Danson, Sister St. Augustine de Borgia
Paris, (France)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Sister thanks Purcell for delivering a parcel for Brooklyn. She would like Francis Cachard, in Cincinnati whose sister is in the Ursuline Convent in Brown County, Ohio, to meet some Catholic friends. Sister Danson sent pictures to Miss Ellinor Cachard, Francis' sister, but she has moved now. Sister asks Purcell to forward the enclosed note to St. Louis to Sister Mary Ambrosia Warren, Convent of the Visitation, St. Louis.
(Note by Purcell to Mother Superior: Please ask Miss Cachard if she received the pictures and her brother's address. He asks that she drop him a line for Sister Danson). (October 20, 1862).
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1862 Oct 2
Booth, Mary L.
Williamsburg, N(ew) Y(ork)
To (Orestes A.) Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
The writer returns the second volume of Cochin, and tells of her difficulties in securing the work at Messrs. Sheldon and Co. and her worry over how much Brownson valued it. On the morrow she will go to Washington to the Dead Letter Office. The work is to be published by Messrs. Walker, Wire and Co., of Boston. The volume on emancipation will be first. Others will follow. She asks whether Brownson knows anything of Cochin his life works, etc. She wishes to give him a slight personal introduction. She also would like to be remembered to Miss Brownson. She sends a copy of de Gasparin l'Amerique.
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1862 Oct 2
Collilieux
Ste. Marie-en-Chenois, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans
Lyons, France)
Collilieux acknowledges the receipt of 3 drafts, the first two of which came in July 1861, and the last which he found upon his return from a trip, for 3000 fr(ancs) in payment of a sum due to his son-in-law, Hypolite Blondeau; the latter is in Belgium with his family. On July 18, 1861 he also acknowledged the receipt of a draft for 3000 fr(ancs) in final payment for the house at Galveston which Hypolite sold (Odin), and on May 21 of this year he received the letter with (Odin's) payment of 10,000fr(ancs) and the torn note. Now everything is settled to his satisfaction.
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1862 Oct 2
Sorin, C.S.C., Father E(dward)
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell)
of Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
He regrets that he is unable to accede to the demand of the writer of the note which Purcell sent him. Something had better be done for the boy at home, and then when cured he may be sent to college. Sorin has his share of troubles. The draft which is not yet over has threatened their community with almost a breaking up. They wanted 3 dozen of their best men. And now their General Visitor (Father Charles Moreau, C.S.C.) whom they have been so blind as to displeasure, has to come. Sorin has no wish for a separation but he begs a little more freedom in their transactions. They should have the same privileges employed by other communities established on the same principle. In despair ever to obtain from the Mother House of the (Congregation of Holy Cross) what they consider indispensable, they have deemed it better to petition the Holy See for an apostolic visit. He hopes Purcell will come as the Visitor.
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1862 Oct 3
(Brownson, Orestes A.)
Elizabeth, (New Jersey)
To H(enry) F. Brownson
( , )
Brownson sends this letter in care of Mr. Swinton, who visits the army camps arranging Times' Correspondence. Brownson urges Henry to treat him with great kindness. He has a letter from Ned, informing him of (Henry's) merits as an army officer and in which Ned asks his Father to secure a Star for (Henry). Brownson can do nothing until Congress meets and then he will not ask Stanton whom he now considers a nobody. He regards the battle of Antietam as indecisive. Gen(eral) Mc(Clellan) has no great faculty for converting his fights into real victories. Brownson fears that the enemy will yet turn the flank of the army, taking Wheeling and Pittsburgh. While his army appears to be looking South the enemy will be North of it. He cautions (Henry) that if they do not permit the enemy to escape in the direction of Wheeling he will be captured. Buel(l), he thinks will take care of Bragg in K(untuck)y and Charleston, S(outh) C(arolina) will probably soon be attacked. The Proclamation is considered a menace not an act, but Brownson maintains it will upon its wish permit the administration to a policy and that General Halleck will satisfy him in the long run. (Henry) is cautioned not to think of dictatorship and is told that Seward, whose malign influence has been so disastrous, will probably go out of the cabinet and Edward Everett go in. Brownson suggests that if things do not get better after that, then there be a resignation or an impeachment. Brownson has ordered some copies of the Review sent on to Ned and states that Ned is responsible for the press's nomination of Brownson to Congress and ought to be scolded for doing it. Ned has told Brownson of (Henry's) loss of his valise containing his shirts and Brownson asks (Henry) to let him know how it can be replaced. (Henry's) note explaining that his escape from hurt has given him great relief. His mother has offered her thanks in Mass more than once. Brownson has heard of Henry's gallant conduct in the battles before Richmond and that Gen(eral) Mc(Clellan) has recommended him for tow brevets. This latter information, (Henry) is asked to keep secret. (Henry) is asked to inform him as to his present situation. Fremont, who recently visited Brownson is not a great General after all. Brownson also mentions having seen Mitchell and Hunter whom he likes and that Dr. Hewitt has charge of the hospital at Frederick. There is no further news and all is quiet at Elizabeth.
