(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick
Washington, D.C.)
To (Orestes A. Brownson
Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Ned likes Gen. (Silas) Casey very much. He is kept very busy at the passes. (Edwin V.) Sumner crossed the Chain Bridge with his 25,000 last night. (Nathaniel P.) Banks this morning. (Franz) Sigel remains at his side. (John) Pope is at Alexandria. (Phillip) Kearney was killed by his own batteries. He understands the "Herald" treated (Orestes) well on Monday.
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(1862) (Sep - Nov ?)
(Brownson), Ned, (Edward Patrick)
Washington, (D.C.)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
He asks how his saddle was sent to him and that if it was sent by freight he would like to have a receipt for same. He has heard from Jesse (Healy) and the latter says he is still going to get him a horse. Ned, however, is vexed at his Uncle Jesse (Healy). He has not received any news from his brother, Henry (Brownson), since he left (Washington) except that he is Assistant Adjutant-General to Col. Hays, Chief of Artillery Reserve. Ned requests that all his money be sent on to him. He speaks of receiving his Father's (Orestes A. Brownson) letters and places little faith in McClellan's successes. He presumes that Miles is dead and Harper's Ferry gone but it's possible too that Miles is alive and Harper's Ferry safe. He wrote to Captain Howard and regretted he could not report as the General wished; that the Secretary had placed him on duty with Hunt and would not willingly return him to General F(remont) unless he were going into active service. He will only be able to carry a valise in the future and he shall send his trunk home by Howell. He speaks of the wedding of his landlady's daughter. He shall write on something besides business.
P.S. Ned sends his love to his mother and asks about news of the Review and of his brother Orestes (Brownson, Jr.). He desires also to hear of the progress made by McClellan and Fremont.
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1862 Sep
Brownson, (Orestes) A.
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
To Charles Sumner
(Washington, D.C.)
President (Abraham Lincoln) has issued a threat; but he has contrived to make it worth as little as possible. Brownson hardly dares to ask Sumner what he thinks of Brownson's article on the (William H.) Seward policy. Brownson's only misgiving is that he threw the blame too excessively on the Secretary of State. Has there been nowhere a serious intention of crushing the rebellion by force of arms? Brownson hopes that Sumner returns to the Senate for another term. The success of the Pro-Slavery Party, in defeating Sumner, and including a majority of the next Congress would secure the triumph of the Rebellion. Brownson was put upon a course for Congress. His nomination was unanimous and enthusiastic. His election is doubtful. He will work for the ticket but he does not want to enter Congress because he does feel that he is the right sort of person to have influence in the House. His proper place is in the editorial chair; but he could not refuse to run.
(P.S.) Brownson will not feel comfortable until Seward is removed. Brownson has not changed his opinion of General (George) McClellan). Henry Brownson's son, writes and tells him that if McC(lellan) had called up his reserves at Antietam he could have had a decisive victory. Rosecrans has done well. Brownson wishes Banks would be made Secretary of War. He would like a whole new cabinet, the present administration will never bring the war to a successful issue. Fremont and Jessie visited Brownson. Brownson wishes he had voted for him in 1861. Brownson hopes to be elected, if he gets the Catholic vote he is safe.
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1862 Sep
Juncker, Henry D., Bishop of Alton
Alton, Illinois
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Father J(ohn) Menge came to Alton a very zealous priest and Juncker hopes he is leaving the same way.
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1862 Sep 1
Denavit, Father
Lyons, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans
Rome, Italy)
Denavit forwards (no enclosure) the letters from New Orleans and he has another which Father (Claude M.) Dubuis, (C.M.) advised him to keep until (Odin's) return. Dubuis remained with them only two hours. He wrote to (Odin) from the seminary and Denavit sent the letter, as he directed, to Cardinal Barnabo, However, as indicated by (Odin's) letter, Denavit sends these to Monte Citorio. The superior (Father Duplay) is with his family and will return in two weeks; (Odin) will see him on his return. Denavit has not yet found any missionaries.
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1862 Sep 1
McKey, Mother Angela J(oseph)
Grand Rapids, (Michigan)
To Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefev(e)re
Detroit, (Michigan)
Mother Angela (of the Sisters of St. Bridget) acknowledges receipt of Lefevere's letter of the 29th ult. The young candidate is doing well and will be ready to receive the Holy Habit at any time Lefevere is free to give it. As regards salary, all Sister asks is what is due for the time she attended the free school. Besides paying an assistant in the school, and other debts last March, she now owes 5 months rent.
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1862 Sep 1
Morisot, Father J. (M.)
