1802
(Lusson, Father Leandre)
( )
to (Bishop Luis Penalver y Cardenas
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Census of St. Charles, Missouri for 1802. 721 souls; 941#, 19s in the treasury; 56 non-Catholic families, 9 marriages, 47 baptisms, 21 burials. There were 18 marriages of non-Catholics as there were also at St. Ferdinand and St. Andre.
V-3-e A.D. (French 1p. 12mo.
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1802
(Lusson, Father Leandre)
( )
to (Bishop Luis Penalver y Cardenas
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Census of St. Ferdinand, called Fleurissant for 1802. A total of 292 souls, the treasury has 436#; there are 40 non-Catholic families, 18 baptisms, 9 burials, 2 marriages.
V-3-e A.D. (French)
1p. 12mo.
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(1802) (Jan. 11)
Howard, Carlos
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1802 Jan. 8
Howard, Carlos
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Josef Bern(ar)do de Hevia
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Yesterday the governor informed Howard that having found in order the documents sent in Howard's letter of November 3, No. 40 concerning Hevia's request to marry Luisa Orso, he grants the necessary permission by virtue of the royal order of June 21, (17)98.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
(1802)
Hevia, Jose Bern(ar)do de
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to (Father Thomas Hassett)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hevia, 2nd Lieutenant of the Louisiana infantry and resident of this city, appears. Since he has been named to a detachment at one of the posts and cannot wait for the publication of the banns he asks to be dispensed from them and that a priest of the Cathedral marry them in the presence of the chaplain of the regiment.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1801 Jan. 11
Hassett, Father T(h)omas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The marriage is to be performed omitting the three banns. Fran(cis)co Bermudez certifies as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-e A.L.S., D.S. (Spanish) 5pp. 8vo. & 4to.
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1802 Jan. 18
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Bishop Luis Penalver y Cardenas on October 31, 1801, sent to Carlos Howard, Lieutenant Colonel and Commander of the Regiment, a letter (referring to) Howard's letter of May 13, 1801 in which Howard (reported on) the balances of the deceased of the First and Second Battalions. Verbally Howard told Penalver that he had an order from Colonel Pedro Piernas that not more than 25 pesos from those who die intestate be turned over for suffrages for their souls. Penalver wishes to settle this before he goes as his conscience is disturbed about this delay in having the Masses said. In a letter of November 5, 1801, (the entire letter is quoted). Howard answered that he found out from Captains Luis Desalles and Ignacio Delino, trustees for 1800 about the funds belonging to deceased soldiers and found a balance for both battalions of about 50 pesos or more up to the end of 1799. (The procedure) ordered by Piernas on September 16, 1790 (is given). Howard is ready to execute Piernas' order provided it is approved by Salcedo. On the other hand he does not believe he is authorized to do so, so that it will be of importance that Penalver write to this official. However, he reminds Penalver that the scarcity of funds would not allow him to give the suggested amount of 50 or more pesos. Howard would like Penalver to signify the morning which would be convenient for all the clergy who are interested to come. Hassett sends this to Salcedo to hasten his approval in the matter.
V-3-e A. Copy S. (Spanish) 11pp. 4to.
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(1802) (Jan. 25)
Rodrig(ue)z, Juan Jose
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Manuel Dorca, having a license to marry Juana Lorand, asks to be dispensed from the last bann since he is a sailor and about to depart.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jan. 25
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Since the two banns have revealed no impediments, the missing one is to be dispensed with. Fran(cis)co Bermudes [Bermudez] acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-e A.D.S., D.S. (Spanish) 2pp. 4to.
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(1802) (Jan. 30)
Lanusse, Pablo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Since he has produced information of his single state in order to marry Maria Celeste de Macarty, has sent the license to the pastor of the Cathedral, and since (Hassett) has information revealed privately to him, Lanusse asks to be dispensed from two of the banns.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jan. 30
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He is to be dispensed from the two banns. Fran(cis)co Bermudes acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-e D.S. (Spanish) 2pp. 4to.
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(1802) (Jan. 30)
Rouzan, Jacques Meffre
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Rouzan dispenses him from the two banns. Fran(cis)co Bermudes acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-e D.S. (Spanish) 2pp. 4to.
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(1802) (Feb. 1)
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1800 Aug. 22
(Penalver y Cardenas), Bishop (Luis)
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Father Mig(ue)l Bernardo Barriere
(Attakapas, Louisiana)
Confidential. Barriere keeps in his house as a servant, a woman whom many regard as a concubine. Also it is said that Barriere does not go to Confession although there are two priests in the vicinity.
A. Draft (Spanish)
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1800 Oct. 24
Barriere, Father Mig(ue)l Bern(ar)do
Atakapas, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Barriere received (Penalver)'s letter of August 22 on October 20. As soon as the waters permit he will go down to the city and satisfy (Penalver) on the matter of confession. It is true that he has a woman to keep his house. But he would not have taken her if she had not been of a competent age. There is no ruling in this diocese but Barriere's diocese of Bordeaux rules that pastors take housekeepers only over 40 years of age. His servant is fifty as can be seen from the baptismal register of St. Francis Xavier of Ouabach for 1786: On December 21, 1753, was baptized Anne Perron, born December 20 to Pierre Perron and Marie Francoise Dufournel; the godparents being Antoine Guilbert son of Toussaints Guilbert and Anne du Devoir, signed by Father ( ) Vivier, S.J.. Barriere, as pastor of St. Martin's of Atakapas, affirms on October 24, 1800, that this is a true copy. If a woman of this age is not competent, it would have to be a negress or a mulatto of 25 or 30 who would always be doing everything possible to get her master to buy her liberty by her sacrifices and who would undoubtedly have children. It would take a thousand pesos to buy a slave. He has only one slave.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1801 Feb. 16
(Penalver y Cardenas), Bishop (Luis)
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Father Miguel Bernardo Barriere
(Attakapas, Louisiana)
If Barriere does not come, he will look for a more precise answer saying he has dismissed the woman.
A. Draft (Spanish)
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1801 Mar. 1
Barriere, Father Mig(ue)l Bern(ar)do
Atakapas, (Louisiana)
to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas)
(New Orleans), Louisiana
Barriere received (Penalver's) letter on February 25; he discharged the woman and she left the house the next morning.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 1
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Hassett had Barriere appear in the presence of Father Ubaldo Delgado, (O.M.Cap.), appointed as notary, to admonish him fraternally on the two points treated in the preceding letters of the bishop. Immediately Barriere promised to make permanent the dismissal of the woman who was his servant. The reason he had not been to Confession was because he had no confidence in the two priests cited in the letters. He overcame this difficulty by confessing many times since then to Father (Alexander) Viel. Barriere was warned to say nothing of what had been discussed.
D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-e A. Draft, A.L.S., D.S. (Spanish) 11pp. 8vo. and 4to.
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(1802) (Feb. 9)
Rodrig(ue)z, Juan Jose
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Jose Medina states that he has sent the license to the pastor of the Cathedral in order to marry Augustina Collado. Since he has to go to Galveston and there is no one here to look after his fiancee he asks to be dispensed from the banns.
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1802 Feb. 9
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, Louisiana
The dispensation is granted. Fran(cis)co Bermudes acts as secretary.
V-3-e A.D.S., D.S. (Spanish) 2pp. 4to.
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(1802) (Feb. 10)
Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop Luis
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1801 Oct. 15
Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop Luis
New Orleans, Louisiana
Penalver, Archbishop-elect of Guatemala, must go to occupy that see leaving in Louisiana someone satisfactory to take his place until the bulls are dispatched freeing him from it and the corresponding notice is given as stated in the royal decree of November 6, 1786. Since there is no chapter the governing reverts to the Metropolitan or in default to the nearest suffragan, or having equidistant ones, to the oldest according to the decree of June 13, 1799. His departure being near, and having confidence in the good qualities of his vicar-general, Father Thomas Hasset(t), senior canon, Penalver appoints Hassett as ruler of this diocese, under Penalver's orders while he remains and afterwards by himself until the event, above stated. Hassett may use any faculties Penalver possessed and can give him and also those delegated according to the bull by Pius VI in St. Mary Major on September 11, 1789. Penalver exhorts all his diocesans to take Hassett as the governor of the bishopric. father Isidro Quintero signs as the secretary.
Copy (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 3
Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop Luis
New Orleans, Louisiana
Since Penalver on October 15 appointed Hasset governor of the bishopric, in case of death, inability, or sickness or absence from the city, Penalver appoints Father Patrick Walsh as auxiliary.
Copy (Spanish)
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1786 Nov. 6
(Charles IV), King
San Lorenzo, (Spain)
When the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Sebastian Malvar, had been informed that the king had promoted him to the Archbishopric of Santiago he(?) proceeded to grant without waiting for the official decree(? the manuscript is torn here). Ant(oni)o Ventura de Taranco (acts as secretary).
Copy (Spanish)
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1795 Nov. 2
(Penalver y Cardenas) Bishop Luis
New Orleans, Louisiana
to (King Charles IV)
( , Spain)
Since Penalver arrived in this diocese on July 26 he has made visitations. He asks the king to appoint two canons with the title of assistants to the bishop so that they could act in his absence, sickness or death. He names Hasset as one canon as much because of his good life which Penalver has known for 14 years as for his services as pastor and foreign vicar in St. Augustine, Florida for many years. Penalver has the royal decree from Madrid, August 4, 1790 stating that if it concerns America, it is to be referred to the viceroys or presidents but as this province is not dependent on the Indies, Penalver applies directly and proposed Hasset as vicar-general since they have no ecclesiastical chapter ... (Ms. is torn here).
Copy (Spanish)
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1799 Jun. 13
(Charles IV), King
Aranjua, (Spain)
In his letter of November 2, 1795, the bishop of Louisiana informed the king that he had appointed Hasset as his vicar-general and proposed that the jurisdiction of the diocese fall on him in case of his absence, there being no ecclesiastical chapter. In a conference held May 14, last year, it was declared that at the death of a bishop, whose church lacked a chapter ... (Ms. is torn) in case of a vacant see, the nearest suffragan or in case of equal distance, the older (would assume the government?).
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1802 Feb. 10
(Penalver y Cardenas), Bishop Luis
Havana, (Cuba)
to Father Thomas Hasset
(New Orleans), Louisiana
Penalver today received his bulls as Archbishop of Guatemala. He has nothing further to do with the government of the diocese of Louisiana.
Copy (Spanish)
This is a copy of various documents given to the Marquis de Casa Calvo (by the) Archbishop of Guatemala.
V-3-e Copies (Spanish) 8pp. folio
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1802 Feb. 12
Hassett [Hassett], Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel (de) Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Of the three assistantships and one sacristanship in the Cathedral, two are occupied by Father Pedro de Zamora and Father Felix de Quintanar, the latter serving as chaplain of the Ursulines, being excused from the service in the church. Father Patrick Lonergan, (O.F.M.), an Irish Franciscan 50 years old, has presented himself with papers from Spain as well as North America. He knows French and Spanish and Hassett deems him fit for the assistantship vacancy where he will place him if consent is given.
A. Copy S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 12
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Salcedo has no objection to the appointment of Lornegan(!) [Lonergan].
L.S. (Spanish)
V-3-e A. Copy S., L.S. (Spanish) 3pp. 8vo.
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1802 Feb. 12
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hassett
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Salcedo authorizes the purchase of the two bells asked for by Antonio Morales, steward of the Cathedral.
L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 11
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Man(u)el Juan de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Morales told Hassett that many of the faithful miss Mass on Sundays and holy days because they do not hear the little bell of the church. Hassett asks Salcedo to authorize Morales to make the expenditure for two bells.
L.S. Copy (Spanish)
V-3-e L.S., L.S. Copy (Spanish) 3pp. 8vo.
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(1802) (Feb. 13)
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1802 (Feb. 12)
(Becnel, Drosen)
( )
Dispensation for Drosen Becnel to marry Carmelita Broux. The genealogical family tree shows Becnel to be the son of Pedro Becnel and Carlota Aidel, daughter of Carlota Ouvre and Christoval Aidel, son of Ambrosio Aidel and Margarita Chauffe. Carmelita is the daughter of Ambrosio Aidel and Margarita Chauffe.
(1802) (Feb. 12)
Ramirez, Juan Bau(tis)ta
( )
Drosen Becnel of St. John Baptist parish, related in the third degree to Carmelita has frequently visited her in St. Charles parish of the German Coast. This has created a scandal and they wish to marry.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 12
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, Louisiana
The testimony is to be heard. Fran(cis)co Bermudes acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 13
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Becnel appeared and swore to (information given above).
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 13
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Fran(cis)co Daniel Pin appears and swears to (information given above). Pin is 48 and signs as F(rancois?) D(ani)elle Pain.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 13
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Luis Gonav appeared and swore (to information given above). Gonav is 35 and signs as Louis Jonav.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 13
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Pedro Lleno appeared and swore to (information given above). Lleno is 31 and signs as Pierre Heno.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 13
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Hassett grants the dispensation under certain conditions. Thirty pesos are to be given to the Hospital of St. Lazarus.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 13
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Juan de Castanedo, councilman and administrator of St. Lazarus Hospital stated that he received from Becnel, thirty pesos as an alms. He signs; the witnesses being Fernando Ibanes and Juan Jose Rodriguez.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-e A.D.S., D.S. (Spanish) 13pp. 4to.
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(1802) (Feb. 15)
Gayarre, Carlos
( )
Gayarre, an official of the paymaster's office, states that in his proceedings to marry Maria Isabel Boré he has progressed to the publication of one of the banns. But because of the presence of smallpox in the city, Juana Margarita Maria Destrehan, mother of his fiancee, wishes to go to the country. Therefore, Gayarre asks for a dispensation from the other two banns.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 15
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hassett grants the dispensation. Fran(cis)co Bermudes acts as secretary.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-e A.D.S. (Spanish) 2pp. 4to.
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(1802) (Feb. 18)
(Blanchard, Juan Bautista)
Petition by Juan Bautista Blanchard for a dispensation in order to marry Maria Aucoin. (The chart of the family tree shows) Blanchard the son of Maria Mag(dale)na Libois and Juan Greg(ori)o Blanchar(d), son of Juan Blanchard and Ana Bourque, daughter of Magdalena Hebert and Francisco Bourque, son of Martin Bourque. Maria is the daughter of Elisabet Henrry and Josef Aucoin, son of Maria LeBlanc and Pablo Aucoin, son of Miguel Aucoin and Maria Bourque, daughter of Martin Bourque.
(1801)
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Blanchard of La Fourche states that he is related in the third degree to Maria Aucoin. Her family is very poor. He is a native of Brittany. (He gives the relationships as above). Ju(a)n J(osep)h Rod(rigue)z signs for Blanchard.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 11
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The testimony is to be taken.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 12
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Blanchard appeared before Haset [Hassett], vicar-general, and swore to (information already given above). He is 22.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 12
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Ambrosio Garidel appeared and swore. Garidel is 38 and signs as Ambr(oi)se Garidel.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 12
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Aman Landri of La Fourche appeared and swore to (information given above). He is 33.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 12
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Juan Bautista Mavrin swore to (information given above). Mavrin is 38 and signs as J(ea)n B(aptis)te Marin(?).
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 9
Deva, (O.M.Cap.), father Bern(ar)do de
LaFourche, (Louisiana)
Deva sends the 20 pesos given by Blanchard as an alms.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 18
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Hassett) orders the 20 pesos to be given to the administrator of the hospital.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 18
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Councilman Juan de Castanedo, administrator of the Hospital, received the 20 pesos. He signs, the witnesses being Pedro Pedesclaux and Tomas Hernandes.
D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-e D.S., A.L.S. (Spanish) 17pp. 4to.
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(1802) (Feb. 26)
Duclozel, Pierre Olivier
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Duclozel, of Atakapas, wishes to marry Juana Devins of (New Orleans). Being in the city and having to go to Atakapas to attend to his business, a delay would be costly. He asks for a dispensation from two banns.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 26
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hassett grants the dispensation. Fran(cis)co Bermudes acts as secretary.
V-3-e D.S. (Spanish) 2pp. 4to.
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1802 Feb. 27
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
In view of the reasons in Hasset(t)'s letter of the 25th it seems proper that Father Joseph Serrano, chaplain of the Third Battalion go as chaplain with the reinforcements to Apalache. Salcedo hopes Hasset(t) will give the order and Salcedo will verify it.
L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 25
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Salcedo hopes Hasset(t) will today name a priest to accompany the troops and sailors going to the defense of Apalache.
L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 25
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Priests are scarce in the city. Serrano who lives at Bar(r)ancas would be near Apalache if Salcedo will give the order for this priest to embark with them at Pensacola.
A. Copy S. (Spanish)
V-3-e L.S., A. Copy S. (Spanish) 7pp. 8vo.
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(1802 Feb. 27)
(Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop Luis
New Orleans, Louisiana)
1796
Proceedings drawn up in accordance with the royal decree of September (2)7, 1795 to liquidate the estate of Father Jose (de) Xerez, O.M.Cap.
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1796 Feb. 4
Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop Luis
New Orleans, Louisiana
In view of the letter sent by Bishop Cirilo (Sieni) de Barcelona, Penalver orders the documents to be gathered together, the file to be brought with the original proceedings of inventory and sale. J(ose)ph M(ari)a de Rivas acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1795 Oct. 24
Cerda, Francisco
Madrid, (Spain)
to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas
New Orleans), Louisiana
In accordance with the attached royal decree Xerez is to liquidate his holdings. (Penalver) is to notify Cerda when it is done.
Copy (Spanish)
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1795 Sep. 27
(Charles IV, King of Spain
San Ildefonso, (Spain)
to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas
New Orleans), Louisiana
On April 21, Xerez, former assistant at New Orleans and vicar of the Ursulines, was given a copy of the letter from the auxiliary bishop of Havana, to which he replied on May 7 enclosing an account of the disposal of his furniture and clothing when getting ready to leave for Havana, giving the value of each item which in all amounted to 821 pesos, but he did not send one for the tax office. The auxiliary bishop replied that all proceeds would be sent to the Capuchin College in Havana. Rivas certifies on February 4, 1796 that this is a true copy of the royal decree.
Copy (Spanish)
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1795 May 7
Xerez, Father Jose de
( )
to (King Charles IV
San Ildefonso, Spain)
Xerez, Ex-Grand Vicar of the Province of Castile and Missionary Apostolic, formerly of the College of Havana, states that he was informed of the king's decree by the secretary, Ant(oni)o Ventura de Taranco, to explain the letter sent on by (Sieni). His Majesty recognized Xerez's innocence; he did not deserve the decrees against him. Xerez presents the attached (list) of what he had in his house. The first item of 112 pesos, 2 reales of a receipt of Father Ignacio de Olot did not bring one maravedi. What (Sieni) said Xerez gave to his slave, no one can say; Xerez asks His Majesty to order her freedom to be given to her. Ignacio Sebastian de la Parra, in Madrid on September 17, 1795 certifies that this conforms to the original in the Secretariat of New Spain. Rivas certifies it also on February 4, 1796.
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1792 Jan. 28
(Sieni), Bishop Cirilo de Barcelona
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Complying with the order from Bishop Felipe Jose de Trespalacios, of which Father Joaquin de Portillo informed him, Cirilo sends what he knows pertaining to Xerez. It was at night, so says Xerez in his letter to the auditor, Jose de Orue, written on board the Borsa, and which is No. 27, that Cirilo, accompanied by Father Fran(cis)co de Caldes and Olot and the adjutant (went to Xerez's house). Xerez asked permission to take the money he had in his cabinet. His slave began to cry and Xerez gave her all her clothing and asked Cirilo to give her her freedom. Keeping slaves in the house for domestic service goes back to Father (Antonio de) Sedella who established it in Cirilo's absence. Fran(cis)co Ortega said Sedella's slave lived as if free. Another day on going to Xerez's house they found a box with a note for Ignacio Dominguez which was sent with the papers as No. 29. Cirilo also went to the house where they had picnics, represented as a cabin; it and Sedella's are the only ones that could be called houses on the island; he has heard that it cost more than 1500 pesos. How did he get all this money, since in the 5 years he was there, his salary was only 30 (pesos?) a month. Some accused him of business dealings; some said money was being taken from the collections. Basilio Ximenez declared that the truth was being confused. With the exception of the testimony of Sergeant Felipe Trevino and Lieutenant Fran(cis)co Duberge in the Sedella case, no doubt is left that the auditor favored the above monks. If an opinion is wanted about the auditor in public, with the two chiefs of his firm Andres Almonaster (y Roxas) and Jose Ortega, one can go from house to house, whose inhabitants would slay that they would like to see them leave the city, that all who dealt with them were suspect by the public. Sedella used the title of Commissioner of the Holy Office to evade the certificate sent to Spain, the only reason Governor Estevan Miro had to carry it out. (Sieni) has the letter sending the friar back to Havana. The list sent to the bishop was false; (Sieni) includes the papers of Father Fran(cis)co(!) de Deva. (Details are given here of testimony involving) Mr. Botet, a sacristan, José Modena and Manuela Palacios. Included besides the money and goods (itemized here) and a letter of (Sieni)'s and the reply of Mr. del Más, was a slave named Babis, 26 years old and her four children, Onorio, Antonio, Theresa, and Celestina. (Further details of the amounts of money are given here; they include an amount) from José Sanchez. This is a copy of the original enclosed in the testimony sent by the Bishop of Havana in a letter of July 19, 1794. De la Parra certifies that this is a true copy of the original in the Secretariat of New Spain, Madrid, September 17, 1794. Rivas certifies it is a copy of Cirilo's letter sent with the royal cedula of September 27, of which a copy was ordered made on February 4, 1796 in New Orleans. Rivas notes that what was said in yesterday's decree about Xerez' goods does not appear in the inventory book of the Archives.