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1862 Oct 3
Buteux, Father (Louis) S(tanislaus)
Bouloire, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans
Lyons, France)
In June Buteux wrote from Vichy to (Thomas) Layton asking him to write to Bishop (William Henry) Elder to ask him to prolong his leave until the end of October 1863 so that he might take more rest, recover more of his energy, and spend two more seasons at Vichy. Then, in July, after having seen (Odin) at Paris, he wrote directly to Elder, using (Odin's) name and telling him that (Odin) had encouraged him to request the extension. He has not received any reply, his leave is going to expire the end of the month and he will find himself without papers. He fears Elder has not received his letter. He hopes to be able to go to Paris to speak to (Odin), but he is retained (at Bouloire) with his niece whose child is dying. He begs (Odin) to do what he can for him. (Odin) should send the paper to Mr. De Poincy, from whom he will get it when he can go to Paris. He knows that Father (Basil Anthony) Moreau, C.S.C.) expects (Odin) in Le Mans and Buteux still thinks that in Brittany, especially at Quimper (Odin) will find some priests. The widow, Mrs. Hopkins, sister of Dr. R. De Monnier(?), wishes to see (Odin); she lives at Rennes.
(P.S.) Paris, October 17, 1862. He arrived from Bouloire where he had received a letter from Layton, dated September17. Layton told him that he thought there was hardly a possibility of communicating with Elder or of obtaining a reply from him. He is leaving tomorrow for Vichy.
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186(2) Oct 4
(Bayley), Grace
Uplands, (Illinois)
To (Helen Seton) Nita
(Cragdon, New York)
No doubt she would have received Nita's letter sooner had not Papa (Carleton Bayley) been down at the State Fair at Decatur. One of his exploits there was to taste 22 kinds of Illinois wine. Nita is to tell Will(iam Seton 4) that it is a pity he was not with him. She thinks of them all every day; she has been awaiting an answer to her last letter to Nita and also Lizzie (Elizabeth Seton). She supposes that though Harry (Seton) has been drafted, he will not go. No doubt Mr. Anderson will be on the list also. She has commenced to study again; Emma teaches her French. She hopes to ride a great deal especially if Liz comes out with Willie. Grace often thinks of Emily (Seton) and how she teased Grace about a certain person. Nita must have a great deal of pleasure now as the house is so full of company. Grace sends her love to Cousin Seton (William Seton 3); Nita is to tell Bell (Isabel Seton) that Grace is sorry to see she disturbs trot in such a violent way. She was glad to hear that Herman Bibby called at Cragdon. She sends her love to Aunt Ethie and remembrance to Mr. and Mrs. Austin.
P.S. If Willie wants money before he comes out, Papa will send him an order. (Monsignor Seton has added the notes): From Grace Bayley, afterwards Mrs. Shoenley(?) of Newark; "Uplands" was Carleton Bayley's farm near Dixon.
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1862 Oct 6
Foltier, Father E.J.
Vermillionville, (Louisiana)
to Father S(tephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The person who had advanced the money to pay the third note on the academy having need of money, it was necessary for Foltier to make a decision about that property. He has done everything that honor and delicacy required. Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.), at the time of his first interview, promised to loan him $1000 in $500 notes, without interest, reimbursable when he could, never if he could not. When he wrote for the first $500 at the time of the retreat, Odin replied that Rousselon could not advance that amount and he told him that a friend, (P. Rotchford) Rochefort, would probably loan him the money. Foltier signed a note at a bank and with interest. It was not what had been promised. Consequently, after examining the donation made to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc, he concluded it was null and void and he sold the said property on October 6, 1862, as his own, to Mr. Goddard. They say or will say that he is rich; after working in Louisiana for 10 years he has only some notes that have fallen due or to fall due which represent a capital of $1800. Nothing in the world will make him waver in his determination.
N.B. He asks Rousselon to inform Odin of the letter, of which he is keeping a copy.
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1862 Oct 7
Pitholot, Father
Cap Haitien, Haiti
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.) of
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Ordained a priest at the seminary of the Holy Spirit at Paris on May 17, 1856 at the age of 26, Pitholot left for Guadeloupe. After five years there he went to Haiti on inexact information which had been furnished to lure him. He regrets having come and he asks (Odin) to receive him in his diocese. He will present all the papers required on such occasions as well as his correspondence with his ecclesiastical superior. In case (Odin) wishes, he will come to New Orleans for several days for interviews. It will be easy because he can be replaced by a young priest recently sent as assistant.
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1862 Oct 9
Pitholot, Father
Cap Haitien, Haiti
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana) ( )
On October 7 Pitholot made known to (Odin) his intentions, but fearing that his first letter will not be received, he sends his duplicate by way of the consuls. Ordained at the Seminary of the Holy Spirit at Paris on May 17, 1856 at the age of 26, he left for Guadeloupe. After five years he left for Haiti on inexact information furnished to lure him. He arrived last November and greatly regrets having come so promptly.
