Emmanuel, Father M(aria)
Gethsemani, (Kentucky)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
They have begun to say the 100 Masses which (Rousselon) sent them on January 23 and they would like to receive some other intentions. Last September 8 they elected their new abbot, Father (Maria Benedict) Benoit, who is a veritable saint, very virtuous and very capable. If Father (Henry) Aubert were still living he would tell that he is a coarse man but to those who know him like Emmanuel he is truly a child of the Lord. Until Benoit is consecrated, Emmanuel will be in charge of the community.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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(1861 Feb. )
Spalding, Bishop M(artin) J(ohn)
Louisville, Kentucky
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Having heard with great sadness of the exile of the Mexican prelates he begs Rousselon to convey his admiration and sympathy. He owes a special debt of gratitude to the Archbishop of Mexico because he gave them the big clock for the cathedral. If the Archbishop is at New Orleans, he asks Rousselon to invite him to spend several months at (Louisville), or if he is not at New Orleans to forward the invitation to him. In the latter case Rousselon is also to extend the invitation to a few of the other bishops who are at New Orleans. He could give a moderate retreat to 2 or 3.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 8vo.
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1861 Feb 2
Barry, Father W(illiam) J., Mt. St. Mary's (Seminary)
Cincinnati, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Mr. Goff left the seminary this evening. Mr. Murray is still there. Barry had suspected Mr. Goff of habitual drinking since November. Barry thinks Murray is entitled to a second chance; his conduct has always been exemplary and his fault was owing to his association with Goff. This continual running to and from the city must be stopped if the seminary spirit is to be preserved.
II-5-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 3
Dwenger, (C.PP.S.), Father Joseph
Minster, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
On the 23rd of January they had theological conferences at Greenwood. Almost all the (Precious Blood Fathers) of both dioceses were present. Their superior, Father (Andrew) Kunkler is laboring very much for the conferences and urges all to study. The results of the conferences are most happy. The three young men to whom Purcell gave minor orders give them the greatest joy. At present he has only 12 students studying for the priesthood. He gives daily classes in Dogma, Moral, Philosophy, and Latin. Father Kunkler commended him to organize a learned and efficient clergy and to be most strict with regard to the piety of the students.
II-5-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 4
Felix, (S.C.), Brother M.
Bay St. Louis, (Mississippi)
To Father (Stephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The Brothers (of the Sacred Heart) request possible information about their director who was on Creole Saturday.
VI-2-d Telegram 1p. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 4
Fitzgerald, Father Joseph
Delaware, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
He is at present attending Delaware and the missions attached. Columbus is 25 miles distant. The people of Delaware would like very much to have a resident priest. He intends to go to Cincinnati to see Purcell about it and asks if he will be home on Friday.
II-5-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1861 Feb 4
Thompson, Geo(rge) W.
Wheeling, V(irgini)a
to (Orestes A. Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Thompson sends the title page and contents of a satirical article, consistent with the half-truths by which the "Devil" governs his part of the world. He hopes to accomplish good through the displeasure created by the article. It will offend Old Time Whigs and Old Jackson Democrats; it will be too high for the Church of England and may be too low for the Catholic Church. It contains about two thousand lines. With Brownson's assent he will send the manuscript so that Brownson can get a publisher for the article.
I-4-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1861 Feb 5
Brownson, O(restes) A.
Elizabeth, (New Jersey)
To Bishop James R(oosevelt Bailey) Bailey
Newark, (New Jersey)
Brownson has been for several days a cripple confined to his room or he would have brought his answer in person. He thanks Bailey for the honor in naming him a trustee of Seton Hall and he will be happy to serve to the extent of his ability.
