( )
( )
To Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
(Note on back of this envelope addressed to the Archbishop): In case the Archbishop is absent Father (Stephen) Rousselon should assist Miss De la Fevrière after reading this letter.
VI-2-d A. Envelope 1p. 32mo.
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(1861) ( )
Alvord, C(larence) A.
(New York, New York)
To O(restes) A. Brownson
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Alvord is sorry to repeat his entreaty for understanding but his first appeal was not answered. He informed Brownson that he would deduct 5 percent for 6 months if Brownson would pay him cash; to which Brownson assented. Now Mr. Sadlier refuses to pay him unless he deducts 5 per cent from the face of the account which, for the time the account has stood would be more than 8 per cent on 6 months. That is more than Alvord makes on the work. Alvord says that he must deal with Brownson or refuse to do the work. He explains that he means no disrespect in writing to Brownson but that he feels that in this way the business will be conducted more amicably.
I-4-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
1
(1861?)
(Brownson, Henry F.)
To (Orestes A. Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Whether General (George B.) McClellan has the qualities of a great general or not, he is the only man who can command the army. (Henry) believes (Henry W.) Halleck should be made Secretary of War with McClellan as Lt. General at once. Their United Army of Western Virginia and Potomac does not exceed 100,000 men. Both men and horses are jaded almost to death. He saw but little of the battle on Saturday. He had a narrow escape from the enemy's riflemen.
I-4-a A.L.S. (Incomplete) 12mo.
3
(1861)
Neraz, Father J(ohn) C(laude)
(Nacogdoches, Texas)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (Louis, C.M.) Chambodut sent him a check for $30 signed by (Odin) which P. Rotchford is to pay. He received the $30 from a person who had the money to send to his daughter living in N(ew) O(rleans) in the fear that his check would not arrive at its destination. He addresses it to (Odin) under envelope thinking this to be the surest and most expeditious means. Father (Sebastian) Augagneur has actually enjoyed good health with him. There is much sickness in the parish. They beg his prayers for his two little missionaries and their poor mission.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
4
(1861)
(Purcell), John Baptist, Archbishop of
(Cincinnati)
Questions to be proposed in the Third Provincial Council of Cincinnati:
I. The question of collecting money at the doors of the church, according to a letter of Cardinal Alexander Barnabo, is to be discussed since it is one of importance and closely connected with the edification of the faithful.
II. As to the trustees:
1) Whether there should be trustees;
2) their mode of election;
3) their annual report;
4) that no building be started unless sufficient money be subscribed.
III. Whether pastors with the care of souls should be required to take an oath not to use the goods entrusted to their fare for their own welfare.
IV. That students in seminaries be required to make promises and whether they should be obliged to repay the costs of their training.
V. Whether the priests should be reminded that they must follow the rites of the church in the administration of the sacraments, and in giving benediction.
VI. That where it is convenient the boys and girls be taught the Gregorian chant.
VII. What domicile, or other conditions, be required that candidates for the priesthood be assigned to a diocese, and the power of the bishop over such a youth.
VIII. Whether there should be an asylum for old and infirm priests, whether suspended priest enjoy the benefits of this house, and how it should be erected and maintained.
IX. Whether it be expedient to require pastors to gather the boys and girls who have not made their first communion four times a year, during ember week, to receive instruction and prepare for confession.
X. Whether there should not be a society for the province formed under the bishop and priests for selling Catholic books at low prices .
XI. Whether there be uniformity among the bishops in granting of matrimonial dispensations, and whether a tax be required for them to be applied to the seminary.
XII. What is the obligation of the faithful to pay the salary of the pastors and whether absolution can be denied to those who can but do not pay the necessary support for their pastors.
XIII. Whether the clergy be prohibited from entering taverns, etc. and be interdicted from theatres.
XIV. Whether pastors be required to get their Holy Oil and Sacred Chrism by some one in major orders on Holy Thursday and that they be kept in proper receptacles. It is to be noted that it is forbidden in present circumstances in the diocese to use the old in baptisms until the new is received.
XV. Whether that in the reception of adult converts the priests be warned against receiving them without the proper ceremonies, professions, etc., according to the Ritual of the Council of Baltimore.
XVI. When the "Asperges" is to be sung before the Mass.
XVII. Whether Catholic cemeteries are to be blessed and what is to be done for non-Catholics in mixed marriages.
XVIII. Whether the nuns of the province are bound to the cloister and whether those who violate that cloister are subject to the proper penalties for their acts.
XIX. Purcell adds (in his own hand) what should be said concerning strict priests who set up strict rules about pictures and the dress of women, and who require that those who cannot attend Mass are bound to say the prayers of the Mass, and consider these grave sins.
II-5-a D (Latin) 8pp. 8vo.
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1861 (Jan.)
Durier, Father A(nthony)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Father S(tephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
He petitions for a dispensation from one proclamation of the banns.
VI-2-d A.L.S. 1P. 8VO.
1
(18)61 (Jan)
Jamey, Father V(ictor)
(St. Michael, Louisiana)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lent approaches and he is less sure of his position than (Rousselon) is of his. He does not think that Father (Auguste S. Paris) will be able to take over his functions. He thinks it would be advantageous if Paris left for France as soon as possible. If Paris is truly afflicted with a softening of the brain, his death which is near and inevitable will very probably be preceded by insanity. The time has come to begin to prepare the children of the convent for first communion. If the priest whom (Rousselon) expects should arrive, this would be a reason to send him promptly. It would be a great sacrifice for him to remain until the first communion. He would much rather go to (New Orleans) or even to St. John the Baptist for Lent where at least he would have his Mondays free and could leave Louisiana at an opportune time.