Fleury-sur-Ouche, Cote d'Or, (France)
To ( )
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Morisot has written twice, but thinks he has not received either because, despite the difficulty of communication between New Orleans and France he would have devised a means to reply, were it only by way of the French Consul. He finds himself in a very sad and cruel position and counts on him to assist him. The small sum that he brought with him, counting on procuring the money he left at New Orleans of which he has received nothing, was exhausted long ago. He really does not know how he can sustain himself. His health, which seemed to be improving, is wavering . He asks him to send him immediately the aid which he needs.
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(18)62 Sep 1
Sumner, Charles
Boston, (Massachusetts)
To (Orestes A. Brownson
Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Sumner likes (Brownson's) distinction. Emancipation is a war measure; Colonization is a peace measure. To take up the latter is to carry weight. Like all that (Brownson) says this speech is most powerful and instructive. He wonders if (Brownson) left President (Abraham Lincoln) without shoving him forward or if (Lincoln) is stolidly inert. He is curious to know (Brownson's) last impressions. It is hard to read of all this blood and sacrifice and to think it might have been averted - which he solemnly believes.
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1862 Sep 3
Goddard, Madeleine Vinton
Cresson, (Pennsylvania)
To Orestes A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Mrs. Goddard has directed Lippincott to send Brownson a copy of her translations so that he may announce the publication in the October number of the Review. A favorable notice would help the sale of the work here and in Europe. She hopes his son is convalescing. Sister Eulalia (Pearce) writes that he is being nursed at home. She hopes Brownson has given up his intention to discontinue the Review; and also hopes that he will accept the Congressional nomination.
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1862 Sep 3
Luers, J(ohn) H., Bishop of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, (Indiana)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Luers, returning today from Crawfordsville, received Purcell's letter. He has been invited by the pastor at tiffin to be present at the Consecration of his church but he will do nothing in the Diocese of Cleveland unless especially invited by the Bishop himself. Luers says he may see Purcell in a day or two.
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1862 Sep 4
(Brownson), Ned (Captain Edward P.)
Washington, (D.C.)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson
Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Jesse (Healy) arrived on Tuesday and went directly to the War Office but did not see the Secretary. Ned spoke to Mr. Andrews who advises him to see the Secretary today. There are no secretaryships available but he hopes to obtain a quartermastership for Jesse. He asks that his saddle be sent on. He is obliged to Miss Em(ma) Bartlett, and her brother and sister. He is now busily engaged writing passes of which he issues about 200 a day. The females get very little satisfaction from him but he always finds himself issuing a pass to a lady upon Captain Scott's recommendation. He has just given a pass to Sen. (Henry) Wilson.
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1862 Sep 6
Hamilton, James A.
Nevis, Dobbs Ferry, New York
to O(restes) A. Brownson
Elizabeth, (New Jersey)
The letter which Hamilton mentioned "yesterday" will be found on page 84, June 8, 1861, Seward to Adams, second paragraph. This is the key to the conduct of the war by McClellan. He quotes a passage from it. A ruthless campaign against the enemy is advised. Hamilton does not agree on such. He suggests a title for Brownson on the Seward Policy.
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(1862) Sep 6
Hewit, Father A(ugustine) F.
New York, (New York)
To (Orestes A. Brownson
Elizabeth, New Jersey)
The enclosed was sent to Hewit to be forwarded. He encloses (no enclosure) also a photograph which he begs Brownson to accept.
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1862 Sep 3
(Hewit, Henry S.)
(Alexandria, Virginia)
To (Orestes A. Brownson
Elizabeth, New Jersey)
The campaign of General (John) Pope in Western Virginia is a miserable failure and the whole army is retreated to Washington. Pope has lost entirely the confidence of the army and probably of the country. Hewit begs Brownson to sustain George B. Mc(C)lellan, an honest patriot and learned in his profession. They must organize before they can triumph. Hewit is temporarily assigned to Franklin's corps d'armes but will probably be changed in a day or two.
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1862 Sep 6
Juncker, H(enry) D., Bishop of Alton
Alton, (Illinois)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Juncker is happy that Purcell has returned safely from Europe. He heard of Purcell's return the day before his retreat, which was given by Father Arnold Damen, S.J.. Forty-two priests were present, eleven absent, and the twelve Franciscan Fathers had their own retreat. Next Sunday, Juncker will ordain two priests and one deacon and on Monday will open their New College and temporary Seminary at Teutopolis, Illinois.
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1862 Sep 6
St. Cyr, H. de
Nice, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.) of New Orleans
Rome, (Italy)
St. Cyr learns from yesterday's newspaper that Odin is not at Rome. Odin knows that God has taken Mrs. de St. Cyr, that he has lost a daughter who loved him very much. At first he revolted against God but his revolt did not last long. He is alone with his eight children, all of whom are on vacation until October 4 and who give him the greatest consolation. He asks Odin to come and see him if he can, and to remain several days.