I-4-h A.L.S. (Photostat from Baltimore 1p. 8vo. Cathedral Archives)
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1861 Feb 5
Devay, Father, Chaplain of the Hospital
Belleville sur Saone, (France)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
On August 31, 1861 he sent (Rousselon) a letter for (Le Didier?) Jaham and a power of attorney directed by Mr. Jean Lavarenne (?). For three months he has waited for a reply. The silence mystifies him and makes him believe that the letter is lost. He asks (Rousselon) to beg for a response or if the letter is lost he will send a new power of attorney.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 8vo.
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1861 Feb 7
McKey, Mother Angela J(oseph)
Grand Rapids, Mich(iga)n
to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere
Detroit, (Michigan)
She acknowledges receipt of Lefevere's letter of kind warning which has most gratefully been attended to. She writes now to be assured of the bishop's protection in case she should need it. Her reason for this request is that Father T(homas) Brady threatens to withdraw his protection and care from them (the Sisters of Saint Bridget).
III-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 7
Pabisch, Father Francis J.
Rome, Italy
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
He encloses the rescript obtained but a few days ago. He submitted Purcell's question on clandestine marriages to his professor of canon law de Angelis. The solution is given. Cardinal Reisach thought the solution worthy to be placed before the Sacred Congregation of the Inquisition in order to procure for Purcell an authentic solution. He wrote to Mr. Schwarz about the neglected payment of interest from the Jouffroy Foundation in Vienna. Every ten years alternating the interest falls to Cincinnati or to Detroit. Purcell must decide in a legal manner with the Bishop of Detroit which diocese was to get it first. Schwarz would like some notice about the famous Sister Felicitas de Dietz about whom many pious people are concerned. He wants Purcell to have her write to her protector who sent her to America. It is generally admitted that Mr. Flintoff is trustworthy in faith and morals. Purcell's denunciation of Bishop Conrad Arnoldi was at the request of Cardinal Barnabo made in writing. Pabisch will be content with simply taking the degrees in Thomistic theology and both laws. What he has done in three years is the object of nine years intense study on the part of the elite of many dioceses.
II-5-a A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.
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1861 Feb 7
Scollard, Father John
Jackson, L(ouisian)a
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
On coming over to Pointe Coupée he ascertained that the reverend bearer was going to New Orleans and thought it a good opportunity to send to Rousselon for a chalice and missionary altar stone. He intends buying a chalice when he goes to the city so that he requires one only for a time. Everything is going on quietly in his missions.
VI-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 7
Venissat, Father C(ypria)n
(Thibodaux, Louisiana)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He seeks a dispensation from the third degree of consanguinity for Joseph Arsenaux and Elisa Blanchard.
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1881 Feb 8
Hambleton, James P.
Atlanta, Geo(rgia)
To (Orestes A. Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
The writer wishes to exchange the "Southern Confederacy" for the Quarterly Review and asks that his journal be placed on the exchange list.
I-4-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.
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1861 Feb 8
Heffernan, John G.. Harvard University
Cambridge, Mass(achusetts)
To O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
After reading "Gratry on the Knowledge of God" in the January, 1855 number of the Review, Heffernan is confused as to the relation between faith and reason. Brownson first says revelation is necessary so that reason can understand the first principles of rational truth. Then in the April number of 1860 he says that rational truth is presupposed by revelation and constitutes the preamble to faith. Heffernan believes that reason without faith cannot construct an adequate Natural Theology. Plato and Aristotle could not do so. Plato does not prove the soul's immortality. The doctrine of reminiscence throws a gloom on the whole subject. Mansel's teaching leads to scepticism. Perhaps Brownson will disentangle the problem for him.
I-4-a A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.
