(1859) (Mar.?)
A Catholic:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A copy of two letters which could be useful to Blanc:
1859 Mar. 14
Mittelbronn, Father F(rancis):
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to P.A. Roy:
(False River, Louisiana)
Mittelbronn asks the authorship of "A good pastor gives his life for his sheep" in Roy's paper, the Democrat, on Feb, 19.
1859 Mar. 21
Roy, P.A.:
False River, (Louisiana)
to Father F(rancis) Mittelbronn:
(Pointe Loupee, Louisiana)
Whoever the author is, Roy is responsible for it. (A clipping of the article is enclosed in this letter).
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VI-2a - A.L.S. L.S. - (French) - - Copies and clipping - 3pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1859 Mar.
Porche, Severin (and others):
(Pointe Coupee, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
They ask to have Father (H ) Thirion replace Father (Francis) Mittelbronn as their pastor. (Many signatures are recorded on the petition.)
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to - {4}
1859 Mar. 1
Dwyer, Mother M(ary) of St. Francis:
St. Louis, (Missouri)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mother thanks (Blanc) for his reception of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd in New Orleans. She asks him to write and ask the Mother General for all the privileges in her power for the new foundation; she encloses the address (no enclosure).
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 16mo. - {2}
1859 Mar. 1
Seaman, J E:
Pass Christian, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He has been repeatedly asked to lecture in New Orleans on some Catholic subject. As a novice in Catholicity, he can tell somewhat of the miseries and delusions of Protestant error. With (Blanc)'s permission he proposes to give a lecture soon after the close of the fair for the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, the proceeds of which are to be given to those Sisters.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1859 Mar. 2
Gutton, Philibert:
Bouligny, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Gutton renews his request for a delay of several weeks for his ordination. He will review his moral theology and practice the principal ceremonies. His director thinks the delay necessary. Yesterday he found a copy of Kenrick; he can get some ideas from it. Father (J. Francois ?) Raymond can go on with his labors for some time alone; at Easter Gutton will share them with joy.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
(1859) (Mar.) 2
Vignonet, Father E.:
On board the Capitol
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Vignonet sends notes for 800 piastres. 300 are for Archbishop (Anthony Blanc), 77 for Pierre Ricard's note, and the rest for a Way of the Cross. The sum he owes P.A. Gaspard of Paris is 2124,25; $423 will be more than enough. He was this far in the letter when the Capitol came in sight. Instead of promissory notes, (Rousselon) will receive banknotes from (Theophile) Landry.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 12mo. - {5}
1859 Mar. 2
Menard, Father Ch(arle)s M:
Thibodaux, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Menard received (Blanc)'s letter about the $250 to make the first payment on the presbytery at Chikahoula, the sum (Blanc) proposes to lend to Father (Justin) Claris right now on condition that Claris repay it by April 4. The first payment amounts to $270 and this is only $250. The difficulties about the famous Thibodaux dace are clearing up. Some families who usually patronize the ball were absent from the last one, and others avoided certain dances. The R family joined in, but he hopes they will mend their ways. There has been only one article in "The Union" to which Menard has replied. About a month ago the "Thibodaux Gazette" started which is run by the Know Not(hings), but it looks as if it would not last long. Menard admits that his parish is one of those which give the least for dispensations. It is usually the poor who ask for dispensations. Some have said they will go to the justice of the peace rather than pay. In spite of that he has only $4.50 on his book since the Synod.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 12mo. - {5}
1859 Mar. 3
Elder, Bishop William Henry:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
Elder received Blanc's letter of the 1st just after he sent Blanc a note today. Elder will keep Father (F ) Pont if he is willing. Elder has hopes of his doing great good in the diocese and has asked him to make a visitation along the gulf back in the country. Elder believes there is work for a priest on Jordan and Wolf Rivers. Elder has never understood clearly the distinction between priests incorporated into the diocese and those not incorporated. The question of priests passing from one diocese to another perplexed him until he saw the Prov(incial) Council of Baltimore VIII (1855). He found the decree at the end of the Prov(incial) Council of Cincinnati I (1855). It pains Elder that Blanc has still this new trial added to his griefs.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 4to. - {4}
1859 Mar. 3
Elder, Bishop William Henry:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archb(isho)p A(nthony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
W(illia)m D. Gale is leaving soon for Rome. Elder has advised him to ask Blanc for letters. He is recommended by Mrs. Finucane, formerly Willett of Kentucky. Gale seems to be a Protestant; his wife is a daughter of Bishop (Leonidas) Polk. Elder has sent Gale a letter for the Holy Father. Gale can be reached at R.W. Elsin and Co., of New Orleans.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {3}
1859 Mar. 3
Luers, J(ohn) H(enry) Bishop of Fort Wayne:
Fort Wayne, (Indiana)
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cin(cinna)ti, (ohio)
Luers will contribute his share of the fund as the other bishops are doing but asks to be excused for a year or two yet. He will receive only 1200 francs from the Association of the Propagation this year, and he will have to lay most of it for the lot in Lafayette. He has seminarians and orphans to support and no means adequate for the purpose. They have begun a church at Fort Wayne, and must soon begin at Lafayette and it is the same with most of his congregation's building, in debt or too poor. He is much obliged for Purcell's caution against T., but he has not applied. Luers will soon have enough priests for places that can support a pastor. He ordained one last week and has two, one of which he will ordain Monday. He expects another from Germany. If nothing happens he will be down for the Holy Oils since he cannot consecrate them decently. Father (Julian) Benoit went south on a begging tour for the new church. Luers has learned that another dishonest seminarian of his has left Purcell's seminary. But better that than a bad priest. He asks Purcell's advice about cases of marriage between first cousins.
P.S.—He sees that Purcell is still building churches. It is not so in Indiana. Everything is dragging or dead.
II-4-o - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1859 Mar. 3
Morisot, Father (J. M.):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Morisot answers (Blanc)'s letter of yesterday. The new Lusitanian Society built a monument in a Protestant cemetery to bury their dead members. Someone told (Blanc) that Morisot would preside at the ceremony. (Blanc) is misinformed. In this and in all cases of doubt, Morisot would take no step before consulting with (Blanc).
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
(18)59 Mar. 4
Carius, Father A:
Carrollton, (Louisiana)
to (Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Before leaving the city, a friend gave Carius one hundred dollars with which Carius paid all his debts in this parish. One Protestant refused to take the $28 Carius owed him. Father Bertot charged Father Thirion to pay what he owed Michon and Co., also Mr. Bouyer. A lady he owed told him not to mind as she does not want it. It is only the $230 he owes John Burns and $40 he owes Mr. Markey that he cannot settle. He will beg them to have patience. (Blanc) had told him that his debts might cause scandal. P.S. The abbé paid his passage on the Philadelphia.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1859 Mar. 4
Carius, Father A:
N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Carius thanks (Blanc) for receiving him in his diocese and bearing so long with his faults. He asks (Blanc) for a letter of recommendation. If (Blanc) hesitates to do so, Carius asks him to consider his devotion during the epidemic. If (Blanc) will write a few lines, Carius will look for them tonight or tomorrow morning at Father Rousselon's house.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}
1859 March 4
Lefevere, Peter P. Bishop of (Zela):
Detroit, Michigan
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Lefevere will not contribute further to the Convert Relief Fund which falls due in March because he did not intend to give a yearly contribution. He feels that Father (Edward) Purcell was fortunate not to receive the Coadjustorship of Pittsburgh and feels that they do not need a coadjutor. The clergymen mentioned by Purcell have not applied for admission in Detroit. Both Lefevere's and Purcell's regulations for Lent are uniform. Lefevere agrees with Purcell concerning the uselessness of either a plenary or national Council and Archbishop (Francis P. Kenrick) of Baltimore hopes to postpone any action towards its formation until next year.