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1796 Feb. 5
(Penalver y Cardenas), Bishop (Luis)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Esteban de Quinones, former notary, is to appear and testify about the existence of the proceedings of the inventory, costs, and sale of Xeres' [Xerez'] goods.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1796 Feb. 6
Rivas, J(ose)ph M(ari)a de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Quinones appeared and swore that he did not remember whether he agreed with the inventory of Xerez's goods or not as they were extrajudicial; that as far as he remembered Xerez's goods consisted of 300 pesos in cash and a slave; that he would not know about other items on the list. Quinones signs.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1796 Feb. 10
(Penalver y Cardenas), Bishop (Luis)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The negress is to testify and Father Patrick Walsh, in charge since Father Theodoro Tirso Enriquez's departure for Havana.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1796 Feb. 11
Rivas, J(ose)ph M(ari)a de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Walsh was asked whether Enrrique had left him any goods or furniture of Xerez's when he retired to Havana. Walsh named the books Enrrique had left him; he said he had left him no money. Walsh signs.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1796 Feb. 11
Rivas, J(ose)ph M(ari)a de
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Maria, former slave of Xerez, appeared and testified that she was in the house the night of Xerez's departure; that Olot and Caldes accompanied (Sieni) and that Father Simon de Fuentes and Father José Valdez remained outside the house; that she has been given only two changes of clothing which at present her daughter had, and nothing more. Maria appears to be 25 years old and did not sign.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1796 Feb. 13
(Penalver y Cardenas), Bishop (Luis)
New Orleans, Louisiana
The above deposition is to be reported to the assistant syndic of the Capuchins together with the accompanying documents and proceedings.
D.S. (Spanish)
(1796 Feb.)
Fernandez, Andres
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Fernandez, assistant syndic of the Capuchins of (New Orleans), testifies that he has no information about the whereabouts of Xerez's goods, seized at the time of his arrest and exile by (Sieni); that Quinones drew up the proceedings.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
(1796 Feb.)
( )
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Fernandez was notified and said he had sent the particulars about Serez's [Xerez's] goods to Havana by Father Estevan de Valorio to be given to the Prefect of the Capuchin house.
Note (Spanish)
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1796 Feb. 22
(Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop Luis)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Quinones is to come back again to testify.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1796 Feb. 22
Rivas, J(ose)ph M(ari)a de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Quinones appeared before (Penalver); (Fernandez)'s letter was read to him. Quinones testified that he did not act as a notary in the Xerez inventory but he remembered that (Sieni) said that the cost was 25 pesos, 5 reales. The proceedings were drawn up for 0(lot) as secretary to (Sieni) who would deposit them in the archives.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
1796
(Penalver y Cardenas), Bishop (Luis)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The testimony is to be continued about the inventory found in the Sedella papers given by (Sieni) to Henrriquez [Henriquez] at the time of his departure, in a bundle marked No. 71 and returned to the Vice Syndic of the Capuchins. Rivas notified Fernandez of the above decree.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1790 Aug. 14
(Sieni), Bishop Cyril of Barcelona
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
When Xerez went to Havana, (Sieni) decided to have his good sold at auction. He commissioned Olot to do what was required in the presence of a notary. The help of the governor-General of the Province was asked as surety that the sale would go to the highest bidder. Quinones also signs and adds that Miro granted the request.
Copy (Spanish)
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1790 Aug. 14
Quinones, Estevan de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Olot, pro-secretary, went to Xerez's house to take the inventory in the presence of Quinones. (Items of the goods are listed). At twelve they stopped, to continue in the afternoon.
Copy (Spanish)
(1790 Aug. 14)
Quinones, Estevan
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Olot completed the inventory; (the items are listed).
Copy (Spanish)
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1790 Aug. 16
Quinones, Estevan
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Olot proceeded to the sale of the goods in the preceding inventory. (A list is given here of the items with their prices; the persons to whom they were sold are): Father Fuentes, Lorenzo Roque, Pedro Fernandez, Diego de Barrios, Father Luis Guignes, Father Valdez, Father José Reynes, Juan Bautista Metingue, Andres Fernandez, Andres Monton, Mariana Brion, Juan Ant(oni)o Lugar, Luis Gonz(ale)s, Luis Lalande, Fran(cis)co Cabuseco, José Garcia.
Copy (Spanish)
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1790 Aug. 17
(Sieni), Bishop Cyril (of Barcelona)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The sale being completed, the costs were appraised by the notary and the amount settled out of the proceeds of the sale. The balance was turned over to Olot as shown by the following receipt.
Copy (Spanish)
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1790 Aug. 18
Quinones, Estevan
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Quinones lists the amounts of the expenses of the inventory and sale and the amount remaining).
Copy (Spanish)
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1796 Feb. 25
Rivas, J(ose)ph M(ari)a de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Rivas certifies that (the above) is a true copy of the record of the
inventory and sale of which the original is in the Archives.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
(1796)
Fernandez, Andres
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Quinones; denial of knowledge of the case is not only surprising but objectionable; it is not an old case, being drawn up in 1790. Quinones should be called back for a third time to see if he recalls the proceedings. Xerez gave a list of many more things than were inventoried and sold. Since both (Sieni) and (Xerez) are in Spain, (Penalver) will have to rely on the records. No other goods have been found except those given to Walsh by Enrique. As to the slave, Maria, no sale would be found as she was supposed to be free.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1796 Mar. 15
(Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop Luis
New Orleans, Louisiana)
It is to be done as requested. Rivas notified Quinones and Fernandez.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1796 Mar. 17
Rivas, J(ose)ph M(ari)a de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Quinones appeared and testified that now that he saw the proceedings he recalled them and that they were true copies.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1796 Mar. 17
(Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop Luis
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Whereas Walsh turned over to the Vice Syndic of the Capuchin College, the books and picture of the Good Shepherd, Henrriquez is to show the syndic the 300 pesos, 6 silver forks and 5 spoons in his possession. A letter is to be sent to Henrriquez and to the Prefect. Isidro Quintero signs as pro-secretary. Zaldivar, a notary, adds that he notified Walsh and Fernandez of the above decree.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1796 Mar. 17
(Penalver y Cardenas), Bishop Luis
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Father Teodoro Tirso Henrriquez
(Havana, Cuba)
(Penalver) notifies Henrriquez to turn over the 300 pesos, 6 forks and 5 spoons to the Syndic of the College.
Copy (Spanish)
(1796 Mar. 17)
(Penalver y Cardenas), Bishop Luis
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Father (Tomas del Berron)
Havana, (Cuba)
Today (Penalver) wrote a letter to Henrriquez to this effect: the letter is to be quoted here. (Penalver) hopes that (Berron) will issue the order and let (Penalver) know the result.
Copy (Spanish)
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1796 Apr. 21
Berron, Father Tom(a)s del
Havana, (Cuba)
to Bishop Luis Penalver y Cardenas
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
When Berron received Penalver's letter of March 17 enclosing one of the same date to Henrriquez, he requested Henrriquez to carry out Penalver's order but Henrriquez said he had no order and said something about not being responsible. It seems to Berron that a letter should be sent and, if necessary, an attachment in favor of the syndic. Otherwise, all proceedings will be null.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
On the same letter:
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1796 Jun. 3
(Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop Luis)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To be added to the case.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1793 Apr. 5
Serrano, Manuel
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Serrano, Assessor, certifies that Henriquez informed him that on the night of March 16 there had been stolen 300 pesos and 5 and 1/2 silver place settings from the goods of Father Xeres, 380 pesos more from the Vicar General and various pieces of gold and silver. Suspecting his negro slave, John Baptist, he placed him at Serrano's disposal who put him in jail. Since the negro had a good alibi, Serrano restored him to his master and is watching his conduct,
Copy (Spanish)
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1793 Apr. 5
Pedesclano (Pedesclaux), Pedro and Francisco Broutin
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
They certify that Serrano is a justice of the peace in this city.
Copy (Spanish)
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1796 Apr. 19
Velasquez, Jorge Diaz
Havana, (Cuba)
The above is a copy of that given by Henriquez and returned to him by decree of Antonio Morison, justice of the peace of Havana. Lorenzo de Cabrera, Lucas Hernandez and J(ose)ph Godrie(?) attest that Velasquez is a public notary of Havana.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1792 Feb. 14
Alday, Jose de
Madrid, Spain
A report of the merits and literary employments of Enrriquez, priest of the diocese of Havana, attorney of the Royal Audiences of Mexico and Santo Domingo and ecclesiastical judge appointed to go to Louisiana. He is a native of Havana; son of Teodoro Enrriquez Mori and Juana Fernandez Bello, grandson on the paternal side of Juan Enrriquez Mori and Ana Severina de Ogeda and on the maternal side of Juan Fernandes Bello and M(ari)a Fran(cis)ca Marrero, prominent families of Ostend in Flanders and of Laguna, the Island of Tenerife. In 1746 he began his clerical studies receiving the tonsure from Bishop Juan Lazo de la Vega. In 1758 he graduated as Bachelor of Canon Law and Theology. (Other degrees and capacities are listed, including those) at St. Charles Seminary together with his qualities as a priest, as attested by the rector, Father Francisco de Santa Maria Sanchez. Bishop Santiago José de Echevarria appointed him as a synodal judge, as visitator and advisor. Then he appointed him Vicar Ecclesiastical Judge of the five auxiliary places outside Havana. Penalver testified to his exemplary conduct in this office. Mig(ue)l Penalver y Calva of Havana in 1771 appointed him his advisor and he also executed various projects given him by different governors. He had a dam built in one place, assuring a sufficient supply of water. Juan Mig(ue)l de Castro Palomino certified that the present Bishop Trespalacios would continue him as Ecclesiastical Judge of the five outside districts. The aforementioned prelate appointed him his Vicar General on November 13, 1790. This same Bishop appointed him Vicar-Forane and Ecclesiastical Judge of Louisiana on November 29 of last year where he was to go to work publicly and secretly investigating the conduct of Portillo, to whom on November 17, 1790 he had given the same duty, and the other ecclesiastics there and give a report to the Secretariat of the Indes like the one for New Spain of November 20, 1789.
Copy (Spanish)
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1794 Mar. 7
( )
Madrid, (Spain)
Because of the testimonies in Havana on July 29 of last year, when the Bishop of Madrid retired (Henrriquez) as Vicar Forane and from his special commission in Louisiana and Pensacola, Baron (Francisco Luis Hector) de Carondelet, the Governor, in a letter of June 21, of the year before, told that the prudence and impartial efficiency with which he had carried out both assignments had contributed to the reestablishment of the general peace.
Copy (Spanish)
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1796 Apr. 21
Miranda, Josef Anselmo de
Havana, Cuba
The above is a copy of a report on Henrriquez as ordered in yesterday's decree of the Vicar General and returned to him.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1796 Apr. 22
Fernandez, Lucas; Phelipe Ibanez,
and Joachim J(ose)ph Bao y Nabia
Havana, (Cuba)
They testify that Miranda is the chief notary of the Curia of this diocese.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1790 Jun. 8
Xerez, O.Cap., Father Josef de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Xerez, assistant in the parish church of this city, declares that because of his indisposition, fatigue, age and necessity for assistance, he bought in 1787 a negress, Maria Josefa, belonging to Josef de Ortega for 400 pesos. Desiring that after her service to him she would not go to anyone else, and being in poor health and intending to go to one of the parishes up the river, to prevent anything that would threaten her liberty or that of her daughter Maria Justa, Xerez declares them free. But still needing her services and not wanting her to know that he gives her her freedom he entrusts this paper to Josef Ocon, his friend, or in his absence to the former Mother Superior of the Ursulines in this city so that it will not be shown to the interested party until the proper time.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1796 May 4
Henriquez, Father Theo(doro) Thirso Henrique
Havana, (Cuba)
to Bishop Luis Penalver y Cardenas
New Orleans, Louisiana
Henriquez received Penalver's letter of March 17, 1796 (which he quotes in full). In answer Henriquez (gives a full account of his part in Xerez's case). On March 16, 1793, Henriquez was robbed of 300 pesos and 6 forks and 5 spoons of which he promptly gave an account to his prelate in a letter of the 27th of the same month and year. About the nocturnal visit it was unnecessary to have the testimony of the witnesses, M. Borgar, the landlord, and Mr. Luis, night watchman. (Henriquez continues with information) on the negress Maria Josefa, on the house Xerez had built, and of the king's order in the case.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
On the above letter:
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1796 Jun. 3
(Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop Luis)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To be added to the case. Quintero signs as pro-secretary.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1796 Jun. 4
(Penalver y Cardenas), Bishop (Luis)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The decree of June 20, 1793 and proceedings which follow in the inventory book of the Archives of this Secretariat are to be added to the testimony and brought for (Penalver's) examination so that he may make a decision.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1793 Jun. 20
Quinones, Estevan de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Enrriquez authorizes Quinones to put into the inventory book of the archives all the works of his vicariate up to this date, the eve of his departure for Havana by order of the Bishop, having accomplished his assignment, which will be verified by Father Patrick Walsh, chaplain of the 2nd Regiment of Louisiana and titular foreign vicar of this province.
Copy (Spanish)
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1793 Jun. 20
Quinones, Estevan de
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The notary having verified the receipt by the Archives, as informed by this decree, except the 300 pesos and 5 and 1/2 place settings of silver belonging to the goods of Father Xerez because of the auxiliary vicar general telling him that he had been robbed of them with a larger amount, of which an account had been given to Enrriquez. Signed by Walsh.
Copy (Spanish)
(1796 Aug. 1)
Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop Luis
(New Orleans), Louisiana
A letter is to be written to Trespalacios enclosing documents in the case, so that Trespalacios may let Penalver know the result for the progress of this case. Quintero states that Penalver gave this order on August 1, 1796.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1796 Aug. 1
(Penalver y Cardenas), Bishop Luis
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Bishop Felipe Jose de Trespalacios
Havana, (Cuba)
(Penalver) sends his decree with the proceedings for the liquidation of Xerez's goods in the accompanying dispatch and begs that a decision be made. Quintero states that this is a copy of the letter.
Copy (Spanish)
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1796 Aug. 1
(Penalver y Cardenas), Bishop Luis
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Father Tomas del Berron)
Havana, (Cuba)
(Penalver) includes the official communication for the collection of the 300 pesos, six forks and 5 spoons of the belongings of Xerez spoken of in his letter of March 17, which the syndic of the college was to receive, in order to hold them at the disposition of the Royal and Supreme Council of the Indies as ordered by the Royal Cedula of September 27, of last year.
Copy (Spanish)
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1797 Jan. 31
(Penalver y Cardenas), Bishop Luis
New Orleans, Louisiana
to (Father Tomas del Berron)
Havana, (Cuba)
On August 1 of last year (Penalver) sent (Berron) a letter: the letter is to be quoted here. Not having received an answer he hopes (Berron) will give him the information in order that (Penalver) may close this case and notify His Majesty.
Copy (Spanish)
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1797 Nov. 16
(Penalver y Cardenas), Bishop Luis
New Orleans, Louisiana
to The Prefect of the Capuchin College
Havana, (Cuba)
On August 1, 1796 (Penalver) sent the following: To be quoted here. He has had no answer and on January 31, 1797 he sent another: The letter of January 31 here. (Penalver) has not had a reply to this either. In order to terminate this affair (Penalver) believes there should be no further delay. Quintero certifies that this is a true copy.
Copy (Spanish)
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1798 Jan. 15
Berron, Father Tom(a)s del
Havana, (Cuba)
to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas
New Orleans), Louisiana
He answered the first letter after informing Father Teodoro Tirso of its contents, telling of his response to the request made. As for the other letter, he immediately turned it over to the syndic, Father Tomas de Juara and gave him the corresponding amount. All this he communicated to (Penalver) adding that the money was in the hands of the Syndic for turning over to whomever demands it.
L.S. (Spanish)
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1798 Mar. 15
(Penalver y Cardenas), Bishop (Luis)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
This is to be added to the proceedings and given to the deputy receiver to see if he has anything to add about Xerez's goods. Quintero notified Fernandes.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 27
Bermudez, (Francisco)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Andres Fernandez, former deputy receiver of Xerez's good, appeared and declared he had nothing to say, except that the books, etc. which were in his care were sent to Havana through Father Valoria of the Capuchin House.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-e Dossier (Spanish) 90pp. folio
73
(1802) (Mar. 4)
(Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop Luis)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
1801
Proceedings against Juan Filhiol, ex-commandant of Ovachita [Ouachita] for witnessing marriages like a priest.
Cross references:
1. Juan Filhiol
2. Ovachita [Ouachita], Louisiana
3. Father Juan Brady
4. Father Isidro Quintero
5. Father Juan de Dios Valdes
6. Joseph De la Baume
7. Jean Baptiste Pernet
8. Joseph Pernet
9. Jeanne Pernet
10. Marie Henriette Bonavanture
11. Francois Bonavanture
12. Marie Louise Macon
13. Jean Poiret
14. Pierre Simon
15. Joseph Nicolas
16. Jean Bonavanture
17. Francois Cavet
18. Auguste Roy
19. Louis Michel Jean Francois Lamy
20. Louis Charles Antoine Lamy
21. Magdelaine Louis Meurger
22. Felicité Roy
23. Marianne Moron
24. Mr. Le Paulmier Chevalier Danemour
25. Charles Betin
26. Jean Brochay
27. Antoine Mathelin
28. Breard Betin
29. Marianne Chauvin
30. Louis Chauvin
31. Marie Francoeur
32. Francois Cavé
33. Siril Dumas
34. Louis Betin
35. Marie Jeanne Noblet
36. Marie Jeanne Sophie Breard
37. Nicolas Breard
38. Marie Mattard
39. Jean Francois Escouffié
40. Francois Joseph Breard
41. Noel Pradines
42. Breard Breville
43. Pierre Dambleton
44. Marie Joseph Petit
45. Susanne Moron
46. Marguerite Du Marais
47. Charles Frederic Racine
48. Marguis de Maisonrouge
49. Joseph Poulin
50. Agnes Bolduc
51. Marguerite Feguen
52. Robert Feguen
53. Francois Lazare
54. Augustin de la Relandiere
55. Thomas Lindsay
56. Simon Le Boeuf
57. Charles Le Boeuf
58. Marianne Marlks
59. Marie Francoise Claire Chavron
60. Pierre Chavron
61. Magdelaine Piboto
62. André Olivan
63. Prosper Prieur
64. Louis Deschenes
65. Antoine Foguel
66. Balthasard Foguel
67. Francoise Bouton
68. Marie Anne Prudhomme
69. Jean Baptist Prudhomme
70. Marie Magdelaine La Pointe
71. Louis Badins
72. Jean Gaspard Villard
73. Jean Baptiste Villard
74. Marguerite Alphonse
75. Francoise Duval
76. Francois Duval
77. Marie Therese Blanpin
78. Louis Francisco
79. Jacques Larche
80. Marie Philippe
81. Susanne Bonavanture
82. Michael Casenave
83. Andre Le Boeuf
84. Marianna Marcks
85. Genevieve Foguel
86. Francois Goulet
87. Marianne le Boeuf
88. Josephe Prudhomme
89. Joseph Filhiol
90. John Owen
91. Alexandre Laurence
92. John Laurence
93. Maria Book
94. Susanne Webb
95. Leonard Webb
96. Janette le Boeuf
97. Charles Vauquelin
98. David Glisson
99. Abel Barger
100. George Stroop
101. Samuel Blaiger
102. Francoise Avignon
103. Antoine Toupar
104. Louis Charboneau
105. Joseph Philips
106. George Hook
107. Benedic Hook
108. Peguie Linder
109. Marie Morisson
110. James Morisson
111. Anne Lyle
112. Jean Baptiste Arpin
113. Genevieve du Tremble
114. Elisabeth Strup
115. Jacob Strup
116. Ann Marie Trautmann
117. Pierre Cannes
118. Edouard MacDonald
119. William Dausson
120. John Davis
121. Joseph Davis
122. Martha Hicks
123. Nancy Harman
124. Zadoc Harman
125. Elisabeth Clark
126. Elisha Fornelson
127. Andre Le Boeuf
128. Francois Le Boeuf
129. Elisha Nelson
130. Charles Nelson
131. Elisabeth Kendel
132. Elon Armand
133. Zadoc Armand
134. Elisabeth Clarc
135. John Davis
136. James Berfield
137. Francois Joseph Breard
138. Marcelin Nicolas Breard
139. Marie Madeleine Racine
140. Daniel Racine
141. Marie Madeleine Sandaugendre
142. Vicente Fernandes Fejeiro
143. Marques de Casa Calvo
144. Baron de Sterntal
145. Luis Lopes
146. Father Thomas Hassett
147. Pedro Derbigny
148. Francisco Bermudes
149. Celestino Lavergne
150. Father Luis de Quintanilla
151. Father Sebastian Gili
152. Manuel Serrano
153. Luis Liotau
V-3-e A.L.S., A.D.S., A. Copy S., D.S., L.S. (Spanish and French)
90pp. Folio
153
(1802 Mar. 11)
Cruzat, Antonio
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
1801. Testimony in the case against Matias Santa Iniesta of the Royal Artillery who wounded Antonio Suarez on November 19 so that he died on November 20; Santa Iniesta having taken refuge in the church. Prosecutor: Cruzat; Secretary: Sergeant Domingo Lansa.