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1862 Sep 7
McCloskey, Father William
Genzano, (Italy)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
McCloskey is happy that Purcell reached New York safely. He says this September will decide whether the Pope more firmly established or hurled from his throne. Madame Bontonslinn regretted not seeing Purcell. Archbishop (John M.) Odin has been in Rome about two weeks and hopes to be through his affairs and leave on next Wednesday. The College took nine medals at the appreciation. Richter got second for canon law and O'Regan, first for liturgy. Braun, Corrigan, Jones and Hurstmann won in different classes. McCloskey was sorry he could not lay the college's affairs before the meeting but everyone was too busy and Bishop (James F.) Wood was ill. However, the Archbishop (John Hughes) of New York and the bishops of Boston (John Fitzpatrick) and (John McCloskey) Albany were very favorable. He wants them to have their suffragan take a collection for the College. The pension is not high enough to take care of the expenses but there are not many students. He found certain obligations, which he describes, fastened onto the College when he arrived. He enumerates the expenses attached to the College, and which they cannot take care of. He has already had to borrow money at high interest rates. McCloskey leaves the matter in Purcell's hands. He sends his regards to Purcell, Father Edward Purcell, and to Father Collins.
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1862 Sep 9
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
Washington, (D.C.)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Ned tells of his change from General Casey's staff to Colonel Hunt and seems very pleased at the change. General Casey had two types of business for his staff one to write and the other to run errands for him. Ned saw no chance for advancement with him. With Hunt all he has to do is to carry out orders. He regrets that he is unable to get a horse and the Colonel is up at Rockville (Maryland) without him. He left yesterday and he telegraphed him that there are no horses at Rockville but that he would write him. With General Casey, Ned would never have gained distinction or promotion since there were six or seven aides who were equally entitled to a boost. He is the only aide to Colonel (Hunt) although he has two lieutenants to assist him. The Colonel is a fussy man but one of influence and so he (Brownson) tries to please him. Henry (Brownson) has promised him a horse from his battery but since he is at Poolesville (Maryland) it is probably too much to expect to hear from him. He expresses surprise to think that the Times has not noticed Father's (Orestes A. Brownson, Sr.) speech and Congressional prospects. He says he is glad to hear that (Sarah) is getting on so well toward his nomination. He tells her to draw in as many Democrats as she can. Mr. and Mrs. McLean board at the same house in which he is staying. He doesn't know exactly what is to become of (General John Charles) Fremont. He fears that he is to be mixed up in the future affairs of this country if the Confederates succeed. He (Brownson) wishes to continue on the friendliest terms with him but does not care to ever be a member of his staff again. His post is such a movable one that she must not expect him to receive letters without delay. Washington is so used to being in danger. He feels more secure here than she is in New Jersey. He speaks of sending home $100. He expects that Jesse (Healy) will get the position of assistant Quartermastership of Volunteers with the rank of Captain. He hopes that Henry (Brownson) will come down to Washington that day and secure attention and success for his application. He wishes his Father would write a letter to Mr. Stanton in behalf of (Jesse). When Jesse (Healy) went to Mr. Stanton he presented Dr. B's letter. Mr. Stanton read it and said he could make no such appointment. He feels that if his Father would write it would have the effect to carry the matter safely through. Colonel Gareschi informed him that it would be necessary to create many new assistant Quartermasterships of Volunteers. He (Jesse) will be allowed some time to get his clerks and things in order. A very good letter can be written to finish up Mr. Stanton. He acknowledges (Sarah's) letter of September 3. He contends that even should General Fremont order him back to his staff he would not be obliged to return unless he received word from the War Department. He wants to know the result and history of her Old Folks Tea Party. She will never be sorry if the election goes right and she comes there to live in Washington, (D.C.). He asks to be remembered to Miss Kipling. If Dick or Sull Healy wants a staff appointment the latest way of getting it is to have the Governor of his state appoint him Lieutenant in some old decimated regiment. Then, having previously arranged with the Adjutant-General Thomas or Mr. Stanton, have him inform the Governor that he is to be transferred at once to the staff of some General. He tells how to go about receiving an appointment.
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1862 Sep 11
Howe (?), S.G.
Boston, (Massachusetts)
To Orestes a. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
The election of (Martin Franklin) Conway in Kansas is doubtful. Mr. Thomas (Starr) King has taken the field against him. Conway believes if Brownson would champion him he would win. Howe thinks so likewise.
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1862 Sep 12
Bertoldi, Father Peter
Lowell, Mass(achusetts)
To (Orestes A. Brownson)
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Father Bertoldi has recently arrived in America and wishes to learn English as rapidly as possible. He asks Brownson to recommend some books that will aid him to master English.