II-4-o - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1859 March 4
Purcell, Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist):
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (Gregory von Scherr):
of (Munich, Germany)
The aim of the seminary of Mount St. Mary's near Cincinnati is to raise a pious clergy without distinction of language. It is no more for the Germans than for any other nationality, it is Catholic. It is a provincial seminary with the approbation of the Holy Father. Two-thirds of the students are German in origin. The American Catholics have given 2500 piastres for the construction of the building, others gave for the chapel. Now they are ready to receive all aspirants. Never have the funds of the Ludwing Association been put to a work more agreeable to God. They count upon the Archbishop's sympathy.
II-4-o - A.L.S. (A copy of the original) - 2pp. - 8vo. - (French) - {3}
1859 Mar. 4
Sel, Mrs.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
She permits her servant Celeste to marry Charles Joseph.
- A.D.S. - 1p.
1859 May. 4
Giordano, Widow:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
She permits her slave Charles Joseph to marry Celeste, slave of Mr. Sell. By Blancand and Guitet. (Witnessed by) Louis Thibault and Alcide Belly.
- A.D.S. - 1p.
VI-2-a - A.D.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 32mo. and 12mo. - {3}
1859 Mar. 5
Joos, Father Ed(ward):
Monroe, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere:
Detroit, Michigan)
Joos was very much astonished to learn in Detroit that Father (Desiderius) Callaert was not satisfied. Callaert told him that he would not accept the arrangement made by the bishop for his support. Joos asks Lefevere to finish the matter definitively the sooner the better.
III-2-i - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
(18)59 Mar. 5
McGrath, James:
Louisville, K(entuck)y
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
For five or six months a Frenchman lived here who said he was a Catholic priest and was going down to Blanc to get a mission. This man boarded at McGrath's house for two months and paid him only $6 so that he is in McGrath's debt $15 or $20. He called himself Sennel de Rumbley. McGrath thought he did not live as a Catholic priest ought. He hopes under Blanc's care he would reform.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
1859 Mar. 5
Monahan, Father James:
Chapel Hill, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Monahan asks Purcell to provide Chapel Hill with another priest for the missions. He is leaving in April because he feels he is of little use to the diocese and he could be of use to his parents in Ireland. He would not be able to remain on his duties if he does not go because of the difficulties and disadvantages. Only a saint or a complete fool could stand it. When he left Bishop (Amedeus) Rappe and came to Purcell, he thought it would be better and if he sinned against episcopal authority he has paid dearly for it. He does not mean any indignity to Purcell who he thinks is a great man. He did not amass money on these missions and pocket it. Whatever he got went for repairs and fitting up the churches. $360 was laid out on St. Peter's Monday Creek, $80 on Chapel Hill Church, and $50 on Deaverton Church. The balance was used to live on. He had fresh meat but once or twice in the year and lived on salt hog the rest of the time. On Sundays he often had to ride 18 miles after two Masses without breaking fast and on weekdays often had to ride 20 miles to say Mass when creeks were swollen and roads almost impassible. He did not have tattered clothes before he came to Chapel Hill and now has to have some of the farmers' children to make and mend some clothes for him. For these reasons and for the support and consolation of his poor parents he is leaving and for no other reason does he require his exeat.
II-4-o - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1859 Mar. 5
Neligan, Father W. H.:
Fordham, New York
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell):
(of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He sends a Romano Ordo he received as it may be useful to Purcell. The only news from Rome is that Archbishop (Paul) Cullen returns home without a red hat. Matters do not seem to be progressing about the Roman College.
II-4-o - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}
1859 Mar. 5
Spalding, M(artin) J(ohn), Bishop of:
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere:
Detroit, (Michigan)
Spalding would like to hear from Lefevere in reference to the prospects of the (American) College at Louvain from which he has heard nothing since the Vicar General (Father Peter Kindekens) left Louisville. Archbishop (Francis Patrick) Kenrick of Baltimore is opposed, thinking it will interfere with the Roman College. Spalding thinks differently and hopes Lefevere does too. Kenrick was opposed to the Belgian one before the Roman one was thought of, yet gave Bishop (Michael) O'Connor, (S.J.) a favorable letter addressed to Cardinal (Engelbert Sterckx) of Mechlin. Spalding thinks the Roman College is father off than ever. He expects to start to Albany, N(ew) Y(ork) on March 9 and can be addressed care of Bishop (John) McCloskey to let him know how many bishops have approved and how many have promised to contribute. He will be in Albany until after March 17 and may take Detroit in his way back. Should Kindekens start before March 17 he is to call at Albany. P.S. He expects to send Lefevere a new edition of his diocesan statutes to which is attached a pastoral. Lefevere played a trick by putting Spalding's name first on the circular.
III-2-i - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {5}
1859 Mar. 6
Lamy, Father George:
Covington, L(ouisian)a
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
For fear (Rousselon) has forgotten Lamy and his poor parish of St. Tammany, Lamy asks for three copies of the Lenten rules, two in French for use at Madisonville and Bonfouca, and the other in English for Covington. He would come to the bishopric, but his horse is sick, the roads bad, and his resources small.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1859 Mar. 7
Claris, Father (Justin):
Chicahoula, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Claris asks for a dispensation for two marriages performed by the justice of the peace so they may be ratified. The first is between Sylvain Hebert, son of Etienne Hebert and Louise Dubois, and Matilde Lebout, daughter of Felonise Hebert; the second between Evariste Adrien Hebert, son of Etienne Hebert and Louise Dubois, and Adelise Gagnon, daughter of Jean Gagnon and Elocade Boudreaux.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {10}
(18)59 Mar. 7
Marco, Father (Martin):
Grand Rapids, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere):
(Detroit, Michigan)
He rejoices to be able to send the deed for the church at Down Bayron, a parish in trouble but now docile. He is satisfied with his congregations, especially that of Grand Rapids. The poverty is so great that he would despair if he did not have weekly alms from some French and Irish to distribute to the German families. Thanks to God he has at Grand Rapids a complete parish free of debt, and he is consoled by the submission of his parishioners in all that concerns their salvation and the common good. In this he excepts the Bohemians who are cold and irreligious. The best way is to deny them aid from the clergy whom they persecute. Concerning the house and property of Father (J.C.) Maciejewski he asks what is to be done. If Lefevere can do something for the poor of Grand Rapids, he asks him to do so. If Lefevere wants ecclesiastical students, he can have them if he will enable them to finish their studies. If Lefevere will make such decisions about these students he will convey them to the students. His health is very good. P.S. He asks Father Maciejewski to see that he gets a missal. He also wants a little bell for his Grand Rapids church. The Germans at Muskegon want his services. If Lefevere wishes he will visit them several times a year.