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1801 Nov. 23
Cruzat, Ant(oni)o
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Nicolas D'aunoy) Colonel of the Royal Artillery
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
According to the attached proceedings by Martin Palao, adjutant, turned over to Cruzat by governor Manuel de Salcedo naming him as prosecutor according to the letter of the governor transmitted by Colonel Gilbert Andry and added to the proceedings. Not being a crime in the military ordinances Cruzat begs the Colonel to have the testimony taken and give the sentence.
L. Copy (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 23
Donna, Nicolas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The petition is granted.
D. Copy (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 20
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Martin Palao
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Santa-Iniesta is in the guard house. Salcedo notifies Palao since he cannot verify the officers of his company.
L. Copy (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 20
Palao, Martin
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Palao went to the Royal Hospital, where Suarez lay gravely wounded, to execute the first proceedings.
D. Copy (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 20
Palao, Martin
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Palao names Juan de Portal as secretary, who accepts and signs.
D. Copy (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 20
Portal, Juan de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Palao went to the Royal Hospital where Suarez swore that Santa Iniesta wounded him in a bar called La Tuerta, without any reason. The waiter and Blas Saez, a sailor of the royal gunboat La Feliz, were present. Santa Iniesta ran to the hospital. Suarez and Iniesta had words about two months ago but they have no enmity. They had met and agreed to have a bottle of wine. Suarez is 36.
D. Copy (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 20
Portal, Juan de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Palao could find no doctor in the hospital who could pronounce on the wound.
D. Copy (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 20
Portal, Juan de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Suarez ratifies his testimony.
D. Copy (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 20
Portal, Juan de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Palao had Santa y Niesta appear who swore that he knew the witness in the bed, that he believed he held ill will and that on the 19th he had met Suarez with a sailor and a carpenter and they had tried to strike him. Suarez said he was innocent of what Santa Iniesta had declared.
D. Copy (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 20
Portal, Juan de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The attorney-general has in his possession a bloody shirt, vest and cloak with cuts apparently from a sharp instrument, which were turned over by Second Lieutenant Ignacio Salens.
D. Copy (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 20
Portal, Juan de
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Palao had Dr. José Montegu(t), surgeon of the hospital, appear. He swore that yesterday Suarez entered the hospital with a wound beneath his left arm, likely to be mortal, and seemingly made with a knife, razor or bayonet.
D. Copy (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 20
Portal, Juan de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The attorney general has tried to find the instrument used to wound Suarez but has not found anything yet.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 21
Portal, Juan de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Palao wrote to Governor Salcedo asking to be released from this case because of the impending case of Martin Mangel of the First Battalion of the Infantry. (Portal quotes the letter in full). Portal delivered the letter to the Governor's aid.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 21
Portal, Juan de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Palao, notified that Suarez had died, went to the hospital to confirm it.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 21
Portal, Juan de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Palao went to the hospital and summoned Sergeant Juan Estevez, Corporal Juan Conrrado Croldy, and Dr. Montegu(t) and Dr. José Lavie. The doctors performed an autopsy and testified that Suarez's death was caused from a wound in his chest. Estevez and Croldy testified that the corpse was Suarez.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 21
Portal, Juan de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Palao, accompanied by the witnesses, SergeantJuan José Bòn and Corporal Fran(cis)co Rodriguez, and by the accused, Iniesta, went to the Royal Hospital. They identified the corpse; Iniesta testified that he did not know whether the blow he struck Suarez with a knife caused his death or whether it was his drunkenness.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 21
Portal, Juan de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Today Palao received a reply to his letter from Salcedo approving his petition and asking Palao to send him the documents he has so that Salcedo can appoint a new attorney-general. (Portal quotes Salcedo's letter and states that) he took the proceedings and the clothing to Salcedo.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 22
Andry, Gilberto
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Antonio Cruzat
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The governor has commissioned Andry to (notify)Cruzat that he has been named to replace Palao as attorney general in the case. (The governor's letter is copied in full).
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 23
Cruzat, Antonio
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Domingo Lansa
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Cruzat appoints Lansa as secretary.
D. Copy (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 23
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Palao turned over all the clothing mentioned in the proceedings.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 23
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Cruzat received Iniesta's regimental register certified by Lieutenant Pedro Enrrique.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 23
Enrrique, Pedro
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Santa Iniesta's military record is given: his parentage, description of his person, age 23, his jail sentence in Cartagena and his transfer to the Louisiana Regiment for the remainder of his imprisonment term. Witnesses: Sergeant Antonio Bretenes(?) and Fidel Betes; Manuel Rincon and Antonio Cabrera. Felipe Trevino certifies that this is a copy of the original placed in the office on November 7, 1792. Notes: Santa Iniesta's transfer to different companies, his confinement in the guardhouse on October 18, 1794; signed by Juan Gautier, sergeant in the regiment commanded by Fran(cis)co Bouligny. Gautier certifies that the above notes are true copied up to November 20, 1795. Note: Santa Iniesta transferred to the Royal Artillery to serve for 8 years, December 1, 1795. Signed by Enrrique, Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery commanded by Nicolas (D'aunoy) Donnoy.
Copy (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 23
Lansa, Domingo
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Cruzat tried to obtain the testimony of the sailor Blas Saez but could not because the sailor was drunk.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 23
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Cruzat summoned Juan Domingo Arbe, owner of the La Tuerta bar who gave his testimony.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 24
Lansa, Domingo
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Cruzat summoned David Chumeca who, with Lorenzo Panicot was in the bar. Chumeca testified that he saw no weapon.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 24
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Cruzat took Panicot's testimony which agreed with Chumeca's.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 24
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Blas Saez testified that he invited Santa Iniesta and Suarez to the bar "La Tuerta" where they ordered a bottle of wine. The carpenter, Francisco (Calvo) joined them. It is false that Saez was present when Santa Iniesta had church immunity because he saw Sergeant Juan Esteves give him the paper.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 24
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Francisco Calvo gives his testimony.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 24
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Corporal Juan Portas, owner of a cabaret, gave his testimony. An artilleryman named Musico came into the cabaret and asked Santa Iniesta for the peso he said he had given him the night before and Santa Iniesta threw him to the floor. Portas said that Suarez was employed by him to make cigars. Portas is 26.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 25
Lansa, Domingo
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Artilleryman Estevan Musy gave his testimony.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 25
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Antonio Miguely,cabaret owner, gave his testimony.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 25
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Cruzat summoned Margarita Tardelat, wife of Pablo Granpera, French, who did not understand Spanish. Cruzat appointed Domingo Pariginy as interpreter.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 25
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Margarita gave her testimony. She is 19.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 26
Lansa, Domingo
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Sergeant Pedro Montufar testified that while on guard at the Royal Hospital he had heard that Lieutenant Enrrique had taken Santa Iniesta from the church where he had taken refuge after wounding another artilleryman. Montufar is 36.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 26
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Rafael Balades, of the Mexican Infantry, gave his testimony. While Balades was on guard duty at the hospital, Suarez came in alone. About half an hour earlier Balades had seen him going past with a civilian and Corporal Silbestre Lopez.
D. (spanish)
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1801 Nov. 26
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lopez gave his testimony.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 27
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lieutenant Enrrique testified that on order of the Governor General he had Suarez taken from the church and put in the guardhouse in charge of Lieutenant Salens.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 27
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sergeant Estevez gave his testimony.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 27
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sergeant José Gil gave his testimony.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 27
Lansa, Domingo
New Orleans, (Louisiana
Second Lieutenant Salens testified that Suarez had told him that a negro had wounded him near the St. Charles Redoubt. Salens told Suarez to tell the truth and he then said it was Santa Iniesta who had wounded him.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 28
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Saez and Arbe are summoned to compare their testimony.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 28
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Chumeca and Saez are summoned to compare their testimony.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 28
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Panicot and Saez are summoned to compare their testimony.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 28
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Saez and Portas are summoned to compare their testimony.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 28
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Portas and Musy are summoned to compare their testimony.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 30
Lansa, Domingo
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
No work was done on this trial on the 29th because it was a holiday.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 30
Lansa, Domingo
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Sergeant Juan Fernandez gave his testimony. Sergeant Vicente Abreu was with Fernandez.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 30
Lansa, Domingo
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Abreu gave his testimony.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Nov. 30
Lansa, Domingo
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Saez and Balades are summoned to compare their testimony.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 1
Lansa, Domingo
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Calbo and Portas are summoned to compare their testimony.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 1
Lansa, Domingo
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Two tailors, Santiago Martinez and Juan Martin testify after examining Suarez's clothes.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 1
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Cruzat ordered Saez and Calbo to be held in custody.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 3
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Cruzat went to the barracks to obtain Santa Iniesta's testimony. He is 33, a native of Aragon. The testimony was suspended because Iniesta was drunk.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 4
Lansa, Domingo
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Santa Iniesta testified that he and a soldier named Morillo went to Juan Duran's bar. He paid Artilleryman Ibanez to go on guard duty for him. He then went to Pablo's bar and to Miguely's billiard room. At Portas' bar he met Saez, Suarez and the carpenter. At La Tuerta bar, he took a knife to protect himself, wounded Suarez, and took refuge in the church.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 4
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Cruzat asked the prisoner for the church immunity paper, signed by Father Pedro de Zamora, interim pastor of the Cathedral of which Lansa made a copy (given here).
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 4
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Cruzat ordered that the witnesses named in Suarez's confession appear at his house the next morning.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 5
Lansa, Domingo
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Juan Duran gave his testimony.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 5
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Pablo Granpera testified that he worked in the bar where Santa Iniesta, Suarez and Saez spent the morning of the 19th. He is 30.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 5
Lansa Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Jose Gil testified that he gave permission to Santa Iniesta to pay someone to do his guard duty on the 19th.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 5
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Cruzat orders Saez and Calbo to confront Santa Iniesta in order to clarify the differences in their testimonies.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 5
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Santa Iniesta and Saez met and neither changed his previous testimony.
D (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 5
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Santa Iniesta and Calbo met and neither changed his previous testimony.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 5
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Cruzat ordered Morillo and Hivanes (Ibanez) to appear but Morillo was out of the city and Hivanes was demented.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 5
Lansa, Domingo
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Cruzat ordered that to carry out the royal orders of May 15, 1779 and March 15, 1787, this summary be sent to Colonel Daunoy. Lansa certifies that Cruzat did so.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 7
Daunoy, Nicolas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(The summary) is to be given to the Judge Advocate.
D. Copy (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 10
Vidal, Nicolas Maria
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to (Nicolas Daunoy) Commandant of the Royal Jail
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Vidal, having read the case, suggests that they find out whether Santa Iniesta was drunk when he wounded Suarez, about which Enrrique, Salens and Estevez can testify; that the Governor General be asked to place Saez and Calbo in separate cells in the Royal jail and then questioned; that Chumeca, Panicot, and a waiter in Arbe's bar be questioned.
L. Copy (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 10
Daunoy, Nicolas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
It is to be done as the Judge Advocate recommends.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 11
Lansa, Domingo
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Cruzat began to carry out the recommendations.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 11
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lansa certifies that Saez and Calbo were put in separate cells in the Royal Jail.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 11
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Enrrique testified that Santa Iniesta was not drunk but had been drinking. However he was able to answer questions and walked from the church to the jail.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 11
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Salens testified that Santa Iniesta was not drunk but had drank more than usual.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 11
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Estevez testified that Santa Iniesta was not drunk but had drank more than usual.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 11
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Arbe testified that he did not hear Suarez shout anything or see Santa Iniesta take a knife from the counter.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 11
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Chumeca testified that he did not hear Suarez say anything nor see a knife.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 11
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana
Panicot testified that he did not hear anything nor see a knife.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 11
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Saez testified that they were good friends all day; he did not hear anything in front of Arbe's bar or see any knives.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 11
Lansa, Domingo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Calbo testified that there were no misunderstandings, that he did not remember anything being shouted nor see a knife.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 11
Lansa, Domingo
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Cruzat took the summary to Daunoy.
D. (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 12
Daunoy, Nicolas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(The summary) is to be sent to the Judge Advocate.
Copy (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 14
Vidal, Nicolas Maria
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Nicolas Daunoy
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The evidence does not show that Santa Iniesta wounded Suarez in self defense. He does not merit church immunity as provided in the royal order of February 28, 1798. The ecclesiastical judge should be asked to cancel the parole so that the defendant can be sentenced. Since there is not sufficient evidence to keep Saez and Calbo under arrest, they should be released.
Copy (Spanish)
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1801 Dec. 14
Daunoy, Nicolas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Daunoy agrees with (Vidal)'s opinion and orders it done as he asks.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Jan. 8
Lansa, Domingo
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Lansa certifies that the preceding testimony is a true copy of the original made to give to the Judge Advocate. Cruzat also signs.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jan. 8
D'aunoy, Nicolas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Nicolas M(ari)a Vidal
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
D'aunoy encloses the testimony in the Santa In(i)estra case which Vidal asked to have on December 14, 1801.
L.S. (Spanish)
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1801 Jan. 11
Vidal, Nicolas M(ari)a
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
On the 8th Daunoy sent Vidal the testimony so that Vidal could apply to Hasset(t) for the turning over of the defendant to be tried, judged, and sentenced in a court martial. It has been established that the murder was not accidental or in self-defense and so the culprit does not merit immunity.
L.S. (Spanish)
On this letter is written:
1801(!) Jan. 13
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Hassett appoints Father Sebastian (Gili) Gily as district attorney to examine this letter and the attached documents and give his opinion. Fran(cis)co Bermudez acts as secretary.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jan. 13
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Bermudez notified Gily of his appointment; he accepts and signs.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jan. 23
Gili, Father Sebastian
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
After serious consideration Gili believes that Santa Iniesta's case is very ambiguous and that it does not prove he is guilty. He advises (Hassett) not to remove the immunity.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
(1802 Jan. 29)
Hassett, Father (Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(The proceedings) are to be sent to Attorney Manuel Serrano. Bermudez certifies that Hassett signed the order, that he informed Gily ann that he took (the proceedings) to Serrano.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 1
Serrano, Man(ue)l
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Having reviewed the case, Serrano recommends that (Hassett) take away the immunity. No matter whose testimony is true, Santa Iniesta did not act in self-defense. There may have been a duel between Santa Iniesta and Suarez.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 12
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Hassett agrees with Serrano's recommendations and a copy is to be sent to Vidal. Bermudez tried to notify Gily on the 12th but could not do so until the 16th.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 25
Gili, Sebastian
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Gili is not convinced by Serrano's observations; he asks (Hassett) to order the proceedings turned over to him and some time given to arrange his defense.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 27
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Hassett orders this sent to Serrano for consultation.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 3
Serrano, Man(ue)l
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In this court they can recognize the case only as presented by the military and cannot admit this request according to the spirit of the papal bulls.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 5
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
They comply with the above decree and fulfill the decree of February 12. Bermudez notifies Gily.A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 26(!)
Hasset(t), Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Nicolas Maria Vidal
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Having complied with Serrano's judgment, consigned Iniestra, and remitted the parole, Hasset(t) hopes that if motives show up in the case this consignation will be held void. This is a copy of the original certified on March 6, 1802.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 10
Vidal, Nicolas M(ari)a
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
By Hasset(t)'s letter of the 6th enclosing the parole given by Lieutenant Henrique and the testimony about immunity, Vidal is informed that Santa Iniestra has been declared not deserving of immunity and so the parole has been remitted and consigning of the defendant has been made. If further proofs alter the case they will hold the consignation as void.
L.S. (Spanish)
Written on the above letter:
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1802 Mar. 11
(Hassett, Father Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
V-3-e Dossier (Spanish) 188pp. folio
52
1802 (Mar. 13)
(Decuir, Alexandre)
Dispensation for Alexandre Decuir and Constanza deCuire.
(1802)
Decuir, A(lexan)dre
( )
to (Father Thomas Hassett)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Decuire, a native of Pointe Coupee wishes to marry Constanza Decuire. (Hassett) is asked to receive his testimony. Decuire is the son of Pedro Decuire and Maria Breza. Constanza is the daughter of Juan Pablo Decuire and Juana Legue. Pedro Decuire and Juan Pablo Decuire are sons of Juan Fran(cis)co Decuire and Genoveba Mayeux, so they are related in the second degree. His fiancee's father is dead; her mother is poor, with eleven children.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 12
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, Louisiana
The testimony is to be heard. Fran(cis)co Bermudes acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 12
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Decuire appeared and swore to (information given above). He is single and is 23 years old.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 12
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Eustaquio Beedem appeared and swore to (information given above). He is 43 and signs as Eustache Bedel.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 12
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Fran(cis)co Bautista Sessar of Pointe Coupee swore to (information given above). He is 62.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 12
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Hassett grants the dispensation under certain conditions. An alms of 50 pesos is to be given to the orphans at the Ursuline Convent.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 13
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The superior of the Convent states that she received the alms of 50 pesos and promised to use it for the object of which it was intended. She signs as Sister Antonio de Sta. Monica Ramos; the witnesses being Fran(cis)co Ramon Cané and Fern(an)do Ibanez.
D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-e D.S. (Spanish) 15pp. 4to.
14
1802 Mar. 15
Pavie, Father P(ierre)
Natchitoche(s), Louisiana
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Having learned that Hassett has been appointed vicar-general, Pavie sends the census and burials and marriages during the last year so that Hassett may fix the tax which comes back to the fabrique. (The census shows 1788 souls, an increase of 64. The names and dates of the burials and marriages are given).
V-3-e A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 4to.
2
1802 (Mar. 18)
Babin, Leandro
Dispensation for Leandro Babin and Maria Louisa Landry. The family tree shows Leandro Babin the son of Aman Babin and Anastacia Landry, daughter of Abraham Landry and Margarita Flan, daughter of Margarita Arnel Leblanc and German Baven. Maria Luisa is the daughter of Rosa Duga and Fran(cis)co Landry, son of Carlos Landry and Margarita Leblanc, daughter of German Baven and Margarita Arnel Leblanc.
(1802)
Rodrig(ue)z, J(ua)n J(osep)h
( )
Bavin of La Fourche, being related to Maria Luisa in the third degree asks for a dispensation. Rodrig(ue)z signs for Bavin.
D (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 16
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, Louisiana
The witnesses are to be heard. Fernando Ibanes is to act as interpreter. Fran(cis)co Bermudes acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 17
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Bavin [Bavin?] appeared and swore to (information given above) and that he was the great grandson of Abraham Landry and Maria Josefa Guibon, that he is singe.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 17
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Pedro Landri of LaFourche appeared and swore (to information given above) and that Maria Luisa is the great granddaughter of Habrahan Landri and Maria Josefa Guibon. Landri is 50 and signs as Pierre Landri.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 17
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Teodoro Boulque appeared and swore to (information given above). Boulque is 56.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 17
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Gregorio Dugat appeared and swore to (information given above). He is 27.
A.D.S.
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1802 Mar. 18
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hassett grants the dispensation under certain conditions.
D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-e D., D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 12pp. 4to.
19
1802 Mar. 28
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father Domingo Joaquin Solana of Liano Diocese in Santander, sent6 by order of the king, has arrived in the city. Since he must be given an assignment in proportion to his knowledge of the languages of the country, the only place at present is an assistantship in the Cathedral where he will be placed if Salcedo, as vice royal patron, agrees.
V-3-e A. Copy S. (Spanish) 2pp. 4to.
2
1802 (Mar. 31)
(Penalver y Cardenas), Bishop (Luis)
(New Orleans)
Proceedings against Jose(ph) Bon(n)eville to pay the hospital 100 pesos bequeathed by his wife, Maria Luisa Alaric.
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1801 Jul. 4
(Penalver y Cardenas), Bishop (Luis)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Although warnings have been given to Bonneville, internal revenue guard, to prove that he had the three Masses said, gave the required bequest, and gave 100 pesos as a legacy to the Charity Hospital, left by his deceased wife for whom he was the executor, aid is asked from the governor, Marquis de Casa Calvo to have Bonneville appear and not leave the city until it is straightened out. Father Isidro Quintero acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1801 Jul. 4
Quintero, Father Isidro
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
In the register of wills is a certification by Pedro Pedesclaux made on April 1, 1796 there is the following: Maria Luisa Alaric on October 26, 1793 ordered three Masses said for her soul, 2 reales each time to be given, and gave 100 pesos to the Charity Hospital for the poor naming, her husband as executor.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1801 Jul. 6
Quintero, Father Isidro
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Quintero advised Casa Calvo of the above, he said he would give the order.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1801 Jul. 6
Quintero, Father Isidro
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Bonneville appeared and showed a receipt which proved he had given an offering for the three Masses on June 30 last of 8 reales and as to the 100 pesos to the Hospital, he had paid it at the end of 1793 or the beginning of 1794 to andres de Almonaster but the receipt was burned in the fire. However, not finding the item in the books of the hospital, he proposes to pay it on August 15 of this year. He signs as J(osep)h Bonneville.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 31
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
Bonneville promised to pay the 100 pesos on last August 15. The aid of the governor General is required to make him pay within 3 days. Fran(cis)co Bermudes acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 31
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Bermudes went to Man(ue)l de Salcedo and informed him of the above decree.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 31
Salcedo, (Manuel de)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Hassett)'s request is to be carried out. (Nicolas Maria) Vidal also signs.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 31
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Trying to learn the whereabouts of Boneville [Bonneville], Bermudes dealt with Andres Fernandes, administrator of the hospital who said that Boneville had given him a draft for 100 pesos and Fernandes received it with the knowledge of the bishop. Fernandes also signs.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-e D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 5pp. 4to.