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1862 Sep 12
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
Washington, D.C.
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Ned writes often because he appreciates hearing from her. He had been to see (Mr.) Stanton (Secretary of War) and asked if he had considered Jesse (Healy's) application. Stanton aid (Jesse Healy) would have to wait his turn. (Mr. Stanton's) short remarks are very vexatious and Henry (Brownson) was disgusted with him the other day. 100 new Assistant Quartermasterships of Volunteers to be appointed. Howell is to apply for one. He asks that Brownson's Review attack the administration because there isn't a true man in it. Welles and his cohorts cannot be considered as men. He received a letter from Jesse (Healy) informing him that his horse was to be sent. He asks her for $50. He wants the receipt for his saddle likewise. He wonders if the money he paid Caldwell has been recovered. He tells her to keep their Father (Orestes A. Brownson, Sr.) an independent candidate because he considers the Republicans more corrupt than the Democrats. He has been reading the Herald's advice to McLellan to stand out against the government unless it threw the Abolitionists overboard. He tries to tell his sister not to be distressed about his going with Hunt. He claims that with General Casey he had no chance to find the camp-life at Ft. Albany and the brigading he had expected. He says that his brother Henry (Brownson) will exert a good influence and keep him from drinking in the field at least. He asks to be told all the news and to be remembered to all his friends. He says it is important that his Father write a letter to Stanton in Jesse (Healy's) regard. He complains that both Miss McLean and Miss Drake, are the amount of his young lady acquaintances in (Washington, D.C.). General McClellan is at Clarksburg. The forts on the Potomac side are not perfectly secure because they have ravines and woods approaching close to them. General McClellan seems to be getting all the artillery with him. Ned believes that there are at least 100,000 rebels in Maryland. He fears the capture of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh more than of Washington or Baltimore. This would result in a separation of the East from the West. He expresses his hopes for the war.
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1862 Sep 12
Hewit, Father Aug(ustine) F.
New York (City), (New York)
To Orestes A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Hewit expresses his pleasure in Brownson's recent article on the Family and Incarnation. Hewit has never found anything more profound or sublime in the whole range of his reading. Dr. Osgood, with whom he was acquainted at Fairfield, was equally delighted with them. Since Brownson intends to change the Review, Hewit hopes Brownson will not discontinue "that Series of Articles." Hewit's aunt, Miss Hillhouse, was pleased with his article "Rebellion, State Suicide." Prof. Porter "seized on the number as soon as he saw it." In Connecticut, and in parts of New England, the way for Catholic faith is being made. Hewit believes the clergy is alienating itself more than ever from the New England people. Bishop Francis P. McFarland seems to be a Southerner. The Atlantic Monthly expresses what there is of "noble and hopeful life and energy in the intellectual and moral order" in the opinion of Hewit. Hewit's brother, Dr. Henry S. Hewit, had gone with McClellan's Army as Director of Franklin Division.
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1862 Sep 13
D'Avanjo, Joseph
Rome, (Italy)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.) of New Orleans
(Rome, Italy)
He sends the letters which (Odin) promised to forward to his sister.
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1862 Sep 13
Marongiu Nurra, Emmanuele, Archbishop of Cagliari
Rome, (Italy)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
Lyons, France)
Not being able to personally recommend Father Gioac(c)hino Manorit(t)a, born in Cagliari and a Dominican, Marongiu cannot omit recommending him by this letter. He is a young man of excellent morals, educated in the sacred sciences and devoted to the Church. He is poor and without a patrimony. He would be a good acquisition for the missions.
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1862 Sep 13
Spalding, M(artin) J., Bishop of Louisville
Louisville, (Kentucky)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Spalding says he will not trouble Purcell with any decision hereafter. He joins with Purcell in praying for peace that there may be no invasion. He and all his clergy have been reciting the Collect for more than a year toward this end. Spalding sends his regards to Mr. and Mrs. Springer.
P.S. Spalding says however bad may be Purcell's condition, Kentucky will be worse as it will be caught between the North and the South.
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1862 Sep 15
Hendricken, Father Thomas F.
Waterbury, Conn(ecticut)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
Hendricken presided at a meeting at Naugatuck September 14 in which he was promised at least $500 yearly pew rents provided a priest was sent there. This was at the very first meeting. He is sure that in 4 months from now the pew rent and collection would amount to $1,000 yearly. He suggests that the Bishop send a priest for Sunday, but he will attend the place a few weeks longer. The Bishop did not say in his circular when he would visit Hendricken. He suggests a Sunday. They will have some few for Confirmation as the children are small. If the Bishop is in Connecticut next week, he would like to see him.