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1862 Oct 9
Wood, James F., Bishop of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Wood, on receipt of Purcell's letter, went straight to New York his third visit on the same business. All their packages arrived and he hopes they will not be charged in the Custom House. Purcell will receive his share. The Sisters decided to locate at Towanda. He discusses the Papal Benediction as to the gold question, he believes it unfair to expect anyone to fulfill his contract by forcing him to pay gold.
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1862 Oct 11
Bouisse, Fr.
Rome, (Italy)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans
Lyons, France)
The day after (Odin's) departure Bouisse went to pick up the books which he had charged him to take at the Propaganda's press. The priests from Lyons who were to take charge of them before making the trip from upper Italy were not able to take them, seeing that they did not fit their trunks. He now takes advantage of a religious who is going as far as Marseilles where he will put them on the train.
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1862 Oct 11
Denavit, Father, Director of the Seminary
Lyons, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans
Dublin, Ireland)
They have had the results of the consistory which took place at Rome on September 25 and they were surprised not to see Galveston among the seven bishops nominated. He thought he ought to tell (Odin) so that he could write to Cardinal Barnabo if he thought necessary. He received for (Odin) one letter stamped New Orleans, September 12, and another stamped Faucogny France, October 5. He does not venture to send them, fearing that they might be lost. He just received a visit from Mr. Rousselon who wished news of (Odin) and wanted to communicate to him a letter of August 8 which he received from his brother (Father Stephen Rousselon). It said that they had not yet been disturbed, but that Louisiana is ruined for a long time whatever be the result of the war. They wish Father (Claude M.) Dubuis' (C.M.)consecration if he is definitely named, to take place in the seminary, hoping that it will determine some vocations for him and for (Odin). Mr. Boiteux will make all the purchases at Paris and send them to Denavit. The Superior (Father Duplay) and all the others await the day when (Odin) will return to settle in the seminary and make it his headquarters.
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1862 Oct 11
(Farrell), John B., Bishop of
Hamilton, (Ontario, Canada)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
He is in great need of a few German priests and applies to Purcell with the hope that he can do something for the poor Germans in his diocese. A Franciscan, Father A(rchangelus) Gstir (O.F.M.), from Cincinnati has been laboring for about 18 months in the diocese. If the community to which he belongs could be induced to send three other fathers, it would be for the greater glory of God.
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1862 Oct 12
Sumner, Charles
Boston, Mass(achusetts)
To O(restes) A. Brownson
Sumner thinks it too good to be true that Brownson has been nominated. He urges him to be elected. He greatly enjoyed the last Number of the Review.
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1862 Oct 13
Dix, William G.
South Danvers, Mass(achusetts)
To Orestes A. Brownson
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Dix is happy to learn that Brownson has been nominated for Congress by his district. He wishes Brownson to be elected. He feels Brownson understands the Rebellion, slavery and its relation to labor, the cause of Liberty, and what to do about it.
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1862 Oct 14
Brownson, O(restes) A.
Elizabeth, New Jersey
to L(awrence) Kehoe
(New York City, New York)
Brownson orders a dozen copies of the October Review to be sent him by express. He also wishes a set of the Number for this year sent to the Editor of the Somerville (New Jersey) News and charged to him. He inquires if Kehoe has complied with his order for sending twelve copies to Captain E(dward) P. Brownson, in care of General McClelland's Headquarters.
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1862 Oct 14
Dunne, Father John
Carlow College, Ireland
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans, Louisiana)
( )
The late Bishop (Andrew Byrne) of Little Rock, during his visit to Ireland in 1859, selected from their foreign missionary students four subjects for his diocese. Dunne is at a loss to know what to do with them and wishes to know if a successor has been appointed yet and, if so, what his wishes are. (Byrne) fully authorized him to select subjects for his diocese and to present them for orders, dispensing from the interstices.
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1862 Oct 14
Hamilton, James A.
Nevis, Dobbs Ferry, New York
to Orestes A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Hamilton praises Brownson's article on (William H.) Seward's policy. He wishes newspapers would publish extracts. General Scott's letter of April 3, 1861 to him is of significance in view of Seward's policy.
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1862 Oct 15
Denavit, Father
Lyons, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans
Dublin, Ireland)
Not knowing where (Odin) is Denavit writes to the seminary of Dublin to ask (J.M.) Giraud to forward it. He takes advantage of this address to send three letters he received for (Odin) about the uncertainty in regard to Father (Claude M.) Dubuis', (C.M.) bulls. The papers gave an account of the consistory but did not mention either Galveston or Dubuis. It is very unpleasant for Dubuis and his pastor was very imprudent in proclaiming him bishop. (Odin) should perhaps write to Cardinal Barnabo. Dubuis has already sent Denavit some money for his consecration. The Ursulines of Beaujeu are preparing an alb for him, those of Lyons will give him a rochet and a cape. Mr. Boiteux will give him a ring. The chaplain of Beaujeu will pay for stockings, gloves, and sandals. (Odin) did well to dissuade Dubuis from coming to their pastoral retreat as he would find himself in a very false position there.