(P.S.) (Rousselon) saw Father (Eleazar) Vignonet who left for (New Orleans) without knowing what he would do there.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1861 Jan 1
Cummings, Father J(eremiah) W.
New York, (New York)
To O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Father Cummings encloses $75 for 25 copies of the Review to be sent to him. When others desiring copies, pay him, he will forward their addresses to Brownson so they may be mailed directly to the subscribers.
P.S. He asks Brownson to send the copies in wrappers.
I-4-a A.L.S. 2pp. 16to.
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1861 Jan 1
Menard, Father Ch(arle)s M.
Thibodaux, (Louisiana)
To Father S(tephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
He requests a dispensation for the marriage of Joseph A. Boudraux and Maria Hebert. They are poor people.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 8vo.
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1861 Jan 2
Roche, John
Covington, L(ouisian)a
to Father (Stephen Rousselon) Rouesslean
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A convert who was baptized in his house by Father (J.) Boé last summer is now dangerously ill and requests a priest to prepare him for death. There is a child to be baptized.
VI-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to.
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1861 Jan 3
Gresselin, S.J., Father Charles
(Boston, Massachusetts)
To (Orestes A. Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
There has been a great rush for the last number of the Review. There are fifty readers for the two copies received where Gresselin lives. He sent a copy of "Pope and Emperor" last Monday and hopes Brownson gives it the criticism it deserves. He has read the article on the separation of Church and State. He considers it one of the best Brownson has ever written. He admits Brownson's solution. He wonders how the Catholic papers will view the article. Father John Bapst is delighted that Brownson remembered him, and insists that Brownson lodge at his house when in Boston. Father Bapst is on retreat now, and sends the same invitation to Henry, Brownson's new collaborator.
I-4-a A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.
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1861 Jan 3
Seligmann Brothers
Nancy, (France)
To (Father Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In 1852 they sold to Mr. Goubler, then a merchant at Bertrambois, some merchandise for the sum of 1986.20 francs of which he has paid only 225 francs. He opposed a judgement obtained by his creditors on the ground of his minority at the time of the purchase. All the merchandise was sold by Goubler who to escape a new suit went to America. Last year he returned and offered to pay about 12% of the debt in return for a release from the whole. The offer was not accepted and Goubler left again for America. Having learned that he is caretaker in the episcopal palace they ask the archbishop to use his authority to oblige him to reimburse them.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1861 Jan 3
Welch, W(illiam) J.
Rondout, (New York)
To Father (Jeremiah W.) Cummings
(New York, New York)
Because of the lateness of the hour that Orestes A. Brownson would reach Rhineback, he could not reach Kingston before 10 p.m. Consequently, they telegraphed him not to come. They would like the lecture to take place some evening next week after the 8th. If Cummings is not able to come, he should forward the invitation to Dr. Brownson asking him to answer by return mail and to take the 11 a.m. train. (In the Orestes A. Brownson papers. Note on back gives date as January 3, 1862).
I-4-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 4
Cummings, Father Jeremiah (W.)
(New York, New York)
To Cardinal (Alessandro) Barnabo, Prefect, Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide
Rome, Italy
Cummings acknowledges Cardinal Barnabo's letter on his article in Brownson's Review on vocations to the priesthood. Because of the criticism of the article by some Bishops, he has written another article with the advice of a Bishop and some priest friends which is in the January number of the Review. He mentions also the article in the Review by Orestes A. Brownson in which Brownson explains his views on the Temporal Power of the Pope.
I-4-g A.L.S. (Magnaprint of film from Propaganda Archives) 2pp. 8vo.
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1861 Jan 4
McCloskey, Father W(illiam G.)
Rome, (Italy)
to Bishop (Francis P. McFarland of
Hartford, Connecticut)
He writes a short reply and other letters because there is an impression that the U.S. is to have war with England which would shut the ports. Mr. O'Farrell is not old enough to be ordained priest even with a dispensation, Mr. Charlton has been credited the amount the Bishop mentions. McCloskey sees breakers ahead. Archbishop (John) Hughes is in Paris and writes that he will be in Rome soon. The Holy Father said high Mass at St. Peter's Christmas and looks well. They are very quiet but war with England would bring on a European war. He regrets to learn about that distress reigns in McFarland's diocese. Father (Sylvester) Rosecranz is coadjutor to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell without right of succession. Manning, Ullathorne and Clifford are in Rome. Manning came to do battle for the Cardinal. He will give a course of sermons. He is the finest of English clergymen. All are well except Charlton has a cold.
I-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo,
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1861 Jan 5
(Odin, C.M.), Bishop J(ohn) M(ary)
Galveston, (Texas)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He has received a letter from (Adolphe) Certes, treasurer of the Propagation of the Faith about a case of vestments which he is sending to him from Havre in care of (Rousselon) who should forward them. Father (Claude M.) Dubuis, (C.M.) has just told him that Mother St. Pierre (Margaret Harrison, R.U.) is very sick. There have been no letters from Rome. He regrets not having sent the money for the wine but he will do so soon. He wrote several days ago to Brother Facile, (F.C.S.) superior of the Brothers of Christian Doctrine who is at New Orleans. (Rousselon) should send him a note to pick up the letter at the post office as he did not know where to address it.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 16mo.
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1861 Jan 7
Villars, Father J.M.