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1861 Feb 8
Mittelbronn, Father (Francis)
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
To Father S(tephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
On his last trip to (New Orleans) Rousselon proposed that Mr. (Ambroise?) Martin, a subdeacon, assist him as singer, organist and sacristan, but he had not accepted him. He now begs that he be sent with Father (F.) Marion. In view of the bad conduct of his singer- sacristan he finds himself without help for Lent since Marion is obliged to serve his new parish of Chenal. He has made arrangements with Marion until he is able to take possession of the new church. He offered him $50 per month and room and board; they will divide all the fees equally, except those for saying Mass.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 9
Whaley, E. Mikell
Edisto Island, Republic of South Carolina
to (James Alphonsus McMaster)
(New York, New York)
Mikell sends money, which is current in the Republic of South Carolina, in payment of his bill. He wishes a receipt and to have his paper discontinued. He acts with reluctance but he cannot contribute in any way, to a paper so full of abuse to his commonwealth. Although he is a non-Catholic he liked the (Freeman's Journal), and he regrets that McMaster's opinion of South Carolina is no better. He wishes a receipt sent direct to Edisto Island. He has sent more money than he owes because he thinks that his money has depreciated in the North. Should his bill be overpaid, he wants the rest of the money appropriated to charity.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1861 Feb 10
Cauvin, Father D. Andre
(Terre au Boeufs, Louisiana)
To Father S(tephen) Rousselon
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Cauvin encloses $15 of the $30 which Rousselon gave the organist of St. Bernard's parish for his account. He will repay the other $15 as soon as he is able. Up to a certain point he can say (quoting St. Paul) that they work with their hands, that working they are cursed and blessing they are blasphemed, and that they beg to suffer and endure persecution.
P.S. He asks Rousselon to tell Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché that he is not yet able to pay for his subscription to the "Propagateur" but that he hopes to be able to shortly.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 11
Hubert, S.J., Father D(arius)
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Father S(tephen) Rousselon
N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana)
When the interior of his church is finished, he will put up the Stations of the Cross. The old pictures are in a pitiful state. He seeks the necessary authorization to replace them. They are very well (at Baton Rouge) - this applies to their health not their purse. If he had the power he would send all the trustees of the world to bathe in the sources of the Nile. They pocket the revenues of the church, paying what they wish and caring very little if their pastor dies of hunger. He hopes that his successors come with a safe in order.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1861 Feb 11
Mathews, Cornelius
New York, (New York)
To (Orestes A.) Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Mathews sends a copy of his work "Palmstown the Reformer" and asks for a copy of "The Convert," a work which has made a great impression on him. He is the proprietor of The New Yorker, of which he sends a copy. In it there is a statement of the impression "The Convert" made on him.
I-4-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1861 Feb 12
Carrell, Geo(rge) A., Bishop of
Covington, K(entuck)y
to Father S(tephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Some few years ago he received a letter from a French clergyman whose educational establishment at Plaquemine was destroyed by fire and who was about to return to France. He wrote, begging him to take charge of a small college which he had just opened but he never received an answer. He asks if Rousselon knows anything about him. He discontinued his college for want of a proper superior and would resume it September next if he could find one.
VI-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1861 Feb 12
Nowlan, Father P.J.
Donnybrook, Dublin, Ireland
to O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Nowlan wrote in December an objection to an article in the October number. He is pleased to see himself answered indirectly in the January number. He believes Brownson should never print anything for which he is not willing to be responsible. Brownson can now ignore his other "production." He apologizes for any harshness. Any opinion in the Review he regards as Brownson's opinion.
I-4-a A.L.S. 3pp. 16to.
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1861 Feb 12
(Whelan), Father David
Summerville, (Alabama)
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
The daily expectation of a letter from Purcell delayed him from sending a second letter. They are now living under separate governments. He trusts that the establishment of a new Confederacy in the South may tend to lessen the bitterness of feeling which has prevailed of late years. The separation is effected, it is as real and as irrevocable as the separation of the Colonies from the government of England. Blood will not restore the late union. He wants to know if Father Edward (Purcell) intends buying a horse for him; as he must get one there if he is not.
II-5-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 13
Burnett, Peter H.