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(1862) Sep 17
McCloskey, Father Geo(rge)
(New York, New York)
To O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
McCloskey's copy is in the printer's hands. The press of time did not allow him to make changes. He asks Brownson to use his pen freely among his Germanisms. He thinks the word "Romanizing" in "Romanizing - scholastic tendency" should be omitted. As he warmed with his subject he did not spare hard names. He does not know whether he fully brought the delicate objection of Dr. (Jacob) Froschammer's opponent in the matter of appointing "such men" to the Congregation of the Index. Brownson may remember he caught at it it has such a fine point he may have blunted it.
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1862 Sep 18
Chalon, Father G(abriel
New Orleans, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans
Lyons, France)
They still have three long months to wait for (Odin) but they will be patient. The Confederate troops are under the walls of Washington; they also hold Frederick, Maryland. (General) Stonewall (Jackson) has passed the Rubicon, i.e. the Potomac; they say at Baltimore, at Annapolis. Soon, if he goes in this fashion, he will be everywhere. (General Robert E.) Lee is in front of Wash(ington). August 29-31 have been three fine days, Bull run, Manassas. (Lieutenant-General Simon Bolivar) Buckner is marching on Louisville. Lieutenant-General (E.) Kirby Smith is a few miles from Cincinnati. There is great panic. The federal attacked Madisonville on Monday, but they quickly re-embarked leaving many dead and carrying away many wounded. To revenge themselves their gunboat bombarded poor Madison in Little Texas. Perhaps Father (Claude M.) Dubuis, (C.M.) will find that his little church has been destroyed. (Odin) had no doubt learned that Donaldsonville was also bombarded. On the 23rd they are to put into execution the act of confiscation for those who will not take the oath. The city is agitated. If they conjure him away, he will try to land on his feet in Attakapas. There is no sickness. Father (Stephen) Rousselon is well. Their priests are not bad. Father (Angelo) Mascaroni is almost better since he learned about Garibaldi's discomfiture; (Odin) knows that Mascaroni does not busy himself with politics. Chalon fears that France will recognize the Confederacy too late for the interest of commerce. Someone gave him a box of cigars which Fathers Rousselon, Perché, and Cambiaso have made a hole in, but Dubuis will find some on his return.
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1862 Sep 18
McCloskey, Father John per G. McC., Mount St. Mary's College
(Emmitsburg, Maryland)
To Bishop Francis P. McFarland (of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
He has drawn on McFarland in favor of Father George McCloskey at 5 days for $75 on the account of McFarland's ward, John S. Flynn. (There is a note) asking Father smith to inform, him if Flynn has entered the seminary at Mount St. Mary's initialed by McFarland.
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1862 Sep 18
Rousselon, Father S(tephen)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, C.M. of New Orleans
(Lyons, France)
The Confederates have earned a great victory at Manassas and the Yankees have retreated across the Potomac for the second time. It is said that the Confederates have penetrated into Maryland but that requires confirmation. (At New Orleans) everything is quiet enough, but they are arming the Negroes and a new San Domingo is feared. It is also said that a considerable number of Confederates is surrounding the city in order to deliver it, but one sees only guerillas who kill great numbers of Yankees. The law of the oath or confiscation enacted by Lincoln should be in full operation on September 23. The question is difficult to resolve, but it concerns the entire fortunes of the greatest part of the families of the city, for it is said that (General Benjamin F.) Butler is determined to execute the law. Rousselon is still not able to communicate with the country parishes. The city clergy have not given him any trouble except for two of their young priests. Father (Ambroise) Martin of St. Theresa's and Father P.S. Blain of Thibodaux asked permission to spend some time with their families to restore their health. Both had doctor's certificates so he gave them permission. He has no one to replace them, but Father (J.D.) Flanagan told him that Father (A.) Faure could come to say Mass on Sundays since Mrs. Mace had been obliged to close her establishment because of the Yankee soldiers. Father (Charles M.) Ménard also let him know that he could do without Blain who was very useful to him. Rousselon has not received any news from Texas. The last letter he received from Odin was from Aix-les-Bains. Father Denavit will direct this letter to Odin.
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1862 Sep 19
Hallinan, Father M.
Columbus, (Ohio)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Hallinan acknowledges Purcell's letter. He has written to Boston for the letter Purcell required, but has received no answer yet. He has not been a subject of the Bishop of Boston and has not applied to be received in that diocese. He has not written to Philadelphia. In Philadelphia he was associated with but was not a member of the Jesuits. He regrets he has not heard from Boston.
