(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
(Pennsylvania) After the Battle of Gettysburg
to (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
They have had a tough old fight plenty of bivouacking, starving and sleeping on short allowance. Eckels is especially troubled on the sleep question. Ned used to think ten hours his minimum; now five hours is his maximum. Last night he slept in a house on the floor. The night of the 2nd he slept under a tree having hitched his horse saddled and bridled to another. The third night he gave his overcoat to General Hays and having no blankets he had a tough time. The odor of the battlefield was dreadful and he expresses satisfaction at getting away from it. There were 3500 Pennsylvanians who rushed to arms and Ned thanks heaven that he has been saved from a grave in Pennsylvania. Hays is a general of the 2nd Army Corps now and has things his own way. He uses all the cavalry officers as his aides and he makes them run. He understands that Dick Kipling expects to get a commission. Ned asks Sal to write to Kipling and say that as he gets his commission he must first telegraph Ned of his rank and regiment, and after getting a uniform come quickly to join Ned. If he hurries up he will be in time for a tremendous battle and Hays wants aides. He sends her General Slocum's autograph. The next fight will be fearful and Ned thinks it will be at Antietam on this side. Their corps has lost 4691 killed, wounded and missing 7000 remain. General Hays is still in command. Ned believes that General Wright will eventually get the Corps, unless Hays remains over the next fight, and is made Major-General. Ned says he doesn't see any chance of promotion for him. He encourages Sal to write soon and often and asks that she send him some postage stamps and tell him if all his letters have gone safely.
I-5-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 1
Ann de Sales, (S.C.), Sister, St. Thomas Church
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
A financial statement for St. Theresa's Church from January, 1863 to July 1 showing expenses, including Father (J.D.) Flanagan' salary, of $873.28, income of $1,970.80 and surplus of $1,097.52.
VI-2-g A.D.S. 1p. 4to.
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1863 Jul 1
Hendricken, Father Thomas F.
Waterbury, Conn(ecticut)
To Bishop (Francis P. McFarland of Hartford)
(Providence, Rhode Island)
Enclosed McFarland will find a draft for $1200, the large portion of their subscription to the Irish Relief Fund. ON Monday next he will remit the balance of the collection. Until then he does not want the amount he now sends to be published.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
2
1863 Jul 1
Lüers, J(ohn) H, Bishop of For Wayne
Fort Wayne, (Indiana)
to Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Lüers feels that he did right by asking Purcell for permission to build a church on the Indiana side at Union City, (Indiana) and does not consider his asking as being superfluous since Father (J.N.) Thisse is already complaining because it will require the united efforts of all the Catholics around Union. It is possible to erect two churches there and the people themselves do not desire two and Lüers would not permit such an action. Lüers hopes that Purcell will come to Union and judge for himself the impracticability of Thisse's suggestions. Lüers hopes that soon the dioceses will not be bound by strict geographical boundaries but rather by convenience of the congregation. Union was tended once a month for four years from the Indiana side and although Lüers' diocese is small and poor he would resign Union to Purcell if it weren't for the 8 or 9 places in the surrounding country which he must take care of and about which Father Thisse knows nothing. He is glad that the beards are to be cut off and remembers telling Father (F.O.) Vandergreen that one would never be found on a well balanced clerical head. It is very hot in Fort Wayne, and there is a scarcity of rain. Should Purcell need any mosquitoes and copperheads Lüers can procure a supply.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 1
Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e, St. John the Baptist
Bonnet Carre, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop John Mary (Odin, C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He takes advantage of Father (M.) Rubi, (C.M.) to send $30 on account for the cathedraticum. The trustees have been able to give him only $162.75 this year on the $600. The recovery of fees is almost null. He has to pay $300 per year to Father (Peter M.) Lacour, who earns twice as much as he despite his privations and economics.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 1p. 8vo.
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1863 Jul 2
Thebaud, S.J., Father Aug(ustus) J., St. John's College
Fordham, (New York)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland
(Of Hartford Providence, Rhode Island)
McFarland is invited to attend the eighteenth annual commencement of St. John's College on July 8. The exercises will begin at 12.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 15mo.