Keokuk, Iowa
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Bishop (Clement) Smyth has permitted him to accept a mission in the South and will give him his exeat as soon as one of the Bishops accepts him. Although he is robust the terrible winter at Keokuk almost kills him. He has been there almost 13 years. The convent of the Visitation (Sisters) which he established is prosperous; there are 23 sisters, a good academy, a fine piece of property and not a dollar of debt. There were only six Catholic families when he arrived in 1848.
(P.S.) He has been told that he preaches very well in English.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 16mo.
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1861 Jan 7
Young, Josue M., Bishop of Erie
Erie, (Pennsylvania)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
He accepts Purcell's invitation to the Orphans' Festival. He hopes to see Purcell and find matter for consolation amid the serious trials in store for them. Perhaps they can learn the necessity of humility from the orphans.
II-5-a A.L.S. 1pp. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 8
Dubuis, (C.M.), Father Claude M.
San Antonio, (Texas)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Along with every wish for a good year he sends the voucher of his commercial operations (no enclosure). Since he had lived at (New Orleans), he has given up the old leaven to Texas and would rather fly than do wrong. He rediscovered Texas where he left it and how he left it. Mother Ste. Marie, (R.U.) had pneumonia which endangered her for 4 or 5 days but she is better now. When (Rousselon) sees Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché he should tell him how grateful he is for having procured for them by his wise advice the visit of Mr. ( ) Lombard and Mr. ( ) Poinsy. In return when he comes to recuperate at (New Orleans) he will double his visits to him. (Rousselon) should tell Father (H.) T(h)irion that he hopes to rejoin them at the end of spring.
P.S. He says nothing about Mrs. ( ) Matton. He still not understand it.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 8vo.
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1861 Jan 8
Hillaire, Father É(mile)
Royville, (Louisiana)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Joseph Girouard and Anaise Girouard request a dispensation from the second degree of consanguinity. (Genealogical chart included).
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 8vo.
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1861 Jan 9
Ferte, S.S., Father (Stanislaus), St. Mary's Seminary
Baltimore, (Maryland)
O(restes A.) Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
The Bishop of Le Puy, France, is constructing a monument to commemorate the Papal Definition of the Immaculate Conception. The Bishop is collecting documents from all over the world to be preserved in the Basilica of Notre Dame du Puy. These documents will also serve as materials for a large work. The pamphlet shows what work has been done on the project in the last six years. Father Ferte asks Brownson to give a literary notice in his Review to a pamphlet dealing with this doctrine, a copy of which is being mailed to him.
I-4-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 10
(Elder), Bishop William Henry
Natchez, (Mississippi)
To Father F(rancis) X(avier) Leray
(Vicksburg, Mississippi)
If he is accustomed to reciting in public the prayer for the ruling powers he should continue to do so. But as they have heard that the connection with the Federal government has been dissolved, if true, he should make the following alterations. In the 3rd paragraph instead of "President of the United States," "Governor of this State"; instead of "Congress," "Our Legislature." During the sitting of the Convention read "Our Convention and Legislature." In the fourth paragraph omit "for his Excellency" down to "Assembly" and read "We pray for all judges," etc. In the fifth paragraph omit "throughout the United States." Urge the faithful to continue praying for God's guidance and protection and resume the prayers at Mass Proquacunque necessitate until March 4.
VI-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to.
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1861 Jan 10
Booth, P.J.A.
Bondout, (New York)
To O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Brownson's letter to Lother (Jeremiah W. Cummings) consenting to lecture for their association, reached them on the 8th, too late. Booth asks Brownson if he can lecture for the Young Men's C.L.A. in the first or last week of February. Brownson is asked to reply and state the terms.
I-4-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 11
Brownson, O(restes) A.
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
To Father J(eremiah) W. Cummings
(New York, New York)
Thanks Cummings for the views of the Cardinal Prefect of the Propaganda. Brownson does not know what the Cardinal Prefect of the Propaganda could object to in the article in the October Review on the Temporal Power of the Pope. Brownson has always maintained that this power was sacred and inviolate; consequently, he has condemned all attempts to destroy it. He has made his position even more clear by an article in the January Review on the Separation of Church and State. Brownson is ready to make any explanation on modification for the Holy See if he has erred. Both articles were submitted to theological revision before publication. He assures his eminence that the Holy See will always find him a "docile and obedient subject."