11
1802 (Apr. 3)
Solana, Father Domingo Joaquin Solana
Proceedings for the placing of Solana as the assistant at the Cathedral. Fran(cis)co Bermudes acts as notary.
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1802 Mar. 28
Hasset(t), Father T(h)omas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Solana of Liana in Santander, sent by the king for this province, has arrived in the city. He will be given an assistantship at the Cathedral if Salcedo as royal patron gives his consent.
D.S. Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 31
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Salcedo consents to the appointment.
L.S. (Spanish)
On the same paper:
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1802 Apr. 1
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Solana is to be informed of his appointment.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 1
Hasset(t), Father T(h)omas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
With the consent of Salcedo, Hassett appoints Solana as assistant at the Cathedral.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 1
Hasset(t), Father T(h)omas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Juan Ventura Morales
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hassett encloses the license of Solana. He asks that Morales enter Solana's account in the treasury and return it so that he may give it to Solana.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 3
Morales, Juan Ventura
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Solana's license being registered, Morales returns it to Hasset(t).
L.S. (Spanish)
V-3-h D.S., L.S., and copies 7pp. 4to.
4
1802 (Apr. 8)
Landry, Nicolas
Dispensation for Juan Nicolas Landry and Margarita Landry.
( )
Landry, Nicolas
( )
to (Father Thomas Hassett)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Landry of Iberville appeared and stated that he wishes to marry Margarita of LaFourche de Chetimachas. He is the son of Juan Landry and Ana Leblanc. Margarita is the daughter of J)ose)ph Landry, alias Chinou(?) and Osita Landry. His father is the son of Juan Landry and Maria Terio. Osita Landry is the daughter of Pedro Landry and Genoveba Broussard. Their grandfathers are sons of Francisco Landry and Maria Dorate. Most Acadians are related. He asks for a dispensation.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 7
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, Louisiana
The testimony is to be heard. Fran(cis)co Bermudez acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 7
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Landry appeared and swore to (information given above). He is 26 and signs.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 7
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Fermin Landry, native of North America, swore (to information given above). Landry is 40 and signs as Firmin [Fermin] Landry.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 7
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Buenaventura Babin of St. Charles of the Second German Coast, appeared and swore (to information already given). She is 40.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 7
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Juan Monserrate appeared and swore (to information already given above). He is 40 and signs as J(ean) Monsarrat.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 7
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hassett grants the dispensation under certain conditions.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 30
Troquer, Raf(ae)l
Fourche, (Louisiana)
to Father Juan Maguire
(Fourche, Louisiana)
Troquer has received Maguire's and the former bishop's letters in answer to Maguire's letter of December 15, 1800, asking that J(ose)ph Nicolas Landry not be allowed to marry without presenting a certification of Dr. Juan Vivas or another to attest his fitness as a husband. This would give weight to the petition of Joseph Landry, alias Chinu, father of the fiancee, to annul the contract of marriage.
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1802 Apr. 8
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The (above) is to be put with the case.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 1
Troquer, Raf(ae)l
(Fourche, Louisiana)
to Father Juan Maguire
Fourche, (Louisiana)
(The letter addressed to) Maguire as pastor of Ascension parish. Landry came to find out the decision on the marriage agreed to before Troquer which was in force up to yesterday. This went by default and is declared null and void. Margarita is free.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
V-3-h D.S., A.D.S., A.L.S. (Spanish) 21pp. folio
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1802 (Apr. 27)
Hassett, Father Thomas
Proceedings for the transfer of Father Juan Brady to Baton rouge.
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1802 Apr. 26
Hassett, Father T(h)omas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
In order to transfer Father Fran(cis)co Lennand, pastor of Baton Rouge, to St. John Baptist (Second German Coast, Louisiana) parish Hassett sent a letter on April 23 to the Vice-Royal Patron to install there Brady, pastor of Ovachita [Ouachita], Aboyelles, and Rapides and having his consent in a letter of the 24th, Hassett gives Brady a license. Fran(cis)co Bermudez acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 23
Hasset(t), Father Thom(a)s
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Man(ue)l de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Because of the death of Father Mariano Brunet(e), who served St. John Baptist parish, Lennan, now at Baton Rouge, is to be transferred there as he speaks French well and the congregation is French. Brady is to go to Baton Rouge where there are many English and Irish and Father Patricio Lonnergan is to take Brady's parish. If Salcedo finds no objections, the necessary letters are to be sent to these priests.
L.S. Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 24
Salcedo, Man(ue)l de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He has no objections to the appointments. He has sent a letter to the intendant's office.
L.S. Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 26
Hasset(t, Father Thomas)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hasset(t) appoints Brady and gives him faculties and outlines his duties as pastor.
D.S. Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 26
Hasset(t), Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Juan Ventura Morales
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Hasset(t) encloses the license for Brady and asks Morales to have it registered in the treasury office.
L.S. Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 27
Morales, Juan Ventura
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Morales returns Brady's license, having registered it.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
V-3-h D.S., L.S., A.L.S. and Copies (Spanish) 7pp. 4to.
12
1802 (Apr. 27)
Hassett, Father Thomas
Proceedings for the transfer of Father Fran(cis)co Lennan to the parish of St. John Baptist, (Second German Coast, Louisiana).
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1802 Apr. 26
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Since Father Mariano Brunet(e), pastor of St. John Baptist, has died, Hassett sent a letter on April 23 to the governor-General to appoint Lennan there and having his consent in the attached reply of the 24th, Hassett orders the license sent to Lennan. Fran(cis)co Bermudez acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 23
Hasset(t), Father T(h)omas
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lennan is to go to St. John Baptist because he knows French and the congregation is French. Father Juan Brady is to go to Baton Rouge where there are many English and French; Father Patricio Lonergan to be pastor of Oachita, Aboyeles, and Rapides if Salcedo has no objections. Letters are to be sent to these priests.
L.S. Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 24
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father T(h)omas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
As Vice-Royal Patron, Salcedo has no objections to the appointments and has written the necessary letter to the office of the Intendant.
L.S. Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 26
Hasset(t), Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Hasset(t) appoints Lennan as pastor of St. John Baptist, gives him faculties and outlines his duties.
L.S. Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 26
Hasset(t), Father T(h)omas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Juan Ventura Morales
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Attached is the license for Lennan. Hasset(t) asks Morales to order this registered at the treasury.
L.S. Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 27
Morales, Juan Ventura
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hassett
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Having registered Lennan's license, Morales returns it.
L.S. (Spanish)
V-3-h D.S., L.S. and Copies (Spanish) 7pp. 4to.
12
1802 Apr. 28
Escalera, (Merced.) Father Isidro Ant(oni)o
Convent of Mercy, Mexico
to Father Thomas Hassett
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Frater(?) Jose Garcia is his subject who under imaginary pretexts fled about three years ago. Garcia wrote about 9 months ago from Veracruz asking for forgiveness. Escalera told him to present himself to the prefect of the order in that city under whose direction he was to make some exercises. Without presenting himself he fled under the name of Jose Covral(?). A few months later he wrote that he was going in an English or French ship without any indication of returning,
A.L.S. (Spanish)
Folded with this:
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1802 Feb. 10
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Isidro Ant(oni)o de Escalera
(Convent of Mercy), Mexico
As Vicar General of Louisiana and the Floridas, there appeared before Hasset several days ago, a corporal of the Regiment, saying that his name is Frater(?) Joseph Garcia, a religious of the Order of Our Lady of Mercy, a native of Guadalaxara where he took the habit at the hands of Father Fran(cis)co Davila, his patrons Joseph M(ari)a de Ebierco and his novice master Father Man(ue)l Garcia; his letter of obedience was given him by Father Vicente Garrido and he renounced his vows to Father Man(ue)l Mercadillo at the convent of Mellado in Guanax(ua)to, the superior being Father Joseph Silva. Hassett informs Escalera so that he can inform him whether he can credit this story.
A. Draft S. (Spanish)
V-3-h A.L.S., A. Draft S. (Spanish) 4pp. 8vo.
9
1802 Apr. 28
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Since Hassett has had no reply about the expenditure Antonio Morales wishes to make for the houses of the Cathedral, Salcedo would be pleased to see it done for the good that would come from the continual rent.
L.S (Spanish)
With this is folded:
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1802 Apr. 27
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hassett sends Morales' letter so that if Salcedo approves the majordomo may make the proposed expenditure.
A. Copy S. (Spanish)
V-3-h L.S., A. Copy S. (Spanish)
3pp. 8vo.
2
1802 (May 11)
Haydel, J(ean) J(acques)
Dispensation for Juan Santiago Aydel and Clara Beknel.
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1802 Apr. 6
Haydel, J(ean) J(acques)
St. John Baptist, Second German Coast, (Louisiana)
to (Father Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Haydel wishes to marry Clara. He asks (Hassett) to receive the testimony of his witnesses. He is the son of Juan Santiago Haydel and Magdalena Bosonier. Clara is the daughter of Pedro Beknel and Magdalena Haydel, daughter of Christoval Haydel and Carlota Ouvre. Haydel's father and Clara's grandfather are sons of Ambrosio Haydel and Margarita Chaufe. His fiancee is poor and her father is dead. Haydel's family is very extensive and nearly all in the parish are related. His father has done various services for and given alms to the Church in this parish. Haydel asks for a dispensation and requests Father Patricio Mangan of Cabahonece, since Haydel's parish is vacant, to make the arrangements. Because of the smallpox in the city, Haydel asks to be excused from appearing in person.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 9
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, Louisiana
The necessary documents are to be sent to Mangan so that he may take the testimony. Fran(cis)co Bermudez acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 9
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
to (Father Patricio Mangan
Cabahonoce. Louisiana)
Hassett informs Mangan of Aydel's petition. (Aydel's letter of April 6 and Hassett's decree of April 9 given above are copied here). Mangan is to give a prompt report.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 27
Mangan, Father Patricio
(Second German Coast, Louisiana)
Mangan, pastor of Santiago at Cabahonoce, in charge pro tem of St. John Baptist, found no other impediments as attested by the two witnesses who sign below, Noel Wels and Pedro Becnel.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 4
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Mangan is to get information to prove Aydel is single.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 9
Mangan, Father Patricio
Cabahonoce, (Louisiana)
Aydel swore that he was single. He signs with the witnesses J.M. Armant and J(ea)n B)aptis)te Armant.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 10
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, Louisiana
Santiago Guerran appeared before Hasset(t) and swore (to information given above). He is 49 and signs as J(ac)que Guernon(?).
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 10
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, Louisiana
Nicolas Portal appeared and swore (to information given above). He is 49 and signs as Nicolas Portale.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 11
Hassett, Father thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hassett grants the dispensation under certain conditions. 40 pesos are to be given for distribution to the poor.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 11
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Jose Mermillon gave Hasset(t) the 40 pesos to be paid by Aydel.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-h D.S., A.L.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 21pp. 4to.
21
1802 (May 29)
Villars, Joseph
Dispensation for Jose Villars and Aurora Trudeau.
1802
Villars, Joseph
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Father (Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Villars wishes to marry Aurora and asks Hassett to hear his testimony. He is a native of (New Orleans), son of Joseph Villars, commissary in the army, and Maria Eulalia Livaudais. Aurora is a native of (New Orleans), daughter of Juan Luis Trudeau, official formerly in His Majesty's service, and Feliciana Villars. Villars' father and Feliciana's mother are children of Joseph Villars and Juana Laboulet. They are poor and ask for a dispensation.
L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 26
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Since the reasons are not sufficient, the petition is denied. Fran(cis)co Bermudez acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
( )
Villars, J(oseph)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Father (Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Villars, in order to further define the information in his petition, asks that the witnesses give their testimony and to certify that his fiancee's father is very poor as is his. Unless they marry his fiancee would have no other establishment and since they are from distinguished families she would be dishonored.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 28
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
The testimony is to be heard.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 29
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, Louisiana
Jose Villars appeared and swore (to information given above) and that he is single and is 22.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 29
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, Louisiana
Santiago Livaudais appeared and swore (to information given above). He is 67 and signs.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 29
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, Louisiana
Jose Enoul de Livaudais appeared and swore (to information given above). He is 48 and signs as Joseph Enoul Livaudais.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 29
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hassett grants the dispensation under certain conditions; 50 pesos are to be given to be distributed to the poor.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 29
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, Louisiana
Bermudez certifies that Villars gave the alms of 50 pesos to (Hassett).
A.D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-h L.S., D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 13pp. folio
9
(1802) (May 31)
(Morales, Antonio)
Accounts of the Cathedral of St. Louis, New Orleans.
(1802)
Morales, Antonio
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Thomas Hassett)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Morales sends the accounts for 1801, the income 6,408 pesos, 2 1/2 reales, the expenditures 4,972 pesos. He has on hand a balance of 1,436 pesos, 2 1/2 reales.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 2
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
The accounts are to be given over to Manuel de Salcedo for his approval. Fran(cis)co Bermudes acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 3
Hassett, Father thomas and Manuel de Salcedo
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hassett and Salcedo appoint Father Ubaldo Delgado as attorney-general for the auditing of the accounts.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 4
Delgado, Father Ubaldo
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Delgado has found the accounts all in order.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
(The accounts for the year 1801 follow in detail with an index. Receipts are attached).
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1802 May 5
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, Louisiana
Salcedo and Hassett having approved the accounts Luis Liotau is to draw up the charges (for the audit).
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 31
Liotau, Luis
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Liotau lists the amounts owing (to each one concerned with) the audit.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-h D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 127pp. 4to. & 16mo.
6
1802 Jun. 5
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Salcedo gave Hasset's letter of the first to the Intendant, who replied: "The assessor, carrying out his decree of the first consulted him on the second as follows: Besides being a just petition canon and civil laws demand that parishes have cemeteries corresponding to the population. He agrees that in the case under discussion the ownership of the plot is exactly as stated so that Salcedo could give his consent if he wished. Therefore, the intendant sees no difficulty in Salcedo's ordering the surveyor to stake out the extension and in carrying out the promise of the Baron (Francisco Luis Hector) de Carondelet about the construction of the paved highway leading to this place, leaving for later the supplying of the title and the profit." Salcedo sends this copy to Hasset in answer to his letter, returning the original of the majordomo. Salcedo is ready to grant this petition as quickly as possible. (A note on this letter in Hassett's hand): Hassett gave the corresponding letter of June 18 to the majordomo.
L.S. (Spanish)
Folded with this:
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1802 Jun. 1
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hassett encloses the original of a letter from Antonio Morales, majordomo of the Cathedral with an enclosure from the pastor, Father Antonio de Sedella, (O.M. Cap.) (no enclosures) for Salcedo's consent. N.B. The letter referred to is to be found in the correspondence of the majordomo about the extending of the cemetery.
A. Draft S. (Spanish)
V-3-j L.S., A. Draft S. (Spanish) 9pp. 8vo.
4
1802 Jun. 12
Caijtan(?), L P(?) Vicar General
Bruges, (Belgium)
Copy of a document authenticating a relic of St. Fidelis, Martyr, taken from the cemetery of Callistus by Bishop Gilbert of Tournai, approved May 5, 1688. Given to Father Francis J. DeLater at the collegiate and parochial church of the Blessed Virgin at Bruges. Dated January 15, 1798. Signed by W. Joris, vicar-general and J. Herdies, secretary. (In the New Orleans papers).
V-3-j D.S. (Latin) 8vo. 1p.
2
(1802) (Jun. 21)
Gios, Cristobal
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to (Father Thomas Hassett)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Gios, a resident of this city, wishes to marry Luisa Fortunata Descada Pillet. The first banns have been announced; no impediment has come to light. Gios must make a trip across the sea with a cargo and asks to be dispensed from the other two banns.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 21
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hassett grants the dispensation and necessary notice is to be given to the pastor of the (Cathedral). Fran(cis)co Bermudes acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-j D.S. (Spanish) 3pp. folio
3
1802 (Jun. 21)
Miller, William
Dispensation asked by Guillermo Miller, a Lutheran, to marry Ursula Meillior, a Catholic, Francisco Bermudes, notary.
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1802 May 8
Brady, (O. Carm.), Father Juan
Rapido, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hassett
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Miller, a businessman and resident of Rapido, a native of Pennsylvania, son of David Miller and Catarina Vanhousen, wishes to marry Ursula. Brady has proposed that Miller ask permission.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
On the same paper:
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1802 Jun. 2
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The reasons for the dispensation are to be shown. Bermudes adds that he went to Miller's house to notify him.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 3
Bermudes, (Francisco)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Finding that Miller does not know Spanish, Bermudes took Fernando Ibanez with him. Ibanez signs.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
(1802)
Miller, William
( )
Miller has called on his fiancee with the permission of her parents and has pledged himself to marry her. Not to do so would bring dishonor on her. Miller promises not to interfere with the Catholic party and to bring up the children in the religion of the mother.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 4
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Father Sebastian Gili is to act as district attorney. Bermudes adds that on June 5 he notified Miller and also notified Gili, who accepted and signed.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 12
Gili, Father Sebastian
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Father Thomas Hassett)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Since there is no canonical impediment Hassett can grant the dispensation. Miller has promised not to interfere and to have the children brought up as Catholics. To conform to a royal order of December 16, 1792, men of authority should be consulted.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 14
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Miller is to be notified that he is to prove the reasons in his petition.
D.S. (Spanish)
(1802)
Miller, William
( )
Miller asks that his witnesses be heard declaring the frequency of his visits to the home of his fiancee which would cause dishonor to her as they are one of the first families of Rapido.
L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 16
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, Louisiana
The testimony is to be heard and (Miller) is to swear that he will permit his future wife to practice her religion and to bring up the children as Catholics.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 18
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, Louisiana
Alexandro Fulton appeared before Hassett and swore that Miller visited frequently at Ursula's home which would cause dishonor to her reputation if they did not marry. Fulton believes in Miller's offer to educate the children as Catholics and not to interfere with the religion of his fiancee. Fulton is 40, and signs as Alex(and)re Fulton.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 18
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, Louisiana
Santiago Forcythe, a Protestant, appeared and swore that Miller visited Ursula's home frequently; Forcythe believes that Miller would not interfere with his fiancee's religion and would bring up the children as Catholics. Forcythe is 40 and signs as Ja(me)s Forscyth.
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1802 Jun. 18
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, Louisiana
Miller appeared and swore that he would not impede his fiancee in continuing her Catholic religion and that he would have the children educated in the same religion.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 21
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hassett dispenses from the impediment. The necessary notice is to be given to the pastor of Our Lady of Carmel at Rio Colorado or in his absence to the pastor of St. Landry at Opelousas to publish the banns, in accordance with the royal order of December 16, 1793 concerning marriages of Catholics and Protestants of which a copy was sent to all parishes in the diocese.
D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-j A.L.S., A.D.S., D.S., L.S. (Spanish) 18pp. folio
10
1802 Jun. 22
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Jo(a)quin Poisseau, a free negro, and Maria Teresa Gadeau, his wife, have been separated for a long time in spite of Hassett's efforts to reunite them. According to information the separation stems from the bad treatment Poisseau gives his wife. Hassett asks Salcedo to order the arrest of Poisseau, alias Marchand de Bordeaux, that he may be instructed and made to assume his duties as a Christian and husband.
V-3-j Draft S. (Spanish) 2pp. 4to.
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1802 Jun. 22
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
When Salcedo received Hasset(t)'s letter telling of the bad life the free negro Joaquin Poisseau makes for his wife, Salcedo ordered him arrested as Hasset asked; he is at the disposition of Hasset's court.
V-3-j L.S. (Spanish) 2pp. 8vo.
2
1802 Jun. 25
Hidalgo, Jose Fran(cis)co
( )
to The Bishop of
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Hidalgo sends an affidavit of the royal cedulas of April, 1784 and
November 20, 1801 in which His Majesty warns that ecclesiastical courts
cannot try cases of validation of wills, inventories, or trust funds.
He wishes to be notified of their receipt. V-3-j L.S. (Spanish) 1p.
4to.
1
1802 Jun. 25
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Salcedo has no objection to the appointment of Father Domingo Joaquin Solana as pastor of Galveztown, (Louisiana).
L.S. (Spanish)
With this is folded:
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1802 Jun. 23
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
By the death of Father Constantino Mackenna, former pastor of New Feliciana, the parish is vacant and Hassett is obliged to charge Father Pablo de San Pedro, pastor of Pointe Coupee to assist there, taking him from his charge to administer to Iberville and Galvestown [Galveztown], also vacant, leaving the latter entirely destitute. the neighboring pastors each have two parishes, one with Pointe Coupee and New Feliciana and the other with La Fourche and Iberville making it almost impossible to serve Galvestown. Hassett wishes to appoint Solana, now assistant at the Cathedral and more useful in Galvestown as he knows only Spanish and that parish is purely Spanish. the fear of smallpox now raging in the province and also the terrible heat at this time of year are circumstances which call for immediate provision. Hassett asks Salcedo's consent.
A. Copy S. (Spanish)
V-3-j L.S., A. Copy S. (Spanish) 6pp. 8vo.
9
1802 Jun. 25
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
He has asked the Commandant of Opelusas to use his influence to have the inhabitants under his jurisdiction pay the small quota imposed on them for the support of the sacristan, Andres Phauron, as Hassett asked in his letter of the 16th.
L.S. (Spanish)
With this is folded:
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1802 Jun. 16
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Man(ue)l de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father Luis Buhot, pastor of St. Landry of Opelusas has informed Hassett that the sacristan of his church has left because the people do not help him with the monthly or annual assessment which belongs to the office and he must go from place to place to ask from each one his quota. But a sacristan cannot be absent from his church and he cannot live on air. Hassett asks Salcedo to give an order to the Commandant to aid the sacristan.