San Jose, California
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
He sends Purcell a printed copy of his communication to the Alta California and asks him to present it to some editor who is a friend of the sentiments expressed. It contains views which answer the objections urged by Protestants against the Catholic states of Europe. Mr. Seward's last speech expresses the same views. This is entirely accidental as Burnett has his article mailed when Seward's speech appeared.
II-5-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.
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1861 Feb 13
Finotti, (Father) J(oseph) M.
Brookline, Mass(achusetts)
To (Orestes A. Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Finotti sends more copies of the Review for Brownson's collection. Included in the letter is a note from Colburn asking for the money due on Brownson's books. He hopes Brownson's son's return to America will aid Brownson in his work. Regardless of his opinion against the article on "The Rights of the Temporal," he believes the last two numbers of the Review have been the cause of immense good.
I-4-a A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.
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1861 Feb 13
Villars, Father J( ) M( )
Keokuk, (Iowa)
To Father S(tephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
God willing he will be at New Orleans and at Rousselon's disposition on March 20 or 30 with his papers in good order.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 8vo.
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1861 Feb 14
Gonellaz, Father H(yacinth)
(Opelousas, Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Before writing he wishes to be well-acquainted with his position. Upon his arrival, he found himself in greater agreement with Father (Gilbert) Raymond than he had been told to expect. However he only brought up the matter of his contract several days after his arrival and Raymond told him that awaited (Rousselon's) determination. Upon Raymond's return from Calcasieu, Father (Philibert) Gutton was still there and seemed anxious to know his position. Not wishing to conceal the truth from Gutton, he therefore raised the question only after his departure. Raymond's reply showed him that he had only represented his own position and not that of his assistant to (Rousselon). He wants (Rousselon) to judge if $300, without fees, could cover all his expenses. Perhaps Raymond told him that he could compensate himself with Mass stipends but present experience shows to the contrary.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 14
therefore raised the question only after his departure. Raymond's reply showed him that he had only represented his own position and not that of his assistant to (Rousselon). He wants (Rousselon) to judge if $300, without fees, could cover all his expenses. Perhaps Raymond told him that he could compensate himself with Mass stipends but present experience shows to the contray.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 14
Herbstrit, Father Andrew
Wapakoneta, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
He received a letter from Bishop Henni of Milwaukee which states that Father Alois Enders is free of every ecclesiastical censure. He has two very good testimonial letters for Enders, one from Father Raffeiner of Williamsburg and one from Father Wimmer of St. Vincent's, Pennsylvania. Herbstrit hopes that Purcell will grant Enders the faculties. Father Prendergast does a great service to the church in this diocese.
P.S. The tax on the church will be over $700 since the property is not in the bishop's name. Herbstrit would be willing to give the deed to someone if he would take the responsibility to pay the debts of the church. Father (Francis) Cubero is not content in St. Mary's.
II-5-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 14
Purcell, J(ohn) B(aptist), Archbishop of
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
To Father (Stephen) Rousselon
N(ew) Orleans, Louisiana
He has a French priest, Father Esprit Chatenay, who is about 60 years old but still loves to work. He knows French and Italian but not English or German and therefore he has no place for him. If not perhaps Bishop Odin or Bishop Elder might be able to use him. Father (F.) Marion has given evidence of a desire to return to Cincinnati with Rousselon's consent which Purcell awaits from day to day. He wonders if there has been any news from Rome. The bulls for Savannah have just been sent back from Rome to Father (Peter J.) Lavialle who without a doubt will be obliged to accept.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 15
Raymond, Father G(ilbert)
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