I-4-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 11
Mittelbronn, Father (Francis)
Pointe Coupee, (Louisiana)
To Father S(tephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
He has received a letter from France from a young priest who has decided to come to the diocese of New Orleans. He knows him particularly as they were at the seminary of Nancy together. He believes that he could render service in the diocese. Rousselon should let him know what he thinks so that he might reply. He seeks a dispensation for the marriage of Auguste Patin and Cecilia Bellot, related in the 2nd degree of consanguinity.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 11
(Odin, C.M.), Bishop J(ohn) M(ary)
Galveston, (Texas)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He sends the $64 for the wine. (Rousselon) had told him that there was $8 left of the $300 which he sent for the money order for 1500 francs. Father (Michael) Sheehan, the bearer of this letter, is going to make a small retreat at the house of the Redemptorist Fathers. He asks that he be authorized to say Mass after these holy exercises.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 11
Theresa (Francis, S.C.), Sister Infirmary of the Sisters of Charity
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She informs him of the death of Sister Angella Brand, (S.C.) who died last evening in the middle of the night.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 12
DeNeve, Father J(ohn)
Louvain, (Belgium)
To Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere
Detroit, Mich(igan)
DeNeve is happy to give Lefevere very good news of the (American College of Louvain). His expenses are $38,025,76, his receipts $41, 094.77, but the seminary is burdened with some intentions of perpetual Masses. The two new houses DeNeve bought are in his name and in the name of three other priests assigned by the bishop of Ghent (Louis Joseph Delebecque). (Father Peter) Kindekens has kept the property of the first house. DeNeve has no objection to that; still it is against the advice Lefevere had sent him. DeNeve does not know the reason for the advice nor the cause of the action of Kindekens which leaves him only a limited power. Bishop (John Theodore) Laurent came to confer Holy Orders. Two seminarians received the subdeaconate for Lefevere's diocese, the third was for Oregon City. If Lefevere will dispense from canonical interstices, Ferdinand Allgayer and Edward Van Lauwe can receive the deaconate at Pentecost. DeNeve regrets that Lefevere's letter to Cardinal (Alexander) Barnabo did not arrive in Rome. Barnabo wrote that Lefevere and Bishop (Martin John) Spalding ought to write. As long as the American bishops remain silent, even if Barnabo would ask the Holy Father some privilege for the Louvain College, the local bishop should know why the Sacred Congregation acts as it does. DeNeve believes Lefevere should write to explain his silence since Lefevere should write to explain his silence since 1858 thus: the three railroads have brought a large population for which he has built 20 or 30 churches. Bishop Spalding shares his views and efforts. They have begun the American College at Louvain. Believing it his duty to recall the first rector, Lefevere has sent another. The support they have received is very encouraging and they hope his Eminence will protect this young institution. Three other bishops join him, those of Natchez, Oregon City, and Nesqualy.
III-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 12
Tasset, Father Fr(ancis)
Houma, Louisiana
to Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He seeks a dispensation from the 2nd degree of consanguinity for Lerzin(?) Hubert Duplantis, legitimate son of Alexis Duplantis, and Nathalie Charpentier, to marry his cousin, Amelia Guidry, legitimate daughter of Eugene Guidry and Elise Charpentier. Both are without means.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 8vo.
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1861 Jan 13
Hillaire, Father É(mile)
Royville, (Louisiana)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Seville Broussard and Marguerite Girouard seek a dispensation from the 3rd degree of consanguinity. (Genealogical chart).
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 8vo.
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1861 Jan 14
Chalon, Father G(abriel)
Mobile, (Alabama)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He will be free of his responsibilities as administrator only on January 28. His resignation has been accepted. Father (James) McGarahan, having applied, has been named administrator and will pay the life annuity of Father (James) Lesne as soon as the judge orders (Chalon) to give him the funds, notes, papers, etc. That done, he will leave for N(ew) O(rleans) and will arrive February 2-4.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1861 Jan 14
Delacroix, Father C(yril)
(Iberville, Louisiana)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Petition for a dispensation from the 2nd degree of consanguinity for Armour Breaux and Laetitia Breaux.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (Latin) 1p. 8vo.
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1861 Jan 15
Carriere, S.S., Father (Joseph), Superior
Paris, (France)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Carriere regrets his failure to write, and that his wishes for the new year are late. But God who sees the sincerity of his heart will bless Purcell. Purcell already knows the Mr. Richter has gone to Rome. Mr. flint is with them but he is a hard man to understand. He does not form easily and if Purcell is not sure of his vocation, he will advise him to return home. They are satisfied with Mr. O'Regan and Mr. Dutton, the latter has ardor and good will but does not take sufficient care of himself. He has been spitting blood. Bishop (John) Lamy consumes his money in advance. Someone at the Association of the Propagation said he had lately disposed of a very notable sum. Of the sum sent by Purcell he has obtained only 3500 francs but he hopes to get the rest in April. As to the sum Purcell has for M. Demange, Carriere has learned that M. Coutret, who has charge of his affairs died in April. His widow asks that Purcell preserve the sum in deposit until Demange reappears or is declared legally dead. Coutret had asked for a general discharge from this affair but did not receive it. The widow suggests that Purcell have this granted so that Coutret's family will be freed from the importunities of Demange's sisters. Carriere felicitates Purcell on the good news from America, with the $100,000 buildings, but the agitation between the States causes some anxiety. If Maryland joins the (Secession) this will be especially interesting. Their great preoccupation is with Rome. Actually he can say nothing because they know nothing but to pray and place their confidence in God.
II-5-a A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 15
Cummings, Father Jeremiah (W.)
New York, (New York)
To Cardinal (Alessandro) Barnabo, Prefect, Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide
Rome, (Italy)
Cummings has spoken to Brownson about Cardinal Barnabo's letter. After Brownson had discussed the matter he had him write a letter which he encloses. It will show the true sentiments of Brownson. No Bishop had ever criticized his position on the Temporal Power of the Pope but there had been some criticisms in some newspapers. Bishop (William Henry Elder) of Natchez and Bishop (Thaddeus Amat) of Monterey have criticized in writing Cummings' own article on vocations. In defense he refers to the decrees of the Council of Trent and the commentaries of Pope Benedict XIV. The Mirror of Baltimore, the organ of Archbishop (Frances) Kenrick, criticizes him, and he was attacked in the Metropolitan Record of Archbishop (John Hughes), which also attacks the editor of the Pittsburgh Catholic, Father James Keogh. Also an alumnus of Propaganda.
A.L.S. (Italian) (Magnaprint of films from Propaganda Archives) 3pp. 8vo.
Enclosure:
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1861 Jan 11
Brownson, O(restes) A.
