illness of his two assistants. He has only Father (J.) Boé who is not too strong. Father (H.J.) Chenal has not appeared but Father Spalding wrote to be careful in accepting Chenal as he believes he is an adverturer. All here are quite well. Father (Adrien) Rouquette is still here. Rousselon received (Blanc)'s letter from Grand Coteau and sees that his health holds up in spite of fatigue.
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1858 Sept. 3
Whelan, Father David:
Wheeling, (West Virginia)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Whelan received Purcell's letter of the 1st. He says the publication of the Roman Kalendarium by Dunnigan would make it difficult for the Cincinnati priests to arrange their office in the last half of the year, owing to the two Octaves, of the "Titular of the Cathedral" and the "Dedication of the Cathedral", unless he intends to publish the Ordoas specially prepared for the Diocese of Cincinnati. In the latter case, the special offices published in the beginning of their Ordo would have to be published separately for the use of new priests as they are ordained or received into the diocese. Besides, it is impossible for him to have the manuscript ready for Oct. 1, and he does not think Murphy would undertake the same work. Whelan remarks that his own name is to be among the clergyman of the Cathedral as that is where he is at home. Then, if Father Edward (Purcell) should leave, he would try to fill his place. The Bishop (Richard Vincent Whelan) wrote on August 8 from Roermond in Holland where he had experienced great kindness and generosity. Whalen does not know who is to be Rector of the American College at Rome. He thinks that the Bishop of Pittsburgh is trying to get the position. Whelan asks why the Orphans have given up the manufacture of wax candles. He sends his kindest regards to the Fathers and to those of the "other house".
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1858 Sep. 4
Beccard, Father Amédée:
La Fourche, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
(C.) Rouyer keeps writing to Beccard to send him $30 for the ostensorium sent him last May. Beccard is busy with workmen and building, the railroad is under water and will be for 2 months. No one dares go into the city because of the epidemic. So Beccard asks Rousselon to pay the bill; he will repay soon. Rouyer asks 1 piastre extra for packing and shipping. He cannot collect it. The glass was broken. P.S. Beccard's postoffice is under water; Rousselon is to write him at Father Ménard's.
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1858 Sep. 4
Le Franc, Father J(ohn) M.:
Lake Charles, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Le Franc and his brother (F. Le Franc) received (Blanc)'s letter. Le Franc is happy that he can write to (Blanc) himself. He walks much better; his legs and arms are regaining strength. Only his eyes respond slowly; they say his deafness will disappear. His brother did all he could to make his stay at Calcasieu pleasant.
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1858 Sept. 6
McCaffrey, Rev. John (J.):
Mt. St. Mary's College,
(Emmitsburg, Maryland)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
New York, (New York)
Dr. McCaffrey invites Brownson to attend the Semicentennial Anniversary celebration of the founding of their college on October 6th. A requiem Mass will be celebrated for the founders, Bishops (John) Dubois and (Simon) Brute. James McSherry will be the orator of the day; George Miles will read an English poem and Father (Constantine) Pise one in Latin.
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(18)58 Sep. 7
Duplantier, G(uy):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
License is granted to Father Rousselon to join in matrimony Lucien Pourcelle and Rose Fresche.
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1858 Sept. 7
O'Connor, Father J(ames):
Pittsburgh, (Pennsylvania)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell):
Cincinnati, Ohio
Immediately after receiving Purcell's letter O'Connor wrote to "Rev. Mr. Kerney", (Father J. F. Kearney) who lives near Youngstown, requesting him to investigate the matters (Purcell) mentioned. He had hoped to transmit the answer on Saturday, but not hearing from (Kearney) he has written again. Regretting the delay, he sends his regards to Father Edward Purcell and the other priests at the cathedral. P. S. From a letter he has received from Dr. Smith he has heard the welcome news that the coadjutor of Pittsburgh will be determined in a few days and that it will undoubtedly be Father Edward Purcell.
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1858 Sept. 7
Purcell, Father Edward:
New York, New York
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Father Edward was on the wharf when the ladies arrived, and had their baggage passed. They are all well. They will start Thursday for home.
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1858 Sep. 7
Saucier, Arthur:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
License is granted to any clergyman to marry Francois Avigno(?) and Victorine Monaco.
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(18)58 Sep. 7
Walsh, Amelia:
Sewaney(?), Miss(issippi?)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Amelia wants to know if (Blanc) has heard anything of her husband W(illia)m Walsh. She wrote some time ago that he was in the hospital. W(illia)m's last letter to her was April 23. He had had a relapse and had gone to the hospital for the second time. She trusts that (Blanc) will find out if he is dead or if he left the hospital. If she knew that he had died she would go to her father's home in Ireland. She hates to go to his mother without knowing everything about him. Bishop Mil(e)s of Nashvil(le) will let (Blanc) know how Amelia is. (On the back of the letter in Blanc's hand): Give to Father Poyet for inquiry at the hospital.
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1858 Sep. 8
Forest, J. M. Théodore:
Spring Hill, (Alabama)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Thanks to Rousselon's letter of recommendation, Father (Francis) Gautrelet, (S.J.) received Forest into his college. With the society of 3 fellow students and the kindness of the Jesuit Fathers, he is very happy here. In his studies he has followed the advice of Father (Hippolite) Gache, (S.J.). Forest is reviewing his philosophy and absorbing English. Vacation begins the 8th of next month. He expresses his gratitude to Rousselon.
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1858 Sept. 8
H(ilton), G(eorge) H.:
Cincinnati, Ohio
to (Orestes A.) Brownson:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
He sends $10.00 to pay his delinquent bill; he was surprised to learn that he was three years behind. He sent $3.00 for the current year last February 25th. He believes that since Brownson has not collected his debt from Walsh and (Father Thomas) Boulger he should not be paid for his legal services in the case. He will make further attempts to collect from Boulger and also to get Walsh to pay the court costs incurred in the replevin suit. Boulger is now in Chicago and probably making money; he has about $6000 in unpaid personal debts, according to what the Archbishop told Hilton. Hilton retains his devotion to Brownson. He is thankful that all the local papers are commending him from his administration of the Probate Court. "The Freeman's Journal" is becoming more and more the organ of a clique. Although he does not always agree with the Review he is glad that it is non-partisan and expresses its views without fear or favor.