They are well. He was on mission for several weeks, his brother leaves tomorrow for two weeks, and Father (Hyacinth Gonellaz) Gonelas does better. (Rousselon) had told him that the Lazarists did not wish to keep the diocesan Seminary. Father (Philibert) Gutton recently told him that they only awaited the arrival of an archbishop to ordain a few seminarians and release the rest. Recently he asked for another priest. Archbishop (Anthony Blanc) had promised him Alexius H.) Mandine who, he believes, is still in the seminary. His brother (Father J. Francois Raymond), who generally stays at home, could teach some ecclesiastical pupils who could assist for French and English in his classes. This would be a service for the diocese as well as for him. By helping in the classes they would learn the languages more quickly themselves. This was how it was done at the Seminary in Baltimore which was the best in the United States and it was how he began. At first, he could be sent one or two and later all. (Blanc) had also thought of this plan. Finally he asks for a young newly ordained priest, preferably Mandine whom he knows. Also (Rousselon) should send him one or two seminarians capable of teaching French and English if he knows of any.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 16
Mittelbronn, Father (Francis)
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Father S(tephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
In his last letter he asked for Mr. (Ambroise) Martin to assist him as singer and sacristan. Father (F.) Marion tells him that he cannot have him because he is about to be ordained at Galveston. He does not think this is any reason not to send him. On the contrary he counts on him even more as a priest. His parish, with 4 churches, is too big to be served by 2 priests. The last of these churches absolutely requires the presence of a priest who speaks French and English. Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc understood this and promised Martin because he knew both languages perfectly, his character was made for Point Coupée, and the second church was undertaken with zest only on the promise that the congregation would have a priest of their own. It is time they had Mass every Sunday in all 4 churches. That famous refinisher of chalices has robbed him. For $15 he was supposed to make the ciborium and the chalice like new. The price was agreed upon before Father Marion. However rather than lose them Rousselon should pay and he will reimburse him.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 18
Herbstrit, Father Andrew
Wapakoneta, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Father Alois Enders always was free from every censure because he never has been suspended. His conduct is good. Herbstrit promises to take care of Enders as long as he is stationed with him.
II-5-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 18
Hillaire, Father E(mile)
Rouville, (Louisiana)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
On the 11th he blessed the marriage of Desire Llanglinais and Azena Broussard after having dispensed them from the third degree of consanguinity himself, the dispensation which he had requested not having arrived. He wonders if he can continue to act thus in similar circumstances. One of his neighbors, the pastor of Abbeville, Father (Jean Arthur Poyet), is a very sad priest and so disparaged in the country that one can only wonder whether his ministry is more harmful than useful. He spends the nights and days at play, drinking and getting drunk. A week ago he was at Royville having left his parish without Mass in order to continue nearby a card party begun the preceding Friday.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 8vo.
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1861 Feb 18
McKey, Mother Angela J(oseph)
Grand Rapids, Mich(iga)n
to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefev(e)re
Detroit, (Michigan)
She acknowledges Lefevere's letter which gives her comfort and reassurance. She wrote her last letter to Lefevere because Father (Thomas) Brady had asked her to write to some other bishop and leave Grand Rapids, since Lefevere would not afford them protection. Sister protested that Brady was not her superior, saying that their (the Sisters of St. Bridget) institute was placed perfectly under the care of their Bishop in whatever diocese they were adopted.
P.S. Brady refuses to get them a home.
III-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 18
Purcell, J(ohn) B(aptist), Archbishop of
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
To Father (Stephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
He asks Rousselon to extend to his guests, the archbishop and bishops of Mexico an invitation to visit him. He honors these noble confessors of the faith and the discipline of the Church, and would regard it a duty and a joy to alleviate somewhat the burden which their loyalty to the Church and to their honor as bishops has inspired them to accept. Rousselon should be on his guard against Father W(illiam?) Doyle who has compromised himself by his great indiscretion.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 18
(Rappe), A(madeus), Bishop of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
He sends $20 to aid their brother converts. They will do their best to adopt uniform rules for the administration of the temporal affairs of their churches throughout the province. They have restrained the lay power of the Germans and the ecclesiastical power of the Irish in a way that the pastor retains the best part of control. This method will prevent many embarrassments. The method of collecting at the church door is not condemned by the Holy See. To appreciate the benefits of this mode one should consult the faithful who have lived under this regime for the last ten years.