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1862 Oct 15
Kane, Father R(ichard)
St. Patrick's, N(ew) O(rleans), (Louisiana)
To James A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He asks for two additional copies of the (Freeman's Journal). Although McMaster has often expressed opinions which Kane could not share, the latter has always considered him honest and well-intended. After the removal of their blockade, Kane was the first in New Orleans to introduce the journal. McMaster's articles do more for republican government than even a proclamation, although contradicted in daily and local practice. They were amused at the pains McMaster took to appease "Uncas" and chagrined because he noticed the man's work. His pugnaciousness was accounted for by prejudice and peevishness. This is no time for family quarrels, but it is the duty of all, especially the priests, to speak to their fellow creatures of everlasting peace. He is sorry some of his cloth have forgotten this and changed the pulpit for a rostrum, but they must answer for all the horrors of the mischief they have done. He apologizes for imposing upon McMaster, since he is a total stranger, but the latter's bold, manly tone causes Kane to have confidence in him. He asks God to bless all his undertakings and give all Christians the strength to meet the woes that are lowering upon us.
P.S. He asks for a model number of (Orestes A.) Brownson's (Review). He would like to know what has become of the old fellow.
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(1862?) Oct 15
McCloskey, Father Geo(rge
New York, New York)
O(restes) A. Brownson
Elizabeth, (New Jersey)
Brownson should expect McCloskey by the 9 o'clock train of Thursday. He is glad of the nomination and hopes Brownson will go through. He does not know the amount of influence he may have with Dr. Hornell. They have not met for some months though they are always good friends. Whatever he can do that is necessary, will be done with Hornell.
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1862 Oct 15
McMaster E( ) D.
Monticello, Ind(iana)
To James A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
McMaster may have learned of the death of their Sister Rebekah Ritchie on May 7. Before her death she requested her portfolio be brought to her and directed that the enclosed letter be read to her. Before the reading was finished she became agitated and ordered it put away. She did not bring up the subject again. He thought it best to send it to McMaster and would have done so before, except that it had been mislaid.
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1862 Oct 15
Rousselon, Father S(tephen)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.) of New Orleans
(Lyons, France)
They received his letter from Genoa and from the Jesuits they know that he was at Rome in early December, and that he was well. No doubt he has had many bad days in his travels but Rousselon believes that they cannot be compared to the troubles which he would have had if he had remained (at New Orleans). They are sequestered by an effective blockade, it is impossible to communicate with the country parishes, provisions are very dear, and there is no income. (P.) Rotchford, upon whom he counted for assistance, is leaving for Ireland and will return only when peace is restored. All that is nothing in comparison with the cruel anxiety caused by the last ordinances of their pro-consul. Everyone from 18 years of age was obliged to go to the provost's court to swear the oath of allegiance, or to inscribe his name as an enemy of the United States, and under the most terrible menace, the confiscation of property, shipment to Fort Jackson and even hanging. The number of perjurers has been very great but several thousand have remained faithful to their engagements and find themselves under the blows of strict Yankee justice. A great number have emigrated. Lately several have left as political refugees on the Spanish warships for Havana, among them Alfred Kernion, Robert V. Séré, Huchette, etc. The priests have pulled through with certificates of nationality from their consuls. Father (Constantine) Maenhaut is the only one who swore the oath of allegiance although he had assured them he would never do so. Those who never took the oath under the confederation, the Redemptorists, the Lazarists, Father (Jeremiah C.) Moynihan, and Father (Cornelius) Moynihan, Father (James Ignatius) Mullon, Father (Gabriel) Chalon and Rousselon, have not had to report, and in the declaration exacted from each house they have declared very simply that they are Catholic priests charged with such a church. They would have had to commit perjury to act otherwise. There has been no question about Odin, and Rousselon is very careful in speaking about him. He is ready to say that Odin possesses nothing and that all the goods which he administers are Church property . No doubt Odin had heard about the new Proclamation of (Abraham) Lincoln. It is the last card thrown on the table but it is also the total destruction of the South and the signal for a cataclysm. A new San Domingo is expected. Already there are signs; the Negroes, feeling themselves supported, are beginning to abuse their future liberty. In one of his letters he said Father (Ambroise) Martin and Father (P.S.) Blain had asked permission to spend some time with their families for their health. Martin alone took advantage of it. Blain is with them; he is a poor subject and Rousselon does not know where to put him. Father Porter, for reasons which Rousselon will give Odin upon his return, is also about to leave. Father (Francois) Berthaud is pained waiting for Odin's return. Father (F.) Marion, because of a small difficulty with Father C(ornelius) Moynihan, demands prompt reparation or his exeat and Rousselon is ready to let him depart. He is tired of his threats. Mullon demands the dismissal of Father (Richard) Kane. Rousselon believes that the scantiness of revenue will cause a great number to decide to leave. Thus, it is time that Odin returned. He should bring with him good, disinterested priests who come to work for the salvation of souls and not to pile up money. They have not had any news of Father (Claude M.) Dubuis, (C.M.) But he thinks he is well and will arrive shortly with the priest Odin is sending. No. 6.