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1858 Sep. 9
Chénal, Father H.J.:
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Chénal received Rousselon's letter of August 10. Chénal does not know Rousselon but he will repay his charity and good advice by a deep affection. He will repay the Archbishop's goodness by a boundless devotion. Bishop (John Martin) Spalding of Louisville read Chénal a letter dated August 24 from which he understood that Rousselon asked Spalding to keep Chénal. The reasons were the yellow fever and the absence of the Archbishop. Spalding imposed one condition, that of showing his papers. Chénal told in his letter to the Archbishop the reason which deprived him of his papers. Father (Annet) Lafont saw, read, and kept for several days, Chénal's papers, retained by the owner of the hotel where Chénal stayed. Chénal was going to sail for New Orleans after 3 days of retreat. He was so happy and then came this new trial. The yellow fever will not take him; great sinners live long to atone for their evil. P.S. He has had no help from the Bishop of Louisville. They will be surprised in France when he writes all this. Spalding's glacial indifference would make the soul of Bishop Flaget wince. Chénal is accustomed to relationship with the bishops in France who are much superior to Spalding.
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1858 Sept. 9
Hilton, G.H.:
Cin(cinnait, Ohio)
to (Orestes A.) Brownson:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Since writing yesterday, he has found the bill for his subscription to the Review; he finds that he was two years behind, instead of three as previously stated. He asks for a receipt stating that he has paid in advance.
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1858 Sep. 10
Blake, Father James:
Pattersonville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
After Blake received (Blanc)'s letter of (August) 19, he had written to (Blanc) to the city but fears that (Blanc) had left before it came. Blake had informed him that this parish was quarantined and that there were a few cases of yellow fever here and at the Bay which were fatal. For 3 weeks Blake has been confined here so he would not be allowed to meet (Blanc) in Franklin. The debt on the Franklin church is all paid.
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1858 Sep. 10
Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e:
St. John Baptist, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Rosémond St. Pierre wishes to marry Francoise Legot and asks for a dispensation. Also Anatole Millet and Clara Millet.
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(18)58 Sep. 10
Perché Father N(apoleon) J(oseph):
N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Perché sends some prospectuses (no enclosure) of the convent as the Archbishop wishes to have some. If there are old ones, they are to be returned as there are some slight changes. Rousselon has forgotten in the obituary in the ordo, Father (Michael) Calvo, (C.M.) who died January 23; Rousselon is to inform Perché of his baptismal name and his age. Although Father (Peter F.) Ladavière, (S.J.) did not die here, it would perhaps be suitable to put him in, if Rousselon will give the date of his death, his age, and his baptismal name. Rousselon said last year that he would give the name of Father (Anthony) Savelli, his age and baptismal name.
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1858 Sep. 10
(Proust, O.C.S.O.), Father Marie Eutrope:
Gethsemani, (Kentucky)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In his anxiety about Father Emmanuel (O.C.S.O.) Eutrope asks (Rousselon) whether he knows anything of what has happened to him since he left New Orleans for Chile on March 20. They have heard nothing from him and he had promised to write on reaching Santiago which would be in 3 or 4 weeks. Eutrope has written to the Archbishop of Santiago but has received no reply. Perhaps Father Perché would have some news. Eutrope has just received the enclosed (no enclosure) letter from the French consulate at New Orleans for Thibaut Singer. He has not been here for three years; he was never part of the Community; he was here as a workman.
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1858 Sept. 13
Lamy, John B. Bishop of Santa Fe:
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell:
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
The Provincial Council is over. Father (Peter) Hart and the Sisters are waiting for Lamy in Kansas City. Hart feels very unwell and is unwilling to go to Santa Fe this fall. Two new sees were proposed for erection, one in Nebraska, the other in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Bishops are proposed for St. Paul and Chicago. A petition is sent to the Holy City to have the Gadsen purchases attached to the See of Santa Fe.
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1858 Sep. 13
Mittelbronn, Father (Francis C.):
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Since Mittelbronn left Blanc, he has had the fever; he is better. Father (Hubert) Thirion left without any arrangement about their temporal affairs. So Mittelbronn cannot sell anything to pay their debts. He asks Blanc to tell him if Thirion is at St. John Baptist and to talk to Thirion about it if he is at the Archbishopric. If Thirion is to remain in the city, Blanc is to tell Mittelbronn. Today a 3 page paper is to be sent to Blanc, telling all the grievances against Mittelbronn. Among other things it tells that Mittelbronn spread around that Thirion was demented, that a doctor who treated him last year had given Mittelbronn a certificate to prove it. Mention is also made of a cup of coffee that Mittelbronn is to have thrown in Thirion's face. If Mittelbronn resides at Chenal it will deprive the two churches of a priest. Thirion on three occasions took coffee before saying Mass; he baptized without the holy oils and ate meat on Friday at Dr. Kaufmann's.
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1858 Sep. 13
Raymond, Father G(ilbert):
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
At the time of his visit, (Blanc) asked in whose name were the different chapels of the parish; Raymond told him they were in (Blanc)'s name. Raymond will send him a copy of the deeds of the chapels at Washington. Bois Mallett, and Bayou Boeuf. That of Calcassieu has been recorded at Lake Charles. Raymond will send it as soon as he receives it from his brother (Father J. Francois Raymond) who is there now. His brother will remain there a month to collect for the last payment and open the chapel which is finished. Raymond is going to do the same for Bayou Boeuf; he could have the lumber for $26 which is a very low price. Raymond has written to Father (Anthony) Beaugier to settle the temporal interests of the two parishes. Mother (Mary) of the Desert, (M.H.C.) the Superior here, asks (Blanc) to do something for her. When Raymond saw (Blanc) at Grand Coteau he told (Blanc) that there were 3 novices who had been sent to the setting up of the house because there were no capable professed to send. They were Sister St. Francois, a novice for 2 years and 4(?) months; and Sisters St. Sebastian, and Ste. Elizabeth, novices for 3 years. The rules demand only a year's novitiate. These novices thought they would make their profession a year ago during vacation. But Father (Patrick Sheil, C.S.C.) Shiel and Mother (Mary) of the Passion, (M.H.C.) went to (Notre Dame) du Lac and did not arrive until the end of vacation so it was put off a year. They had been told to go to (New Orleans) at the end of August but the yellow fever prevented it. So the Superior here decided to ask (Blanc) to do it here. Not being approved in Rome, the Community exists only by (Blanc)'s approval. But in the absence of Shiel, Mother Passion wrote that she could not give this permission and that if the profession were made it was nul. (Blanc) had commissioned Raymond to make this profession as soon as the permission came. Mother Desert asks (Blanc) to look into it. Father Rector permits a modification for sufficient reason; what could be done in the city could certainly be done here by delegation. It has been Raymond who has done the most of the takings of the habit and the professions. (Blanc) is to make Shiel and Mother Passion see that it would take almost 2 weeks for their trip, retreat, etc. The rules of quarantine are very strict, not permitting anyone coming from New Orleans, to come near here.