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1862 Sep 20
Auffray, William, Minor Seminary of
Plouguernevel, Cotes-du-Nord, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans
Lyons, France)
Auffray was studying at the minor seminary, uncertain of his vocation, when the misfortunes of Pius IX afflicted him. He left Brittany to go to the defense of the Church and he was there for two years when the pleas of his parents forced him to come back in order to pursue his studies. He has been back for two months, and a voice is calling him to the high mission of converting souls. He plans to leave at the end of this year for the missions or the colonies. He thought about China but it was beyond his power, and he was still uncertain about what corner of the earth he should choose when the letters of friends told him of (Odin's) visit to the grand seminary of St. Brieuc, and the conditions he had proposed. Confirmed in these feelings and sure of his vocation, he writes to (Odin) in his own name and that of several fellow students. However, new obstacles have appeared; being of the class of 1863 he is carried on the conscription list and a certificate is indispensable. He can easily procure one for France or its colonies but he does not know about the United States. Before making their decision, he and some fellow students wish to know if (Odin) can procure them. For Auffray the English language is not unknown because he cultivated it for a year.
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1862 Sep 20
Preston, Father T(homas)
New York, (New York)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
McFarland's letter with the $20 arrived that morning and Preston will do as McFarland says with the $1 sent him some time ago to pay for McFarland's seal. McFarland sent him one dollar too much and he is holding it to his credit.
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1862 Sep 20
Trumeau, Father U.
Chateauroux, Indre, (France)
To Secretary (of the Archbishop of
Lyons, France)
Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.) was at Rome toward the end of last month and will probably stay at Lyons, his homeland, on his return from Italy. Trumeau wishes to write or speak to him about a matter which concerns his mission and therefore he wishes to know where and when he can contact him.
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(1862) Sep 24
Lewis, L.P.
Lynnville, (Kentucky)
To (Bishop Richard Vincent Whelan)
(Wheeling, West Virginia)
The removal of a neighbor to Wheeling gives the writer an opportunity to write Bishop (Whelan), and ask his blessing and prayers for himself and others on his side of the line of blood and fire separating them. (Mrs.) Ellen Sullivan is going to settle in Wheeling, for the benefit of her children, so that they may be educated and brought up properly. Lewis has told her he knew (Whelan), and that Frances Smythe would give her whatever advice or direction she would need. She will tell (Whelan) of the health of Lewis (and his family). They are all still alive. Letty (Lewis?) has been very ill, but is improving, . Her children are healthy, but her husband, who has been in the army, is now at home, and Lewis fears he will not survive. Lewis has not been out this summer because the country was so threatened and the enemy is near. Mr. Crooks (?) is in the army, but has strained his back lifting a canon, and is trying to get a long furlough so that he can recover. Willy (Lewis) is a volunteer in the "State line" commanded by General John B. Floyd. He will soon be in service in Western Virginia. Lewis does not protest Willy's serving his country, but he was sad upon seeing him march away, to return none knows when. So many are suffering and giving their lives on the altar of Liberty, that never before in the history of the earth has Liberty cost so much. But the people, rich and poor, and old and young, are all bound together in a brotherhood of sorrow, suffering, and resolve. All are united and the soldiers suffering and enduring without a murmur. Likewise is a whole nation of women to be admired; they are brave, courageous, sacrificing, giving up sheltered homes to care for the wounded or living without the necessities of life. All widows, orphans, and bereaved parents are keeping their sorrow out of sight, lest such thoughts might disturb the fighting men. He wonders how long the evil of war will be in the world; how long God's anger will be directed against it. It seems beyond human ability to see the way to peace, for victory and defeat alike leave the future impenetrable. All his relatives and friends are still alive, except Nancy's brother Albert who was killed at the Battle of Second Manasses on August 30 (1862). She and her family are now residing with General Floyd at Abington, (Kentucky). (He names a number of their friends and reports on their health and welfare.) They all need only peace to make them wiser and better, after the sad lessons of war. God only can judge the hearts of the people, and while the presence of evil men among them all is acknowledged, yet the people seem chastened, elevated, and instructed. They have lost neither humanity nor Christian civilization by contact with an enemy (the North) whose like history has never before recorded. Lewis apologizes for intruding upon Bishop (Whelan's) time, and asks his prayers for peace and for God's protection.
P.S. Lewis hopes for a visit from (Whelan) when the way has been made open and safe. He sends his regards to Father (Henry F.) Parke (of Parkersburg, Virginia), and asks (Whelan) to take up a collection of prayers for his son, Whilly (Lewis). (In the James Alphonsus McMaster collection).
I-1-m A.L.S. 12pp. 8vo.