III-2-i - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {5}
(18)59 Mar. 7
(Martin), Bishop Aug(uste) M(ar)ie:
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Martin) received (Blanc)'s letter two weeks ago. His illness has put him behind in his correspondence. As to the question which concerns (Blanc) most now—who would succeed him at New Orleans—(Martin) is sure that his suffragans and faithful clergy do not want Blanc to resign. It is fitting to choose a Coadjutor from among the titular bishops. (Martin) recently received a letter from Father (Thomas) Donovan, President of St. Andrew's College, Fort Smith, (Arkansas), recommending a young man recently arrived from his country. (Martin) has accepted him on trial. Would (Blanc) reimburse (Bishop Andrew) Byrne or Donovan for his trip from Fort Smith to New Orleans and give Donovan $15 to come to Natchitoches. (Martin) does not know the priest's name, but he will have (Martin)'s letter with him. Father J.M. Beaulieu, who was in N(ew) O(rleans) recently, was nearly the victim of an odious attack last Tuesday, but fortunately his Breton cranium was not hurt badly. 50 copies of the Pastoral Letter will suffice for (Martin) He is also waiting for the leaflets of faculties for the Province with the advice of the Archbishop of Baltimore.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1859 Mar. 7
Rousselon, Father S(tephen):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Extract from the Marriage Registers of St. Mary's Church, New Orleans, Louisiana: On January 18, 1856, Rousselon, with a license from Justice of the Peace G. Lugembuhl, performed the marriage of Stanislas Estrade and Raymonde Capayne. (Witnesses): Adolphe Hurbert and Pierre Bouchant.
VI-2-a - Document S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {5}
(1859) (Mar. 7)
Vignonet, Father E(leazar):
(St. Michael's, Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Vignonet has written several times but presumes the mail deliveries are irregular so he repeats his request. Pierre Richard's note on Thepphile Landry will be paid here if (Rousselon) will send it. (Rousselon) can send the Jourdan notes to Hall, Rodd and Putnam.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {3}
(18)59 Mar. 8
Dinnies, J C:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The enclosed (no enclosure) paper was returned to Dinnies through the Post Office without any explanation except "Refused." This is poor encouragement for one who has made such earnest efforts in the cause of Catholic education. Dinnies sent a copy of the Standard of February 27 to a Catholic lady visiting some Protestant relatives. She was so much moved by the article on the House of the Good Shepherd that she sent Mrs. Dinnies $10 for the subscription Mrs. Dinnies has in hand for the institution and $5 to spend at the Fair. To ignore the press is to ignore the chief source of public opinion. Dinnies has stopped the Ursuline Convent's paper.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
1859 Mar. 8
Menard, Father Ch(arle)s M:
Thibodaux, (Louisiana)
to Father S(tephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Menard received Rousselon's letter of March 2 enclosing a note about the $250 signed for by Father (Justin) Claris. Menard sends regards to Archbishop (Blanc). P.S. He will collect for the Propagation of the Faith and send the money to Rousselon.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {3}
1859 Mar. 8
(Rappe, Amadeus) Bishop of Cleveland:
Cleveland, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell):
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Rappe gives up all jurisdiction over Father (Michael) Sullivan and wants to drop all controversy concerning his admission. He did, however, write a letter to him, at Urbana which was not received, and is asking Purcell to make this known to Sullivan. His funds are too low to send money for the Convert collection.
II-4-o - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 10mo. - {2}
1859 Mar. 9
Lauer, E:
Vermillionville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
Lauer writes to Olympe (Lauer) through Blanc, in compliance with a request in her last letter. He is happy that Blanc's leg is better after his accident. Olympe has probably informed Blanc that Lauer is going to leave this country. He will soon be in New Orleans to verbally thank Blanc for the interest he has shown them. He asked Olympe not to leave alone and to wait for him in the city.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}
185(9) Mar. 10
Carius, Father A(nthony):
Havana, (Cuba)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Although Carius knows that Blanc is against him, he is confident that Blanc will not refuse to read a few lines. Carius arrived here on Ash Wednesday and is to leave tonight or tomorrow. Carius did not think that leaving Blanc would cause such pain; he would have been so happy if Blanc had given him the place he asked for. He thinks that Father Rousselon is against him. Carius had to leave Carrollton for his spiritual well-being and he did not want another place as assistant in the city. If he had known Father (Paul) Guérard's intention to leave, Carius would have been happy to arrange with him. He assures Blanc that if he could not obtain faculties from a bishop he would rather starve than exercise his ministry.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1859 Mar. 10
Vignes, H(enriet)te:
F(alse) River, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, Louisiana)
From (Blanc)'s last letter in January they were happy to learn that (Blanc) does not need his crutches now. Scarlet fever and grippe have been bothering their town since late September, and Josephine and Joseph have been ill. Vignes went to church Ash Wednesday and they heard that their pastor, Father (Francis) Mittelbronn, whom they love very much is leaving. It seems they have had sadness with their priests since Father (Victor) Jamey. Marie and the children send regards.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}
1859 Mar. 11
Lauer, E:
V(ermillionville, Louisiana)
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lauer has received Blanc's letter of March 7 and thanks Blanc for his kindness to them. Olympe (Lauer) must not go alone; she must stay in New Orleans and he will join her perhaps before March 25. If she went to Galveston or left alone she would break his heart. It is his duty as a husband to keep her from endangering herself. He suffers being away from her for he not only loves her but esteems her. If he ever changes countries he will follow Blanc's advice and not be separated from her. If he cannot sell his property he will turn it over to the care of a lawyer friend of his. Outside of a friend who will never press him for it, Lauer owes no one. He is healthy and does not fear work. He could succeed here, but wishes to live where the people are less hostile to strangers.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 4to. - {2}
1859 Mar. 11
Maxis, C.I.M., (Sister) M(ary) Theresa:
Monroe, (Michigan)
to Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere:
Detroit, (Michigan)
Fearing that she showed too great anxiety of obtaining the desired permission while speaking to Lefevere, Sister thinks it necessary to explain herself. She wanted to make clear that in submitting everything to her superior, Father (Edward) Joos, she was only following Lefevere's advice; she was only doing what Joos told her and would have preferred that Joos should have done so himself. The offer made is advantageous for the order, which they wish to accept, but not against their Superiors. Bishop (John Nepomucene) Neumann is too holy a man to approve anything contrary to their obligations, and approves the purpose of their institutions, the education of the middle class. His intention is not to transfer the order from Monroe to his diocese, but only to have members to work for the poor in his portion after the division, now contemplated, of his diocese. Having the postulants (of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary) now in Philadelphia make their novitiate near by will save money. She knows Neumann's view from a conversation with him at St. Joseph's (Academy, Susquehanna Co., Pa.); an establishment at Reading is contemplated. The constant sickness in their community is not imaginative.
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1859 Mar. 11
Propagateur Catholique, Le:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A receipt for a subscription from November 15, 1858 to November 15, 1859—$28. (Receipt signed by) Reynes.