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
To Father Jeremiah W. Cummings
(New York, New York)
Brownson thanks Cummings for sending him the remarks of Cardinal Barnabo on the Review for October. As he does not know what particular assertions of his concerning the temporal mission of the Supreme Pontiff the Cardinal refers to, he is unable to explain or retract them. He asserts that he has never said anything deeply offensive to the Catholic mind in opposition to the whole episcopate. Only one Bishop complained of what he wrote on the temporal mission of the Pope in the October issue, and he only complained that the phrases were irreverent. Brownson holds to the right of the Pope to his Temporal dominions and has always defended this in his Review. What he said in October had to do with what may soon be a fact, as will be evident from his article on the separation of Church and State in the January issue. He has announced that he will not continue the discussion after the January issue. He had submitted the article to theological revision before publication and would deeply regret it if he had erred.
I-4-g L.S. (French) (Magnaprint of film s from Propaganda Archives) 3pp. 8vo.
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1861 Jan 15
McCloskey, Father W(illia)m, American College,
(Rome, Papal State)
To (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He sends the reply of the Cardinal to Purcell's request for the indulgences of the jubilee ore. So Purcell has gone to pieces while they are fighting for unity. God grant they may separate peaceably. Father (Francis) Pabisch dined with them on Sunday; he is a very hard student. The Abbe Le Blanc arrived in Rome a few days ago to spend a year. Dr. Dixon left for Ireland today.
II-5-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1861 Jan 15
Theves, Father A(nthony)
Malone, New York
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
His intention was to send an agent to New Iberia to bless the church as soon as he was reimbursed for that which is due him. Last week he consulted Mr. Coudert, a distinguished New York lawyer, who told him that he first ought to submit these things to the administrator. The church was paid for from his money. He fears that if he placed the affair in the hands of a lawyer in this time of trouble the abominable people who bear a diabolical hate for him might set fire to the church. He leaves it to Rousselon's judgement.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 16
Juncker, H(enry) D., Bishop of Alton
Alton, (Illinois)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Father T. Lavalle recommended (Holloran?) to him as a man who had been professor in the house for a year. Juncker has already spent too much money on him. He cannot take individuals who are unfit even though he needs English priests. Juncker often thought that Purcell spoiled Father W(illiam) J. Barry by putting him at once in high and fat positions. This kind of delicate and puffed up gentlemen ought to be sent first to the missions to form a congregation.
II-5-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 17
(Elder), Bishop William Henry
Natchez, Mississippi
to Father S(tephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
He left with Father (Julian M.) Guillon last November a copy of a new will to be sent to Rousselon to be kept among the Archbishop's papers. He should send it to him if he has it.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1861 Jan 17
Lavay, S.J., Father Jos(eph)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Father (Stephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Thomas Conway wishes to marry his sister-in-law, Mary Conway. He says that he has visited her almost every evening for more than a year; he has been very free with her but he has not had evil relations. The neighbors have talked about it very much and to end the scandal they wish to marry this evening. She confesses to Father (John) Hayden and promises him to confess this evening.
A.L.S. (French)
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1861 Jan 17
Booker, S.J., Father
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Father (Stephen) Rousselon
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The bearer, (Thomas) Conway, of whom he has no knowledge, wishes to marry the wife of his brother this evening. He sends to Rousselon to act as he shall decide.
VI-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 17
Venissat, Father C(ypria)n
(Thibodaux, Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Eugene Blanchard and Asema Orseneaux wish a dispensation from the 3rd degree of consanguinity. He is very busy rebuilding the church, he does not know if he will succeed. There is a little more than half of the walls destroyed. He receives little help from the inhabitants. It will be necessary to contract new debts. He economizes as much as possible.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 8vo.
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1861 Jan 18
Raymond, Father J. F(rancois)
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
His brother having left for Calcasieu, he is obliged to seek a dispensation from the 3rd degree simple of consanguinity between Nester Guillory, legitimate son of Donate Guillory and Celise Pierre Baptiste Fontenot; and Leonie Cesaire Lafleur, legitimate daughter of Cesaire Lafleur and Emelie Pierre Guillory.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 19
Chalon, Father G(abriel)
Mobile, (Alabama)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He received (Rousselon's) letter yesterday and accustomed as he is to the society of other priests he fears to accept the post which he has offered him. A second reason that he asks not to be sent to Baton Rouge is that his health for the past 4 months has been such that he could not perform the duties which it seems to require. On his last visit to New Orleans (Rousselon) had spoken to him of his and the Archbishop's intention to keep him with them to assist them. He had voluntarily accepted that offer and it would give him great satisfaction to be useful in something for him. He will do all the English work that he could wish, etc., etc. It would be a great consolation to be with an old friend.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1861 Jan 19
McCloskey, Father W(illia)m (G.)
Rome, (Italy)
To Bishop (Francis P. McFarland of
Hartford, Connecticut)
On receiving McFarland's letter he called on Dr. Kirby who said he could not receive Mr. Sheridan in the Irish College. He has doubtless explained his reasons to McFarland. Sheridan might remain where he is. He would give Italiam news but it is difficult to know the truth.
The truce proclaimed at Gaeta expires today and they are told that if the King (of Naples) does not come to terms with the plunderers the only remaining French vessel will be withdrawn. The town will not be easily taken. There may be a new Sevastapol. A few days ago a number of diplomats went to Gaeta to dine with the King. The impression gains that the great powers will unite to crush the Mazzini Party. In Rome there is no change for the better, and the Pope will be obliged to leave Rome or suffer the taking over by the Sardinians. They see trials for the Church in the United States. McCloskey fears that they cannot prevent bloodshed. He asks McFarland what he thinks of the position of the Church in case the union breaks up. With the exception of Mr. Hart the young men are all well.