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1862 Oct 16
Goddard, Mrs. Madeleine V(inton)
New York, N(ew) Y(ork)
To (Orestes A.) Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Mrs. Goddard thanks Brownson for his kindly notice of her translation. She would enjoy a call from Brownson. She wants to show him a portrait Healy painted of her late Father.
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1862 Oct 17
Haskins, Father Geo(rge) F.
Boston, (Massachusetts)
To Bishop (Francis P. McFarland of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
Haskins tells (McFarland) that Mr. Henry has made application for the organ just purchased in St. John's parish. He says that he can get more scholars in Boston though his salary as organist will be less. Haskins has never given more than$250 or $300 and does not intend to give more. When he applied, Haskins supposed that his intention of leaving Providence was fixed and he encouraged him. He has since learned that his leaving Providence is not certain. Haskins will not accept him unless he brings a letter from McFarland.
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1862 Oct 17
Muller, Father O.
Dayton, (Ohio)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell)
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
He cannot believe that the Bishop (James F. Wood) of Philadelphia will receive him by his letter alone unless Purcell writes to him. He wishes to remain in the diocese only long enough to earn the means to go to Germany where he will enter a monastery in the diocese of W rzburg. He is staying with a German Catholic family. It is a painful situation. The people ask why he does not say Mass. He needs only $60 to go to Germany.
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1862 Oct 18
Terrier, Claudine
Annecy, Haute Savoie, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Mrs. Terrier had a sister who went to settle with her husband in New Orleans and who died there several months ago, leaving an orphan, Marie Conzael. However, as her mother married C.L. Chapalet(?) after the death of her first husband, the second husband placed her with the Ladies who make artificial flowers, and they wish to adopt her. Not knowing what religion these ladies profess she wishes to be reassured about her niece's salvation and she asks (Odin) to make inquiries. She is the mother of a large family of little fortune, but she would rather make sacrifices than leave the young child in danger of being lost forever.
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1862 Oct 19
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
Pleasant Valley, (Maryland)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Ned received her letter of the 11th. Lack of postage has kept him from writing home. He hopes that Keogh prepaid the Reviews as he ordered him to do. Thus far he has two Tablets but no Reviews. He has not received any Unionists or any other Papers. He intends to subscribe for a couple of Pat's ( ) papers next year but at present his paying for the horse is all he can afford. He's glad to hear that Pat( ) is working so well, and of his Father's, (Orestes A. Brownson, Sr.) nomination as he hardly expected it. He is pleased to learn how enthusiastic Elizabeth, N.J. is. He wants to know from her what everyone says and does in the district, who the Democratic nominee is, who nominated him and how he is getting on. Mr. Swinton has been and is still here and Mr. Warner is away he has slept in my tent twice. Ned sleeps quite well but is not yet used to his three feet broad bedstead. He wishes to have his dressing gown along with any other knick-knacks she thinks of sent to him. If his Father will permit, he asks her, to put in the opera glasses. He wants other things sent later if he gets paid for two mileage bills amounting to $14.70 which are now in his possession. Ned fears that if he does not get the dressing gown soon he will have to buy more blankets and feels that it would be better to pay freight on the former and get a few other things besides. He tells of his visitors among whom was a Confederate doctor. The doctor wearing a gray major's uniform was a little shy at first but when ( ) Swinton began to talk he became more friendly. Mr. Newbold of the Philadelphia Press (Forney's) has also been with Ned nearly all day. If the Review had arrived it would have been gloriously received by everyone in camp. The "Secesh" says the Rebels are not concerned about emancipation. They think of it only as a war measure. In reply to some of her unanswered letters Ned says: that his horse cost him $242. $87 of it was spent on transportation. He shall be glad if Mrs. Kipling makes her husband vote for his Father. "Don't cut Maine out with Mr. Narr." Mr. Swinton has said nothing to him about being his correspondent. Ned speaks of his desire to serve with Fremont if he goes into active service. Ned asks "Sal" to have Mrs. F(remont) inform her if General Fremont gets a command. General Hunt is a very able officer and Ned believes General McClellan is responsible to him for his victories. He speaks of sending his books to be resold. He cannot quite make up his mind whether to come home for Emma Bartlett's wedding or save the money and buy food, etc. He tells of the high cost of foods and says that nevertheless nearly every day they have somebody for dinner. General Hunt is a hospitable Virginian. The reconnaissance to Halltown, (Maryland) was a small affair and Ned had nothing to do with it. It is only in a general engagement that he is necessarily brought into play. He doesn't expect one now for some time. He asks that she tell some of the things he has written to his mother and others to his Father. Ned tells Sal that Hunt is a General and that her brother, Henry (Brownson) is well.