VI-2-a - Receipt S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1859 Mar. 11
Rousselon, Father S(tephen):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Extract from the Marriage Register of St. Mary's Church. On Aug. 6, 1848 Father J.P. Ogé, with a license issued by C.B. Beverley, married Thomas Quinn, son of the deceased Samuel Quinn and Helena Barnay; and Elizabeth Murdock, daughter of the deceased William Murdock and Elizabeth Crawford, both born in Ireland; in the presence of Bernard Corlan, Mary Corlan and Dumas.
VI-2-a - A.D.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {11}
1859 Mar. 11
Spalding, Bishop M(artin) J(ohn):
Louisville, (Kentucky)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Spalding has nothing to add to what he wrote in regard to Father (H.J.) Chenal. His behavior was not satisfactory up to a short time before his departure, when he made a kind of retreat. Spalding's opinion is that Chenal is unchanged; some think his mind is affected. Spalding refers Rousselon to Father (Annet) Lafont of New York; he knows more about his antecedents.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 16mo. - {3}
1859 Mar. 11
Vignonet, Father E:
(St. Michael's, Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (F ?) Martin's cloak was sent aboard the Music. The way of the Cross Vignonet is waiting for left Paris December 31, probably by way of Havre. He asks Rousselon to send the shipping bill as soon as he receives it. Pierre Richard's note arrived and Vignonet will see about cashing it.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}
(18)59 Mar. 12
Adams, Tho(ma)s A:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Their mutual friend C.J. Mansoni will bring this note. Frances Devereaux Polk, daughter of the Protestant Bishop Leonidas Polk of Louisiana left on Saturday for Europe. She is in company with her brother-in-law and his wife who have a letter to Pope Pius IX from the Bishop of Tenn(essee). Adams solicits a letter of presentation to carry with her.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {4}
1859 Mar. 12
Mittelbronn, Father (Francis):
Pointe Coupee, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mittelbronn received (Blanc)'s letter of March 8 and is glad that (Blanc) saw there was calumny in the Bay(ou) S(arah) affair. (Blanc) ought to mistrust the word of inaccurate reporters. (Blanc) has the famous letter. As proof, he cites the case of Dr. Kaufmann, who said that (Blanc) had a certificate from Dr. Wiendahl to prove that Father (H ) Thirion was insane. Mittelbronn cannot keep (Blanc) from believing the article in the Democrat, but Mittelbronn knows the contrary. Mittelbronn is waiting for his transfer; he has announced it in the two churches. He wishes to leave as soon as possible for these reasons: because of his health; because the parish has not paid him; because they do not want to put the presbytery at Fausse Riviere; and because the parish is too large for him alone. He hopes (Blanc) will press the trustees to pay him.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 12mo. - {5}
1859 Mar. 13
Harbour, Margaret:
Jackson, Louisiana
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Harbour is a stranger to Rousselon, but is Catholic so tells him of affairs at Jackson. Father (George) McMahon's mind does not seem to be on the mass, and Harbour has not had the sacraments since last May. She asks for a priest who will serve without becoming intoxicated as McMahon does at Krienon's (M.R. Crenan).
VI-2 a - A.L. - 3pp. - 8vO. - {4}
(18)59 Mar. 13
Margaret, Sister Mary:
Vincennes, (Indiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father A. Carius of (Blanc)'s diocese was formerly of Vincennes. In 1855 he purchased from St. Mary's Orphan Asylum, church vestments and linen to the amount of $86.40. It will be very hard if the orphans have to lose this. She asks (Blanc) to urge Carius to pay.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {3}
1859 Mar. 13
McKenna, Arthur:
Jackson, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
McKenna received (Blanc)'s letter of February 22. Father Geo(rge) McMahon is very unpopular with the Catholics because of his intemperance. He very seldom has Mass during the week, and very often disappoints on Sunday for no other reason than liquor. McKenna does not know if McMahon has been to Bayou Sara lately; he frequently goes to St. Elena and Clinton. After Mass he goes over to (M.R. Crenan) Creanan's and perhaps does not return for a week. Creanan is a good hearted man, but a very bad place for a priest like McMahon. It would be an act of charity for (Blanc) to call McMahon away. McKenna has not shown (Blanc)'s letter to anyone except John O'Callaghan. John Marzman lives 6 miles out of town and is a Catholic in name only. For further information, McKenna refers (Blanc) to Creanan. B. Delepaud, O'Callaghan, or any of the Catholics. Many people in Jackson refuse to pay their subscription owing to the misfortune of their pastor. McKenna is church treasurer. The lots in (Blanc)'s name in Jackson are of little value, only the lot the church is on which was purchased from Mrs. Flour. The one donated by Mrs. Muse is out of town and of little value. Mrs. McKenna went to the city in November. She saw the Fathers Manyhans (Moynihan?) and stated the whole truth about McMahon.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 8vo. - {7}
1859 Mar. 14
Caretta, (C.M.) Father J(ean):
Rome, (Italy)
to Father Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Caretta was sorry to hear of Rousselon's illness and hopes that all is well now and that Father (Constantine) Ma(e)nhaut will be happy in his position and that they continue to get good missionary priests. Everything is going peacefully and prosperously for him in Rome. They have put him in charge of the monetary administration and in six months they paid $4000 of debts. Pope (Pius IX) sent them 600 of that by the Cardinal-Vicar. P.S. The letter enclosed in Rousselon's last letter has been forwarded.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1859 Mar. 14
Merle, Father John B.:
Chicago, Ill(inoi)s
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Merle, who met Lefevere only once, and that in Bishop (Maurice) de St. Palais' room, then stopping with the Archbishop (Francis Patrick) Kenrick, on the occasion of the Provincial Council, requests permission to join the Detroit Diocese. He was several places in the Vincennes Diocese, substituting for Father Joseph Kunde(c)k of Jasper, Indiana, and at Richmond, (Indiana) where, due to clerical interference, he left. Taking his exeat he was received by Bishop (James) Duggan (Coadjutor to St. Louis and Administrator of Chicago Diocese) and sent to Peoria, Kickapoo, and Black Partridge, (Illinois). He received an unfortunate priest who later turned against him to the extent that Merle took his exeat and got out. The Irish and German racial antagonisms are quite evident.
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1859 Mar. 14
Perché, Father Napoleon Joseph:
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Father Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Perche sends (no enclosures) the information that the Archbishop gave him Friday, and which he arranged for printing. Should the subscription list be made a separate sheet and how many copies are needed?
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 16mo. - {1}
1859 March 15
(Blanc), Ant(hony) A(rch)b(isho)p of:
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell):
of Cincinnati, Ohio
(Blanc) thanks (Purcell) for his letter and advice. He has been under the impression that (Bishop Louis de Goesbriand) of Burlington would be the best candidate for the coadjutorship provided Bishop (John M. Odin, C.M.) of Galveston would not accept. (Odin) was beseeched by the prelates to accept but begged off so pitifully that (Blanc) has not the heart to put him on the list. He is in favor of (DeGoesbrand) and has had a letter on his desk to that bishop, but he would prefer that (Purcell) ask him. Of the two possible objections of that Bishop, climate and himself, (Blanc) says the climate should not deter zeal and that he will be out of the way soon if circumstances permit. Since writing to Purcell he has lost two more priests who have gone to Santo Domingo or Haiti hoping to accomplish something under the new government. They were good men and he asked them to wait until after lent but as they were determined he let them go with commendatory letters. He wishes to have two French, German and English speaking priests. Priests speaking only German are scarcely useful. The infant House of the Good Shepherd promises. They are about to make their appeal for the American College but have no hope of competing with Purcell.