A. Copy S. (Spanish)
V-3-j L.S., A. Copy S. (Spanish) 5pp. 8vo.
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1802 (Jun. 30)
Hassett, Father Thomas
Proceedings for the transfer of Father Domingo (Joaquin) Solana to the parish of Galvestown.
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1802 Jun. 30
Morales, Juan Ventura
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hassett
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Morales returns the license for Solana, having registered it as Hassett asked in his letter of the 28th.
L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 26
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
The parish of Galvestown is vacant since the departure of Father Pablo de San Pedro who had ministered there and at Iberville so that it was left destitute of spiritual aid because the closest pastors each have two parishes. On June 23, Hassett sent a letter to the governor to install Solana there and having received his consent on the 25th, Hassett orders the license sent to Solana. Fran(cis)co Bermudes signs as notary.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 23
Hasset(t), Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The death of Father Constantine MacKenna, pastor of New Feliciana, left a vacancy which Hassett has entrusted to S(a)n Pedro, pastor of Pointe Coupee, taking him from the parishes of Iberville and Galvestown also vacant. The neighboring pastors each have two parishes; one has Pointe Coupee and New Feliciana, the other LaFourche and Iberville. Hassett appoints Solana, assistant at the Cathedral, for this vacancy where he will be much more useful as he knows only Spanish and this parish is primarily Spanish. The fear of an epidemic of small pox and the heat at this season are circumstances which make necessary the immediate provision of a priest. Hassett asks for Salcedo's approval.
L.S. Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 25
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Salcedo has no objection to Solana's going to Galvestown.
L.S. Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 26
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Hassett appoints Solana and gives him the necessary faculties with all the obligations according to the Council of Trent and the instructions of December 21, 1795 which govern the diocese.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 28
Hasset(t), Father thomas New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Juan Ventura Morales
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hassett asks that the attached license of Solana be registered in the treasury.
Copy (Spanish)
V-3-j L.S., D.S., Copies (Spanish) 8pp. 4to.
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1802 Jul. 9
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
In a letter of November 11, 1801 to the former bishop, Salcedo, answering a letter of September 30, explained that he would take with caution the necessary means to start proceedings about the 6344 pesos, 3 reales discovered in the estate of Andres Almonester y Roxas in favor of the Charity Hospital. Since this is one of the principal duties of his office Hassett draws Salcedo's attention so that the affair may be settled as soon as possible so that if there is any difficulty His Majesty's aid may be asked.
V-3-j L. Copy S. (Spanish) 3pp. 4to.
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1802 Jul. 14
Solana, Father Domingo Joachin
Denunciation by Father Dom(ing)o Joaquin Solana of statements in the catechism of Father (Geronimo de) Ripalda, (S.J.).
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1802 May 6
Solana, Father Domingo Joachin
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Father Thomas Hassett)
(New Orleans), Louisiana
Solana, assistant at the Cathedral of New Orleans, having read the catechism of Ripalda, printed in this city, saw that it did not conform with the author's original and that it contained blamable statements (of which he quotes five). He presents this to (Hassett) as vicar general for correction.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 19
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
This paper is to be given to Father Antonio de Sedella, (O.M.Cap.), pastor of the Cathedral, to Father Pedro de Zamora, (O.M.Cap), assistant at the Cathedral and Father Ubaldo Delgado, (O.F.M.) for their opinions.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 21
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The opinions are to be collected and Solana is to be summoned to appear before Hassett and Father Sebastian Gili, named as notary, that they may be read and instruction given to prevent in the future the promotion of similar information so opposed to the spirit of the councils which would result in scandal especially in this province inhabited by people of all sects.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 22
Gili, Father Sebastian
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Solana appeared and Gili read the opinions of Sedella, Zamora and the decision of the governor of the diocese.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 22
Sedella, Father Antonio de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Thomas Hassett)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sedella gives his opinion on Solana's remarks on the catechism.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 25
Zamora, Father Pedro de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans), Louisiana
Zamora gives his opinion on certain points held as erroneous in the catechism of Ripalda, ordered reprinted with the permission of Bishop Luis Penalver y Cardenas. The point on Confession during Lent was questioned by Francisco Reynoso, Bishop of Cordova, 50 years ago. Zamora read Ripalda's catechism printed in Barcelona by Jean Beguer in 1730 and reprinted with the royal permission at the press of Pedro de la Rosa in 1780.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 28
Delgado, Father Ubaldo
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to father (Thomas Hassett)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Delgado gives his opinion on the catechism, reprinted, not printed, in New Orleans. The first proposition attacked was written in catechisms reprinted in Barcelona, Los Angeles and Havana. He cites the authority of Penalver and of Nicolas Maria Vidal, Consultor of the Holy Office of the Inquisition and deputy governor of this city. Had Solana seen the same catechism, written in prose, put into verse by Father Juan Almarza, S.J., printed in Barcelona and reprinted in Los Angeles? Doubtless there would also have been complaint against Almarza for so many variations and more against the Archbishop of Saragossa who granted 40 days indulgence for each quarter hour of teaching from this catechism. Therefore Delgado thinks Solana is unwise.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 26
Solana, Father Domingo Joaq(ui)n
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Solana appeals from the decision that he abstain from similar accusations. He petitions that the appeal be heard freely, that the proceedings be given to him and that two copies of the catechism be sent so that the superior can annotate and return them with instructions.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 28
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
This is to be turned over to Gili.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 5
gili, Father Sebastian
New Orleans, Louisiana
The principal petition is to be granted and the testimony to be given to him as he asks. The first and second added petitions are granted with a warning that the delay in making a copy of the proceedings is not to serve as an excuse for absenting himself from his parish at Galveztown. Hassett signs this.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 6
Gili, Father (Sebastian)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Gili notified Solana of the above decree.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 14
Gili, Father Sebastian
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Thomas Hassett)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Solana is about to leave and should pay the costs before he goes. Gili asks that (Hassett) order Juan de Losada to draw them up.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 14
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The petition is granted.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 14
Losada, Juan
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Losada lists the costs of the case.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-j A.L.S., A.D.S., D.S. (Spanish) 23pp. folio
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1802 (Jul. 16)
Broux, Armand
Dispensation for Armand Broux and Celeste Landry. Fran(cis)co Bermudes, notary.
(1802)
(Broux, Armand)
( )
to Father (Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Armando Broux of St. James parish of Cabahonoce wishes to marry Celeste of La Fourche and asks (Hassett) to let the testimony about the impediment to their marriage be heard by Father Patrick Mangan, pastor of St. James, since it is well-known that an epidemic of small pox is raging in the city and some who are fearful of contagion do not wish to expose themselves by going down to the capital. J. M(i)ller(?) signs for Bros.
L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 3
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hassett commissions Mangan to take the testimony and send the proceedings to Hassett's court.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 10
Mangan, Father Patricio
Cabahonece, (Louisiana)
to Father T(h)omas Hassett
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mangan returns the proceedings.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
On the same paper:
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1802 Jul. 16
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
On receipt of these proceedings they are to be kept together.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 3
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Father Patricio Mangan
Cabahonoce, (Louisiana)
Hassett notifies Mangan of Broux's petition (which is quoted in full here, together with Hassett's decree of July 3). Hassett sends these so that Mangan may fulfill his commission.
L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 8
Mangan, Father Patricio
Cabahanoce, (Louisiana)
Mangan had Broux appear. Thomas Jacob and Joseph Cassagniol were appointed as assistants and before them appeared Joseph Bourgeois who swore that Broux was the son of J(ua)n Baut(ist)a Broux and Rosa Landry; that Celestina was the daughter of Anselmo Landry and Cecilia Landry; that Rosa Landry was the daughter of Abraham Landry and Maria Doucette; that Celestina's father was the son of Alexandro Landry and Ana Flant; that Abraham and Alexandro are sons of Juan Landry and Maria Le Blanc.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 8
Mangan, Father Patricio
Cabahonoce. (Louisiana)
Joseph Landry appeared who swore (to information given above). Landry signs.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 8
Mangan, Father Patricio
Cabahonoce, (Louisiana)
Bourgeois and Joseph Landry testified that Broux would have difficulty finding anyone to marry who was not related as nearly all Acadians are. Celestina is a widow and poor and has only her father's home and he has a large family. Broux is a widower and has a family.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 8
Mangan, Father Patricio
Cabohonoce, (Louisiana)
Broux appeared and swore there were no other impediments except the 3rd degree of relationship. Broux signs as Arman Brox.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 16
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hassett grants the dispensation under certain conditions.
D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-j L.S., A.D.S., A.L.S., D.S. (Spanish) 16pp. folio
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(1802) (Jul. 19)
Elmer, Theo(philo)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Having proved that he is single in order to marry Constanza Leonard, the license was sent to the pastor of the Cathedral so that the three banns might be published. However Elmer must leave the city immediately on business and asks to be dispensed from the banns.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 19
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hassett grants the dispensation. Fran(cis)co Bermudes acts as notary.
V-3-j D.S. (Spanish) 2pp. folio
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1802 Jul. 21
Hassett, Father Thomas
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Man(ue)l de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
In a letter of July 1, Hassett asked Salcedo to dismiss from service Corporal Fran(cis)co Urrieta, sending documents to prove that he was a religious of the Order of Our Lady of Mercy, his name, Fr(ater?) Jose Garcia. On July 5 Salcedo replied sending a letter of the Commandant Fran(cis)co Collell concerning this person's standing with the military cashier's office. Since his enlistment is null it seems he should not continue in his apostasy but since everyone should pay his debts, Hassett offers to write to his Provincial about payment.
A. Copy S. (Spanish)
Folded with this:
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1802 Jul. 5
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hassett
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
In a letter of July 3 the Acting Commandant Francisco Collell wrote as follows: "In answer to Salcedo's letter of yesterday and those enclosed from Hassett and Father Isidro Antonio Escalera, Provincial of the Order of Our Lady of Mercy in Mexico, relative to Garcia, a fugitive from that order, serving in Collell's regiment under the name of Urrieta, Collell states that Urrieta enlisted July 16, 1801, at the Castle of St. John in Ulna and took a provisional enlistment since the adjutant Juan Sargran had not sent the original. This was received on October 6. He is known as the son of Josef and Mariana Garcia of Monterey, his trade a barber, single, 5 feet, 32 years old, black hair, his conduct of the best. If Salcedo thinks the documents are sufficient to dismiss him, Collell is ready to do so. At the end of December 1801 he owed 300 reales." Salcedo tells Hassett of the debt so that Hassett may tell him what he thinks. Salcedo is ready to give him permission.
L.S. (Spanish)
With this is folded:
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1802 Jul. 1
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Some months ago a corporal of the regiment came to Hassett and said he was a religious of the Order of Our Lady of Mercy of Mexico, Fr(ater?) Garcia, going under the name of Urrieta since he enlisted. He asked Hassett to seek the proper authorities so that he could return to his monastery which he had fled about three years ago. Hassett sent a letter to the provincial of his order on February 10. The provincial's reply of April28 is proof that the corporal is a religious. Hassett asks Salcedo to dismiss him from the regiment and order him to come down from Baton Rouge to appear before Hassett's tribunal.
A. Copy S. (Spanish)
V-3-j L.S., A. Copy S. (Spanish) 13pp. 8vo.
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1802 Jul. 28
Petronny
Santo Domingo
Extract from the registers of the Clerk of First Instance of Jeremie. Louis Barthelemy, judge. Between Chairon, at the expense of Citizen Dulong, plaintiff, through the order of the tenth Frimaire last, represented by Citizen Pallon St. Martin, public defender. Against Citizeness David Bondieu, defendant, against whom judgment is given and she is ordered to pay the plaintiff 30 portuguese for the trial and note signed June 29, 1798, in favor of Dulong and 19 livres, 10 sous for St. Martin. On the 10th Thermidor of the tenth year of the French Republic (July 28, 1802) this paper was served on Citizeness Bondieu. (Signed) Dabat, Bailiff. (In the margin is written) Paid by Citizeness Aleindar(?) July 16, 1802, (signed) Chairon.
V-3-j A.D.S. (French) 2pp. folio
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1802 Jul. 28
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Salcedo has ordered by a letter to Luisa (De la Ronde, widow of Andres Almonester (y Roxas), that the lamp in the Charity Hospital belonging to Francisco Munoz be turned over to Antonio Ramis, since there is proof without doubt from the letter of Father Ant(oni)o de Sedella, (O.M.Cap.).
L.S. (Spanish)
With this is folded:
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1802 Jul. 27
Hassett, Father thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Man(ue)l de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
In view of La Ronde's answer given to Hasset's letter of July 12, Hassett has determined to ask Sedella, pastor of the Cathedral, as it seems to Hassett that Sedella was administrator of the Hospital in 1786, when Munoz died. Sedella replied as Salcedo will see from the enclosed letter (no enclosure). Therefore Hassett asks again that the lamp be turned over to Ramis.
A. Copy S.
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1802 Jul. 17
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Salcedo gave Luisa la Ronde Hassett's letter of July 12 about the lamp in the Charity Hospital. On July 15, she said as follows: "Since Ramis had no justification but his word to reclaim the lamp, she does not think it should be turned over to him. The lamp was listed in the inventory as belonging to the hospital. If Ramis can prove that the lamp belongs to Munoz it should be turned over to him." In view of the answer Hassett is to take any action necessary.
L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 12
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The lamp destined to light the Blessed Sacrament in the Charity Hospital and arranged by Almonaster as an endowment, is the same, according to Ramis, as the one given by Munoz to light the image of Our Lady of Sorrows. If it belongs there, it cannot be assigned to another purpose and Ramis must fulfill Monoz's disposition. Hassett asks Salcedo to verify this.
Copy S.
V-3-j L.S., A. Copy S., L.S., Copy S. 8pp. 4to
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(1802) (Jul. 29)
Hardy, P(ier)re
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hardy appears before Father (Thomas Hassett) and states that he has carried our proceedings to marry Martina Sauve Deleri, the license has been sent to the pastor of St. John Baptist. But it is necessary for Hardy to go to Atakapas on business; he asks to be dispensed from all but the first banns.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 29
Hassett, Father thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hassett grants the dispensation and the pastor of St. John Baptist is to be notified. Fran(cis)co Bermudez acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-j D.S. (Spanish) 2pp. folio
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1802 (Jul. 30)
Ladenaire, Juan Bautista
Dispensation asked by Ladenaire to marry Maria Morin. Notary: Fran(cis)co Bermudez.
(1802)
Roche, J(ea)n
( )
to Father (Thomas Hassett)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Ladenaire, the son of Santiago Ladenaire and Maria Carcau, wishes to marry Maria, daughter of J(ose)ph Maurin and Luisa Ladenaire. He asks that his witnesses be heard. His father and Maria's mother are first cousins so they are related in the second degree. He asks for a dispensation and that the pastor of Mobile be notified about arrangements for the marriage. Roche signs for Ladenaire. P.S. Since Ladenaire is in Isla Chevreuil, his father is sick, and they fear the smallpox, he cannot appear and asks that the findings be turned over to the pastor of Mobile.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 29
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
The testimony is to be heard.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 29
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, Louisiana
Alexis Lesassier of New Orleans, appeared before Hassett and swore (to information given above). He is 56 and signs.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 29
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Lorenzo Lafontine appeared and swore (to information given above). Lafontine is 50 and signs as Laurent LaFontain.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 30
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Hassett grants the dispensation under certain conditions of penance. Hassett signs.
D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-j D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 10pp. folio
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1802 Aug. 2
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Man(ue)l de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
In a letter of January 18 Hassett sent a copy of the letter which Bishop (Luis) Penalver y Cardenas sent to Carlos Howard on October 31, 1801 and the answer of November 5 about the disposition of the balance of deceased soldiers of the Regiment not over 200 reales, asking that Salcedo assist in getting the required approval. In the answer to this Salcedo explained that he could give no reply regarding the order given by Colonel Pedro Piernas. The present commandant having assured Hasset that he had no order nor information, Hassett turns again to Salcedo to act on it as the delay is injurious to the souls of the deceased.
A. Draft S. (Spanish)
With this letter:
18021 Jan. 26
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Piernas does not want to give a reply since he has the same information.L.S. (Spanish)
V-3-j A. Draft S., L.S. (Spanish) 4pp. 4to.
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1802 Aug. 5
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Man(ie)l de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
In view of what Luisa Delaronde says in her letter of July 20 about the accounts of the Charity Hospital, Hassett sent for administrators Fran(cis)co Leyba and Andres Fernandez to find out about the accounts. They explained that they had given them to Pedro Pedescleaux who had turned them over to her, except those for the last two months of their administrations and these were ready to be audited.
A. Copy S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 21
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hassett
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Luisa Delaronde, widow of Andres Almonaster y Roxas, founder of the Charity Hospital in a letter of yesterday said: "Antonio Cruzat, administrator of the hospital, has informed her that in taking inventory he noticed that Fernandez had not turned over the account books. Delaronde found them in possession of the majordomo and had them brought to her. She looked them over and found that since September 30, 1798 Leiba [Leyba] had ceased to enter the accounts up to the day when Fernandez took over. This is against the constitution of the hospital and its well-being. She asks Salcedo to ask the Vicar General of the diocese whether Leiba turned them over to the former Bishop Luis de Penalver y Cardenas and if so to have them handed over and deposited in the cashier's office from which they are not to be taken for any reason."
L.S. (Spanish)
V-3-j A. Copy S., L.S. (Spanish) 9pp. 8vo.
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1802 Aug. 11
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Fran(cis)co Bermudez, notary and archivist of this Curia has informed Hassett that he was notified by Salcedo's court that he was commissioned to act in a case in that court. Since Hassett has many cases in his tribunal needing dispatchment, he asks that Bermudez be excused.
V-3-j A. Copy S. (Spanish) 1p. 8vo.
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1802 Aug. 18
Fernandez, Andres
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Account of the finances of St. Charles Charity Hospital in charge of Fernandez from April 1, 1801 to the last of June 1802. the income was 5076 pesos, 5 reales, the expenditures 3705 pesos, 2 reales, the number of sick 5622. 1349 pesos, 6 reales were spent for the conclusion of the house built at the order of Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas) for the Hospital in Dumene Street, leaving on hand 21 pesos, 5 reales.
v-3-j A.D.S. (Spanish) 1p. folio
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1802 Aug. 21
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father T(h)omas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Juan Agustin Mateos will be kept in jail at the disposition of Hassett.
L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 21
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Having just cause to hold Mateos, guard at the customhouse, Hassett asks that it be so done, putting him at the disposal of Hassett's tribunal.
A. Copy S. (Spanish)
V-3-j L.S., A. Copy S. (Spanish) 2pp. 4to.
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1802 (Aug. 31)
Labranche, Jean Baptiste
Dispensation asked by Labranche to marry Melasia Trepagnier. Fran(cis)co Bermudez, notary.
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1802 Aug. 22
Blace, Father Geron(im)o
St. Charles, German Coast
Genealogical table: Jean Baptiste Labranche (father) of Michel Labranche, (father) of Jean-Baptiste Labranche and Jean Baptiste Labranche (father) of Marie Louise Labranche (mother) of Melasia Trepagnier. Blace certifies that the above genealogical tree is correct.
A.D.S. (French)
(1802)
Labranche, Jean Baptiste
( )
to Father (Thomas Hassett)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Labranche of St. Charles of the German Coast appears and asks that his testimony be heard. He is the son of Miguel Labranche and Luisa Fortier. Melasia is the daughter of Fran(cis)co Trepagnier and Maria Louisa Labranche. His father and Melasia's mother are children of Juan B(autis)ta Labranche and Susanna Marchande and are related in the second degree. His fiancee's family is poor, with 6 children.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 27
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
The testimony is to be heard.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 27
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Labranche appeared before Hasset(t) and swore (to information given above). He is 25 and signs.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 31
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Pedro Rous(s)eau, Lieutenant Colonel of the army and commander of his Majesty's ships on the Mississippi, appeared and swore (to information given above). He is 51 and signs.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 31
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Gabriel Fonvergne appeared and swore (to information given above). He signs.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 31
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Juan Soulie appeared and swore (to information given above). He is 42 and signs.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 31
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Hassett grants the dispensation on certain conditions, one of which was an alms of 15 pesos to be given to the Convent of the Ursulines for the orphans, and an equal sum for the parish church and 30 pesos for the poor. Hassett signs.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 31
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The superior of the Ursulines stated that she received 15 pesos from Labranche. She signs as Sister Antonia de Sta. Monica Ramos before the witnesses, Fran(cis)co Ramon Canet and Rafael Ramos.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 31
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Bermudez certifies that the 30 pesos were given by Labranche.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-j A.D.S., D.S. (Spanish) 17pp. folio
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1802 Sep. 5
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Geronimo Des Granges will be kept at Hassett's disposal in the jail as requested in the letter just received.
L.S. (Spanish)
With this is folded:
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1802 Sep. 5
Hasset(t), Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Being informed that Des Granges is to leave today, impugning the proceedings concerning his triple marriages for which he has been judged guilty in Hassett's court, Hassett asks Salcedo to detain him.
A. Copy (Spanish)
V-3-j L.S., A. Copy (Spanish) 2pp. 8vo.
2
1802 (Sep. 11)
Latour, Andres St. Poujet(?) de
( )
Dispensation asked by Andre Latour to marry Agustina Darensbourg. Francisco Bermudez, notary.