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1858 Sep. 14
Rouyer, C.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipt for $30 for Father Amedé(e) Beccard for an ostensorium.
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1858 Sept. 15
Borgess, Father C(aspar) H.:
Columbus, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell):
Cincinnati, Ohio
Borgess realized that (Purcell) is bothered with many unnecessary appeals, and begs his forgiveness for bothering him with the difficulties in his Holy Cross parish. Although the congregation has complained against him, he has tried not to be the cause of them although he does realize that earlier in his mission work he did cause (Purcell) some trouble. He mentions his trouble in 1851 with a schoolmaster and his trouble about building priests' residences, but his intentions were good then. Since the visit of Father (J.B.) Hengehold he has suffered abuse from the six ringleaders. Weiler, Röhrenbeck, Straub, Bertsch, Frederick and Trech, without pretending to offer justification. The congregation, outside of their influence, has made no disturbance and he feels that the mission to be preached by Father (Francis X.) Weninger, S.J. will destroy the dissatisfaction. The report that 100 souls are in danger of being lost is a misapprehension and Father Weninger will be able to bring assurance to (Purcell) on that score. Borgess argues that it is impossible not to raise up enemies and that to change him under these conditions would not bring peace or aid to the congregation. He has no personal reason for staying, since he has had many crosses in Columbus, but he would be sorry to be changed before harmony has been restored. He hopes his wishes will meet (Purcell's) approbation.
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1858 Sep. 15
Cénas, M.L.M.:
Lyons, (France)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
On May 31 his little daughter Anne died. She was born on May 2, 1847. Does (Rousselon) remember his remark when Cénas showed him her picture 2 years ago? Cénas had placed all his joy in his oldest child. He asks (Rousselon) to say a Mass for the repose of her soul. Cénas is sorry that he has had no news of (Rousselon) since he left Lyons. When Cénas wrote in 1856, he had hopes of a reply. Cénas is to do something for the concierge at the archbishopric who did not conceal that it was to (Rousselon) that he owed this preference. Cénas would be very grateful if (Rousselon) would give him some information on J.C. Goubler; he paid very well the only time Cénas did business with him. Since July 1, Cénas has been installed in an excellent house in St. Jean Place; his apartment and shop are fine in every way. His immediate neighbors are Vicar General Pagnon and Canon Duvet(?). (Rousselon) is to write about Louisiana, his health, and anything of interest to Cénas.
VI-1-o - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1858 Sep. 16
Francais, Father (Nicholas):
Charenton, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisia)na
Francais sends $20 on what he owes; he still owes $12. If Rousselon can send him Mass intentions for this amount, it will greatly oblige Francais.
VI-1-o - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1858 Sept. 16
Griffin, Thomas:
Salem, Mass(achusetts)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
N(ew) York, (New York)
As Secretary of the Lecture Committee of Young Men's Catholic Temperance Society, Griffin writes to inquire if Brownson will lecture before the Society the coming winter. He asks Brownson to reply as soon as possible and state his terms.
I-3-n - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1858 Sep. 16
Kindekens, Father P(eter):
Louvain, (Belgium)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan)
Before receiving this letter, Lefevere will have received the decision of the S(acra) C(ongregatione) de Prop(aganda) Fide concerning the Redemptorists at Monroe and Detroit. Cardinal (Alexander) Barnabo has just sent a copy to Kindekens telling him that the original was sent to Lefevere on September 4, 1858. Lefevere will see that the Sacred Congregation has dispensed the Redemptorists from returning to the mission at Monroe. Kindekens is sure that Lefevere will be satisfied with that decision which is very important since it confirms his opinion that the regulars cannot with the consent of the bishop abandon a mission which they have accepted, and in quitting they cannot take away the movable goods of the mission even with the consent of the ordinary. Lefevere can claim not only the $600 he has given to the mission but the ornaments of the church which the Redemptorists have removed and sold. It is useless to mention that according to the decision the Redemptorists can abandon their mission in Detroit. As to Father (Edward) Vancampenhoudt the Sacred Congregation did not demand that he be sent from the city but Kindekens thinks it should be done as soon as possible. Now that the affair at Monroe is decided he asks Lefevere if he is going to bring the Franciscans there. The Superior General promised to send 3 priests, one for the French, one for the German and one for the English, on condition that Lefevere pay their expenses, which they would repay once they are settled. Perhaps he could get the Premonstretension Fathers who are rich and could also pay the expenses to come and found an abbey at Monroe. Lefevere will be astonished at not receiving any letter announcing the coming of Father (John) Cappon who will arrive at Detroit at the end of the month. The reason is he did not have time to prepare them. He sent a long letter to Bishop (John Martin) Spalding on the affairs of the college asking him to send it on to Lefevere. He has 12 students--2 priests, 4 in theology and 6 in philosophy. Father Aug(ustine) Durst, cure of Weiswampach, is vice rector. He is an important acquisition because he can see that correct German is spoken and attend to matters when Kindekens is away. Their establishment was warmly recommended at the meeting of the Catholic Association at Cologne September 5,6 and 8, by M. Laurent, brother of the bishop of Luxembourg. He wishes the address of the American consul at Vienna, Mr. Swartz, to see if he can get aid from the Leopoldine Association, since Germany appears to take an interest in the College.