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1863 Jul 3
Bapst, S.J., Father John
Boston, (Massachusetts)
To Bishop (Francis P. McFarland of Hartford)
(Providence, Rhode Island)
Bapst is happy to say that the difficulty can e removed easily because of the privilege the Jesuits enjoyed before their suppression, restored by Pope Leo XII, on July 11, 1826. As to the days of ordination Archbishop (Francis Patrick) Kenrick says they are at the will of the bishop. He then asks that the days for the ordinations be July 16, 17, 18. For the retreat for the Sisters of Mercy one of the Fathers will be supplied.
I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 3
Bizien, Aym(ard)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Bizien has consulted his director and informed him of all his apprehensions. Everything seems to oppose his return to France. He solicits a second audience with (Odin) and hopes that his sacrifice will be complete. His poor health suffers greatly from the uncertainty in which he has found himself for several weeks.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 6
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick), Headquarters Second Army Corps
Two Taverns, Pennsylvania
to (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Ned expresses his disgust at the wilderness of Pennsylvania. Virginia sterility was endurable before the meanness of this state. Ned believes the true and just patriotism, after that of the New Englanders, is with the Maryland Union folks. The Pennsylvanians are inconsiderate and stingy. He adds that if devastation must be, let it be reserved exclusively for these meanest of folks, informal cowards and un-patriotic people. Ned respected rails and wheat fields when he entered Pennsylvania but would as soon trouble himself about Jeff Davis' plantations now. He speaks of three letters sent to his mother. General French has destroyed the Rebel pontoon bridge at Fredericksburg and captured the guard. The Rebels will probably turn at bay in a day or two since they are sadly whipped and their dead are thousands. The physique of their deed is magnificent manly, intelligent, determined. Ned hates to see them slaughtered. The North's men are immeasurably inferior. Ned believes the southern people, first and last, superior to the northern. They captured 22 battle flags in their Corps. The 12th Corps took 8 or 10. There are supposed to be from 800 to 2,000 dead in front of the 2nd Corps. Hancock saved the day on the first and chose their position. He is the hero of Gettysburg and the one to whom the North most owes its victory. He saved the Union as did Couch at Chancellorsville, (Virginia). Meade did well and is an excellent general. He is simple and unpretending, thoroughly ambitious and patriotic an able administrator and a rapid pursuer. He is grey-haired and wears spectacles. Ned hopes to hear from Sal before long and requests that she show this letter to Henry (Brownson). Cushing and Woodruff are both dead. Poor Woodruff died at the hospital here and asked to be buried on the battle field.
I-5-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 3
Veyrat, Father C(yprian)
Paincourtville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Veyrat takes advantage of the opportunity offered by Brother Ducret, S.J. to send (Odin) news. He was very fortunate on his trip. The evening of his departure he slept at the pastor's at Thibodaux and he left the next day on a skiff. Father (Charles M.) Ménard loaned him a horse to pull the rope and he took two men who led him to Paincourt. Father (L. Augustine Maréchaux) Maréchaux was glad to see him come because he no longer felt the courage to serve two parishes. At Paincourt they were awaiting Father (J.M.) Bertail's replacement impatiently, and everyone was well satisfied with Veyrat . At Pierre Part there was great anxiety. Since Bertail's departure, several persons had died. Maréchaux tried to go but he could not because of floods. The first time Veyrat went there they could not sufficiently express their happiness. Despite their losses because of the war and floods, they are disposed to make all the necessary sacrifices to have a priest. At Paincourt all was all right. Maréchaux placed everything in order and served as his mentor. The trustees were obliging. Their church is almost in ruins. If peace is made, in 4 or 5 years a brick church can be built. He is spending stipends for 5 Masses for the dead which he asks (Odin) to have acquitted. Father (?Claude) Favre, who came with him, is a little better. Veyrat consulted Dr. Esqueret who said that he believed he could cure him but that it would take time. Veyrat has expenses for his care every day and asks (Odin) to free him from his $20 debt. The trip has already cost him $15.50.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 5\
Lesne, Marie
Lyons, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lesne wrote to (Odin) on April 29 to thank him for the reception he gave her poor brother (James Lesne). His last letters are so sad; she asks (Odin) to assist him on the estate of her uncle (Father James Lesne). Political circumstances delay a settlement. It would be consoling to see at least some mitigation for the poor exile. Her brothers and sisters, who are with her the sole heirs, wish it to be so. She also asks (Odin) to assist (James) in getting some work so as to contribute to his moral rehabilitation.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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(18)63 Jul 6
(Elder), William Henry, Bishop of
Natchez, (Mississippi)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Elder) has given Mr. Harding an order on the Propagation to Odin's favor because they know Odin's signature. He may send some others in this way. Bishop (John) Quinlan writes that since he learns Father (John) Bannon is over thirty, he prefers him decidedly before all others (for Little Rock), and that Father (Francis de Salles) Gautrelet, (S.J.) agrees with him. Bishop (Augustus) Martin says he acquiesces beforehand in whatever recommendation Odin may make. (Elder) has written Odin two or three letters. He has learned nothing from him. He should be glad to go to N(ew) Orleans if Odin could get a promise that he might come out without taking any oath of allegiance. It would be still better if Odin would come out to Natchez or some other point and let them all meet him. Odin can write him either there or at Jackson, Mississ(ippi), care of Father F(rancis) Orlandi.