(1802)
Latour, andres St. Paujet(?) de
( )
to Father (Thomas Hassett
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Latour asks (Hassett) to receive his testimony about the impediment. He is the son of Carlos Latour and Juana Lavergne; Agustina is the daughter of Carlos Darensbourg and Fran(cis)co Lavergne. His mother and his fiancee's mother are daughters of Carlos Lavergne and Maria Carriere so they are related in the second degree. He asks for a dispensation and that the pastor of the German Coast be notified to make arrangements for the marriage.
L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 10
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
The testimony is to be heard.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 10
Bermudes [Bermudez], Fran(cis)co
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Latour appeared before Hassett and swore (to information given above). He is 21 and signs.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 10
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Bartolome Fabre Daunoys appeared and swore (to information given above). He is 30 and signs as B(arthelem)y Favre.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 10
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Luis Daunoys appeared and swore (to information given above). He is 25 and signs as Luis Daunoy.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 10
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Casimiro Lacoste appeared and swore (to information given above). He is 28 and signs as Pedro Casimire LaCoste.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 11
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Hasset grants the dispensation under certain conditions of penance. 15 pesos are to be given for the poor of St. Lazare; 15 for orphans at the Convent of the Ursulines and 30 to be distributed to the poor. Upon fulfillment of the conditions, the pastor of St. Charles of the German Coast is to be notified to make arrangements.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 11
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The superior of the Ursuline Convent declared that she had received the 15 pesos given by Latour in the presence of Rafael Ramos and Fran(cis)co Ramon Cane. The superior signs as Sister Antonia de Sta. Monica Ramon.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 11
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Juan de Castanedo, Administrator of the Hospital stated that he received the 15 pesos from Latour. He signs in the presence of Fern(an)do Ibanes and Santiago Nicolas.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 11
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Latour gave the 30 pesos ordered as an alms.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-j L.S., D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 15pp. folio
20
1802 Sep. 18
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hassett has read the letter of the Commandant of Valenzuela de Chetimaches in which he recommends the petition of the inhabitants for a second parish in this district, which papers Salcedo enclosed in his letter of September 18. While their request is well founded, the scarcity of priests in the province makes it impossible to accede to the request. Also, he has no objection to the building of a house in their cemetery. However, there cannot be a second parish erected until there is a priest to serve it.
A. Copy S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 4
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Salcedo sends the letter of the Commandant of Valenzuela asking for a second parish so that Hasset(t) may give his opinion.
L.S. (Spanish)
V-3-j A. Copy S., L.S. (Spanish) 4pp. 4to.
2
1802 Sep. 18
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Antonio Morales
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hassett gave Morales' letter to the Governor-General asking his consent to his proposal of September 7 about the renting of one of the church houses. In reply the governor-General said he had no objection and since Hassett has none either, Morales could occupy the house immediately at the terms set forth.
A. Copy S. (Spanish)
With this is folded:
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1802 Sep. 7
Morales, Antonio
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Although the Vice Patron and the first bihsop of these provinces have given Morales the right to rent the houses and pews of the Cathedral, whose income is in his charge, he is not sure that he can use this faculty in his own favor. There have been vacant for a month and a half two of these houses which rent for 20 pesos a month. Morales proposes that he rent one of them for 18 pesos which is all he can afford.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 9
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hassett sends Morales' letter to see if Salcedo can grant the request which seems to Hassett to be just, to rent the house at the price given because of Morales' zeal and efficiency in his duties.
A. Copy S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 11
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father T(h)omas Hasset(t)
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Salcedo has no objection.
L.S. (Spanish)
V-3-j A. Copy S., A.L.S., L.S. (Spanish) 6pp. 4to.
2
1802 Sep. 24
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father T(h)omas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
According to the newspaper from Madrid of May 7, the peace arranged by His Majesty and the Republics of France and Batavia on one side and the King of Great Britain and Ireland on the other was proclaimed in that court on the 4th of that month.
L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 23
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
It is necessary for Hassett to know whether peace has been declared in Spain. He asks Salcedo to inform him.
A. Draft S. (Spanish)
V-3-j L.S., A. Draft S. (Spanish) 4pp. 4to.
1
1802 (Oct. 5)
Deverges, Pedro
Dispensation asked by Deverges in order to marry Magdalena Delino. (Narciso) Broutin is the notary.
(1802)
Deverges, Pedro
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to (Father Thomas Hassett)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Deverges is the son of Fran(cis)co Deverges and Magdalena Delino. His fiancee is the daughter of Ignacio Delino and Victoria de Vaugine. His mother and Ignacio are the children of Luis Xavier Delino and Magdalena Broutin and related in the second degree. He asks that his testimony be heard.
L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 30
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The testimony is to be heard.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 30
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Deverges appeared and swore (to information given above). He is 23.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Oct. 4
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Antonio Argote appeared before Hassett and swore (to information given above). Argote is 53 and signs.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Oct. 4
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Juan Bautista Charpin appeared and swore (to information given above). Charpin is over 25 and signs.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Oct. 4
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Pedro St. Pee appeared and swore (to information given above). He is 30 and signs as (Pedro) Saient Pe.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Oct. 5
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hassett grants the dispensation under certain conditions of prayer and penance.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-j L.S., D.S., A.D.S., (Spanish) 16pp. folio
12
1802 Oct. 5
O'Connor, John
New Feliciana, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Father (Patrick) Lonergan, (O.F.M.) arrived from Baton Rouge a month or five weeks ago and remained about a week waiting for passage to the Red River. He had been sick a few days, considered himself better, and proceeded but was taken violently ill and was obliged to remain at Mrs. Welton's house, five miles from there, attended by Dr. Crocker. Last Sunday O'Connor went to see him and sent for Dr. Flower. It is uncertain when Lonergan can proceed. All were so pleased with his doctrine that O'Connor is of the opinion that a few sermons more would convert most of the old people. O'Connor requests that Hassett will consider if he can employ him better than there. The bearer, Robert Sproul, goes to New Orleans to establish himself in business there. Hassett's friendship, together with that of their mutual friend, Father (Patricio Walsh), would be esteemed exceedingly.
A.L.S.
Folded with this:
(1802) (Oct.)
Hassett, Father T(homa)s
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to John O'Connor
(Bayou Sarah, Louisiana)
It mortifies Hassett that he cannot accede at present to the request that Lonergan be permitted to remain as their pastor. The district already assigned to Lonergan is very extensive and contains more souls than Bayou Sarah. Should anyone present himself capable of serving the former parish, Hassett will cheerfully accede to their demands.
A. Copy S.
V-3-j A.L.S., A. Copy S. 5pp. folio
5
1802 (Oct. 5)
Roy, Noel
Dispensation to marry Celeste Bable.
1802
Roy, Noel
( )
to (Father Thomas Hassett)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Roy, of Opelousas wishes to marry. Since there is an impediment he asks (Hassett) to hear evidence that he is the son of Noel Roy and Petronia Bordelon, that Celeste is the daughter of Miguel Bable and Julia Marcantel. His mother is the daughter of Pedro Bordelon and Maria Sarazin and his fiancee's mother is the daughter of Fran(cis)co Marcantel and Ana Sarazin. Since their grandmothers are daughters of Pedro Sarazin and Fran(cis)ca Ledoux they are related in the third and fourth degree.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Oct. 4
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The testimony is to be taken. Nar(ci)so Broutin acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Oct. 4
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Roy appeared before Hassett and swore that he is a native of the parish of St. Landry and single.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Oct. 4
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Pedro Henot appeared and swore (to the same facts as given above). He signs as Pierre Heno(?)
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Oct. 4
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Joseph Maurau appeared and swore (to the facts as given above). He signs as J(oseph) Moreau.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Oct. 4
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Fran(cis)co Lemaire appeared and swore (to the same facts as given above).
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Oct. 5
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Hassett grants the dispensation.
D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-l D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 16pp. 4to.
15
1802 (Oct. 7)
Toups, George
Dispensation asked by Jorge Toups to marry Maria Luisa toups. Notary: Nar(ci)so Broutin.
(1802)
Toups, George
( )
to Father (Thomas Hassett)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Toups of the First German Coast wishes to marry Maria Luisa. He is the son of Luis Toups and Fran(cis)ca Aydel. Maria is the daughter of Pablo Toups and Maria Luisa Lamare and widow of Joseph Beauvais with two children. George's father and Maria's father are sons of Federico Toups and Maria Leroux so they are related in the second degree. George is an orphan, Maria's father is dead; they are very poor. He asks for a dispensation. P.S. Most of the inhabitants of this Coast are related.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 28
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
The testimony is to be heard.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 28
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, Louisiana
Toups appeared before Hassett and swore (to information given above). Toups is 22.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 30
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Juan Bautista Berges appeared and swore (to information given above). Berges is 32 and signs.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 30
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, Louisiana
Luis Nicolas appeared and swore that Toups belongs to St. John Baptist parish and (to information given above). Nicolas is 36 and signs as Louis Nicolas.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 30
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, Louisiana
Santiago Nicolas appeared and swore (to information given above). Nicolas is 46 and signs as Jacques Nicolas.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Oct. 1
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hassett grants the dispensation on certain conditions, one of which was to give 50 pesos for the purchase of clothing for two orphans in the Convent of the Ursulines. Upon fulfillment of the conditions word is to be sent to the pastor of St. Charles of the German Coast to publish the banns. Hassett signs.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Oct. 7
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
At the Ursuline Convent Broutin gave to the superior, the 50 pesos in the presence of the witnesses, Ant(oni)o Fromentin, Santiago Nadeau, and Todos Santos Mossy. The superior signs as Sister Antonia de Sta. Monica Ramos.
D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-j A.L.S., D.S., A.D.S., (Spanish) 16pp. folio
18
1802 Oct. 8
Fortier, Norbert
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Father Thomas Hassett)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Fortier, a resident of Chapitulas, son of Miguel Fortier and Petrina Langlois wishes to marry Amada Hardy de Boisblan(c), daughter of Carlos Hardy de Boisblan(c), daughter of Carlos Hardy de Boisblanc and Clemencia Chauvin de Beaulieu. As he must soon make a journey overseas he asks to be dispensed from the three banns.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Oct. 8
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Hassett grants the dispensation and orders the pastor of the Cathedral to be notified. Nar(ci)so Broutin signs as secretary and notes that he notified Father Antonio de Sedella.
D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-j d.s. (Spanish) 3pp. 4to.
8
1802 (Oct. 13)
Solana, Father Domingo Joachin
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Petition of Solana about precedence. Fran(cis)co Bermudes, notary.
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1802 Apr. 1
Solana, Father Domingo Joachin
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Solana, an assistant, states that preference is given in choir to the Capuchins. Hassett has said that no distinction has been made between secular and regular clergy and that they await the arrival of the bishop to determine this. Today when Solana went to sit in the chair corresponding to that of Father Pedro Zamora, (O.F.M. Cap.), also an assistant, Zamora retreated in order to have precedence. Solana wants to protect his rights.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 12
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The arrival of the Bishop-Elect is awaited for the decision in the matter which will be made known to the petitioner. In the meantime he is to occupy the place corresponding to his seniority as has been done up to now among the clergy, some of whom were priests in the time of the outgoing bishop. Bermudes adds that he notified Solana on the 13th.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 21
Solana, Father Domingo Joachin
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Solana petitions to revoke the decision of April 12 giving him precedence to the religious and to have them refrain from wearing the cap, proper distinction of the secular clergy to distinguish them from regulars. He asks for the proceedings in the case so that he may appeal to His Majesty. P.S. Since there is a house supported by the Royal Treasury for the assistants, Solana asks to be allowed to live there.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 29
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The decision of April 13 is to stand. Religious clergy have worn the cap from time immemorial. To ask them to stop is to start discord and scandal. The cap and cowl do not make the priest. The appeal to a higher court is granted and the testimony he asks for is to be given to him. A copy of the royal order is to be procured.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 20
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The assistance of Intendant Juan Ventura Morales is to be asked to secure a copy of the Royal Order of March 20, 1795 about the Capuchins' house.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 22
Morales, (Juan Ventura)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The treasury office is to supply what (Hassett) asks.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1795 Mar. 20
Llaguno, Eugenio de
Aranjuez, (Spain)
to (Francisco de Rendon)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
In view of the offer of Andres Almonester y Roxas in a letter of October 31, last year, to build at his own expense a house for the priests of this parish, the king approved the suspension of rebuilding the two houses of the mission, as had been provided in the royal order of April 15 last year, eliminating the expense explained in Rendon's letter of November 5. The king desires that Rendon continue to pay the rent on the house occupied temporarily by the Capuchins and that he give Almonester the consideration merited by so zealous a man.
Copy (Spanish)
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1795 Jul. 16
Rendon, (Francisco de)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The (above) is to be turned over to the accountant's office for their information and two certified copies are to be made for this office.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 May 22
Leonard, Gilberto, Armirez, Manuel
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
This is a copy of the original royal order which is to be copied for Hassett.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 28
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, Louisiana
The royal order shows that the house rented by the king is for the priests serving this parish, of which Solana is one. Since Solana has questioned the preference to the Capuchins and other points, to avoid dissension and scandal Hassett denies Solana's petition to live there.
D.S. (Spanish)
(1802)
Solana, Father Domingo Joachin
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Since (Hassett) has denied his petition Solana asks for a transcript of the royal order and that it be turned over to him with the rest of the proceedings.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 21
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
The petition is granted.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 3
Solana, Father Domingo Joachin
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Hassett) has appointed him to Galvestown, 39 leagues from (New Orleans). Solana petitions him to suspend this decision and let him continue as an assistant. Since this capital needs priests and there are two vacancies, two more should be appointed. That is the reason that when Solana arrived from Europe in March Hassett thought it advisable to appoint him in a letter of April 1, for the place he holds, or did hold, although Galvestown was then vacant. He wishes to continue his suit; his honor has been compromised by Zamora and erroneous information of the pastor, Father Ant(oni)o de Sedella. The king had appointed him to one of the parishes of the province and now Hassett cannot change him without express order of the king or a just cause.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 7
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
Copies are to be made of Hassett's letter to the Vice Royal Patron dated June 23, proposing Solana for Galvestown and the reply of the 25th.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 23
Hasset(t), Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
On the death of Father Constantino MacKenna, New Feliciana is vacant and Hasset must assign Father Pablo de San Pedro, pastor of Pointe Coupee to it, taking from him the charges of Iberville and Galvestown, also vacant, leaving this last one destitute up to now. Since the neighboring pastors each have two parishes, that of New Feliciana and the other LaFourche and Iberville, it is almost impossible for either one to minister to Galvestown. Hassett thinks it right to appoint solana to this vacancy where he would be much more useful since he knows only Spanish and this parish is wholly Spanish. Smallpox raging in the province and the excessive heat of the season are circumstances which call for immediate action. Hasset asks Salcedo's approval.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 25
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Salcedo has no objection to the appointment.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 2
Periera, Joset
Galveston, (Louisiana)
to Antonio Silba
(New Orleans, Louisiana?)
... Periera always intended to have a petition sent from the inhabitants asking for a priest and for Silba to present it to the commandant so that he could write to the vicar-general. People are dying without the blessing of the Church.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 9
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
This is to be added to the proceedings containing the letter which Hassett sent to the Vice Royal Patron proposing Solana for Galvestown and his reply.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 12
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
As seen by the certified copy of the letter to the Vice Royal Patron proposing Solana for Galvestown, it was not the lawsuit that was referred to but the urgency of the need of that parish as corroborated by the letter from Jose Pereyra, one of the parishioners. In this case one cannot introduce the royal provisio cited by Solana since His Majesty has never opposed or interfered with the obligations of the Holy Gospels. And if it does appear to Solana that Galvestown is a miserable country, it cannot be abandoned. Therefore Hassett is obliged to confirm the proposed appointment and to request solana to leave as soon as possible for his destination. He is to pay the costs of the suit.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 14
Losada, Juan
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Losada lists the costs of the case.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 23
Solana, Father Domingo Joachin
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Solana asks that his appeal be heard for both petitions and that the testimony and royal order be given to him. Also a copy of the license given him on April 1 and that the notary certify how many assistants there should be according to the royal proviso, the population of the district, and how many leagues in the parish.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 24
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
For the purpose of getting the appeal before the bishop of Havana, the testimony and certification is to be turned over. Bermudes adds that he notified Solana on July 27.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 1
Hasset(t), Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
Since one of the assistantships of the Cathedral is vacant, Hasset, with the consent of Salcedo in letter of March 28 and 31, appointed Solana, arrived from Santander by royal order and gave him faculties. Added to his salary of 70 pesos will be certain fees.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 28
Bermudes, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Bermudes has searched the archives of the diocese for the royal order stating whether or not a pastor in this province can be removed and he found none. Also he does not know how many assistants there should be at the Cathedral but he has heard that there is to be one pastor and two assistants and a sacristan. The first place is held by Sedella, the other two by Zamora and Father Felis de (Quintanar) Quintanal, the sacristanship being vacant. Neither does he know the boundaries of the parish nor the population.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 31
Solana, Father Domingo Joach(i)n
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Since the notary has not answered Solana, he asks (Hassett) to certify about the assistantships, the population and extent of the parish and also certification of the declaration about Ripalda's catechism.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 3
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The main petition is to be granted as soon as (Solana) has left for his appointment and when he has named his attorney if he wishes to continue his case; with a warning that he is to be on his way in three days.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 5
Solana, Father Domingo Joachin
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Solana (reviews the case adding the information that) he has heard that the population of the parish (of New Orleans) is more than 17,000 souls. He petitions the certification as in his letter of July 31 and that the notary make transcripts so that he may apply to a superior court. Finally, if the suit is finished and the heat subsides, if (Hassett) insists that he go to Galvestown, Solana asks that the Intendant be notified so that he may fit him out for the journey.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 6
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
The judgment is to be kept and it is to be understood that the letter he asked for the Intendant is to be passed along.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 6
Solana, Father Domingo Joachin
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
He asks for the matter denied him.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 7
Hassett, Father Domingo Joachin
New Orleans, Louisiana
The judgment is to be kept and no writings are to be received except those from his attorney so that there may be no delay in his starting for his appointment.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 6
Solana, Father Domingo Joachin
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Solana asks that the letter be sent to the Intendant to fit him out for the journey.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 7
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
No more petitions are to be received and (Solana) is to go to his appointment.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 9
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Having sent Solana's credentials as pastor of Galvestown on June 26, and since he is still in the city in spite of this and other repeated orders including that of leaving in 3 days, Hassett imposes the punishment of suspension a divinis and arrest for his disobedience. Three more days will be given to carry out the order.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 7
Solana, Father Domingo Joachin
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Solana gives power of attorney to Alderman Juan de Castanedo before the notary Nar(ci)so Broutin in the presence of the witnesses, Todos Santos Mossy, Antonio Fromentin and Antonio Boudousquie.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 12
Solana, Father Domingo Joachin
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Solana gives, through his attorney, (a complete review of the case. In regard to the Ripalda catechism he mentions the name of) Father Ubaldo Delgado, schoolmaster, as one of those who examined it. (In regard to Hassett's order of suspension and arrest he states that it was given) in the presence of Father Patricio (Walsh) Walhs. Solana petitions (Hassett) to release him. He also gives power of attorney to Castanedo who signs with him.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 13
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
The power of attorney is to be presented.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 14
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
The main petition is to be heard; the sentence is to stand and it is to be understood that until his departure is verified, there are to be no more petitions. It is not necessary to consult his attorney about his rebellious disobedience as this is a canonical point. As to the other petitions, copies of the proceedings are to be prepared for his attorney.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 14
Zamora, Father Pedro de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Domingo Joaquin de Solana
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
No. 1 Ever since Solana came to the Cathedral it seems that he has been working against Zamora, disputing his decisions and threatening him. Since Solana has recently come, he is like an apprentice and it is a mistake to assume more than that station. Zamora begs him to cease these wranglings.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 20
Zamora, O.M.Cap., Father Pedro de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Domingo Joachin Solana
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
No. 2 Although Zamora's letter of the 14th did not merit an answer, Solana's of the 15th does merit a full one. Both of them are laymen in certain matters. They are obliged to accept decisions on certain points. Did the Apostles wear cap, hood, or cowl? In Zamora's order there is no law to compel them to put on the cowl. Zamora is only one of the humble assistants.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 8
Estevan, Thomas
Galvestown, (Louisiana)
to Father Domingo Joq(ui)n Solana
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
No. 3 Estevan and all the inhabitants rejoice at the news that Solana has been appointed to this parish.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 9
Masias, Miguel
Galvestown, (Louisiana)
to Father Domingo Joaquin Solana
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
No. 4 Masias rejoices at the news the Commandant has given him that Solana will soon arrive in Galvestown. He had decided to go to Galvestown to be at his service but since his wife is almost always ill he will not have the pleasure. They have no wax candles, only a few sperm ones, so if Solana will buy some and charge it to the church. Also, as from time to time priests have said Mass, there remain only three bottles of wine.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 16
Castanedo, Juan de
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Solana presents the attached letters from Zamora marked No. 1 and 2 as testimony. Solana asks that (Hassett) order them to be shown before the superior court. Also he presents the letters marked No. 3 and 4 showing he had notified Estevan, Commandant at Galvestown that he was coming.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 16
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
The principal petition is denied and Hassett will keep the letters No. 1 and 2 in the confidence they merit. It is surprising that there has been published what should have been buried in silence especially in this province where there are so many sects.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 19
Hassett, Father thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Having called Solana to appear and warning him again about the fulfillment of the order to go to his appointment, Solana showed the petition he had sent to the Intendant General, asking him for the money assigned by the king to each priest for his transportation to a new appointment. Hassett releases him from the suspension and arrest so that he may take the first occasion to go to his parish.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 19
Castanedo, Juan de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
In Solana's name Castanedo asks Hassett to disregard yesterday's decree about keeping Zamora's letters.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 27
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
Solana has withdrawn the power of attorney he gave Castanedo and has gone to Galvestown without appointing another or paying the costs. He is to be charged with them and to pay them from his salary. A letter is to be sent to the Intendant General to his effect.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Oct. 11
Broutin, (Narciso)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Broutin notified Manuel Losada of the above decree.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Oct. 13
Losada, Juan
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Losada lists the costs of the case.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-j A.L.S., A.D.S., D.S., Copies (Spanish) 86pp. folio
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1802 (Oct. 13)
Zamora, O.M.Cap., Father Pedro de
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Proceedings of Zamora as collector of fees, concerning the annotation of records of burials.