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1862 Sep 24
McFarland, F(rancis) P., Bishop of Hartford
Providence, (Rhode Island)
To Father John Corry
(Albany, New York)
He has just received Corry's letter enclosing a draft for $608, the amount of the mistake in the settlement, and he thanks Corry.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1862 Sep 24
Xavier, S.H.C.J., Sister Mary
Towanda, (Pennsylvania)
to (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell)
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
After all the kindnesses the Archbishop showed them on board the Scotia they think he will be pleased to know that they are getting settled in their convent in Towanda and they find themselves surrounded with an abundance of work for the salvation of souls. They hope that he will pray for them. Their poor school has been opened three weeks and they find that the children delight in instruction. They expect to open their convent school in a week or two and she encloses a prospectus. She will send more if he wishes. They hope for his continued interest and that he will visit them some time.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1862 Sep 25
Felb, Joseph
(Buckingham, Pa.)
To Orestes A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Felb has read that the people of Eastern New Jersey propose sending Brownson to Congress. He wishes this to be consummated. The Secessionists in the North are trying to pack Congress with pro-slave members. Felb is very anti-slavery. He has read extracts of Brownson's writing in the Anti-Slavery Standard. The democrats in the fifth congressional district of Pennsylvania under strong pro-slavery interests have chosen a "miserable demagogue" as their leader. Felb questions the moral character of this man. The Union men have chosen M. Russell Thayer, "a good man." He wishes Brownson to send him a brief appeal to the Catholics to "'beware of the leanin' of the Brenkenridgers." There will not be time to publish it before election, but he will read it to his friends. Despite the fact that the Irish are employed by republicans, they as a group, voted democratic. Felb believes the moment an individual sets foot on American soil, he is free.
I-4-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1862 Sep 25
McCloskey, Father Geo(rge) W.
New York, (New York)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of Hartford)
Providence, (Rhode Island)
McCloskey's brother notifies him that in the first week of October a draft of his will be payable at the Merchant's Bank, New York. He has sent on several drafts to meet it like the enclosed (no enclosure). McFarland may send a check or send it by a more convenient way.
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1862 Sep 26
DeNeve, Father J(ohn)
Louvain, (Belgium)
To Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefev(e)re
Detroit, Mich(igan)
DeNeve hopes Lefevere has received his letters of March 12 and 23, of April 10 and 23. The difficulties as expressed in his last letter have been cleared up by the university's doctors. As DeNeve received no answer, he acted as he had told Lefevere. DeNeve gives a report of the American College (at Louvain) for 1861-62. The College, thanks to donations, has 38 rooms. Bishops (John) Timon, (Francis P.) McFarland, (James) Duggan, (Michael) O'Connor, (John) Laughlin visited the College and expressed satisfaction; DeNeve regrets Lefevere's absence. Expenses were 23 thousand francs, receipts over 24 thousand francs. During the last year, he has sent 11 priests; 3 to Detroit, Fathers (Ferdinand) Allgayer, (John) Friedland, (Edward) Van Lauwe, left for the U.S. September 22; 2 to Louisville, 2 to Nesqualy, 2 to Oregon City, 1 to Natchez. There are 4 students who have received Bachelor of Theology degrees, 2 for Louisville and 2 for Detroit. The extra expense for these degrees has been paid from particular donations and not from the mission account. Students for Detroit are (Gustave) Limpens, (John) Busche, (Henry) Beerhorst, sub-deacons. Lefevere's bill will be 500 francs.
A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 8vo.
Enclosure:
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(1862) (Sep 26)
DeNeve, Father John
Louvain, Belgium
to (Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Copy of the deed of the part of the American College purchased with the money of Father (Camillus Paul?) Maes, and conditions under which the money was given. Before a Notary of Louvain, 4 undersigned witnessed the legal transfer of the property. The purchasers are listed including DeNeve, and its location with reference to other holdings given. In a footnote DeNeve gives the conditions under which Canon Maes offers his donation, such as Masses to be said.
A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 8vo.
III-2-j A.L.S. (French) 7pp. 8vo.
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1862 Sep 26
Trumeau, Father U.
Chateauroux, (Indre, France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans
Paris?, France)
Trumeau thanks (Odin) for his letter and he asks for an audience in (Paris) next Monday. He wishes to offer his services for Louisiana. Since leaving he seminary at Bourges, he spent six years as assistant pastor at a very important parish of Canton whose pastor was more than ninety years old. He has been 13 years at the parish of St. Christopher in Chateauroux. He is 43 years old, enjoys robust health, and has a liking for the holy ministry, especially preaching. This year he preached the entire month of Mary in a church of Paris, St. Jacques du Haut-Pas. Last year, on the invitation of Father Lamblin, vicar-general and confidante of Archbishop (Charles Amabilis de la Tour d'Auvergne) of Bourges, he gave two retreats in the mother-house of a religious community; a similar invitation was addressed to him last Saturday. He is a little bit of a musician, organist, and composer of religious music. He hopes their archbishop who is completely ignorant of his plans will not oppose him, but he would not be surprised at some resistance. Hoping to be ready when Providence calls, he thought he ought not accept two very important posts, of which the last was offered by the diocesan authorities on April 27. It is not without some regret that he would leave the people of (Chateauroux) who have always shown him much sympathy. The Academy itself has not ceased to name him to the Presidency of two learned societies for 12 years. Patriarch (Joseph) Valerga of Jerusalem with which he has maintained relations for many years, has often made overtures through his chancellor even before Trumeau's pilgrimage there but with the Latins, who are sparse, there is little to do with the Moslems absolutely nothing. He leaves it to the Archbishop of Bourges to make known his faults.