II-5-a A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 19
Herbstrit, Father Andrew
Wapakoneta, (Ohio)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Herbstrit encloses letters incriminating Ed Elgner the teacher of their school. He and the congregation deem him unfit to teach the school but he will not resign. He asks(Purcell's) opinion. He encloses a copy of a document signed by four girls accusing him of certain faults which took place on February 9.
II-5-a A.L.S. (Enclosure copied) (Latin) 2pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 19
Spalding, M(artin) J., Bishop of Louisville
Louisville, (Kentucky)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
He sends some questions for the council although he agrees with Purcell that they have already as much legislation as they need. He is obliged to Purcell for sending the gratifying news in regard to the Jubilee of the Sisters of Charity. He has not heard from Father (Peter J.) Lavialle who must have received his returned bulls a week ago. They expect to open St. Patrick's on St. Patrick's Day. Spalding asks if Purcell heard anything unfavorable of those Conventional Friars (Order of Minor Conventuals) whose headquarters are at Syracuse. Spalding has three of them and is much pleased with them so far, but lately heard some disparaging remarks in their regard.
II-5-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb. 20
Faure, Father J. A.
Paris, (France)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He is returning to (New Orleans) as he prefers the heat of (Louisiana) to the cold of France. He wishes to do all that he can to make himself useful. He regrets that he will not find Archbishop Blanc there but he is confident that his successor will be a second Father for him. To his great regret he cannot be at New Orleans for Lent for certain affairs have delayed his departure. When (Rousselon) received this letter he will be at New York ready to take the boat to New Orleans.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 8vo.
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1861 Feb 20
Putnam, Edw(ard)
North Whitefield, (Maine)
To (Orestes A.) Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
The writer believes he can suggest a solution of the "free soil" controversy.
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1. That the southern proprietor be at liberty to travel in any state with his property.
2. That the Federal government make good any loss he sustains. That is, pay the deprived slave owner the value of the slave in his own county. The actual free slave condition would be left to the force of circumstances. It is inconsistent for Republicans to talk against slavery and then bargain for its further spread into newly-opened territories. Putnam asks Brownson to help him make his views known to the American voters. If Putnam's idea seems too little energetic, it is only because it does not clash with any moral principles. It excludes the question of the right or wrong of slavery.
I-4-a A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.
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1861 Feb 21
Gutton, Father Ph(ilibert)
St. Martinville, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Since leaving (New Orleans) he has been with Father (Ange Marie Felix) Jan as ordered. His faculties expire next month and he asks that they be renewed. He has tried to arrange his affairs several times but encounters opposition on every side. The trustees say they cannot give him anything. If things remain as they are, there is no need for two priests. The formation of the parish of Royville formerly dependent upon Lafayette, inspires the neighbors to think of greater economy. He is now in perfect health and ready to work if (Rousselon) wishes but he still wants to learn English as he feels he will be paralyzed in the exercise of the holy ministry without it.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to.
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1861 Feb 21
Hewit, H.S.
New York (New York)
To (Orestes A.) Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Hewit has applied for the appointment of Surgeon to the U.S. Marine Hospital in San Francisco. Brownson's influence with Seward might help him greatly. The Catholic public of California and the medical profession must be satisfied. If Brownson knows any Republican with influence, perhaps he could write in Hewit's behalf.
P.S. He sends his regards to Mrs. Brownson, Henry and Sarah.
I-4-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 22
Myers, V. Harold
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
to O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Myers encloses a letter of Bishop (John Henry) Hopkins which he believes will prove interesting to Brownson. He feels the Bishop has failed to grasp the subject. Myers is a regular reader of The Review and derives much pleasure from its pages.
I-4-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.
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1861 Feb 22
(Rappe), A(madeus), Bishop of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Here is what Rappe understands by conformity in the administration of temporal things. Each congregation will be administered by a committee of the laity presided over by the pastor. The members of the committee will be selected by the congregation upon presentation of the names by the pastor. Each year the committee will make a report to the bishop. This measure will prevent many difficulties. This is only a suggestion on Rappe's part. He will expose the manner of the collection at the door to the council.