II-4-o - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {3}
1859 Mar. 15
Dinnies, J.C.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Blanc's note relieved Dinnies' suspicion that there was any intentional slight in the returning of the Standard by the Ursulines. A Know-Nothing member of the legislature applied for a copy of the Standard containing the prospectus of the Visitation near Mobile, which had induced his wife to wish to send her daughter there. The whole family are Protestants. He is obliged to Blanc for the promise of a copy of the forthcoming pastoral letter. He will always be obliged for any information proper to be laid before the laity in his column.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1859 Mar. 16
Chandron, Father L:
Havana, (Cuba)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Chandron asks Rousselon's forgiveness for the long silence, because he knows what gratitude he owes Rousselon. He asks Rousselon to send a draft and some letters which the French consul forwarded, thinking Chandron was in New Orleans. They should be sent Mr. Carvalho, the Mexican Consul. They await news of (Miguel) Miramon's capture of Vera Cruz, at which time Chandron will return to Mexico.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 8mo. - {3}
1859 Mar. 16
Louis, Father L.A.:
Coutances, France
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
A French gentleman of great ability, Mr. Le Poittevin, desires to go to New Orleans to live and if possible repair by his working, all his great misfortune.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {2}
(1859 Mar. 16)
(Portier), Bishop Michael:
(Mobile, Alabama)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Portier) sends a check for $320 to be used to pay a note of 315 to 317 which he owes to Father (Jean Arthur) Poyet; it is due the 20th. (Portier)'s health is returning little by little. Next week he will bless the new church at Dog River; it is the 3rd in 12 months.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 16mo. - {3}
1859 March 16
Spalding, M(artin) J. Bishop of:
(Louisville, Kentucky)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell):
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Spalding sends a Memoranda for the Christian Brothers to Purcell. It states that the noviciate should be located in or near Louisville or Cincinnati. The Brothers should be prepared to open schools in these cities immediately. A priest should be appointed to take an interest in the establishment. Spalding will try to offer them a home in Louisville, or at either St. Thomas' or Mt. St. Mary's College. The Noviciate should be supported for the first year by collections from churches in Cincinnati and Louisville. Spalding will co-operate with any plan Purcell may offer. He also desires that the Superior send a Visitor at once so that preliminary arrangements might be made before the next September.
II-4-o - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1859 March 17
Borgess, Father O(tto) H.:
Canal Dover, (Ohio)
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
Cincinnati, (Ohio
He asks for his dismissal letters as he is determined never again to trouble any bishop in the United States. He has reviewed his life from Portsmouth to Cincinnati and nowhere has he been treated tyrannically.
II-4-o - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1859 March 17
Molony, Father Daniel:
Queensville, Ind(iana)
to Archbishop John B(aptist) Purcell:
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
He writes to tell how he has suffered in the diocese. He does not want to complain of his bishop but of one of his advisers, Father (Henry) Dupontavice of Madison, who, before Molony's removal to Indianapolis, often threatened to unfrock him without reason. Now Dupontavice writes to the Vicar General that Molony is about to invade his mission. Molony is not conscious of any real fault. It is said that he is too Irish, but he treate all alike. He will not trouble Purcell with the injury done him by his removal from Indianapolis. Bishop (John H.) Luers said he would suspend him, but he was saved by the kindness of Bishop (Maurice) de St. Pelais. But the charges were often repeated through the ambition of Father Andrew Stephan who wanted Molony's place as pastor of the Irish Congregation of Lafayette. Bishop Luers wanted to remove him to Dolphi, but he considered himself still subject to Vincennes. He never had an unkind word with Bishop Luers. Stephan used to send the Dutch schoolmaster to spy on Molony and report to Fort Wayne. The congregation was indignant at Molony's removal and may have threatened to do many things, but without his knowledge or consent. Luers acted unwisely. The congregation knows how he labored for them. He asks Purcell to find out from De St. Palais what good he can do and to tell Luers to let him have peace.
II-4-o - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 8vo. - {6}
1859 Mar. 17
Glajeux, Berard des,:
President of the Association of the Propagation
Paris, (France)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere:
Detroit, (Michigan)
The Council has voted another 3,000 francs of what remained after the allocations of 1858 to the Diocese of Detroit, making the total allocation for the diocese 12,000 francs. In sending this money they wish to aid him to meet the needs which he pointed out in his letter of February 4 which was very consoling to them. They are particularly interested in the education of the two young men who are being prepared for the diocese in the American College at Louvain. They will be happy to read any letter which he will write them before the next meeting of the council. They want to express their happiness at the extension of the work of the Association and they hope that the alms will bring benediction to the givers and to those who are destined to benefit from them.
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Certes, (Adolph), Treasurer:
(Paris, France)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere):
Detroit, Michigan
The allocation to the Diocese of Detroit has been raised to 12,000 francs. He must pay into the hands of the Bishop 4,349 francs 13. To this sum he adds 2,000 francs or two gifts of 1,000 francs from Ghent, one to Father (John De) Neve and the other for Father (Edward) Joos. This makes the total 6,349 francs 13. But since Lefevere has said in his letter of February 4 that he had some debts, especially for new missionaries, to be paid in Europe, Certes is inclined to keep the money there. He would employ the sum there according to the instructions of the Bishop. (P.S.) Certes lists the accounts as: 3,600 francs, the first account; 4,050 fr. 87, which Lefevere has admitted receiving; and 6,349.13 which comes to the sum of 14,000 francs of which 2,000 are for special gifts. (Lefevere adds a note that on April 11, 1859 he had drawn upon Mr. Certes for 6,349.13)
III-2-i - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {6}
1859 Mar. 17
Lafont, Father A(nnet):
New York, (New York)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Lafont furnishes some information on Father (H.J.) Ch(enal) who wishes to join Rousselon's diocese. Ch(enal) is truly a priest. Bishop McKinnon of Arichat, who used him in his diocese certified for him. After some time, McKinnon decided to get rid of his for reasons McKinnon did not specify. Arrived in New York a year ago last February, Ch(enal) told Lafont lie after lie and went about begging money wherever he could without a care for the consequences. Finally seeing winter coming on he agreed to leave to ask Father M(arie) Eutrope (Proust, O.C.S.O.) the favor of spending some months in his monastery to do penance. Eutrope's charity brought disagreeable troubles. Was Ch(enal) converted since this time? Lafont does not know; he hopes so. Rousselon is to be very prudent, for if Ch(enal) is not reformed he will give new scandal. Lafont and the vicar general of New York have examined Ch(enal)'s papers and his exeat and found them in order.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1859 Mar. 19
(Duggan), James, Bishop of:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefev(e)re:
(Detroit, Michigan)
The statement of Father Merle (J.B. Merl) is in the main correct. They did get into the difficulty he describes in Peoria (Illinois) but Duggan believes it to be almost entirely due to Merle himself. He left his mission voluntarily being afraid to remain there and Duggan had no other to give him. Merle is certainly capable of doing much good but seems to have a talent for getting into difficulties. Duggan thinks Merle can be tried again and would like to see him again employed in the ministry. He would have tried him again himself but did not like to recant. Merle seems well educated and speaks English well. He perceives that Lefevere has not heard of the recent appointments by Rome. Father (Thomas Langdon) Grace, (O.P.) of Memphis is Bishop of St. Paul; Father (James) Whelan, (O.P.) is Coadjutor of Nashville; Father (James Michael Myles) O'Gorman, (O.C.S.O.) of (New) Mellary, Iowa is Vicar Apostolic of Nebraska; and Duggan is Bishop of Chicago. (P.S.) Remembrance to Father (James A.) Hen(n)essy.