VI-2-f A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1862 Sep 27
Guerard, Father P.
Chateauroux, Indre, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.) of New Orleans
(Paris, France)
Father (U,) Trumeau, his friend and schoolmate, showed him (Odin's) letter. He read it with pleasure because he has not forgotten his old friends, especially Father (J.B.) Jobert, pastor of St. Augustine's, who has kept silent for more than a year. Guerard is not known to (Odin), having left New Orleans, where he was pastor at Algiers, three years ago. Trumeau has long wished to serve in the missions. He is a good orator who will be much regretted by the Archbishop of Bourges. He is titular pastor of (Chateauroux), Commander of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre, and would be a precious acquisition. He plans to leave for Paris and present himself to (Odin) on Monday. Guerard wishes he could accompany him but his colleague is away for several days, and the pastor is old and infirm and cannot remain alone in so considerable a parish. They have a young priest, aged 27 and assistant of Notre Dame, who as a missionary-builder would be very suitable for Louisiana. He is intelligent and has health of iron. Guerard believes he would leave voluntarily because he has worked on him with his description of Pass Christian and Franklin, his first fields of battle.
VI-2-f A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1862 Sep 27
Hamilton, James A.
Nevis, Dobbs Ferry, New York
to O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Hamilton asks to be listed as a subscriber to the Review. He delivered the accompanying to the President with remarks. The President said he could keep it under his eye. Hamilton told Lincoln he could use it in preparing another proclamation. When Lincoln asked if he would need another Hamilton told him he would most certainly.
I-4-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1862 Sep 29
Healy, Father James A.
Boston, (Massachusetts)
To Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland of Hartford
(Providence, Rhode Island)
The bearer, M. Macheret, has been a very successful teacher of French in Boston for several years. He comes to Providence at the invitation of George Sprague to instruct officers in the art of war. He wants an introduction to McFarland as he is a Catholic, especially because of his little son. Healy knows McFarland better than the other clergymen.
I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1862 Sep 29
Miller, (Miss) Minerva V.
Washington, D.C.
To O(restes) A. Brownson
Washington, D.C.
Miss Miller asks Brownson's help to raise money to purchase the farm on which she was born for a home for her parents. She gives her qualifications, noting her lack of formal training. The farm is in Baltimore County. Brownson may retain the deed until his advance has been repaid.
P.S. She will send him her photograph and wants his for her album..
I-4-b A.L.S. 4pp. 8mo.
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1862 Sep 30
Garesche, J(ulius) P.
Washington, (D.C.)
To James A)lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
Since his subscription to the Freeman's (Journal) is only paid up to October 31, 1861 he encloses by his friend, Col(onel) ( ) Nichols, $10 for which he requests a receipt up to January 1, 1864 and the balance is to be used for the cause of our country. He is sorry that is all he can spare, but he has nothing left but his salary, and that is liable to go any day. He inquires about a letter he sent McMaster 10 or 12 days ago, asking the whereabouts of his brother-in-law, Blackwell, and authorizing McMaster to draw on Garesche in his favor, from $100 to $150. He knows that his letters have been opened in the St. Louis post office and every good Democrat is suspected of disloyalty because of the traitors who have ruined them. He did not know whether this letter might have been diverted from its address.
P.S. He sent an article he wrote, a copy of which was sent to each Congressman. McDougall(?) of Cal(ifornia) quoted from it in his speech on Gen(eral) Stone's case. At that time they were victorious everywhere, but because of the President playing into the hands of the Abolitionists. Stanton by his ambition to be the master spirit and the orders of the General to lay waste to Virginia acted as recruiting sergeants for the rebels, the South was able to raise a new army, showed them that submission was useless, and they are now whipping us. Since the Abolitionists have brought this about, they have a right to be called traitors. He wishes they would be defeated in that State in the coming election, but he doubts it.
I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1862 Sep 30
Young, Father N.R.
Zanesville, Ohio
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Young asks when he and his people may receive the Papal Benediction, and how to prepare for it.
II-5-b A.L.S. 1pg. 12mo.
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