- A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. -
1858 Feb. 5
Mauron, (Father Nicholas), C.SS.R.:
Superior General, Rome, (Italy)
to (Cardinal) Alexander Barnabo:
Rome, (Italy)
He writes about the Redemptorists' house in Detroit, and their mission in Monroe. In 1856 recourse was had by the Vicar General (Peter Kindekens) of the Detroit Diocese stating that the Redemptorists should resume the Monroe Station and retain the Detroit house. Mauron answered him, giving reasons for relinquishing Monroe, and describing their quarrels with Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere of Detroit. If Barnabo were favorable to them, they would retain the house in Detroit under certain conditions, one of which would be freedom not to resume the burden of the Monroe Mission. Kindekens agreed to this under the condition that the congregation stay in Detroit. The Archbishop of Baltimore (Francis Patrick Kenrick) would act as arbitrator on the matter to whom Kindekens agrees. The other condition which Mauron presented to Barnabo was not so easily acceptable, and still other conditions were not fulfilled, yet for the sake of peace, the Fathers were never withdrawn. Mauron asks that the Detroit and Monroe cases be considered as one, and not separated.
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1858 Feb. 14
Barnabo, Al(exander)C(ardinal):
Rome, (Italy)
to Father P(eter) Kindekens:
Louvain, Belgium
Barnabo has sent Kindekens' letter of Jan. 15, 1858, to the Superior General of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, so that he might answer about the subject of the above-mentioned letter. Further, the Superior General of the Redemptorists wonders about the closing of the Monroe Mission and seeks the whole cause. Barnabo thinks that the chief part of the response which Father (Nicholas) Mauron, (Superior General) gave him should be given Kindekens so that he can notify the Bishop of Detroit. (A copy of the reply of Cardinal Barnabo to Kindekens' letter of Jan. 15, 1858.)
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1858 July 26
De la Croix, Canon C ( ):
Ghent, (Belgium)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere, Administrator:
Detroit, (Michigan)
He sends Lefevere copies of letter he has received from M. De Campignelles of Tournai, his correspondent for the Association of the Propagation in Belgium. At the end of June he sent him a considerable sum from his jubilee, with 2000 francs, one thousand for the mission of Father (John) DeNeve and a thousand for father (Edward) Joos. He has also asked another question in his letter about the American College at Louvain which he regards as not well begun. The Central Council has refused to correspond directly with them but with the missionary bishops. But he thinks that the bishops would gain more if they told the Central Council to give the funds directly to the American College at Louvain. He suggests that the pious Belgian bishops and priests interested in the College would give more if they know that the funds were going to that destination. He received the following response which he copies:
1858 Jul. 23
De Campignelles, J.:
Tournai, Belgium
to Canon C. De La Croix:
Ghent, Belgium
He encloses a copy of the letter he has received from Monsieur Certes of the Central Council in answer to De la Croix's questions.
1858 Jul. 20
Certes, (Adolphe):
Paris, France
to J. Campignelles:
Tournai, Belgium
He has just finished a letter written on the 5th to Madame Olislagues in answer to a question about the gifts given for the American Seminary at Louvain. "Is it permitted to receive these gifts with the understanding that the Council will see that they get to their destination." He answered that these gifts would be listed under one or other of the bishops interested in the Seminary. He has consulted the President of the Council and he confirmed him in this opinion since it is the policy of the Association to see that special gifts arrive safely to the bishop or priest to whom they are destined. He hopes that this will satisfy the demand of the Belgians who help sustain the work of the Association.
De la Croix thinks that under these considerations Lefevere should expose to the Association the needs of his diocese and thinks that the funds destined for the College could hardly be better spent. P.S. He has 2000 francs for the collection. He has sent copies of these letters to the bishops of Louisville and Albany who have destined $1000 for the seminary and the Council has increased their allocations from 10,000 to 12,000 for the year 1857.
III-2-i - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {19}
1858 Sept. 16
Otis, (Mrs.) S.S.:
Hudson, (New York)
to O(restes) A. Brownson:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Mrs. Otis says her visit with the Brownson family in New York seemed like a dream--Broadway, the Crystal Palace, Fifth Avenue. They waited for Brownson Sunday evening but he did not come. She is not surprised that New Yorkers boast of their city; she has seen none to compare with it. She wished she were a man so that she could have explored the lanes and alleys of New York but she fears that this would have made her heart ache for the suffering to be seen in a large city. They are going as far upstate as Albany; if they stop in New York City on their return trip she will try to see the Brownsons. She wants Sarah to come to visit them.
I-3-n - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 10mo. - {1}
1858 Sep. 17
Minvielle:
Bordeaux, France
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana
Minvielle met a man who sends (Blanc) a few, words on loose page. There is a young man who wishes to cross the ocean and his father, an inhabitant of Béarn, belonging to an old family whose members include two priests. One 34 years old, is head of all educational institution and the second is, at 30 years, a professor of philosophy in the same institution. And the three sisters of these two priests are Sisters of the Cross! This family bears the same name as Minvielle. If he can (Blanc) is to be kind to this young man.
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1858 Sep. 13
Mothevet:
On the train to Bordeaux
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Mothevet of Sury, principal of the College of Roanne, recommends to (Blanc) young Minvielle who is going to the New World for the first time. Nothing new at Sury. Father Crozet, pastor of Montbrison, has been appointed Canon at Lyons in place of Father Cottet(?), deceased.
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VI-1-o - A.L.S. - (French) - 5pp. - 12mo. & 32mo. - {3}
1858 Sep. 18
(Martin), Bishop Aug(uste) M(ar)ie:
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
At Avoyelles (Martin) found his pastoral letter which Father Perché had had printed for him. It is the first one that (Martin) has published. He sends (Blanc) a copy. He sympathizes with (Blanc) in the death of Father (Henry) Aubert who was so dear to (Blanc) for his virtues and his talents.
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1858 Aug. 14
Martin, Bishop Auguste Marie:
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
The pastoral letter on the occasion of the Jubilee. Rules for the observance of the Jubilee. Father F(ranci)s LeVézouet Secretary.