I-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 20
Guinane, John
Jackson, (Michigan)
To Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere
(Detroit, Michigan)
Guinane resents Lefevere's unwarranted attack on his character as contained in Lefevere's letter of the 17th . The transfer of his property to Lefevere and Father C(ornelius) Moutard was made under the influence of strong liquor conveyed to his house for the purpose of making him drunk; at that time his wife was insane from the effects of sickness, Guinane considers Lefevere's letter as a repetition of the degraded character Lefevere gave of him and of the whole congregation in the Catholic Church of Jackson. Lefevere requested him to name some more reputable person than he to write. He names Governor Blair, Judge Johnston or John Connoly. Guinane thinks himself as reputable as any man in Jackson.
III-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1861 Jan 20
Jenkins, Father O(liver) L.
(Ellicott's Mills, Maryland)
To Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland of
Hartford, (Connecticut)
Their doctor said that day that it is impossible to give an opinion on the propriety of Laurence Walsh resuming his studies without knowing his previous condition. At the time he left St Charles College he needed repose from serious mental application. The doctor suggests that they learn from the Providence physician whether to allow his return to St. Charles. He could be excused from the less important classes.
I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 20
Lucas, O. , c/o Bishop (John McCloskey) MacCloskey
Albany, N.Y.
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He has just received a letter from a European bishop about one of his subjects who wishes to devote himself to the missions. Until now, he has refused permission thinking that perhaps it was instability but his vocation has persevered. As he is not an ordinary subject the bishop wishes to procure a suitable place for him. He is 29 or 30 years old, a doctor of theology, full of zeal and piety. He must have a warm climate. He speaks French and even a little English. If (Rousselon) has occasion to see Bishop (Thaddeus) Amat he should tell him that an excellent Italian subject is at his disposal. He is a young priest from the coast of Genoa.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 8vo.
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1861 Jan 20
St. J(ane) F. de Chantal, (R.U.), Sister
Liberty, (Texas)
To Mother St. Andrew, (R.U.)
(Quebec, Canada)
She should ask Mother St. Gabriel, (R.U.) to have a novena in honor of the Blessed Virgin made for her. Her health is pretty good. The (Ursulines) are situated in the most healthy part of the city which is a poor place but rapidly improving. The railroad to New Orleans will be finished in about two months. The greater part of the population are Catholics but totally ignorant and indifferent to what regards religious matters. The nuns from France who were expected last year have not yet come. They (at Liberty) are only four choir sisters - one of whom has been confined to bed for the last 10 months - and one lay sister. Times are pretty hard, the ensuing year promises to be a severe one. Father (Peter) Lacour, their former chaplain, returned from France, has been with them since Christmas Eve, and will leave tomorrow for N(ew) O(rleans) to which diocese he will belong. She has written to Lewis only once and does not know if he is dead or alive. She is sorry to hear of Dr, ( ) Nault's illness and she is also sorry to hear that Archbishop (Peter Flavian Turgeon) is ill. She sends regards to him. She is sorry that Sister St. Thomas, (R.U.) is poorly. (The latter) and her companion, Sister St. A. ( , R.U.) know how to make it stormy wherever they go.
P.S. See how "she" is trying to coax their dear mothers. Should she return, her bitter temper and remarks might seriously injure any advance towards the South. Therefore they must make haste as their dear Mothers, in the interest of her soul, will advise her to return. However, Mother St. Andrew should make no allusions to this in her correspondence. She wonder if Mother St. Andrew thinks it unkind of Bishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.) to act as he has: never a word in her defense when he saw her treated in the most outrageous manner, and since her return never a word so that if she did not have the best Mothers and sisters they might imagine that she was the cause of all the disorders that forced her to leave. He is a saint but a most cowardly man. Their Mother was delighted with letters last summer from Mother St. Pierre (Margaret Harrison, R.U.) and Sister St. Felicite, (R.U.). That is the reason she said many were favorably disposed and willing to go to them. If their bishop would write it would advance the affairs for she is working nearly alone since Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché left. However she should make no direct allusions to this and above all tell Father Perché not to tell Bishop Odin that she gave this advice. Several young professed might go and they could assist until the postulants are better able to assist.
VI-2-d A.L.S. 9pp. 32mo.
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1861 Jan 21
Coste, Father J.
Pointe a la Hache, (Louisiana)
To Father (Stephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
He thanks Rousselon for having sent him to Father (A.) Langlois who has an excellent heart. He wonders if there is not some hope of being employed at a Redemptorist house. Since he has been known by a great number of people in the diocese for more than two years, Rousselon should be able to tell him if there is any possibility of an arrangement as his poor head is in a turmoil. If not, he asks Rousselon to open the door for him in another diocese. He prefers a post situated amidst a group of people which would give him an opportunity to working either for the sick or for the interior(?) of the church.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1861 Jan 21
Lamy, John B., Bishop of Santa Fe
Santa Fe, N(ew) M(exico)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He was glad to hear what Purcell wrote in regard to Father (Francis) Cubero, (O.P.). It would be a great acquisition to New Mexico if Cubero should come as he speaks the two necessary languages. Cubero could very easily establish a house of his order in New Mexico. He would be useful to give retreats to the clergy. For nine years they never had any but a few days. Father (Joseph P.) Machebeuf is at Pike's Peak since October on Christmas Day he said Mass in his fine new brick church in Denver. The Indians are worse than ever. Lamy's schools are prospering.