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1862 Oct 19
Van den Berghe, (O.M.I.), Father P.
Paris, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.. of New Orleans
Lyons, France)
Van den Berghe replies with difficulty to (Odin's) letter. He is far from being able to obtain a decision favorable to his desires. He saw the Superior General (of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Father Joseph Fabré, O.M.I.) and conferred with Father Soulerin, (O.M.I.). He gave all the reasons of heart and interest which make necessary an establishment in (Odin's) archdiocese. Fabré's chagrin was very real. The position of the Congregation does not permit him to think about any new foundation; he wishes above all to organize what has been established and undertake serious studies. Van den Berghe has already exposed to (Odin) the penury in which they found themselves by reason of the departure of numbers for their foreign missions. They hope that much later they will be able to prove their respect and devotion to (Odin).
VI-2-f A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1862 Oct 20
Hughes, John, Archbishop of New York
New York, (New York)
To Archbishop John B(aptist) Purcell
Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
Hughes acknowledges Purcell's letter of October 17. Father (George William) McCloskey wrote to him on the same subject. Hughes has sent already $1000 and has promised another thousand before Christmas as a personal contribution. Archbishop (Francis Patrick Kenrick) of Baltimore has written to Hughes on the same subject and proposes a collection in his diocese on the Sunday within the octave of the Immaculate Conception. For the present year Hughes cannot do this. He will consult his suffragan and appoint a Sunday early in the coming year for a collection. If other metropolitans adopt this course the American College would be on a solid and permanent basis. It would be agreeable to all the metropolitan if they and their suffragan adopt a Sunday for simultaneous collections for this purpose.
II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1862 Oct 21
All Hallows College
Dublin, (Ireland)
To (Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. of
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Itemized account of $86.10 paid by Odin for (J.M.) Giraud, a seminarian at All Hallows for the diocese of Galveston for 1860-1862.
VI-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.
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1862 Oct 21
Manoritta, Father Gioacchino
Rome, (Italy)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans
Lyons, France)
Manoritta's resolution to go to the missions grows stronger every day; his departure seems a thousand years from now. Sure of (Odin's) acceptance, he resigned today from the rectorship of a church which is to reopen the first of November. He does not know any news of the war or whether there is a probability of leaving during November. However if this is not the case (Odin) is to let him know when to leave Rome to join him in Paris in order to learn French easily and quickly. His ordinary, Archbishop (Emmanuele) Marongiu Nurra, who sends greetings, tells Manoritta that the exeat will be made out when (Odin) gives the order to leave. Manoritta's spiritual advisor, Father Blosio sends regards to (Odin). The letter can be addressed to Manoritta himself so that he can present it to the French ambassador for his free passport.
VI-2-f A.L.S. (Italian) 2pp. 8vo.
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1862 Oct 21
Radelet, V(ictor) N., Deacon, Grand Seminary
Liège, (Belgium)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.) of New Orleans, (Louisiana)
( )
Upon the return of his bishop Radelet hastened to tell him that he desired to leave for (Odin's) mission. The bishop assured him that he would never oppose his plans. However, he also told him to consult his theology professors and the President, and to follow their advice. They told him to complete his theology courses until ordination. Another deacon at the seminary joins him in expressing regrets for the present and hopes for the future.
VI-2-f A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 8vo.
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1862 Oct 21
Rouard de Card, (O.P.), Father P(ie) M(arie)
La Sarthe, near Huy, (Belgium)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Rouard wishes to obtain, if possible, some information about a debt which he contracted with Archbishop (Anthony Blanc) LeBlanc. About four years ago he wrote to (Blanc) to recommend his brother whose conduct at New Orleans caused him much anxiety. (Blanc) agreed to look after his soul, find him a position, and loan him some money, but he has never been able to find out how much. He asks (Odin) to let him know how he should pay this debt, and also to inform him about his brother. He has not had any news of him since that time. He greatly regrets not knowing sooner of (Odin's) passage through Belgium as he would have come to talk to him about this affair.
VI-2-f A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1862 Oct 22
Wood, James F., Bishop of
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
To Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Father C( ) Müller received his exeat for the diocese of Philadelphia in Jan., 1853 and was dismissed Dec. 31, 1854. He applied to Wood but he declined to receive him. Wood fears that Purcell would not get much good out of Müller. Wood will write to New York to find out when their boxes will arrive.