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VI-1-o - A.L.S. Printed D. - (French) - 8pp. - 12mo. & 4to. - {3}
1858 Sep. 19
Buteux, Father S(tanislaus):
Bay St. Louis, (Mississippi)
to Father S(tephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Buteux has told the Sisters (of St. Joseph of Bourg) of Rousselon's letter and they have given Buteux the 5 piastres. Buteux has said 5 Masses for Rousselon's intention. Since the arrival of the 2 Sisters, Buteux's expenses have doubled.
VI-1-o - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1858 Sep. (19)
(Seton, William 3):
Clairvaux, (Maryland)
to (Robert Seton:
Rome, Italy)
(William) received (Robert)'s letter of August 15. They all love (Robert) most dearly. Only this morning (Robert) was the subject of his meditations in his walk after Mass. He passed the Clairvaux gate and went to Creighton's lane, a spot he can never pass without being overwhelmed with recollections of the tenderest and most painful kind. (Robert) knows who he saw there walking by his side, the big boys running and their Benjamin stopped in the corner of the fence to hide his tears. (Robert) probably often thinks of their dear lost one and prays for her. (Robert) is probably now at his summer residence at Frascati and will remain until October. (Written between the lines of the above): … Hooker will tell where to find him. If they can get permission to enter the girls at Monte Pincio, they will be there in December or January, remain two years, and then go to Vienna two years more, when they may come home safely and speaking Italian and German and knowing how to behave themselves in society. (William) does not like the intimacies they form at school there. (Robert) will have them somewhat under his eye as he will probably visit them once a week. The girls are now at Eden Hall under the Ladies of the Sacred Heart where they will be well taken care of until he can get them off. How (William) wishes that he could be with them to take (Robert) in his arms but he is too old to travel.
II-1-a - A.L.(Incomplete?) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1858 Sep. 19
Thirion:
Nancy, (France)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Thirion has learned that his brother, Father (Hubert) Thirion is ill. He asks (Blanc) to inform him about it.
VI-1-o - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
(18)58 Sep. 20
Mènard, Father Ch(arle)s M.:
Thibodaux, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mènard announces the death of Father René (M.) Pineau. It occurred Saturday evening. Pineau left on horseback to visit Onézime Aycock 4 miles from his church. On dismounting the saddle turned. His effort to straighten up frightened the horse which threw him to the ground. They immediately took him into Aycock's house. He regained consciousness and felt severe pains in his stomach and everyone pray. He recommended that 50 Masses be said for his soul. In 40 or 50 minutes he was dead. Burial took place Sunday evening at 4:30 at St. Laurent Church in Chikahoula. A special train left Terrebonne to bring people from Thibodaux — more than 200. Pineau was a priest full of zeal, faith, and charity. Perhaps his youth and childlike character would have had disastrous effects if he had lost his fervor. Pineau had bought a small lot near to the church where he had built a presbytery; he hoped to be able to endow the church. As he owes 5 to $600 Mènard does not know how he can settle this affair. It will be necessary for (Blanc) to send at once either an assistant or a pastor for this church. Next Thursday there will be a solemn service for Pineau. (Blanc) is to show this letter to Father Perché. Pineau was born at Chemillé he would have been 27 next October. P.S. On the way to mail this, Mènard learned of (Blanc)'s accident at Donaldsonville. He immediately went to Dr. Scuddy who gave him hope of (Blanc)'s recovery. Mènard is writing today to Pineau's family.
VI-1-o - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1858 Sep. 20
Weis, George:
Baltimore, (Maryland)
to W(illia)m Seton (3):
Emmit(s) bourg, Ma(ry)land
Last Monday Weis went to see Captain (Frederick) Chatard to get news of Seton's family but he is constantly engaged. This morning he went but Chatard was sick and sent word that he would write to Seton tomorrow. Chatard gave Weis Seton's address. Weis asks if Seton could send him some money to pay his board. Weis' health is better, but his legs and feet are almost as dead. He goes to Loyola College on Sundays to Mass and Communion.
II-1-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1858 Sept. 21
Hilton, G.H.:
Cincinnait, Ohio
Probate Court, Hamilton County
to (Orestes A. Brownson):
(New York, New York)
Hilton has received the $3 in Brownson's letter of the 16th. He cannot accept the money, as he owes Brownson much more than he can express. His thoughts and feelings run "in the same channel" as Brownson's. He will support Brownson and the Review anytime. He sends "Scraps" from the Cincinnati Times a Know- Nothing organ, concerning a letter of Archbishop (John) Hughes favoring the decision of Judge Ingraham on the integrity of the Church. There was ambiguity in this designation. The outcome of the case was different than the Owen case tried before him several weeks prior to this. The bar complimented him on his decision. Hilton believes Archbishop Hughes should have remained silent. Hilton and Brownson will not refer to "that other foolish matter". What Brownson said is what he supposed.
I-3-n - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 10mo. - {3}
1858 Sep. 21
Francais, Father (Nicholas):
Charenton, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Following Blanc's wishes that Francais go to Franklin, (Louisiana), he left Saturday morning. He said Mass on Sunday; there were many there. After Mass, the most influential Catholics came to see Francais at the home of Ursin Perret. They beg Blanc to give them a pastor. They said they were willing to build a presbytery but could not have it finished before March. In the meantime they would furnish lodging and salary. They would let him have the pew rent. It is urgent to have resident priest.
VI-1-o - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {3}
1858 Sep. 21
(Rousselon, Father Stephen:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Received from Archbishop (Anthony Blanc): New Iberia, Vermillionville, St. Martin, Father (Nicholas) Francais, with the amounts.
VI-1-o - A. Memo S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {5}
1858 Sep. 22
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The writer has received an anonymous letter from F.H.C. of no date enclosing $5 in aid of the poor suffering from the yellow fever. Archbishop (Anthony Blanc) has met with a very serious accident on the 19th at Donaldson by breaking his leg about 6 inches above his ankle. F.H.C.'s desire for prayers will be accomplished, trusting that they may establish in his mind those religious notions which will contribute to his spiritual welfare.
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( )
C., F.H.:
New York, (New York)
C. encloses $5, to Bishop Blanc for the aid of the poor suffering from the epidemic. The Bishop is to grant his prayers that the writer may obtain a fixed living faith.