III-2-i - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {6}
1859 March 19
(Farrell), John, Bishop of Hamilton,:
(Canada West)
to (Archbishop John Baptist) Purcell:
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Farrell according to Purcell's wish wrote to the Pastor of the Missions in which a young woman called Clarke lived but was unable to find much out about her. The man, Baker, with whom she lived is a very indifferent character. Farrell is glad Father Serge (de Stchovlepnikoff) has again found a resting place.
II-4-o - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1859 Mar. 19
Joos, Father Ed(ward):
Monroe, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere):
(Detroit, Michigan)
Having presented to Father (Desiderius) Callaert the definitive answer of Lefevere's sent 10 days ago, Joos thought all things settled, but after many explanations, Callaert is unwilling to submit, and has given no account of the missions. An imprudent letter from Father (Louis Van) Den Driessche to Joos shows where the obstinacy comes from. Joos protests about what has been written to Lefevere about Joos' unwillingness to abide by his arrangements. All that he has said and written is that he would not have it as before, namely, that the half be for him, the half for his companion and O for the Church. Father (Peter) Hennaert will have talked over the convent's matter and said what Joos thinks about it.
III-2-i - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1859 Mar. 19
Rousselon, Father S(tephen):
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Roussellon married Jean Lanna and Francoise Ursin. (Witnesses): Gustave Rivol, Felix St. Louis, Gustave Carriere.
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Lanna, Annette:
She permits her servant Jean to marry Francoise.
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1859 Mar. 8
Beauregard, A.:
He permits his mulatress Francoise to marry a mulatto named Jean.
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VI-2-a - A.D.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 16mo. - {7}
1859 Mar. 20
McMahon, Father George:
(Jackson, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
McMahon is leaving Jackson on Thursday. He has announced his intention and will remain to administer the sacraments for a few days. He will explain his reasons in another letter.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - - 12mo. - {2}
1859 Mar. 22
Brownson, (Mrs.) Relief:
Ballston, (New York)
to Orestes A. Brownson:
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
She acknowledges receipt of twenty-five dollars. Mrs. Brownson informs Orestes that Daphne (Ludington) is very ill with congestion of the lungs. Daphne's daughter and son-in-law are not very kind to her. Daphne would like to see Brownson. Mrs. Brownson asks Orestes advice on the matter of buying a certain home. She is not well; neither is Charlotte.
I-3-o - A.L.S. - 1pg. - 4to. - {2}
1859 Mar. 22
Caseneuve, N:
Custom House (?), (France)
to (Father Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Caseneuve (addresses Rousselon as) his cousin. (Rousselon)'s brother, Father Henry (Rousselon) is well as are Camille and his wife. (Rousselon)'s nephew in the Royal Guard is recovering from a dislocated shoulder. Mrs. Jourdan seems to have given up the idea of entering a convent and continues to be the support of the unfortunate. Caseneuve asks (Rousselon's) help in locating L.F.Fabre in New Orleans, whose family has not heard from him since September. He was employed by Manuel Payre. Enclosed is his last address. The Jubilee in their parish is being preached by a canon from Grenoble. (P.S. Rousselon) probably knows of the death of Caseneuve's sister, Cecile.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 4pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1859 Mar. 22
Daron, Charles J:
N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Daron was ill when he received (Blanc)'s note of the 15th. He intends to write to the house at Milan, as (Blanc) suggested, but he lost the names of the two partners. Would (Blanc) send them again?
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}
1859 Mar. 22
Dupuy, Father Enn(emond):
Iberville, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Dupuy received (Blanc)'s letter concerning the Confirmation at Iberville but does not know what to say. He has been ill for two weeks and he did not go to the church last Sunday. He is still very sick so perhaps (Blanc) should send another priest to Iberville.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1859 Mar. 22
Rosecrans, Father S(ylvester) H(orton):
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc:
N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana)
Rosecrans cannot reach Father (A) B Langlois at Point a La Hache and asks (Blanc) to forward the enclosed (no enclosure). P.S. Could Blanc send a seminarian like Langlois or Father (Anthony) Durier to teach French while perfecting his own studies. (Written on a brochure of Mt. St. Mary's of the West. The names of the faculty and the terms are given).
VI-2-a - A.L.S. and Printed Circular - 3pp. - 4to. - {4}
1859 Mar. 23
Bouny, Widow(?):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Receipt for $60 for goods for January, February and March. Signed by A. Jasse. (On the back of the receipt is the word): Bread.
VI-2-a - A.D.S. - (French) - 1p. - 32mo. - {2}
1859 Mar. 23
Meyer, S.M. Father L(eo):
Nazareth, Kentucky
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell:
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Meyer says Purcell sent him a similar letter nine years ago, that he did not get its full significance till Purcell's recent pastoral letter. In the first case it was a personal humiliation, but in the second it is an insult to the whole Society of Mary both in Rome and in the United States. Perhaps a normal school could be founded in Nazareth. He has the superior's authorization to sell.
(Archbishop Purcell's comment on back of letter—-"Nine years here and never gave me a teacher, though often solicited, for an English school. And always meddling with things that do not concern him.")