VI- 2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 7
Hendricken, Father Thomas F.
Waterbury, Conn(ecticut)
To Bishop (Francis P. McFarland of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
The amount of the collection here was $1484.50 including the money already sent and that sent to the convent in Swinford, Galway. If McFarland has no objection to the delay he will delay the collection for the orphans until the 19th, next Sunday being the Sunday for the quarterly pew rent. The people would give nothing to any other purpose. If he can go to Middletown on Sunday he will tell McFarland all about the parish.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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(18)63 Jul 9
Bellanger, S.M., Father (F.)
(Convent, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Bellanger takes advantage of the opportunity presented by Mr. Thiberge, deputy to the Provost, to write. Everyone there is in a state of consternation. The Confederates are conquering the opposite coast. Every day they hear the cannon fire which they exchange with the enemy gunboats all along the river. A party of sisters (of Charity?) from Donaldson and one of the priests are at sacred Heart. Father (J.M.) Gautherin, (S.M.) and he are well.
(P.S.) If (Odin) sees Mr. Haydelle and his companion he can tell them that they are well at the house.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 9
(Brownson), W(illia)m (I.)
San Francisco, (California)
To (Sarah Healy Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
William is a very bad correspondent and has lost many friends from not answering their correspondence. William feels pained to hear that Henry (F. Brownson) was seriously wounded. San Francisco has just received word of the surrender of Vicksburg and the victory at Gettysburg. The people of San Francisco are strong Union men. William is at the point of leaving for Nevada. He is going to try the mines there; the best lawyers have gone there. Very little business has been done in that profession for six months past. Nobody brings suit since Greenback are legal tender. The currency in San Francisco is gold. William has labored two years on a case, in which he has got judgement twice, and today it was appealed to the Supreme Court. William will get about $5000 when it is decided. He has strong hopes of making a future out of some (silver) mines he has, and out of his adventures in Nevada Territory. He has not heard from Orestes for a long time. William leaves San Francisco with but little regret. He thinks of his family often, he looks forward to the time when he shall see them all again. If he is at all successful in his future operations he will probably see them soon. William's mother should write direct to him in San Francisco, care of Wm. P.C. Stebbins, Esq., who is one of the honest men in the world. William promises to write as soon as he gets settled. He does not yet know where that will be; since he does not drink alcoholic liquors he wants to go where the water is good.
P.S. Sally Goodrich has turned out to be an actress; she has been on the stage for five or six months. Her debut was a poor affair. She will never make an actress. William tried to prevent her from going on the stage but her Father encouraged her.
I-4-g (Photostat, Odiorne collection) pp. 8vo.
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1863 Jul 9
Creeden, Ellen
Hartford, Conn(ecticut)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
When Creeden came to New York, she did not have money enough to pay her passage to California. She asks (Odin) to send her the money she left with him.