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VI-1-o - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. & 12mo. - {2}
1858 Sep. 22
Foltier, Father E(tienne) J(ules):
Vermillionville, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Last May Foltier subscribed to the Annals of the Propagation and he now has 36 piastres so the parish of Lafavette is to receive six numbers. He cannot send the money by mail and right now no one can go to the city because of the epidemic. The newspapers have informed them of the Archbishop's accident. Father (Henry) Aubert's death is even more sad; he had fine qualities. But the Courrier de la Louisiane is stupid; in lauding Aubert they insulted his survivors many of whom have labored long years. (Rousselon) is to tell Foltier about Father (Adrien) Rouquette, the poet of Bonfouca. While Rouquette may not open a new era of poetry, at least he honors his native land with Christian productions. Has (Rousselon) heard about Grand Coteau? Father (Francis) Ab(b)adie, (S.J.) has been so greedy that Foltier decided to play a trick on him. It had been said that the people of Carencrow did not like Lafayette and that they were body and soul for St. Charles Church. But at the time of signing for the limits 43 out of 52 people of Carencrow sent a petition to the Archbishop in care of Father Roduit and surprised the Jesuits by asking not to change the limits but to remain with the pastor of Lafayette. P.S. The convent is doing well. Roduit will give the retreat next week.
VI-1-o - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {6}
1858 Sep. 22
Lamy, Father George:
Covington, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
A piece of land 120 feet square, adjoining the church and on which there is a shop, is for sale for 150 piastres. The need here for more space and the possibility of being able later to enlarge the church prompts Lamy to propose that they buy it.
VI-1-o - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1858 Sep. 22
Lamy, Father George:
Covington, L(ouisian)a
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Could (Rousselon) send Lamy a little altar wine and some ordinary wine. Lamy does not know if the Archbishop is at home but he is sending him a letter about an affair they talked about when the Archbishop was here. If he is absent, will (Rousselon) send on the letter as soon as possible. Lamy does not know whether Father (Victor) Pivet will stay long with him. Pivet seems so tired of his position which according to him is without future. Lamy's mission seems to offer some encouragement, dependent on the establishment of schools.
VI-1-o - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {3}
1858 Sep. 22
Zéringue, C.:
Jefferson, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
News of (Blanc)'s fall has reached Jefferson and many are saddened. Papa is confined to bed with a fever and Maman is convalescent.
VI-1-o - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {1}
1858 Sep. 23
Biette:
Fausse Rivière, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Nothing is more sublime than a man who sacrifices himself for humanity but when a priest forgets his duties, is it not a duty to inform his superiors? Biette will let (Blanc) judge the conduct of Father (Francis) Mittelbronn, pastor of their church. On August 2 they presented their baby, not in good health, to be baptized. Mittelbronn said that he felt ill and could not baptize the child, that he had already refused several. On August 15 the pastor was ill. Biette had heard some time before that Mittelbronn had announced that, by order, he would not baptize in the homes. At the same time Biette heard that Mittelbronn had married a couple in their home several steps from the church. Another inhabitant of Ile had come 6 miles to the church to have a child baptized. Seeing no Mass at Fausse Rivière he went another 5 miles to the presbytery but the pastor said that he was ill. Last Sunday Biette learned that Mittelbronn had refused to bury a woman of color. They had a pastor, Father (Hubert) T(h)irion; then Mittelbronn was the assistant. Tirion fell ill and had to go down to the city to be taken care of. Mittelbronn took over the parish and when Tirion returned Mittelbronn told him that he was still sick and to go away. But since Tirion has recovered and Mittelbronn is always ill why doesn't (Blanc) send him away and give Tirion back to them. P.S. To prove his sincerity, Biette has given the facts to their parish newspaper to make his claims public.
VI-1-o - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 4to. - {4}
1858 Sep. 23
Joos, Father Ed(ward):
Monroe, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Mr. Burns of Parisburg who has leased the river is at work. Burns says he sent Lefevere several articles to sign. If Lefevere wishes to change anything he asks that the lease be sent to Joos; Burns will sign and return one. Father (Peter) Hennaert will talk to Lefevere of the other matters.
III-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1858 Sep. 23
Saulnier, Father En(nemond):
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Being in Kentucky with the Trappists the day after Assumption, Saulnier made his retreat and a general confession. He told that when Bishop (William) Dubourg in 1825 wrote Saulnier to send him all his belongings, Saulnier packed up a box filled with relics and reliquaries. He kept for himself a small oval reliquary; he forgot to speak to Dubourg about it when he passed through here on his way to France in 1826. Saulnier's confessor told him to speak to the Archbishop about it but Saulnier believes that (Blanc) being Dubourg's successor, and that if Saulnier had not kept the reliquary, it would be at New Orleans with the others he sent, Saulnier asks (Blanc) to give him this reliquary; otherwise Saulnier will send it to (Blanc). Father (Francis Joseph) Renaud wrote recently to Archbishop Kenrick that he had seen Father (Claude Anthony) Tholomier and that both were in touch with each other(?) and with Father (Auguste Simon) Paris.
VI-1-o - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {5}
1858 Sep. 24
De Armas, Octave:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
De Armas sends the rules (no enclosure) adopted by the Ladies of Providence for the administration of the Widows' Asylum as they had been submitted by De Armas for the approbation of the Sisters (of St. Joseph of Bourg) of the Asylum. In giving the rules to the Sisters, De Armas remarked to the Superior that he had drawn them up in their particular interest in order to define their rights and remedy the conflicts in authority which had arisen between them and Mrs. Barjac. He added that he thought the Archbishop would approve them and that if they did not have the desired effect, they would be free to leave the asylum after being assured of another place of their choice. They promised to give them mature consideration. Imagine De Armas' surprise when he received a letter from the Superior stating that she and her companions had decided to leave the asylum and were sending back the rules without their approval. De Armas sent this letter to Mrs. Barjac who has it in her possession. De Armas judged this explanation necessary so that the blame would not fall on only one side.