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1859 Mar. 23
Purcell, A(rch)b(ishop) J(ohn) B(aptist):
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Purcell sent (Blanc)'s letter to (Bishop Louis De Goesbriand) to get his opinion, which he will communicate to (Blanc) as soon as he receives it. Archbishop (Joseph Sadoc) Alemany, (O.P.), wrote Purcell asking about a coadjutor or a division of his diocese, and Purcell recommends the latter. Alemany proposed the names of Father (Thomas) Foley of Baltimore and Father Oliver (L.) Jenkins; Archbishop (Francis Patrick) K(enrick) says neither would accept. Alemany named two others who would be unfit. Purcell told (Blanc) how displeased Pope (Pius IX) was that his brother (Father Edward Purcell) would not accept the Coadjutorship of Pittsburgh, but Purcell says his brother was right in refusing. There is some "sharp practice" between Bishop (Amadeus) Rappe and Propaganda about col of their funds for the American College (in Rome) if the revolution breaks out and succeeds? Mrs. Nichols needs watching. What does Blanc think of the baptism of General Walker at Mobile? Rappe is going to Rome after Easter. Purcell believes Bishop (Maurice De St. Palais) is on his way home. (P.S.) Baltimore, like Rome, drops the + and the D.D.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {15}
1859 Mar. 24
Cauvin, Father D. André:
St. Bernard, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Cauvin depends upon the Mass intentions Rousselon sends him. The weather seems to favor the bad habit his parishioners have of not attending Mass. For the last 4 Sundays it has rained in torrents. He asks Rousselon to send him intentions so he can have bread.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 16mo. - {1}
1859 Mar. 24
Elder, Bishop William Henry:
Natchez, (Mississippi)
to Archbishop A(nthony) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Elder has appointed Father (Gabriel) Chalon as one of the three to whom he entrusted extraordinary faculties. He now finds it necessary to give them to Father (Ghislaine J.) Boheme so he withdrew them from Chalon. Elder asks what are considered ordinary powers. He encloses the faculty sheet printed by one of his predecessors (no enclosure). He gave a letter introducing (William D.) Gale to Pius IX and now is worried that the Pope will think it too familiar. He would like to know if it is right as Mr. & Mrs. Genella of Vicksburg are going to visit Rome. Why did not the (New Orleans) Standard mention the pastoral and the American College? And the Propagateur had so very little. What should Elder do about persons who come to his diocese from Blanc's to be married? The most common cause is that one of the parties is of African blood. Has Blanc heard anything about the National Council? Did Blanc receive a letter about 3 years ago urging more careful observance of the Rubrics? He heard at the time that the Archbishop of Baltimore had received "a sharp letter" on that subject.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 8vo. - {5}
1859 Mar. 24
Leray, Father F(rancis) X(avier):
Jackson, Miss(issippi)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
An Irishman claiming to be a priest on his way from Philadelphia to New Orleans asked Leray for money for train fare. Leray gave him $5 but instead of going to N(ew) O(rleans) he is now begging in town. Father (J) O'Connor did not write though the man spent a week in Vicksburg. The man could not show any paper to prove he was a priest. P.S. He is about forty years old.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1859 Mar. 24
Mittelbronn, Father (Francis):
Pointe Coupee, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mittelbronn received (Blanc)'s letter of March 20. He will be ready for Confirmation the second Sunday after Easter. He is glad that (Blanc) wrote to the Churchwardens; they are waiting for Father (H.) Thirion to replace him. Mittelbronn cannot accept a position which is too demanding.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}
(18)59 Mar. 24
Pulsers, Father J(ames) J:
Velp, (Holland)
to (Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere):
Detroit, Michigan
Pulsers has been informed that (Lefevere) has written to him but he has not received a letter. If the war does not commence in Italy, Pulsers intends to go to Rome very soon. He is glad Father (John) Van Gennip is in Dexter, (Michigan). Pulsers has written for his exeat and in the circumstances thinks it best to stay there. If it should be advisable to go to America he can return at any time. The sisters of Rahendaal are anxious to establish themselves in America and desirous of having among themselves the American lady he wrote about. He does not want to do anything in this matter unless (Lefevere) advises him to. The sisters are trying to get boarders in their school and novices from England. Pulsers has seen Father (Peter) Kindekens several times. The college is going better than anyone should suppose in the midst of so many difficulties. Kindikens complains of receiving no answer to his letters from Detroit.
III-2-i - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1859 Mar. 25
Lafforgue, P:
Laffayette, (Louisiana?)
to Archbishop A(nthony) De(!) Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Lafforgue wants information about J. Celestin, who arrived in New Orleans in 1854 and who is supposed to be a descendant of the Guise family. He gives some particulars and asks Deblanc (Blanc) to help him.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1859 Mar. 25
Lauer, E.:
V(ermillionville, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lauer has decided to follow (Blanc)'s advice and will seek employment at New Orleans. Perhaps his start as a lawyer in a city of that size will be expensive but he should be able to make some money in business and all will work out. Any recommendation from (Blanc) will surely help him. He will leave Vermillionville April 12, and appreciates all (Blanc) has done.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 8vo. - {1}
1859 Mar. 26
Bonnaffé, Father:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc):
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Bonnaffé asks (Blanc) to replace him at St. Maurice so the Lenten work can continue in the parish, and he asks for a letter of recommendation. (P.S.) By economy and privation he is leaving the parish without debt. (On the back of the letter in Blanc's hand): Ann Pauline Marshall, Charles Theodule Lagrow(?), widower of Adelaide Dubreuil.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 4to. - {4}
1859 Mar. 26
Duplantier, G.:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
License to Father (Angelo) Mascaroni to marry Salvadir Castranido and Angela Cuno.
VI-2-a - D.S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {3}
1859 Mar. 26
McSweeney, (Father) John Frank:
Marion, Ohio
to Archbishop(John Baptist) Purcell:
Cincinnati, Ohio
McSweeney is unable to continue in the mission of Marion because of want of support. The people promised $400 a year to a pastor but it has steadly declined to $150. He believes that if a young priest were placed in Bellefontaine (Ohio) he would receive ample support and could also attend the outstanding stations. MCSweeney's health is not so good. He hopes Purcell will consider his case before Easter and if possible place him in a church where he can do some good.
II-4-o - A.L.S. - 4pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1859 Mar. 27
Alschner, R.S.C., Sister C:
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister is happy that (Blanc) will visit them. Thanks to Father (Auguste S.) Paris they hope none of the children designated for First Communion will be excluded. Sister asks a prayer for Sister Carrol (R.S.C.) who died on the feast of the Annunciation. Her good dispositions toward death are having a good effect on the children.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {3}
1859 Mar. 27
Delaville, Clara:
False River, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Delaville has heard about the petition sent to (Blanc) asking that Father (H.) Thirion be sent to them. This seems unjust because Father (Francis) Mittelbronn has fulfilled his duties perfectly and Thirion's health is not good enough for a parish as large as theirs. The faithful beg (Blanc) to leave Mittelbronn.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {3}
(18)59 Mar. 27
(Martin), Bishop Aug(ustus) M(ar)ie:
Natchitcnes, (Louisiana)
to (Father Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Did (Rousselon) receive (Martin)'s bank draft for 10,500 francs on the Propagation of the Faith, which he sent 10 days ago? If not, (Rousselon) should write to Paris and if he did he should inform (Martin). Mr. Lecomte is in New Orleans and is to call at the Archbishop's.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 1p. - 12mo. - {3}
1859 Mar. 27
Paret, Father J.M.:
St. Charles, (German Coast, Louisiana)
to Archbishop Ant(hony) Blanc:
New Orleans (Louisiana)
As Blanc's letter of the 25th asked, Paret checked the register of the deaths for 1858. He could find no Irishman named John Kane listed. However Mr. Henriette, Paret's sacristan, while hunting, found a dead man on the property of the Messrs. McCutchon. Henriette said it was an Irishman and feared he had been killed, probably by some of his compatriots working on a new levee on the property of Edgard Labranche. Could this be the man about whom Blanc inquires?