II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1862 Oct 25
Denavit, Father
Lyons, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans
Dublin, Ireland)
As (Odin) had authorized he opened a letter from Rome; it is from Cardinal (Alexander) Barnabo and in Latin in the form of a brief. The gist of this letter, which he does not venture to forward for fear that (Odin) is no longer in Ireland and that it will be lost, announces that, touched by (Odin's) reasons, (Pope Pius IX) has named Father Claude Mary Dubuis, (C.M.) bishop of Galveston and that he has decided to expedite in this regard some apostolic letters in the form of a brief. Barnabo adds (in Latin): Because of the nearness of the autumnal ferial days the Holy Father granted permission that this letter could take the place of the usual brief. Since Odin would be returning before it could be sent, and would have to wait uselessly for it, Odin is permitted to consecrate Dubuis, with the understanding that the usual letter and faculties will be received. His Holiness accorded all that on October 2. Denavit wrote to Dubuis immediately. They saw Bishop (Armand Francis Maurice) de Charbonnel yesterday who will be happy to be one of (Odin's) assistants if the consecration takes place at a time convenient for him because of sermons he has promised at various places. If (Odin) does not know of any other bishop, they presume that Bishop (John Paul Francis Felix) Lyonnet of Valence would be pleased to come.
(P.S.) He forwarded several letters in a package to the address (Odin) indicated but does not venture to send two letters stamped Belgium for fear that he will no longer be in Ireland. (Fr.) Bouisse wrote announcing the shipment of books which he was to expedite to (Odin).
VI-2-f A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 8vo.
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1862 Oct 26
McGovern, H( )
Phila(delphia), (Pennsylvania)
To J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He was told that the enclosed appeal to Abolitionists was circulated previous to the late election. He has the printed copy. He thinks it would be well for Cunningham to distribute posters to places where the Freeman's Journal is sold. James Keegan will start this week with 6 copies and hopes to run it up to 50 weekly at least. It would help the cause of the Journal if yellow bills about 18 inches long, describing the editorials and foreign news were used. The Irish American has used this plan and it takes well.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1862 Oct 27
MacGuckin, Father Mark
Drogheda, (Ireland)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of
New Orleans, Louisiana)
MacGuckin declines (Odin's) kind offer. He has given the matter his most serious consideration and the reasons against his going appear so strong that he cannot get over them. The first is the delicacy of his health; second, because he feels it hard to leave the best curacy in his own diocese and so kind and good a bishop as Archbishop (Joseph) Dixon. He has never liked the mission at all and has made several efforts to get off it. Hence he should not like to assume a position far more responsible than the one he presently occupies. He is sure that his relatives and friends would not hear of his going.
VI-2-f A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.
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1862 Oct 27
Sibley, John Langdon
Cambridge, Mass(achusetts)
To O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
The librarian of Harvard is grateful for the copies of the Review. The last April number has not come yet. If Brownson will send that, the volumes will be bound immediately. The independent position of Brownson as regards the rebellion is liked and the writer hopes he will make himself felt when he gets in Congress.
I-4-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1862 Oct 27
Trumeau, Father U.
Chateauroux, Indre, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans, Louisiana)
( )
Since talking to (Odin) on September 29 at the hotel Fenelon in Paris, Trumeau has taken the necessary steps to obtain his exeat from Archbishop (Charles Amabilis de la Tour d'Auvergne)of Bourges. He has just received a reply from the vicar-general expressing his and the archbishop's regrets about his leaving and declaring that his exeat will be ready when he wishes to claim it. Since (Odin) offered to take him with him, he asks the time, the place and the mode of embarkation. He has many affairs to settle before his departure. He will await (Odin's) letter before doing anything. He will have to bring his linen and his books and wonders what is the best way to transport them.
VI-2-f A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1862 Oct 28
Bacon, David W., Bishop of
Portland, (Maine)
To Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland of
Hartford Providence, (Rhode Island)
In answer to McFarland's letter he says he cannot recommend Father M. Car(r)aher to any Bishop to be employed in the ministry. During the two years in Bacon's diocese he showed a tendency to melancholy bordering on insanity, suspicious and unwilling to attend to duty; generally temperate but on occasions he drank to excess. He believes the Bishop of Boston deprived him of his mission for the same reason and sent him to his uncle, Father (Henry) Lennon of Newburyport. But he was dissatisfied and the uncle persuaded Bacon to adopt him. His plea of waiting for a letter from the provincial of the Jesuits is but a feint, used when everything else failed to get an exeat.
I-1-b A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.
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1862 Oct 29
Meehan, D( ) A.
Old Capitol Prison, Washington, D.C.
To J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He presumes that the outrages and injuries McMaster felt in Ft. La Fayette will incline him to sympathy with those imprisoned in this bastille and to make efforts to bring about their release and to bring notice of their condition to the public. McMaster probably saw in the Dubuque Herald that Meehan was arrested August 14; since that time he has sought a hearing, but has had no answer to his pleas. His arrest was brought about by partisan conspiracy to defeat him for Congress. The Abolitionists were afraid that he would carry the third District of Iowa, if left at large, but they now boast that he is beaten and that the majority is against him. The truth is that he has more followers than before his arrest, although he was not allowed to write one letter in reply to the charges made against him by the Abolition-Republicans. Every effort has been used to suppress his paper and it probably will succumb to the ruling powers. He asks McMaster to print the facts of this political tyranny so that the knowledge of conditions here may be used to defeat the Abolitionists in New York and other states, and to attempt to effect their release. They have learned too much during their imprisonment for their enemies to release them. Although his case is one of peculiar hardship, his family being dependent on sympathetic friends for sustenance, his business ruined, there are other cases of a very aggravating nature. Judge Duff of Southern Illinois was arrested while court was in session. He has written by the same means as he sends this, to Hon. Leonard Wood on the same subject, and he presumes they will confer with each other in an effort to effect their release and the defeat of the Abolitionists. He hopes this will reach McMaster and that it can be of good use for the prisoners and the cause of their country.