VI-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 9
(Elder), William Henry, Bishop of
Natchez, (Mississippi)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Elder) has written several letters but he does not know whether they have been received. He received one from Odin by Father (Francis) Pont and one since, treating chiefly of the same question. He wrote both to Bishop (Augustus Martin) of Natchitoches and Bishop (John Quinlan) of Mobile. The former answered that he could not give any judgment concerning the parties named (for Little Rock) by Odin. The latter wrote that he had received and answered a letter from Odin, but he wished (Elder) to tell him that he omitted the name of Father John Bannon only because he thought he was not thirty years of age. If he was mistaken in this, he prefers him decidedly and Father Fr(ancis de Salles) Gautrelet, (S.J.) of Spring Hill College also preferred him to anyone else. Quinlan approved the name of Father (Stephen V.) Ryan, C.M. - not the vicar general of St. Louis (Father Patrick John Ryan), and he added Father (John) Hayden, C.M. and Father (John B.) Duffy, C.SS.R., leaving out the two from Philadelphia. He preferred that the nomination be deferred until they could all meet together. (Elder) wrote that he should be glad to visit Odin if he would obtain for him an assurance that he could return without being trammeled with an oath of allegiance. Being devoted entirely to spiritual interests he has no hostility to any government but to bind himself by a permanent obligation opposed to the sentiments of the majority of his flock would deprive him of all power of usefulness. He heard a Federal officer in Vicksburg say that there were a great number of poor Negro children left abandoned by their parents. This officer, being a Catholic, proposed that Religious should be sent down with the army, from the North, to gather them in an asylum. (Elder) told him he would rejoice in anything being done. He did not see that he could cooperate. He wonders if Odin sees anything they could do prudently. Odin should address his letter care of the General commanding at Natchez. At present it is General (Robert) Ransom.
VI-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.
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1863 Jul 9
Kelly, Francis, Bishop of Derry
Derry, (Ireland)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
(Of Cincinnati, Ohio)
This note will introduce Mrs. M. Cauly, a child of good Catholic parents and educated in the convent at Derry.
II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
2
1863 Jul 9
McCloskey (Father) William
Rome
to Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
McCloskey just learned of Father (William J.) Barry's death by a telegraph from the Propaganda and is sorry for the loss of one of the most zealous men to ever leave Mount St. Mary's. He withdraws his request that O'Regan remain another year and he is now preparing a thesis and tomorrow will see about standing for his Doctors cap, after which he will start for home. McCloskey is writing Archbishop (Francis P. Kenrick) to allow Father Silas Chatard to remain as Vice Rector and continue his studies, because he is in need of a good assistant and he asks Purcell to write Kenrick telling of the good such action would bring about. Richter will be made a Sub Deacon in September and McCloskey believes Purcell should let him remain and study for another year or two because he is a good student. He heard from Madame Bontonslinn. Two of Bishop (Amedeus) Rappe's priests and Father (P.F.) Lyndon of Boston were in Rome lately. Bishop (John B.) Fitzpatrick had an attack of palsy and is at Brussels with the Jesuits. He thanks Purcell for his offer but will be unable to make the trip to the States. In October he intends to tour Italy and maybe go as far as Venice. Sends his regards to the priests with Purcell.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 9
Ulrich, Conrad
Adrian, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
They have just received the news that Father ( ) Stenzel of St. Michael's parish at Monroe has gone to Germany. This leaves them, of St. Joseph's parish, in a sad state. Father Stenzel has left them at a time when they need a priest badly. It is scarcely three weeks since a school was built in the next parish and things will not go well without a German priest. The Committee of St. Joseph's asks (Lefevere) for a priest.
III-2-j A.L.S. (German) 2pp. 4to.
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1863 Jul 10
D'Arco, Father J( ) M( )
Nashville, (Tennessee)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
D'Arco spoke to his friend (Bishop James Whelan) and all is right. He was never satisfied to stay there but did a great deal of good since he came. Intelligent as he is he had very little to occupy his intellect; a priest is enough there. He gave way to d(rink) but since he received a letter from the Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell) his mind is settled. He thought all as good as himself. D'Arco extends his respects to the bishop's brother. If safe to do so, he requests Lefevere to express the $300 D'Arco had sent Lefevere, if the latter still has it.
III-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1863 Jul 10
Meline, James A.