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 8vo. - {5}
1859 Mar. 27
Seaman, J E:
Pass Christian, (Mississippi)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Seaman has received (Rousselon)'s letter of the 25th. Now that he has the sanction of the Church, he will tell publicly how much a convert thinks of the Church. At first he designed to give the proceeds of the lecture to the House of the Good Shepherd but learned it might interfere with other plans. He has consented to give the proceeds toward the building of Father Cornelius Moynihan's new church. Mrs. Seaman joins him in regards.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1859 Mar. 27
Vignonet, Father E(leazar):
(St. Michael, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Vignonet will find it easy to arrange the First Communion date to (Blanc)'s convenience. Father (Auguste) Paris will also be ready for the first Sunday after Easter. Vignonet leaves tonight for St. Joseph's chapel so the parishioners can make their Easter duty. The next week he will go to St. Mary's chapel.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}
1859 Mar. 28
Lamy, Father George:
Covington, L(ouisian)a
to Father S(tephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
When Lamy was last in New Orleans he was unable to get paint supplies which he needs. As he wishes to redecorate his church, he asks Rousselon to get them for him and he will repay the debt his next time in New Orleans at Holy Week. (P.S.) He sent Archbishop (Anthony Blanc) the report which Rousselon had spoken of, but doubts that it is worthy of the Annals.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 8vo. - {2}
1859 Mar. 28
Lucas, Father P(eter):
West Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lucas received (Blanc)'s letter of last Sunday. Lucas has not been well, and needs help if he is to continue the Lenten services. His dealings with the corporation will end in a few days. The pews will be rented Sunday in the church up above, and on Palm Sunday down below, so all his replacement will have to do is continue and augment this. Lucas plans to leave at the beginning of May, but wants a visit from (Blanc) first. If (Blanc) can come for Confirmation on April 28 he will try to be ready. Father (H.) Hubert performed a marriage in Lucas' parish despite Lucas' forbidding it so he asks (Blanc) to settle the matter.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {3}
1859 Mar. 28
Purcell, Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist):
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere:
Detroit, (Michigan)
The Superior General (Brother Philippe) of the Brothers of the Christian Schools has answered the letter addressed to him in their name from the Propaganda by order of the Pope (Pius IX) that he is willing to found in this Province (Cincinnati) a Teachers Training School if the bishops do the "needful in the premises". Of course they will do their part. He writes Lefevere to know what he feels disposed to do. Bishop (Martin John) Spalding has made some liberal offers, such as the Jesuits' house in Louisville and St. Mary's College, Marion Co., Ky. but dependent on certain contingencies. He asks an early answer. The propaganda looks with disfavor on the taking of money at church doors in the case of their brother (Bishop Amadeus Rappe) now imitated in Pittsburgh. Bishop (Richard Pius) Miles, (O.P.) has got a coadjutor, and Chicago another. "Happy Alleluiah!"
III-2-i - A.L.S. - 3pp. - 12mo. - {9}
1859 Mar. 29
Kindekens, Father Peter:
Louvain, (Belgium)
to Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere:
Detroit, (Michigan)
Kindekens' last letter from Lefevere was dated January 28, 1858. Since then he has written many letters which have all remained unanswered. He asks if Lefevere desires that he follow up the quasiarrangement with the Franciscan Fathers to establish themselves in Monroe. He has also mentioned the project of Cardinal of Malines (Englebert Sterckx) of introducing the Premonstratensians. He desires an answer even if it is only a yes or no. He also asks Lefevere to inform him if he intends to adopt some students for whom he will pay the upkeep - if these students should be Belgian or Germans. He requests authorization to admit students of the American College to the Detroit diocese. This can be written better in general terms such as the suggests. At the American College three priests are proceeding to the United States toward the end of the next summer, one who has chosen Natchez and another for Louisville, the third probably will come to Detroit, if Lefevere is willing to pay expenses for his voyage; he is not able to pay them himself. Bishop (Martin John) Spalding should also pay for the one who is coming to him. The one who will probably come to Detroit is Father (Adrian J.) Croquet; he is a saint. He was first at Malines; he is also a bachelor of theology of Louvain. Father (Edward) Dumont should know him. He does not know much English, but he understands quickly and also easily in Walloon. Father (James) Pulsers has already asked many times if Lefevere has written Kindekens anything as regards him; he said that he was going to remain in Holland if he does not soon receive an answer from Lefevere. P.S. He gives instructions about postage rates to Europe.
III-2-i - A.L.S. - (French) - 3pp. - 12mo. - {12}
1859 Mar. 29
Lefevere, Peter Paul Bishop (of Zela):
Detroit, (Michigan)
to Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell:
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Lefevere will investigate the complaints of Mr. Sullivan against his pastor in Flint, (Michigan) but he believes they are prompted by spitefullness. He does not think the idea of their brother (Bishop Amadeus Rappe) in Cleveland, as to collecting money at the door, rather than charging pew rent, to be a good one, and will retain the old accustomed system in his own diocese.
II-4-o - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {4}
1859 Mar. 30
Bridge, Isaac:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon:
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Receipt for $100 for a fire-proof safe.
VI-2-a - A. Receipt S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}
1859 Mar. 30
Vignonet, Father E(leazar):
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon:
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Vignonet received a letter from Paris which he sends on to (Rousselon) to answer (no enclosure). It seems they are as impatient as he is. He will be very much inconvenienced if their Way of the Cross does not arrive during Lent. He asks (Rousselon) to ask at customs about it.
VI-2-a - A.L.S. - (French) - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}
1859 Mar. 31
Barnabo, Cardinal Al(exander):
Rome, (Italy)
to Archbishop Anthony Blanc:
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
No. 2. Although the Sacred Congregation of the Faith does not easily admit accusations against bishops, nevertheless when grave charges are made against Bishops by persons who deserve to be listened to, the Congregation must seek the truth. Against the present Bishop of Nathchitoches, (Augustus) Martin, charges have been made that he has spoken publicly in a manner unbecoming to his state and that he has become a member of the Free masons. Barnabo does not believe these charges against Martin are true, because of the high praise given about Martin when he was raised to the episcopal dignity in 1853. Nevertheless since some actions have given rise to the suspicions and because of the gravity of the charges, Barnabo asks that Blanc investigate the charges and report the results of his investigation to the Sacred Congregation. Archbishop Cajetan (Bedini) signs as secretary of the Sacred Congregation.
VI-2-a - L.S. - (Latin) - 1p. - 4to. - {2}
1859 Mar. 31
Joos, (Father) Ed(ward):
Monroe, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere):
(Detroit, Michigan)
This morning Joos had an important conversation with (Sister M. Theresa Maxis). She asked if Lefevere had allowed her to go or not, and on Joos' answering no, she replied she was not astonished since no one is interested in the convent, so she has no confidence in the bishop or Father (Peter) Hennaert, and asks Joos to write Lefevere for her dismissal. Joos observes that some final disposition must be made lest she destroy the whole institution. Joos suggests that Lefevere should come as soon as possible, and before the other houses join her revolt. The Sisters (Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary) are submissive, and Sister Mary Joseph (Walker) says all are disposed to submit, although they feel affected by the Mother's disappointment. Joos expects Lefevere to come tomorrow.
III-2-i - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 12mo. - {5}