VI-1-o - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 8vo. - {5}
1858 Sep. 24
(Portier), Bishop Michael:
Mobile, (Alabama)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Portier) learned of the Archbishop's accident through the newspapers. He had expected to hear from Rousselon but believes that Rousselon may think that he is still at Pensacola. Rousselon is to write if (Portier)'s visit will be agreeable and he will leave right after St. Michael's feast day. They have several cases of yellow fever here. The highest death rate was 8 in 24 hours.
VI-1-o - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1858 Sep. 24
Quigley, Father H(ugh?):
Grand Rapids, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere:
Detroit, (Michigan)
Father (Cornelius) Moutard has been there to see if Quigley would take his place at Jackson (Michigan) and let him take Quigley's place. It would seem like levity to show inclination for a change so soon after adoption into the diocese but he has no objection to Jackson or elsewhere. He is content there but fears Father (Francis) Van Erp is not. In Quigley's opinion Van Erp cannot be happy with any other priest except possibly Moutard. Quigley encloses a statement of the church debts given by Moutard giving the total debt at $1370; church cost $8,000, length 120 feet, organ, pews, altar, ground rent paid, Catholic schoolhouse. Stations: Dexter, Parma, Napoleon, Brooklyn, Henrietta, Crosslake.
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1858 Sept. 24
Smarius, S. J., Rev. C. F.:
St. Louis, University
St. Louis, M(issouri)
to Orestes A. Brownson:
(New York, New York)
As President of the Catholic Institute of St. Louis, Father Smarius invites Brownson to give four lectures during the coming season. Father Smarius asks Brownson to forget the past with any of its unpleasant connections. He assures Brownson that the Institute discards responsibility for all the past unpleasantness and its members entertain a very high regard for Brownson personally and for his immortal writings. They wish him to lecture about the middle of November and offer $300 for the course and expenses. They would offer more but they are scarcely able to keep above water financially.
I-3-n - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
1858 Sep. 25
Delacroix, Father C(yril):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of St. Patrick's Church has opened an asylum for poor children and is ready to receive the orphans of the victims of the epidemic at 64 Newlevee St. A. Damarin also signs as cor(responding) sec(retary).
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1858 Sep. 25
(Martin), Bishop Aug(uste) M(ar)ie:
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Martin) has just learned of (Blanc)'s accident. It has made them so sad; they pray for his prompt recovery.
VI-1-o - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1858 Sept. 25
O'Connor, M(ichael) Bishop of Pittsburgh:
Pittsb(urgh), (Pennsylvania)
to Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
O'Connor feels obliged to Purcell for his kindly disposition regarding (Father Edward Purcell's) appointment, and promises that he will try to compensate for the sacrifice involved. With regard to Regan, O'Connor says everything depends of the validity of the Canadian marriage, and whether the decrees of Trent apply. The safest way is to secure the decision of the Bishop of Toronto. He does not remember the conversation alluded to, and did not come to any conclusion on the matter. He is afraid that Bishop (Patrick N.) Lynch has not written to Dr. (John Henry) Newman since he has not written to himself as was promised. He knows nothing of the rectorship of the American College at Rome. They will probably wait until the place if fitted up before they appoint the rector, for which he is sorry. Dr. Smith says the appointment is reserved to themselves.
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1858 Sep. 25
Raymond, Father Gilbert:
Opelousas, L(ouisian)a
St. Mary's Academy for Boys, lately established, will resume on October 20. The great success of the Institution is the best pledge they can offer to parents for the improvement of their children.
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1858 Sep. 25
Tasset, Father F(ranci)s:
Houma, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Two cousins wish to marry. They have the means but are not Catholic enough to pay. Tasset asks for a dispensation for Alphonse Bonvilain, son of L. Bonvilain and Marguerite Verret; and Camillia Burguières, daughter of E.D. Burguières and M.A. Verret.
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1858 Sep. 25
Webb and Levering:
Louisville, (Kentucky)
Prospectus of "Short Sermons" by Canon Thomas.
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1858 Sep. 26
Delpeuch:
Paris, (France)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Delpeuch introduces the bearer of this letter; he belongs to a good family of St. Michael which Delpeuch has known ever since he lived in this parish. The young man wishes to settle in New Orleans as a dentist. He came often to see Delpeuch who has never heard anything against his honor. His family will be grateful if Blanc can be of service to him. P.S. Delpeuch sends his respects to Father Rousselon and Mr. Manotte. Manotte's writing desk and clocks will be shipped soon.
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1858 Sep. 26
(Elder), Bishop William Henry:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Elder) has learned through the papers of (Blanc)'s accident; he had already been grieving over the loss of so many of Blanc's priests. (Elder) is just now about to start for Baltimore. There is little fever here. Last week in Vicksburg, Father (Jeremiah) O'Connor had it badly. Yesterday Father Leray wrote that O'Connor was getting well and that the fever was chiefly at the hospital. (Elder)'s brother, Thomas (Elder) has written that he will leave N(ew) Orleans tomorrow and (Elder) hopes to meet him in Jackson and travel in his company. As the Council of Trent forbids that (Elder) be absent more than 3 months in one year without permission, he asks Blanc for that permission. He has already been absent from April 21 till June 12. His reasons for the journey are to collect what means he can for finishing his Cathedral and paying his debts.
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1858 Sep. 26
Labret, Mrs. Elise:
Bayou Sara, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
The earth to make the bricks for rebuilding the Episcopal church was taken from the land which it seems was acquired by subscription by the Catholics of B(ayou) Sara and the parish. It was thought that they had no authorization and information was gathered which led to different versions and ended by suspecting a stratagem. One version was that permission had been given by Blanc through Father (Charles) Chambost; the other was that Blanc gave permission in compensation for labor and materials for finishing the Catholic church in Jackson for which they had had no recompense. Some time ago, Lebret wrote to Chambost to tell them what he knew about it but a Mr. Grace, authorized to look after the correspondence in Chambost's absence, told her that Chambost had left the place and advised her to write to the archbishopric. A number of Catholics asked Lebret to take steps to permit them to hope that through Blanc there might be a prompt result to their just demand.