II-5-a A.L.S. 4pp. (French) 12mo.
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1861 Feb 22
Spalding, M(artin) J., Bishop of Louisville
Louisville, (Kentucky)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell
of) Cincinnati, (Ohio)
He sends back the Rescript from Rome regarding the jubilee indulgence for the Sisters of Charity. Father (Peter J.) Lavialle has again sent back the Bulls. Spalding had no chance to advise him to accept as he would have done. He sends some additional questions for the council. He has been much embarrassed concerning funerals of mixed families. He knows nothing of that affair of Father Doyle who perhaps is the one from Indiana.
II-5-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 23
Boglioli, C.M., Father C(harles)
Donaldsonville, (Louisiana)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon)
N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana)
He requests a dispensation for marriage between Ezra B. Cox, a Methodist who claims to have been baptized but cannot prove it, and Carmelite Rodriguez, widow of Douvvadour(?) Le Blanc.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 23
Follot, Father Francis C.
Plaquamine, (Louisiana)
Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He asks permission to erect the stations of the cross in their church. They were in the old church but a great number of stations were broken as were all the crosses to which indulgences were attached. He thanks (Rousselon) for sending Father (Francois) Bert(h)aud to assist at the blessing of the church. Everything went admirably. Since then, January 27, Mass had been said in the church every day. The Sisters (of Holy Cross) still have the Blessed Sacrament at their convent. They come only rarely to Mass which he says at 7 o'clock each day even though the weather is nice and the distance short. When they do come they leave right after Mass on the pretext that they will make their thanksgiving in their own chapel. Furthermore their chapel is badly located. A single door separates it from the music room and the playing of waltzes on the piano and the cries of the children cause a great racket. He asks (Rousselon) if he should stick to the decision of Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc and take the Blessed Sacrament from them.
VI-2-d A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.
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1861 Feb 23
(Odin, C.M.), J(ohn) M(ary), Bishop of
Galveston, (Texas)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The trip from New Orleans to Galveston was quick. The sea was so calm that no one was seasick. Bishop (Joannes Francisco de Paul Verea) of Monterey was greatly pleased and his priests appeared to be satisfied. Mister (Ambroise) Martin also seems pleased about this new sojourn. When he entered the carriage of Father (Victor) Jamey he was given a note from Mother Ste. Seraphine in which she begged him to ask (Rousselon) for the obedience of Sister St. Alphonse. He sends the invoice of the vestments and asks (Rousselon) to tell him how much he owes him. He sent Father (Claude M.) Dubuis, (C.M.) the sum which (Rousselon) had remitted to him for Mrs. ( ) Matton. He sends his respects to Bishop (Joaquin) Madrid and his greetings to Father (Gabriel) Chalon and Father ( ) Lebrun.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 24
Luers, J(ohn) H., Bishop of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, (Indiana)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Father John Baptist Loeszl of Altdorf, Bavaria in a letter to Luers expressed his wish to serve on the missions in America. Father (W ) Giedle, one of Luers' priests represents Loeszl as an exemplary clergyman. Luers does not need him. If Purcell desires his services, Luers will get in touch with him. Father Damen closed a very successful retreat there last Wednesday.
II-5-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 24
Paris, Father Auguste S., Convent of the Sacred Heart
St. Michael's, (Louisiana)
To Father (Stephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
His suffering has not diminished since the departure of Father (Victor) Jamey but he has taken to work and thinks that he can bear it until Holy Week when Jamey has promised to return to assist with the children's First Communion. Not being able to hope for a complete recovery of his health, he has decided to return to France at the end of April. His replacement ought to arrive before May because of the heat of the summer, and before he leaves so that he might begin immediately to learn about everything which concerns the establishment.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1861 Feb 24
Thirion, Father H.