P.S. He hopes the matter of the 8,000 francs is settled as he left his allocation of 1860 (from the Propagation of the Faith) for this debt.
II-5-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 21
Rafferty, John
New York, (New York)
To O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Brownson is invited to attend the 11th anniversary of The Brownson Literary Association to be celebrated with a musical and literary entertainment of January 30, 1861. They will feel highly honored if Brownson can be with them.
I-4-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 22
Kenrick, Francis Patrick, Archbishop of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
tp Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
As the half year annuity to Dr/ (Levi S.) Ives is due soon, he solicits Purcell's charity in Ives' behalf. If there is a surplus Kenrick intends offering it to Dr. (Jedediah V.) Huntington who is sinking in health.
II-5-a A.L.S. 1pg. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 22
O'Connor, O.S.R., Father Bede
Terre Haute, Ind(iana)
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
He writes in behalf of one of his parishioners. John Tally who has $500 coming to him from the legacy of his Aunt Bridget Carigan who died in New Orleans over two years ago. The money was sent to Cincinnati on the supposition that Tally resided there. Tally thinks the money is in Purcell's hands and asks if on proof of his identity Purcell could let him have the money.
II-5-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 22
(Rappe), A(madeus), Bishop of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
He asks that Purcell announce in the (Telegraph) that the Lenten regulations for the diocese of Cleveland conforms to that of the archdiocese of Cincinnati. After a visit in the west of the state, he is consoled by the sight of the development of the young church. Only the true religion can sustain civilization. The Catholic Church and their schools must go together. The public school forms the man more or less, but the Catholic school forms the man and the Christian. Catholics support the public schools but protest that unjust law.
II-5-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 22
Schutz, F.
Bordaux, France
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He encloses (no enclosure) a bill of lading for one package received from their mutual friend Mrs. Elie Tellié of Paris.
(P.S.) To be delivered to Father (Rene Louis) Mulot at Natchez, Miss(issippi).
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4vo.
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1861 Jan 24
Booth, Ja(me)s A.
Rondout, (New York)
To O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New York)
Booth wrote Brownson on the receipt of Father J(eremiah W.) Cumming's note to ask him to lecture before the Young Men's Catholic Literary Association before the 12th or after the 21st of February; he has had no reply and fears his letter never reached Brownson. He asks Brownson to answer by return mail.
I-4-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo
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1861 Jan 25
Cummings, (Rev.) J.W.
New York, (New York)
To (Orestes A. Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Father Cummings encloses a letter from O'Leary for Brownson to read and return. Brownson has no doubt read the light column of abuse in the Metropolitan Record. Barry is the goat. Doctor Monahan has been lecturing on the articles in the Review; if he is permitted to publish the lectures in the Churches, Father Cummings will counter by recommending that his parishioners read the Review to learn the other side of the question involved. His own article: "Early Christianity in England" will be ready for Brownson Tuesday night. He tells Brownson to keep up his courage.
I-4-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 26
Mittelbronn, Father (Francis)
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
To Father S(tephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
He requests a dispensation from the banns for Joseph Woolf and Mary Born whom he has already married. Father (F.) Marion arrived Friday. He believes as Marion desires, that it would be best to place him at Chenal where he has an inactive chapel, but he can live there only when it is finished which should take about a month. They are simple people. It requires much caution and Marion, being of a gentle nature, will do much good among them.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 26
Raymond, Father G(ilbert)
Lake Charles, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
To get to Lake Charles where he has been for 12 days, he traveled more than 80 miles partly in St. Landry's parish and partly in Calcassieu. He came there to see things more closely and also to give a series of lectures to a number of well-disposed Protestants. Calcassieu is beginning to increase in population. The Catholics are becoming a little more equal in society. Everywhere there are a great number, at Grand Lake, at Lacas(s)ine, at Vincent, on the gulf of Mexico, at Chenieres where Father (Philibert) Gutton fell sick. But there are a few places such as Chenieres where Father (Philibert) Gutton fell sick. But there are a few places such as Chenieres which are as far from Lake Charles as from Opelousas. The people are simple, ignorant, well-disposed. The Protestants are very easy to deal with. His brother (Father J. Francois Raymond) has done much good there. The Church at Lake Charles is situated at the center of the population. It and the land for the cemetery are all paid for. Other land adjoining that of the church is dear and not yet paid for. It is now necessary to make more frequent and prolonged visits to all sides. It is an arduous and dangerous mission. They have much need of a priest. The population will demand a school but unfortunately there are always the two languages - English and French. He asks for some missionaries to harvest the mission. Gutton who arrived at Opelousas before he left is very disconcerted with the trustees of St. Martin(ville) who rejected his demands for a salary. Father (Ange Marie Felix) Jan at first promised to take him as assistant but Gutton demanded too much of his revenues and then he listened to the objections of his trustees. He likes and esteems Gutton who is truly a good priest but too greedy. He is confident the Lord will protect their convent. When he spoke to (Rousselon) at New Orleans and in his last letter, of the Sisters of St. Joseph, he did not think of those at Bay St. Louis as Archbishop (Anthony Blanc) had concluded that they would not be suitable.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 4to.
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1861 Jan 27
Andrieu, C.M., Father A(nthony)
Donaldson, (Louisiana)
To Father S(tephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
He seeks a dispensation from the impediment of consanguinity in the 3rd degree for Michel L. Lanoux and Philomene Boudreaux.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 27
Marion, Father F.