Milwaukee, (Wisconsin)
To (Orestes A. Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
He asks if anything could be done by "us plebes" to impress upon Rome the necessity of having the Archbishop Kenrick's successor a prelate of undoubted loyalty. Unless such a man is appointed the foundation of a more powerful Know-Nothing Party than any "we" have ever seen yet will rise. Meline speaks in view of the preponderance against loyalty and patriotism. They must expect by reason of the certain vote of the Southern Bishops and copperhead prelates of the North. They must fear the result of the episcopal vote. "Can anything be done?"
P.S. Meline regrets seeing Brownson's mention of General Griffin because he behaved like Porter did at Manasses marching off his brigade. He stayed within sound and sight of Pope. He is in constant fear that he will be charged with the same offense that convicted Porter.
I-4-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 11
Brenan, M.J., St. Patrick's Church
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
A meeting was convened to hear the report of the delegation appointed to confer with (Odin) in relation to the late appointment of Chief-Curate in St. Patrick's. Thomas Markey was appointed chairman and Brenan, secretary. D.P. Scanlan reported that (Odin) persisted in the appointment. Brenan read the contents of a note dictated an hour previous by Father J(ames Ignatius Mullon) Mullen and given in charge to M. Finch, W. Whitfield, J. Farrell and Brenan. Mullon avers that the appointment of Father (Louis Deynodt?) Dinout meets his unqualified approval. It was moved by Brenan that the meeting comply. This motion, not being seconded, was laid over. It was received with much disfavor. A prominent person known as Patt Irwin(?) proclaimed that it should be placed under the table and advised that the church should lie closed against the recent appointee. No action was taken. It was moved by Mr. Murphy that a committee of six be appointed to wait on (Deynodt) and request his resignation. The President appointed F.M. Rusha, Mr. Hyland, Mr. Diamond, Jr. and Ja(me)s Carter. Markey and Brenan were added. (Deynodt) informed them that it was not in his power to comply as he was subject to his superiors.
VI-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.
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1863 Jul 11
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Despite his pleasure in her letters he is too sleepy and hungry to answer them now. They are near battle and he hopes a victory. He wishes Henry would send him the receipts for forage for his horse. He supposes the animal was killed, as Woodruff;s battery was nearly annihilated. Major Curtis of the 7th Michigan Infantry has the saddle. Hays keeps Eckels busy. Ned doubts Hays's capacity to make a good Corps Commander. He is too careless of details. Ned feels blue today and hopes that they will not be shipped. The Rebel position is on the Hagertown heights, (Maryland) running to Williamsport about 6 or 7 miles long.
I-5-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 12
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
Near Jones's Cross Roads, Maryland
to (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Things are tolerable easy now since the Rebels have not attacked. He is still on his pegs, alive and kicking. Nothing remarkable has occurred. Ned presumes the Rebels have an equal, if not superior force, since he counts as nothing the cowardly Pennsylvanians even though under General Couch. Lee will not venture a fight without an excellent prospect of success. They have been marching constantly of late and Ned hopes that they could have another victory and then a comfortable rest. He used to go around to the homes of country folks. In Maryland often, and twice in Pennsylvania the folks were kind and pleasant giving him a good meal and charging nothing. The first place he went to in Pennsylvania was near the battlefield and though at night he was received warmly. He had the best in the house. But in Gettysburg almost nothing was to be obtained. Ned estimates that the North's loss is 20,000; the Rebels' 40,000. He supposes Sal is overjoyed at the fall of Vicksburg and expects that Port Hudson is next to fall. Then if they beat Lee, hurrah! It is very sad to go over a field and see two thousand of the enemy dead and note that each face bears a nobler, manlier and more intelligent cast than the victors who remain. It is sad to think that the North is destroying a race inferior to none, and for one not its superior, perhaps not its equal. The North must fight to maintain the country and they will never leave the contest until the country is secure. But the Rebels are confident. There is no hanging down the head when a prisoner comes into the Northern lines. Southern soldiers endure more than Northern and without a murmur, although their leaders are cruel and relentless. Ned lost his notebook at Gettysburg. It is raining hard today but before it the weather was as hot as Jericho. Ned has been bivouacking lately in his overcoat and is generally only too glad to be allowed to sleep anywhere. Henry has been ordered to General Hinks and Ned wonders how he likes it. He wishes Sal would send him a Review since all his mail comes regularly. He believes Mr. Wilson wishes to retire. If he should retire Sal can nominate her young-lady's friend. It is easy enough to get to where he is. A Union sympathizer near Limleytown told him that a group of Rebel officers forced her to bake them bread. They were in high glee over their Gettysburg victory and said they expected to be in Baltimore, (Maryland) by next week. Ned met a Miss Rohrer at Rohrerville, (Maryland). He left his autograph and persuaded Hays and Eckels to do likewise. Ned sends his love to all.