Bonfouca, (Louisiana)
To Father (Stephen) Rousselon
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He planned to spend Holy Week at Bonfouca and to follow all the offices of the week there, but he has neither conser, nor incense box, nor incense. He asks Rousselon to send him these objects and also, if possible a small monstrance because he does not have any in any of the churches of the area.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1861 Feb 25
(McCloskey), John, Bishop of
Albany, (New York)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland of
Hartford, (Connecticut)
(McCloskey) introduces Henry Wheaton, son of Dr. Wheaton of Hartford, who is contemplating joining the church. The step must be taken at home where he will experience opposition. He wants him to become acquainted with McFarland.
I-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1861 Feb 25
Purcell, Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist)
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
To Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere
Detroit, (Michigan)
Purcell inquires if any questions for the Provincial Synod have occurred to Lefevere. Presuming that Father (Peter) Hennaert will accompany Lefevere, Purcell suggests Hennaert as one of the Synod's secretaries; the other is Father (Sylvester H.) Rosecrans. Lefevere is asked to invite to the Council his heads of Religious Orders. He inquires for news of (Bishop Louis de Goesbriand) of Burlington who he is told has been struck with hemiplegy. Father (Peter J.) Lavialle has again returned his Bulls to Rome without consulting Bishop (Martin J.) Spalding. The convert fund is very low and the Archbishop of Baltimore (Francis Patrick Kenrick) reminds him that their quota is due April 1st.
III-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 26
Guinand, R.S.C., Sister A.
Natchitoches, (Louisiana)
To Father (Stephen Rousselon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Her heart, deeply saddened by the sufferings of Pope Pius IX), wishes to lighten them a little. Therefore she asks (Rousselon) to join her modest offering to the money he had received as Peter's pence.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 27
Sillard, J.W.(?)
New York, (New York)
To Father (Stephen) Rousselon
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Sillard?) Encloses an Adams express receipt for a parcel belonging to Father (Gilbert) Raymond of Opelousas. There will be $1.50 to pay which will be refunded to Rousselon by Raymond. No doubt Rousselon has received his circulars in the past. He encloses #86 (no enclosure) and will be happy to execute all his orders.
(P.S.) He hopes the package arrives before the new tariff. He will send a circular in a day or two.
L.S. (English and French) 1p.
Enclosure:
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1861
Diefendendorf, C.F.
New York, (New York)
Received of J.C. Robilard one bundle marked Rev. Gilbert Raymond.
Printed Receipt S.
VI-2-d L.S. And Printed Receipt 2pp. 4to.
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1861 Feb 27
Spalding, M(artin) J., Bishop of Louisville
Louisville, (Kentucky)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell)
Of Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
He encloses a letter from Father Joyce asking Purcell to preach at the opening of St. Patrick's Church on St. Patrick's Day. If Purcell will not be able to come, he should send his brother, (Father Edward Purcell). The church will not be publicly blessed but they will have a solemn opening. Spalding will bring Father (Edward) O'Driscoll to the Council as his theologian. He would like to be exempted from writing the Pastoral as he did it twice already. Spalding is more and more confirmed in his belief that there will be no civil war. (Abraham) Lincoln is frightened into moderation and common sense.
II-5-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1861 Feb 28
Mittelbronn, Father (Francis)
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
to Father (Stephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
About 15 days ago he wrote asking if he could have Mr. (Ambroise) Martin, if ordained, for the second new church which is being built but he has received no reply. He does not know whether to continue the church or to return the subscriptions since he cannot promise a priest as he had done on the advice of the late Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc. Also he is not able to reach any agreement with the young singer Rousselon sent him for want of a reply about Martin.
P.S. Father (F.) Marion is not happy at Pointe Coupée and he believes that he wishes to return to Cincinnati. He will miss him as he is a good young man, but fickle.
VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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