P.S. He need not write to Meehan, but just him a copy of the paper.
I-1-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1862 Oct 30
Sorin, C.S.C., Father E(dward Frederick)
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
To (Orestes A.) Brownson
Elizabeth City, N(ew) J(ersey)
When Professor (Caspar J.) Beleke arrived at Notre Dame a month ago he delivered verbally Brownson's message which Sorin received with joy. Sorin would have written sooner but for the increasing labors of Brownson in connection with the election. But now that the day is near he writes to say that he will be most happy to welcome Brownson to Notre Dame; Brownson is to let him know when the result of the election is known.
I-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1862 Oct 30
Vacher, Father J.M.
Cottance, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of
New Orleans, Louisiana)
At the moment when Vacher was most undecided as to what course he ought to take he received an appointment as an assistant. He regarded it as a manifest intervention of Providence. A single, very serious reason opposes his departure; it is the bad state of his health. If God continues to inspire him to devote several years to the missions, he hopes (Odin) will receive him.
VI-2-f A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1862 Oct 31
Baer, Father W.F.
Eindhoven, Netherlands
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans, Louisiana)
( )
Informed by the director of the American college at Louvain, as well as by his uncle, Father Louis at the convent of Latrappes at Westmalle, of (Odin's) visit to Europe. Baer seeks some information. His uncle spoke to (Odin) about a nephew who had decided to devote himself to the American missions. He is that nephew. As this is the first time that he is to cross the ocean, he would like to have good company. His uncle apparently told (Odin) he had decided to join the Jesuits in st. Louis. On the advice of the above director, he asks (Odin) the day and place of his departure so that he can, if agreeable, accompany him.
VI-2-f A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1862 Oct 31
Denavit, Father
Lyons, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans
Nantes, France)
He fears the last letter he sent to (Odin) in Ireland was not received. He told him that they had received a letter in the form of a brief from Cardinal (Alexander) Bernabo who, by a dispensation from (Pope Pius IX) authorized (Odin) to consecrate Bishop (-elect) Claude Mary Dubuis (C.M.) before the reception of apostolic letters. Now he sends a copy of the brief. As for the time of consecration, if (Odin) wishes to have Bishop (Armand Francis Maurice) de Charbonnel for one of his assistants, he will not be free during Advent. Denavit presumes that Bishop (John Paul Francis Felix) Lyonnet of Valence who was at the seminary with (Odin) would consent to assist. Denavit suggests that (Odin) write to Cardinal-Archbishop (Louis Jacques Maurice de Bonald) of Lyons to ask his consent to consecrate Dubuis at Lyons and in the seminary. He has several letters which he does not venture to forward until (Odin) gives him a new address. The superior and the priests send their respects and impatiently await his return.
A.L.S. (French)
On the same paper:
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1862 Oct 15
Barnabo, Cardinal (Alexander)
Rome, (Italy)
To Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans
Lyons, (France)
(Copy) Having maturely weighed, as Barnabo had promised in general sessions on October 30, the facts presented by Odin, in and considering the peculiar circumstances by which Odin has been transferred from Galveston to New Orleans leaving Galveston vacant for several months, the Fathers of the Council recommended to the Holy Father that the man recommended by Odin, Father Claude Maria Dubuis, a man well recommended, be appointed to the vacant see. When Barnabo presented this resolution of the Council to the Holy Father he gave his approval. Because of the nearness of the autumnal ferial days the Holy Father granted permission that this letter could take the place of the usual brief. Since Odin would have to wait uselessly for it, Odin is permitted to consecrate Dubuis with the understanding that the usual letters and faculties will be received. The letter was signed by Phillius Torroni, officialis in the absence of the secretary.
L. Copy (Latin) 1p. 8vo.
VI-2-f A.L.S. (French and Latin) 3pp. 8vo.
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1862 Oct 31
Spalding, M(artin) J., Bishop of
Louisville, (Kentucky)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell)
of Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
It would afford his great pleasure to be able to contribute to the American College, but there is much suffering among his people because of the Civil War. He fears it would be impossible to take up a collection. He deems it is his duty to inform Purcell that he has heard that Fathers O'Higgins and Halles were at the theatre last night.
P.S. They lately collected $1250 in Louisville for the Pope and that has exhausted their pockets.
II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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