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Before leaving New Orleans, he knew that his character and his conscience would not permit him to live with Father (Francis) Mittelbronn. The only three priests of (New Orleans) whom he esteems told him not to go if he would be living with Mittelbronn. He does not intend to remain 2 weeks if a separation does not take place. The two churches are under the direction of trustees who do not wish to listen to any talk of a separation and as the cemetery is at Pointe Coupée the priests are obliged to live there although almost all the Catholics are at Fausse Rivière. He came to America not to amass money but to be a missionary. He now regrets leaving France because he has fallen into the middle of hell. He blushes for the priesthood, he blushes for himself for having had the misfortune to attach himself to this diocese; he is scandalized. Nevertheless, he does not blame Mittelbronn's conduct, but (the latter) has lost his ecclesiastical spirit and he wishes to keep his. He is disposed to live without a position until the arrival of an archbishop and while waiting to go to Cincinnati where Archbishop (John B.) Purcell will give him a post where he can be alone. Yet if (Rousselon) will permit him to go to the house of the Lazarists at (Barrens) Bas-Rins for several months he will be content; perhaps the archbishop will let him stay there. He makes three resolutions:
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1. To go to the Lazarists
2. To return to Cincinnati,
3. To be alone in a parish,
and if (Rousselon) consents only to the third, he will do his best. As soon as he receives a reply he will write to the gatekeeper of the archiepiscopal palace and to Father (Anthony Verrina) Varina to send him his effects by the first boat.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 5pp. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 28
Greene, John H.
Cincinnati, O(hio)
To (Orestes A.) Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Greene would like to have Brownson publish the "Physical Geography of Ireland" and two lectures recently given, one on "Inferred Truth" and the other, "Individual Resources."
P.S. About a year ago he sent a biographical sketch of the Irish Church historian, Lanigan, but so far there has been no notice of it in The Review.
I-4-a A.L.S. 2pp. 10mo.
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1861 Jan 28
Hillaire, Father É(mile)
Royville, (Louisiana)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon)
New Orleans, Louisiana
He seeks a dispensation from the impediment of consanguinity in the 3rd degree for Désiré Langinais and Azéna Broussard. Today he blessed the marriage of Seville Broussard and Marguerite Girouard for whom he has not yet received the dispensation which he has requested.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 29
(Bailey), B(ishop) J(ames)
Newark, (New Jersey)
To O(restes) A. Brownson
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
Bishop Bailey has put Brownson on the list of Trustees of Seton Hall college, which he seeks to have incorporated. He feels certain Brownson will be glad to lend the influence of his name.
I-4-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 29
Carrell, Bishop George A.
Covington, (Kentucky)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
The bearer of this letter, Alex(ander) L. Oliver is a merchant of Cincinnati living in Covington. As he is about to visit Europe he called upon Carrell for letters which he gladly gave him. Carrell suggested that a letter from Purcell would be worth more so he solicits this favor for Oliver.
II-5-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 29
McMahon, Father P.
Pattersonville, (Louisiana)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
An inhabitant of Pattersonville for 30 years assures him that no one named Carr resided there. There is no Marshall St. When he goes to Franklin he will investigate the subject further and report to (Rousselon). There is no Thomas Carr either (at Pattersonville) or in the neighborhood.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 30
Barry, W(illia)m Ja(me)s
Mt. St. Mary's, Cin(cinna)ti
to O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Barry will send an historical article by 15th of February. His last article has caused such expressions of sympathy that he is reconciled to the attacks of the press. He has been away from home for the last three weeks, in Virginia.
I-4-a A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.
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1861 Jan 30
Elder, B(isho)p William Henry
Natchez, Mississippi
to O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Elder intends to write another letter to Brownson after he has finished reading the Review. For the present he wants some advice. A Catholic teacher, whose pupils are all Protestants, wants to select a book for instructing some of her advanced student in Philosophy. They have been through "Upham's Mental Philosophy Abridged" and desire to go further in their studies. Brownson's translation of Balmes is too large for the purpose. Perhaps Brownson could suggest a good book. Bishop elder also desires to know whether Worcester or Webster is regarded as the better standard of pronunciation in the East and North.
I-4-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1861 Jan 30
Moutard, Father C(ornelius)
Jackson, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Some of the people of Bunkerhill, (Michigan) are attempting to erect a church upon the consecrated graveyard without permission and against the wish of the congregation. Moutard names James Markey as president of the building committee without Moutard's leave. He requests Lefevere to write immediately to Markey and annul all proceedings until the committee submits to Moutard's control.
III-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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(1861? Jan 30)
(Odin, C.M., Archbishop John Mary? of
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(A notation on the back of a slip of paper. Front of slip has pious note about) Christ living in the lives of his servants. Paul Alfred (Van Paemele) child of Alphonsus Van Paemele and Mary Emma de Bruysse born January 28, baptized January 30, (18)61(?).
VI-2-d A. Note 2pp. 32mo.
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1861 Jan 30
Villars, Father J( ) M( )
Keokuk, (Iowa)
To Father S(tephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
He has received Rousselon's favorable reply and accepts his proposition. He asked for his exeat only for next spring. Therefore he can not tell him precisely when he will knock on his door.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1861 Jan 30
Moutard, Father C(ornelius)
(Jackson, Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Some of the people of Bunkerhill, (Michigan) are attempting to erect a church upon the consecrated graveyard without permission and against the wish of the congregation. Moutard names James Markey as president of the building committee without Moutard's leave. He requests Lefevere to write immediately to Markey and annul all proceedings until the committee submits to Moutard's control.
III-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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