I-5-i A.L.S. 10pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 13
Chambige, Father F.
Bardstown, K(entuck)y
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Chambige says they will have no seminarians to send to Mt. St. Mary's next session, partly due to the War. But classes have been going on at St. Thomas' as usual. Vialee, Sacarte and Flynn are preparing themselves here for ordination. He supposes that Purcell has been visited by Peter Geyer. He has given Mr. Cusack, who wishes to be in Purcell's diocese, a good certificate. Mr. Thomas Byrne is also a good man but his conduct is not as good as Cusack's. Chambige asks Purcell's blessing and prayers.
II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1863 Jul 13
Dubreul, (S.S.), Father J(osep)h Paul, Sem(ina)ry of St. S(ulpi)ce
Balt(imor)e, (Maryland)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Dubreul replies to the letter (Odin) sent him by (A.) Robert introducing his son, Paul (Robert). They came in May and Dubreul and the Father decided that Paul would go to St. Ch(arl)es until the end of the recess. The next evening they returned and the Father, very embarrassed, spoke of his son's uncertainty and said that he proposed he complete his studies at a lay college before taking any steps toward the ecclesiastical state. He decided to leave for New York in order to try to place his son at Fordham. Dubreul returned $100 which he had paid on account. He wonders if (Odin) is still waiting for his young men from Savoy and if he still intends them to come to Baltimore. He wishes to know so as to make the necessary preparations because to all appearances those returning in September will be numerous. (Odin) has already heard of (Baltimore's) great loss. It has often been observed that the life, the stimuli, and the organization have been lacking for a long time. Baltimore should be the model diocese but they are outstripped by others. Their Archbishops for 30 or 40 years have all been eminent prelates; Archbishop (Francis Patrick Kenrick) especially, was the glory of the Church in his knowledge and holiness, prudence and modesty; but their spirit does not appear to have been active in regard to the creation and organization of works. They need a bishop like Bishop (John) Timon; they thought a great deal about him after the death of Archbishop (Samuel) Eccleston. Talents more brilliant in other regard might leave them another 25 years in their status quo.
P.S. (Odin) probably has not yet heard anything of young Plotoz.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 13
Whelan, R(ichard) V(incent), Bishop of Wh(eelin)g
Baltimore, (Maryland)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Archbishop (Francis Patrick Kenrick) of Baltimore died suddenly on Tuesday night. He was buried on Saturday. He recommended for the succession his vicar general, Father Henry B. Coskery, his secretary, Father Thomas Foley, and Father Oliver Jenkins, superior of the minor seminary of St. Charles. Three suffragan bishops were present at the funeral. They, taking council with Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell) of Cincinnati and Archbishop (John Hughes) of N(ew) York, thought that the name of Bishop (Martin J.) Spalding might be added. The prelates also added Whelan's name. Since their meeting Bishop John Timon's name has been suggested to Whelan by a priest of the diocese. While the rules for election do not call for information to the several archbishops, courtesy seems to demand it; Odin should feel free to use his own discretion as to communicating with Rome on the subject.
VI-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.
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1863 Jul 14
Putnam, Edw(ard)
N(ew) Y(ork) (City, New York)
To (Orestes A.) Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Putnam very much enjoyed the leading article in the April Review. In the July Review, there are statements in Article IV which are displeasing to Putnam because they appear to encourage a disparaging, defeatist attitude toward Lincoln's administration in its superhuman attack. He has been attacked with apoplexy of the lungs. Mental effort is painful.