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1858 Sept. 27
Fitzgerald, Father Edward M.:
Columbus, O(hio)
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Father Fitzgerald writes to ask permission to attend the semicentennial celebration of (Mt. St. Mary's College). He proposes to be absent only one week and probably will not miss a Sunday. Father (James F.) Kearney of Springfield has promised to take his place for a week or so. Father (James) Meagher is expected there again in a little time. Fitzgerald gave a mission at Pleasant Valley, 18 miles from Columbus, and found there nearly 100 Catholics who had not been at Mass for some time. He proposes to erect a frame structure for services, if Purcell permits. A German has offered the lumber and all promise according to their means. P.S. Since writing a man from Pleasant Valley told him that they have all the lumber and $80 for the little church. The money was subscribed by Protestants.
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1858 Sept. 27
Griffin, Thomas:
Salem, (Massachusetts)
to Orestes A. Brownson:
New York, (New York)
As secretary of the Young Men's Catholic Temperance Society of Salem he has invited Brownson to give them a lecture. As he received an answer from Dr. Ives but none from Brownson he concludes that his letter of Sept. 16th never reached him. Again he inquires if he will lecture and, if he will, what terms he requires and when he can lecture to them.
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1858 Sep. 27
Bertail, Father J.M.:
Paincourtville, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
For fear of tiring the Archbishop, of whose accident Bertail has learned, he asks (Rousselon) about some things of which he is not certain. The first is whether adults can be baptized with the infants' form. The second is whether the marriage is valid before the justice because of great distance from a priest. Ten years ago two Catholics, 18 miles from a priest, were married by a judge. If the marriage is valid can they receive the sacraments without receiving the nuptial blessing. Bertail still has doubts about the marriages of Catholics with Protestants. Not having received his faculties in writing, Bertail would like to know if he may put certain indulgences on the rosary. He would like to know what is necessary to establish the Confraternity of the Rosary.
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1858 Sep. 27
Pont, Father F(rancis):
Pascagoula, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Pont is deeply saddened by (Blanc)'s accident. He hopes to see him in good health soon.
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1858 Sep. 27
Spalding, Bishop M(artin) J(ohn):
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
Father (H.J.) Chenal, calling himself a priest, came to Spalding to obtain money to go to N(ew) Orleans. He exhibited a letter from Blanc's vicargeneral. Spalding had informed Father Rousselon as to Chenal's character and had just received Rousselon's requesting Spalding to do everything in his power to delay or prevent Chenal from coming to Blanc's diocese. Spalding refused the money and had some trouble with Chenal. Spalding believes Chenal to be a "chevalier d'industrie." Chenal is now living at a vile coffee house in Jeffersonville and there consorts with a woman of bad character. Chenal cannot show a line to prove he is a priest. Spalding saw a letter from Mr. O'Donnel to the Mother Provincial of the (Sisters) of the Good Shepherd here requesting her to establish a house in N(ew) Orleans. If Blanc wishes a house, it would be well to write to Angers. There is some doubt whether N(ew) Orleans is to belong to the provincialate of Louisville or the one perhaps to be in St. Louis or N(ew) Orleans. What a terrible time Blanc has had with the yellow fever. To make his priests strong again, Blanc can send them to Kentucky. P.S. Spalding is in a severe contest on their public schools. Blanc is to tell Father (James Ignatius) Mullon that his 3 confessionals are done; Mr. Tobin waits for a rise in the river to forward them. Tobin had promised them for July 1.
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1858 Sep. 28
Francais, Father (Nicholas):
Charenton, (Louisiana)
to Father E(tienne) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
If Francais did not acknowledge Rousselon's letter of May 24, it was because he did not think it necessary. He hastens to reply to the one of September 22. He read in the newspapers about the Archbishop's accident. Francais owed $40 for the vestment; he said the 8 Masses Rousselon sent him on May 24; leaving a balance of $32. Francais sent $20 by the Archbishop leaving a balance of $12; he will say the 12 Masses and then they will be even. Francais wrote the Archbishop giving an account of his mission at Franklin, telling him that it was urgent to have a resident priest. Francais asks Rousselon to send him some medicine to help his hearing. It is entirely gone in one ear; the other is not good. If this continues he will not be able to continue his ministry.
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1858 Sep. 29
Aubert, Father:
Reims, France
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
L'Univers of September 26 has just brought the obituary of Father Henry Aubert who died of the epidemic in New Orleans. He asks (Blanc) for more details as he has a nephew whose real name is Jean B(aptis)te Adonis Aubert who took that of Henry since he has been in America. Aubert has had no news of him for two years and he has heard that he was in New Orleans. (Blanc) will understand how important this is to his family.
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1858 Sep. 29
Delacroix, Father C(yril):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Delacroix acknowledges receiving from the Ursulines 5000 piastres repayable in fifths without interest year by year beginning a year from this date. (On the back of this note, in another hand): "On April 5, 1864, they received from Bishop Odin, $1000 on account for the payment of this note." (Dated) October 13, 1864.
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1858 Sep. 29
Forest, J.M. Théodore:
Spring Hill, (Alabama)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The news of (Blanc)'s accident brought sadness here. It greatly afflicted Forest, the youngest of (Blanc)'s spiritual children.
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1858 Sep. 29
Ligeret de Chazey, Eléanore:
Mandeville, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The petition of the people of Mandeville which she asks Georges d'Acquin to give (Rousselon) will explain the subject of this letter. With two priests, Mandeville is without a resident one and in need one does not know where to find one. Father (George Lamy) L'Ami, pastor of Covington, no longer comes to Mandeville and having authority over his assistant, he sends him from one place to another without profit to anyone since, not being pastor, he cannot teach catechism, hear confessions or bury the dead. They ask that the Archbishop give them. Father (Victor)Pivet who has won the esteem not only of the signers of the petition but of all the village. They are saddened by the Archbishop's accident. Since she has heard nothing they are convinced, Miss Morris and she, that the young postulant was not exposed to the yellow fever and that she has found refuge while waiting to return to France. Mrs. Battier, Eléanore's daughters and Mrs. Allain, who is with them at the moment join in presenting their respects. (P.S.) Miss Morris also wishes to be remembered.
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1858 Sep. 30
Quigley, Father H(ugh?):
Grand Rapids, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere:
(Detroit, Michigan)
Quigley and Father (Francis) Van Erp have come to an understanding regarding the arrangement and division of duties and rights.
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