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1802 May 29
Zamora, O.M.Cap., Father Pedro de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Zamora, assistant at the Cathedral, states that: Being charged with the office of collector in this parish, Zamora has seen various items in the Book of Deaths of Whites as well as in the Book of Deaths of Negroes which state that they were buried in the Church without giving the sections nor aisle. He asks that Hassett order them to be written up and corrected so that an authentic document may be had.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 2
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
Father Antonio (de) Sedella, (O.M.Cap.), pastor of the Cathedral is to examine the books. Fran(cis)co Bermudez acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 2
Sedella, Father Antonio de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The registers of the dead state that: Salvadora de Prados was buried by the assistant pastor, Father Domingo (Joachin) Solana. In the 12 foregoing items by Solana it is stated that church burial was given without telling where. The same imperfect method was used in the register for colored which stated that the little negress, slave of Mariana Marcos was buried; other like omissions are noted.
A.D.S. (Spanish)1802 Jun. 5
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
The errors could result in heavy burdens for the collector of fees; Solana is to annotate and sign in the margin in each case of omission and be warned not to depart from the formulary.
D.S. (Spanish)
(1802)
Solana, Father Domingo Joachin
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Solana asks that the notary be ordered to make a copy of the items which would be added to the proceedings.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 21
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
The order is to be carried out in three days and Sedella is to certify whether the marginal notes have been made.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 21
Solana, Father Domingo Joachin
New Orleans, Louisiana
Solana has never been summoned or heard. He asks that the notary make a copy of the items and that it be turned over to him.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 23
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
Sedella is to report whether the decree of June 5 has been carried out.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 26
Sedella, Father Antonio de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The errors made by Solana and cited by Sedella on June 2 have been annotated.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 3
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
A copy of the testimony is to be given to Solana warning him that a delay in verifying them would not be an excuse for putting off his departure for a new appointment.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 6
Bermudez, Fran(cis)co
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Bermudez extracts the items as follows from Book 4 of the Register for Whites: Solana buried Maria, daughter of Jose Dugue and Felicitas Fouranguin; Bartolome, son of Santiago Duverge and Alis Bienvenu; Godefico Olivier, son of Godefico and Mariana Bienvenu; Carlos, son of Carlos Lorty and Julian Lave; Juan Benites of the Canary Islands, age 40; Eugenia, daughter of Bernardo Domive and Paulina Latil; Andres Carrier y Mombren son of Jose Carrier y Mombren and Margarita Trepagne, age 75, married to Luisa Debira; Adelayda, daughter of Mr. Dufarar and Anrrieta Delessar; Delfina, daughter of Juan Luis Laremo and Pelagia Delatre; Rafael Bernabe Leon, son of Bernabe Lenes and Maria Rosa Sanchez; Jose, son of Federico Estocman and Catalina Tete; Bernardino Duboywon, son of Francisco Duboywon and Ana Kresp; Salvadora de Prado, wife of Juan de Torres. In Book 2 for Negroes; a child of Fanchonete, slave of Mariana Marcos; Jose, slave of Mr. Moor; Catalina, slave of Miguel Ba(u)tista Sargento; Luisa, slave of Mr. Marigny; Luisa, a free negress of Mobile, 80; Angela half-breed, 42; Maria Teresa, daughter of Maria, slave of Mr. Guinot; Magdalena, 54, widow of Francisco, slave of Eufrosina Hinand.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 31
Solana, Father Domingo Joachin
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Being about to leave to take charge of the parish of Galvestown, Solana returns the transcript.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 31
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Since Solana is about to leave, the costs of the case are to be drawn up.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 31
Losada, Juan
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
A list of the costs of clarifying the books.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 7
Solana, Father Domingo Joachin
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Solana gives power of attorney to Councilman Juan de Castanedo. Witnesses: Todos Santos Mossy, Antonio Fromentin, Antonio Boudousquie. Nar(ci)so Broutin, public notary, certifies this is a copy of the original in his possession on August 9.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 19
Castanedo, Juan de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Castanedo asks that (Hassett) order the proceedings turned over to him.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 27
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
The document is to be added to the proceedings.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Oct. 13
Losada, Juan
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Losada lists the costs of the proceedings.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-j A.D.S., D.S. (Spanish) 39pp. folio
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1802 Oct. 18
Caballero
Barcelona, (Spain)
to The Bishop of Louisiana and Florida
(Father Thomas Hassett)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
In spite of the vigilance of the officers of the Fund for Widows and Orphans, it has been discovered that one pensioner, having married secretly in April, 1793 continued to collect her pension up to March, 1801, thus embezzling 19 thousand reales or more. The king asks all archbishops and bishops of Spain and the Indies to see that no certificates will be given (which will make this possible).
V-3-j D.S. Printed (Spanish) 2pp.
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1802 Oct. 19
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hassett has Salcedo's letter of the 8th, the dispatch of His Majesty, and the petition of Father Fran(cis)co Notario, O.P.. Hassett informs Salcedo of the decree of (Luis Penalver y Cardenas), the former bishop of the diocese, as of September 16, 1795: "Notario, appointed pastor of Ascension parish in La Fourche on September 24, 1795 served there until April 16, 1798 when he returned to Havana because of ill health."
A. Copy S. (Spanish)
Folded with this:
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1802 Oct. 8
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father T(h)omas Jasset (Hassett)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Salcedo encloses the king's dispatch and the report sent by Father Fran(cis)co Notario, O.P. so that Hassett can advise him(?).
A.L.S. (Spanish)
V-3-j A Copy S., A.L.S. (Spanish) 4pp. 8vo.
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(1802) (Nov. 5)
Boisgrollier, Pedro
(Pensacola, Florida)
Proceedings against Juan Amado, gunner on the frigate La Sirena, accused of having wounded the sail master, Juan Felipe Cespedes on February 7, 1801. Prosecutor: Boisgrollier; notary: Andres Manzano.
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1801 Feb. 7
Boisgrollier, Pedro
Pensacola, (Florida)
Amado having been given the "church paper" is called to testify for himself. He and Cespedes had words the day before; they had gone ashore to wash their clothes accompanied by Fran(cis)co Gutierrez and And(re)s Rodriguez. Amado and Cespedes drew knives and Cespedes was wounded. Francisco Espinosa and Marcos Boni and the two named above were present. Amado is 22.
Copy (Spanish)
In succession Gutierrez, 56 and Rodriguez, 23, give their testimony which was turned over to Tomas de Rameri, Commander. The purser Jose Benedito was unable to supply the family relationship of Amado. Amado stated that he was the son of Antonio Amado and Maria del Rio. Rameri sent Pedro Morales and Juan Antonio Gomez to examine the place where Juan Felipe was wounded. Amado was summoned to explain his quarrel in the mess-hall with Juan Felipe. Gutierrez testified again adding that Helmsman Manuel de Lago had been with Gutierrez washing their clothes. Rodriguez, Morales, 31 and Gomez, 34, testified. The following witnesses then testified: Diego Macaboy, 20; Boni, 52, Espinosa, 36; Fran(cis)co Sanchez, 22. Learning that Juan Felipe came from Castilla de San Miguel, Boisgrollier asks Ramery to write to the governor there to inquire about him. Vicente Folch answers that he found nothing there about Cespedes. Second Lieutenant Martin de Uria stated he had found Juan Felipe dead. Adjutant (Jose) Alpanseque and Lopez found a knife on the ground. They informed the doctor who examined the body. Lopez gave his testimony about finding the body as did Fran(cis)co Almazan. Alpansegue, 35, Dr. Juan Rubi, 79, of the Royal Hospital of Pensacola and Diego de Barrios, 40, senior intern, gave their testimony. Rodriguez and Gutierrez testified again. Francisco Xavier Pardo was named as counsel for the defense. Amado made his confession. His church paper was signed by Father Santiago Colman, pastor of St. Michael's of Pensacola. The testimony of Rodriguez, Gutierrez, Boni, Espinosa, Calbino, Ibanez, de Castro, de Lago, Tamargo, Sanchez, Lopez, Almagan, Alpansegue is ratified and compared. Amado's jacket was identified by the tailors, Jose Perez and Jose Mariano Arellano.
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1802 Jan. 30
Araoz, (Juan de)
Havana, (Cuba)
The proceedings are to be given to the Judge Advocate.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 20
Ponce de Leon y Maroto, Antonio
Havana, (Cuba)
to (Juan de) Araoz
(Havana, Cuba)
It seems to him that the proceedings should be returned to the Navy Commander at Pensacola, turning the case over to the Ecclesiastical Judge of the district, so that under the royal order of March15, 1787 it may proceed. P.S. In support of this opinion is the royal order of February 26, 1796.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 20
Araoz, (Juan de)
Havana, (Cuba)
Araoz agrees with the above report. Pedro Azevedo certifies that this is a copy of the original made in Havana April 29, 1802.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 21
Salcedo, (Manuel de)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Because of the illness of the Judge Advocate, Salcedo gives this to Manuel Serrano.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 25
Serrano, Man(ue)l
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Manuel de Salcedo
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In his letter of May 7, Araoz, Captain General of the Navy, asked that the ecclesiastical judge turn over the accused. A letter is to be written to Father Thomas Hasset(t).
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 2
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Araoz, in his letter of May 7, stated: In the three enclosed cases against Miguel Velasco who killed Josef Rodriguez, Juan Amado, and Jose Tinoco who killed Juan Antonio Rodriguez, it is asked that the ecclesiastical judge turn over the three prisoners.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 3
Hasset(t), Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
This letter is to be added to Velasco's case. Fran(cis)co Bermudez acts as secretary.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 5
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Father Sebastian Gily [Gili] is appointed attorney-general.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 18
Gili, Father Sebastian
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In Amado's case he confessed, and Rodriguez, the second witness, declared that he neither said nor knew whether he had wounded Cespedes or not. It seems that the benefit of asylum or immunity, applied only to those who had caused a death through accident or self-defense as determined by Pope Benedict XIV. But the first witness affirms that there are statements about this and that the crime has this privilege according to the royal decree of Philip V of January 16, 1716. In Gily's opinion (Hassett) can make the formal consignation of Amado.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 31
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
The case is to be given to Lawyer Josef Martinez de la Pedrera for consultation.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 11
Martinez de la Pedrera, Josef
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Since he is ill and expecting momentarily to be sent outside the province for the governor, Martinez is unable to assume the consultation.
L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 13
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The case is to be given to Nicolas Maria Vidal for consultation.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 28
Vidal, Nicolas M(aria)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Vidal thinks that Hassett can make the consignation.
L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Oct. 2
Hassett agrees with Vidal's opinion. The testimony is to be turned over to Governor Salcedo. Nar(ci)so Broutin acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Nov. 5
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
In a letter of July 2, Salcedo sent a copy of Araoz's letter of May 7 asking for the formal consignation of Amado. Hassett has issued a decree for this.
Copy (Spanish)
V-3-l Copies, A.D.S., A.L.S., D.S., L.S. (Spanish) 89pp. folio
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(1802) (Nov. 5)
Bulnes, Jose Diaz de
(Pensacola, Florida)
Process against the cabin boy of the San Carlos el Havenero, Jose Tinoco, suspected of wounding Juan Agustin Rodriguez, another cabin boy. Prosecuting Judge: Bulnes, Ensign of the Royal Armada; Recorder: Josef Buytrago of the Pensacola regiment.
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1799 Dec. 27
Bulnes, Jose Diaz de
Pensacola, (Florida)
Bulnes, by order of Lorenzo de la Puente, Commander of the ship, went to the Hospital of Our Lady of Carmel to take Rodriguez's testimony. Rodriguez declared he had been wounded with a knife by Tinoco over three pesos. Tinoco declared that he did not know the name of the man he injured as everyone called him Dad. Tinoco fled to the church where he stayed until the pastor gave him the church paper. Tinoco is 50. Tomas Ramery, Commander of the Naval forces at Pensacola, ordered a recorder appointed and Buytrago accepted. Tinoco is the son of Nicolas Tinoco, a native of Mexico, according to the records of Martin Covian. Bulnes and Buytrago took Rodriguez's formal declaration. Rodriguez is a native of Cumana in America. Rodriguez and Tinoco met Jose (Ignacio) Garcia, another cabin boy but Garcia left. After Rodriguez was wounded he went to the hospital attended by Dr. Juan Ruby, who gave his testimony. Ruby is from the Royal Hospital but assisted with Rodriguez's care. Ruby is 50. Tinoco was brought to testify again. Fran(cis)co Pardo had been a witness to a previous quarrel over the money. Tinoco was taken to the hospital to compare the testimony. Rodriguez died and bulnes and Buytrago identify the body. Ruby being ill, Dr. Diego Barrios certified, along with the ship's doctor, Miguel Barrera. Fran(cis)co Navarro and Agustin Rebelles also identified the body. Garcia then gave his testimony. He stated that in a quarrel Pedro (Boisgrollier) Burgrolier had parted Rodriguez and Tinoco. Garcia is 35, a native of Puebla de los Ang(eles). Pardo gave his testimony. Bourgrolier, Second Lieutenant of the Royal Armada, gave his testimony. Covian, the purser, gave his testimony. Covian is 28. Martin Uria y Novea of the Frigate Sirena was appointed to serve as counsel for the defense. The prisoner's confession was recorded. The testimonials of Garcia, Pardo, Bourgrolier, and Covian were ratified. A copy of the church paper signed by Father Santiago Colman, pastor of St. Michael's was put into the proceedings. The four testimonies were then compared. The proceedings were to be turned over to Ramery, commander of the Sirena.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Jan. 29
Araoz, (Juan de)
Havana, (Cuba)
The proceedings are to be given over to the Judge Advocate.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 10
Ponce de Leon y Maroto, Antonio
Havana, (Cuba)
Tinoco cannot enjoy immunity according to the royal decree of
February 28, 1794, the only exceptions being accidental homicide or
self defense. It seems that (Araoz) should order the case to be turned
over to the naval commander at Pensacola asking the ecclesiastical
judge of that district to make a formal consignation of the prisoner,
ordering the Commandant of Pensacola to proceed according to the royal
decree of March 15, 1787.
P.S. For explanation of this opinion there is the royal order of
February 27, 1796.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 11
Araoz, (Juan de)
Havana, (Cuba)
Araoz agrees with the above opinion and it is to be sent to the Mayor General and a copy to be made. Pedro Azevedo certifies that this is a copy of the original in the archives under his care.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 21
Salcedo, (Manuel de)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Because of the illness of the Judge Advocate, this is to be given to Manuel Serrano.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 25
Serrano, Man(ue)l
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Manuel de Salcedo
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In his letter of May 7, Araoz, Captain-General of the Navy asks that Salcedo write to Father Thomas Hasset(t) to consign Tinoco.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 2
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Araoz, in his letter of May 7, told Salcedo that he was sending the three testimonies against Miguel Velasco, accused of the murder of Josef Rodriguez, Juan Amado who mortally wounded Felipe Cespedes and Tinoco so that Salcedo may ask the ecclesiastical judge to make a formal consignation of Velasco, Amado and Tinoco.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 3
Hasset(t), Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
This letter is to be added to the proceedings against Velasco, putting a certified copy in the other proceedings to which it applies. Fran(cis)co Bermudez acts as secretary.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 5
Hassett, Father Thomas
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father Sebastian Gily is named as attorney-general to examine Tinoco's immunity.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 6
Gili, Father Sebastian
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Father (Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, Louisiana)
From the testimony it seems to Gili that Hassett can make the consignation of Tinoco. The point about drunkenness might be brought to the attention of the Judge Advocate of Havana as lessening the gravity of the crime according to the concordat of 1737.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 31
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
This is to be passed on to Lawyer Jose Martinez de la Pedrera for consultation.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 11
Martinez de la Pedrera, Josef
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Being ill and momentarily expecting to be sent outside the province for the governor, Martinez must decline.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 13
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The proceedings are to be given to Nicolas Maria Vidal, Lieutenant Governor and Judge Advocate.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 28
Vidal, Nicolas M(aria)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Vidal has looked over the testimony made under the jurisdiction of the royal navy. Since there are no exceptions as required by the pontifical and royal provisos Hassett should make the formal consignation of Tinoco and he can state that Tinoco does not merit immunity.
L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Oct. 2
Hassett, Father Thomas
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hassett agrees with Vidal's opinion. The testimony is to be given over to Salcedo for the purpose indicated in his letter of July 2. Nar(ci)so Broutin acts as secretary.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Nov. 5
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Man(ue)l de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
In his letter of July 2, Salcedo sent a copy of one from Araoz dated May 7 asking that the ecclesiastical judge make the formal consignation of Tinoco. Having examined the testimony Hassett has ordered it sent to Salcedo for the purpose indicated in Salcedo's letter of July 2.
Copy (Spanish)
V-3-l Copies, D.S., A.L.S., A.D.S., L.S. (Spanish) 48pp. folio
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(1802) (Nov. 5)
Otero, Ambrosio
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Criminal proceedings against Marine Corporal Miguel Belasco accused of the death of Jose Rodriguez, both of the packet boat St. Francis Borgia. Prosecutor: Otero, Second Pilot; notary Pilot's Mate Fran(cis)co Nobo.
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1801 Apr. (1)2
Aragon, Marcos
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Ambrosio Otero
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Rodriguez was gravely wounded aboard the Borgia under Aragon's command. He was immediately sent to the Royal Hospital; Belasco was put in jail where Otero is to go to receive his testimony. Pedro Rodriguez, who went with Aragon to get the criminal out of sanctuary, recovered the knife with which the crime was committed.
Copy (Spanish)
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1801 Mar. 2
Otero, Ambrosio
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Otero names Nobo as secretary.
Copy (Spanish)
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1801 Apr. (1)2
Otero went with the secretary to the Royal Hospital to take the testimony. Rodriguez was attacked with a knife by Velasco, the only witness, Pedro Rodriguez who was on watch. There had been an earlier dispute. Jose is 25. Dr. Jose Montegut, head of the Royal Hospital gave his testimony. Montegut is 55. Jose ratified his testimony. Velasco was brought to Jose's room to testify. Pedro Garcia, Miguel Gascon, and Juan Martin of the sloop Ardilla had been witnesses to the earlier quarrel. Montegut and the head intern, Domingo Fleitas certify that Jose died and they examined the body. The regimental register states: Belasco is the son of Bernardo Belasco and Isabel Martin, a native of Alaejo, age 16, serving for 6 years, signing up on December 1, 1792. He was promoted to 2nd Corporal on October 1, 1796 from which date he is to serve 6 years. Signed by Jacinto Guiral. Pedro Rodriguez gave his testimony. He and Fran(cis)co Machina(n)t(e) took Belasco from the church. They were accompanied by Fran(cis)co (?) Cobos and Juan Moyano. Pedro is 26. Juan de Cobos, 50, Machinante, 22, and Moyano, 30, gave their testimony. Fleitas, 50, Garcia, 24, Martin, 18, testified. Since they are leaving for Vera Cruz the ratifications of the last three were finished. Belasco's confession was then recorded. Jose stated that the soldier Juan Rodriguez, Cabin boy Gregorio Cerbantes and Juan's wife were present when Jose Rodriguez insulted him. Belasco showed the paper signed by Father Antonio de Sedella, pastor of the Cathedral of New Orleans stating that Belasco had taken refuge in the Church of St. Charles in the Charity Hospital, dated Mar. 2, 1801. It is copied into the proceedings. Maria Josefa Ramos, wife of Juan Rodriguez, gave her testimony. She is 35. Cerbantes, 24, testified. Then follow the ratification of testimony by Pedro Rodriguez, Cobos, Machinante, Moyano, Fleytas, Maria Ramos, and Cerbantes.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 5
Pacheco, Bartolome Marquez
Havana, (Cuba)
Pachecho, 2nd Lieutenant in the royal Armada, appoints Seaman Pedro de Somosa as notary.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 3
Azebedo, Pedro
Havana, (Cuba)
to Ciriaco de Plano
(Havana, Cuba)
Azebedo, Captain in the Royal Armada, Director of the Royal Courts, notifies de Plano that he is to take charge and bring to a conclusion the attached case of Belasco.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 4
Azebedo, Pedro
Havana, (Cuba)
Azebedo has named Jose Sorondo as counsel for the defense. Sorondo is to present himself to Pacheco.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 6
Somosa, Pedro de
(Havana, Cuba)
Sorondo took Belasco's confession (which follows and is signed by) Belasco, Sorondo, and Pacheco.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 6
Pacheco, Bartolome Marquez
(Havana, Cuba)
Having concluded the confession of the accused with the aid of the counsel for the defense, the case is to be given to the Captain General.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Feb. 6
Araoz, (Juan de)
Havana, (Cuba)
This is to be given to the Judge Advocate for the Army and Navy.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 4
Ponce de Leon y Maroto, Antonio
Havana, (Cuba)
to (Juan de Araoz
Havana, Cuba)
The royal decree of February 28, 1794 grants immunity only for accidental killing or in self defense so it seems that Araoz could order the proceedings returned to the Navy Commandante at New Orleans and a copy of them sent to the ecclesiastical judge there asking him for a formal consignation of Belasco. The Navy Commandante, having the royal order of March 15, 1787, is to proceed to carry it out.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Mar. 5
Araoz, (Juan de)
Havana, (Cuba)
Araoz agrees with the above opinion. Azevedo certifies that this is a copy made April 29, 1802 of the original in the archives in his care.
Copy (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 21
Salcedo, (Manuel de)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Because of the illness of the Judge Advocate, the proceedings are to be given to Lawyer Manuel Serrano.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jun. 25
Serrano, Man(ue)l
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Manuel de Salcedo)
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Since Araoz wishes to ask the ecclesiastical judge for a formal consignation Serrano asks Salcedo to write to Father Thomas Hasset(t) and to send him the proceedings.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 2
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Araoz told Salcedo on May 7 that he was sending the three cases against Velasco, Juan Amado who killed (Juan) Felipe Cespedes and Josef Tinoco who mortally wounded Juan Ant(oni)o Rodriguez so that Salcedo could ask the ecclesiastical judge for a formal consignation of the three prisoners. Therefore Salcedo sends them on.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
On the same paper:
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1802 Jul. 3
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
This letter is to be added to the case and copies added to the other cases involved. Fran(cis)co Bermudez acts as secretary.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 5
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Father Sebastian Gily is appointed attorney general in the case.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 9
Gili, Father Sebastian
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, Louisiana)
It seems to Gili that Velasco does not deserve immunity and Hassett could make the formal consignation.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Jul. 31
Hassett, Father (Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The proceedings are to be sent to Lawyer Jose Martinez de la Pedrera for consultation.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Aug. 11
Martinez de la Pedrera, Josef
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Being ill and expecting momentarily to be sent outside the province by the governor, he cannot accept the appointment.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 13
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The proceedings are to be given to Nicolas Maria Vidal, Acting Governor.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Sep. 28
Vidal, Nicolas M(aria)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father (Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Vidal has examined the evidence and it seems to him that Velasco does not deserve immunity and that he can be turned over for trial.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Oct. 2
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hassett agrees with Vidal's opinion. Therefore he declares that Belasco does not deserve immunity and he orders him consigned for trial and the proceedings sent to Salcedo for the purpose indicated in his letter of July 2
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Nov. 5
Hassett Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
In a letter of July 2, Salcedo sent a copy of Araoz's letter of May 7 asking that the ecclesiastical judge make formal consignation of Velasco. Having examined the testimony Hassett has issued a decree for the purpose cited. Nar(ci)so Broutin acts as secretary.
Copy (Spanish)
V-3-l Copies, D.S., A.L.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 71pp. folio
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1802 Nov. 6
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father T(h)omas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Salcedo has no objection to Hasset(t) authorizing the majordomo of the Cathedral, Antonio Morales to order from Havana 400 pounds of candles which Hassett considers necessary for divine services; he also approves the expenditures for wine and incense.
L.S. (Spanish)
With this is folded:
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1802 Nov. 1
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Man(ue)l de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Morales in a letter of October 25 asked Hassett to authorize, with Salcedo's consent, the purchase of candles. They are also short of wine and have no incense.
A. Copy S. (Spanish)
V-3-l L.S., A. Copy S. (Spanish) 4pp. 4to.
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1802 Nov. 9
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Henrique Boutin
( )
Since Boutin has been appointed pastor of Natchez, (Mississippi) in American territory, by Bishop John Carroll of Baltimore and is about to leave for that city, Hassett gives him faculties for administering to the faithful of New Feliciana, Bayou Sara, Concordia and whatever others are under the jurisdiction of New Orleans in the vicinity of Natchez and for those cases which cannot be attended by the pastor of Pointe Coupee who is provisionally charged with these places. If any priest or anyone else presents himself for confession Hassett gives this faculty also.
V-3-l A. Copy S (Spanish) 3pp. 4to.
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1802 Nov. 10
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father T(h)omas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Salcedo has today notified Captain Fran(cis)co Collel(l), acting Commandant, to turn over to the chaplain of the first Battalion the balances of soldiers and other individuals who died intestate not exceeding 200 reales, and lacking relatives and heirs. Salcedo thus replies to Hasset(t)'s letter of October 12.
L.S. (Spanish)
With this is folded:
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1802 Oct. 12
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hassett encloses the letter of the chaplain of the first battalion in reference to the same subject which Hassett spoke of to Salcedo in his letters of January 18 and August 21(?) so that Salcedo may give his opinion on it.
A. Copy S. (Spanish)
Also with these is:
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1802 Oct. 11
Briones, (O. Merced.) Father Jose Ascensio de Agustin
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Father Thomas Hassett)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Briones, chaplain of the First Battalion and in charge of the Second, informed Bishop Luis Penalver (y Cardenas) of the delay in celebrating Masses for intestate soldiers who answered that he would write the necessary letters about this matter. Almost two years have passed without reply. Briones asks Hassett to take steps whereby the Inspector General may pass on this point and communicate his orders to the military chief so that the chief may do as he sees fit.
V-3-l L.S., A. Copy S., A.L.S. (Spanish) 6pp. 8vo. & folio
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(1802) (Nov. 12)
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Antonio Morales
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Correspondence with the majordomo of the church, 1802.
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1802 Feb. 10
Morales, Antonio
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
It is general knowledge that this church needs two bells and the pastor, Father Antonio de Sedella, (O.M.Cap.) has just told Morales that they could be brought from Havana. Two occasions are coming up in the present week where some one is leaving for (Havana).
A.L.S. (Spanish)
On the same paper:
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1802 Feb. 15
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Antonio Morales
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
With the consent of the Vice-Patron, Hassett authorizes Morales to buy the two bells.
A. Copy S. (Spanish)
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1802 Apr. 12
Morales, Antonio
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Two of the three houses built at his expense by the former Bishop Luis de Penalver y Cardenas on the ground next to St. Luis Cathedral, so that the income could be spent for divine worship, have not been rented because there has been no partition made in each one in the two rooms of which each consists and glass doors put in, although the rent has been lowered one-third. Morales thinks it is necessary if the Church is to get all use possible out of the ground to add a room to each so they could be rented with much profit. It is necessary to cover with tile or brick the shed made of pickets behind the church if furniture is to be kept there. This expense would not be great as it would only be necessary to put a roof over what is there.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
Folded with this:
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1802 Apr. 30
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Antonio Morales
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
With the consent of the Vice-Patron Hassett authorizes Morales to carry out the proposed expenditures on the three houses, leaving the work up to Morales' judgment.
A. Copy S. (Spanish)
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1802 May 28
Morales, Antonio
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father Antonio de Sedella, pastor, yesterday wrote Morales as follows: "The cemetery is almost filled. As majordomo Morales will have to inform the vice-general of the necessity of an extension, citing the fulfillment of Baron de Carondelet's promise to raise it two feet and to build a walk leading to it as otherwise it is impassible in wet weather. Sedella calls this to Morales' attention so that in this way they may avoid the infection that would result from burying bodies on top of one another." Morales notifies Hasset so that if he finds it convenient he may ask the governor for up to 600 feet on each front including what is now the cemetery since the old one comprised 600 feet and the population was not one third of what it is now. Morales is aware that the ground is under litigation but the governor could make an agreement with the Judges of Appraisals and have the surveyor stake out the plot, reserving the right to confer the title when it is determined. Former Governor Carondelet's letter is in the secretariat in which he offered to raise the ground and build a walk from St. Ferdinand gate to the cemetery. Up to now neither has been done. (Hassett adds a note that he answered on June 18).
L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Oct. 25
Morales, Antonio
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana
They have little wine and no incense for the Cathedral and Morales wishes to buy them with Hasset's consent. They have very few candles and as one rarely finds them for sale here, Morales proposes to bring them from Havana. The pastor, Sedella, has told Morales that they need some surplices, towels, and chasubles, as they are worn out.
L.S. (Spanish)
Folded with this:
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1802 Nov. 12
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Antonio Morales
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hassett, with the consent of the Vice-Patron authorizes Morales to order 400 pounds of candles from Havana and to order the vestments and other things cited in his letter.
A. Copy S. (Spanish)
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1802 Nov. 10
Morales, Antonio
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father Thomas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
In compliance with the verbal order given him to have the ceiling of the church examined, Morales has had the masons, Josef Guillot and Jose Gourlier make the examination. They reported that in the false roof of the church they found many pieces entirely separated from the timbers making it very dangerous from the wind or artillery fire. The builders offer to make all necessary repairs and to whitewash all the church for 500 pesos, furnishing all the materials.
L.S. (Spanish)
V-3-l L.S., A. Copy S., A.L.S. (Spanish) 28pp. 8vo.
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1802 Nov. 16
Fromentin, Antonio
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Julian Acevedo asks that the three banns be dispensed with so that he may marry Maria Theresa Blaise, widow of Josef Tronfleau(?) since there are no impediments and he must leave the city to conduct his schooner to Pensacola.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Nov. 16
Hassett, Father Thomas
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hassett grants the dispensation. Nar(ci)so Broutin signs as secretary and adds that he notified Father Antonio de Sedella, pastor of the Cathedral.
V-3-l A.D.S. (Spanish) 3pp. 4vo.
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1802 Nov. 18
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father T(h)omas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Salcedo returns the letter of the majordomo of the Cathedral, Ant(oni)o Morales, sent in Hasset(t)'s letter of November 16. Salcedo has no objection to the proposed repairs to the roof of the Cathedral which Hasset(t) has ordered examined by the Master Sergeant of this place. But nothing more than is indispensable is to be done because the news may be true that this province is to be given back.
L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Nov. 16
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hassett sends Morales' letter to ask if Salcedo can give his consent to what is asked. Hassett thinks it would be fitting for Gilberto Guillemard to examine the roof as he is qualified to estimate what is to be done.
A. Copy S. (Spanish)
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1802 Nov. 18
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Ant(oni)o Morales
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hassett has no objection to the repairs Morales proposes in his letter of the 10th, but Hassett must mention that the Vice-Patron and he agree that no expenditure is to be made beyond what is indispensable since the rumors may be verified that this province is to be returned. Therefore the white washing of the church is to be left out.
A. Copy S. (Spanish)
V-3-l L.S., A. Copy S. (Spanish) 6pp. 4to.
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(1802) (Nov. 24)
Rivet, Pedro
Dispensation asked for Pedro Rivet to marry Constanza Hebert.
(1802)
(Rivet, Pedro)
( )
to Father Thomas Hassett
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Rivet, a native of Manchak wishes to marry Constanza Ebert of the same place. He asks Hassett to hear his witnesses. He is the son of Pedro Rivet and Joseph Brand. Constanza is the daughter of Estevan Ebert and Magdalena Landry. Rivet's father is the son of Fran(cis)co Rivet and Maria Landry. Constanza's mother and Maria Landry are daughters of Lorenzo Landry and Catalina Alain. They are poor and Acadians. He asks a dispensation. C. Lavergne signs for Rivet.
L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Nov. 22
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The testimony is to be heard. Nar(cis)so Broutin acts as notary.
D.S. (Spanish)
(1802) Nov. 22
(Broutin, Narciso)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Rivet appeared before Hassett and presented his testimony. He is single and 20 years old.
D. (Spanish)
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1802 Nov. 23
Broutin, Nar(cis)o
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Juan B(autis)ta Wilson appears and gives his testimony. He is 40 and signs as J(ean B(aptis)te Wilson.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Nov. 23
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Fran(cis)co Guillermo Champagne appears and gives his testimony. He is 39 and signs as Francois Guillaume Champagne.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Nov. 23
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Hassett grants the dispensation.
D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-l L.S., D.S., D., A.D.S. (Spanish) 14pp. 4to.
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1802 Nov. 25
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Hassett testifies that former Bishop Luis Penalver y Cardenas, now Archbishop of Guatemala, who founded this diocese by the royal decree of February 14, 1794 and who resigned on April 4, 1799 has served in (New Orleans) with zeal and energy, not only preaching, hearing confessions and in divine services but also carrying out various commissions with exactitude. In his ministry he has always conducted himself with honor as a good priest.
V-3-l A. Copy S. (Spanish) 2pp. 4to.
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1802 (Nov. 26)
1802
Morales, Antonio
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to (Father Thomas Hassett)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Since it is well known that this province is about to go under French dominion, Morales may be occupied with other business. Therefore he makes up the accounts of the Cathedral of St. Luis from January 1 to November 1, 1802. The credits stand at 6906 pesos, 4 1/2 reales, the debits at 5310 pesos, 1 real leaving a balance of 1596 pesos, 3 1/2 reales. Morales asks that Hassett have the accounts examined.
A.L.S. (Spanish)
On the same paper:
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1802 Nov. 8
Broutin, (Narciso)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Presented in two parts so that one may be kept, the other to be adjusted.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Nov. 17
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, Louisiana
Manuel Salcedo, Governor-general, is to be notified so that he may give his approval.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Nov. 18
Salcedo, Manuel de and Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Father Sebastian Gily [Gili], chaplain of the Mexican Regiment, is appointed auditor. Broutin takes the accounts to Gily.
D.S. (Spanish)
The detailed accounts follow with the receipts, all of which are also signed by Father Antonio de Sedella, (O.M.Cap.), pastor of the Cathedral.
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1802 Nov. 23
Gili, Father Sebastian
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Father Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Hassett) may give the order necessary for the settlement of the accounts.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Nov. 26
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Salcedo and Hassett approve the accounts. Luis Liotau is to list the costs of the audit. The approval of Lieutenant Governor Nicolas Maria Vidal is also given. (All three sign).
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Nov. 26
Liotau, Luis
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Liotau lists the costs of the audit.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-l A.L.S., A.D.S., D.S. (Spanish) 97pp. 4to.
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(1802) (Dec. 3)
Bourgeat, Martin
Bourgeat asks a dispensation to marry Thereza Beauvais.
(1802)
Bourgeat, M(artin)
( )
to Father (Thomas Hassett)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Bourgeat, a native of Pointe Coupee, wishes to marry Thereza Beauvais of that place. He asks (Hassett) to hear the testimony for a dispensation. He is the son of Joseph Bourgeat and Margarita Riche. Thereza is the daughter of Carlos Beauvais and Fran(cis)ca Riche. Bourgeat's mother and Thereza's mother are daughters of Luis Riche and Fran(cis)ca Moreau.
L.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Dec. 2
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The testimony is to be heard. Nar(ci)so Broutin acts as notary.
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1802 Dec. 2
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Bourgeat appeared before Hassett and gave his testimony. He is 30 years old.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Dec. 2
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Pedro Gaillard appears and gives his testimony. He is 34 and signs as P(ier)re Gaillard.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Dec. 2
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Juan Monsarat appears and gives his testimony. He is 45 and signs as J(ea)n Monsarrat.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Dec. 3
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Hassett grants the dispensation.
D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-1 L.S., D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 13pp. 4to.
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1802 (Dec. 7)
Lafrance, Santiago
Dispensation for Santiago Lafrance to marry Maria Josepha Billau.
(1802)
Quinones, Estevan de
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
to (Father Thomas Hassett)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lafrance of this parish, appeared and stated that he wished to marry J(ose)pha but there is an impediment. (Hassett) is asked to receive his testimony. He is the son of Estevan Lafrance and Juana Tounoyau. Maria Josepha is the daughter of Sant(iag)o Billau and Maria Juana Lafrance. Estevan, his father and Maria Juana, her mother, are children of Juan Lafrance and Julia Delerine. They are poor. The have lived together for three years as is well known in the lower coast where they live. Lafrance asks for a dispensation.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Dec. 6
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, Louisiana
The testimony is to be heard. Nar(ci)so Broutin acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Dec. 6
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Lafrance appeared and swore (to information given above). He is 25.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Dec. 6
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Juan Claudio Perrilliat appeared and swore (to information given above). He is 38 and signs as J.C. Perilliat.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Dec. 6
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Pedro Perot appeared and swore (to information given above). He is 40 and signs as P. Perot.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Dec. 7
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Hassett grants the dispensation under certain conditions.
V-3-1 D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 14pp. 4to.
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1802 (Dec. 11)
Coudrain, Anselme
Dispensation for Anselme [Ancelmo] Coudrain and Eulalia Adele Fromentin.
(1802)
Coudrain, A(nsel)me
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Coudrain, of (New Orleans) appeared and stated that he wished to marry Eulalia but they are related. He is the son of Pelagia Duvernay and Pedro Coudrain. Eulalia is the daughter of Nicolas Fromentin and Luisa Duvernay. Pelagia and Luisa are daughters of Luis Duvernay and M(ari)a Rosa Girardey. Coudrain is very poor, having lost everything in the last war against the English and had spent many years in prison in London after the peace. He signs as A(nsel)me Coudrain. It is witnessed by Joseph Vale.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Dec. 10
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, Louisiana
The testimony is to be heard. Nar(ci)so Broutin acts as secretary.
D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Dec. 10
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, Louisiana
Coudrain appeared and swore (to information given above). He is 25.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Dec. 10
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Nicolas Lauwe appeared and swore (to information given above). He is 25.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Dec. 10
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Pedro Gaillard appeared and swore (to information given above). He is 25 and signs as P(ier)re Gaillard.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
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1802 Dec. 11
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, Louisiana
Hassett grants the dispensation under certain conditions.
A.D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-l D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 13pp. 4to.
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1802 Dec. 14
Fulton, Alex(ande)r
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Father Thomas Hassett
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Fulton, of El Rapido, appears and states that at the beginning of November Jorge Loveless seduced Sophia Wells and took her to Natchez where he married her according to the rites of the Anglican church, accompanied by Jorge Row, her guardian. As head of this family Fulton asks (Hassett) to impose on them canonical penances prescribed since all three are now in the district of New Feliciana, if they have not yet returned to El Rapido.
V-3-l A.L.S. (Spanish) 3pp. 4to.
4
(1802) (Dec. 16)
Joffriont, Cellestin
Dispensation asked by Celestino [Cellestin] Joffriont to marry Sofia Ducote.
(1802)
Joffriont, Cellestin
( )
to (Father Thomas Hassett)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Joffriont, a native of Fourche, and resident of Avoyeles, wishes to marry Sofia Ducote, a native of Avoyeles. Joffriont is the son of Josef Joffriont and Fran(cis)ca Bauchard. Sofia is the daughter of Pedro Ducote and Emieta Rabal. Joseph Rabal, Sofia's grandfather, is an uncle of Joffriont's father. He asks for a dispensation.
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1802 Dec. 14
Hassett, Father (Thomas)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The testimony is to be heard. Nar(ci)so Broutin acts as notary.
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1802 Dec. 15
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Joffriont appeared before Hassett and gave his testimony. He is 25.
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1802 Dec. 15
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Juan Bautista Mayeux appeared and gave his testimony. He is 49 and signs as Baptis(te) Mayeux.
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1802 Dec. 15
Broutin, Nar(ci)so
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Luis Carnue appeared and gave his testimony. He is 50 and signs as Louis Cornu.
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1802 Dec. 16
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Hassett grants the dispensation.
D.S. (Spanish)
V-3-l L.S., D.S. (Spanish) 12pp. 4to.
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1802 Dec. 18
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Manuel de Salcedo
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
In his letter of yesterday Salcedo transcribed what the Chaplain General in a letter of October 8 has said about Father Estevan de Valoria, O.M.Cap., Prefect of the Capuchin College in Havana requesting that since Father Tyrso de Peleagonzalo, (O.M.Cap.) had been appointed vicar of that college, Salcedo arranged for his return to Havana immediately and that Salcedo hoped that Hassett would assist him in carrying out this arrangement. In answer Hassett must explain that he believes that if the Chaplain General was informed of the lessening of the number of the few priests in the Province by the departure of this religious who serves an extensive parish of all Spanish and whom it would be impossible to replace, he would not insist on taking him from his poor flock to restore him to a college composed of three or four individuals and situated in a city well provided with priests. It seems to Hassett that Salcedo could stay the execution of this order until he hears from the chaplain general. If, however, Salcedo wishes to carry it out, Hassett gives his assent.
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1802 Dec. 17
Salcedo, Manuel de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Father T(h)omas Hasset(t)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The Chaplain General of this Province has told Salcedo in a letter of October 8 the following: "Being informed by Valoria that Peleagonzalo has been elected Vicar of the College, he advises Salcedo to arrange Peleagonzalo's return immediately." Salcedo asks that Hasset(t) do his part in carrying out this arrangement.
L.S. (Spanish)
V-3-l A. Copy S., L.S. (Spanish) 6pp. 4to.
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1802 Dec. 21
Hassett, Father Thomas
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Gilberto Guillemard
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
In his letter of yesterday, which did not arrive until 5 o'clock in the afternoon, Guillemard asked that Father Ubaldo (Delgado, O.M.Cap.) be ordered to appear at 3:30 that afternoon to testify in proceedings about the robbery of the Minister of Marines on the 12th of the month. This letter is to serve as an order for Ubaldo to appear on whatever other day Guillemard finds convenient.
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1802 Dec. 20
Guillemard, Gilberto
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to (Father Thomas Hassett
New Orleans), Louisiana
Since proceedings are being drawn up about the robbery, Guillemard is obliged to ask Hassett to order Ubaldo to appear to testify.
L.S. (Spanish)
V-3-l A. Copy S., L.S. (Spanish) 3pp. 4to.
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