I-4-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 15
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
Pleasant Valley, (Maryland)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Ned asks Sal to buy him a small gold pen. His has just been broken. He supposes he shall remain A.S. Gen'l. Until Col. Walker, the Corps A.A. Gen'l. returns. Ned wishes they would order Walker someplace else and give Henry (Brownson) the Corps. Walker was wounded in the left hand at Chancellorsville, (Virginia). Meade is the General for this army. His and Lee's armies are too evenly matched for victories except at odds such at the attacker and defense of a good position. Ned wants to know all about the draft in New Jersey and in Elizabeth in particular. He wonders if anyone went to Pennsylvania that he knows besides Dick (Kipling). Ned supposes that Jim Ryan is trembling at the draft and he wants to know how the July number (Quarterly Review) is selling. Also what Judge White thinks of the mob. Lieut. King knows everybody in Elizabeth, (New Jersey). Ned has nothing further to tell and pleads with her to send him all the news. They are going to Virginia again. They passed through(Pleasant Valley, Maryland) almost exactly a year ago when he was just mustered out of the service. Ned went over the river today into Harper's Ferry, (Virginia) and found it to be the same dead place it was a year ago. He is in the best of health but would like to get caught up on his sleep some time. He would like to be an A.A. Provost Marshall of New York City with his battery and one Regiment Infantry. He urges her to write often.
I-5-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 15
(Brownson, Edward P.) Ned
Pleasant Valley, (Va.)
To S(arah) H(ealy) Brownson
Elizabeth, New Jersey
What a tremendous flush of victories the paper of today announces! Ned doubts if they shall soon fight again. Meade did the best that could be done. The Rebels were strongly intrenched and strong enough to defeat the Union troops if the Union had attacked. Ned's army is worn out almost, it left Williamsport today. Now, there remains only the race down to Culpepper, as McClellan should have made it. But let Ned's army keep the Rebels in Virginia, or give them Gettysburg and they do well, and Grant will come up gradually and settle all the others. The North suffered one fearful defeat the defeat of the Government at New York. Ned wishes that his Father would have Mr. Stanton sign Ned's commission while he is still in Washington. If he is still there Ned wants Sal to write him at once about it.
I-4-g A.L.S. (Photostat, Odiorne collection) 3pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 15
MacHale, Archbishop John of Tuam
Roundstone, Cunnemara, (Ireland)
To (D. And J.) Sadlier and Company
(New York, New York)
MacHale acknowledges the receipt of drafts for 6 pounds-12.8 which testifies to the zeal of the contributors. To Mr. Peter Gallagher of Wisconsin and his associates, MacHale feels particularly indebted. He hopes Sadlier and Company will thank them for himself and the poor of the West.
I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 16
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick), Headquarters Second Army Corps
(Pleasant Valley, Maryland)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
An officer, just gone to Washington, (D.C.), will get him a pen. They have been enjoying a series of victories lately. He half-imagines the administration will have the nerve to put down the New York riot as it should be put down. He wonders if Henry (Brownson) was there. He is anxious to know if Elizabeth has gone a-rioting. They had better put Fremont in command of New York and let him talk to the fellows. Ned would like to be in New York now. He is getting thoroughly induced into the Adjutant General's work, having five clerks to direct and two sets of business to run now. He lost his little valise on the last march and though it contained little it did have Sal's marked handkerchiefs in it. He has just sent Henry (Brownson's) invoice and shall send the receipts soon. He hopes they are to rest at Pleasant Valley for a week at least. He enjoyed a pretty good supper last night in Harper's Ferry, (Virginia). That town is all dilapidated in true Virginia style. There are lots of dead rebels in the Susquehanna river. Many were drowned in the crossing at Williamsport, (Pennsylvania). According to a late order, Ned has to make a weekly report to the Governor of almost every Eastern and Middle States. If Col. Walker keeps "sick" Ned is good for a month before returning to his old position as Commissary of Musters. He is going to wait for a few answers. Ned asks to be remembered to Henry (Brownson) and Mother and Father. He urges Dick (Kipling) to make haste if he wants to be taken care of by him.
I-5-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 16
(Flanagan, O.P.), Mother M(ary) John
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mother requests (Odin's) presence at an examination of the pupils of the Select School on the 24th.
VI-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 17
Bonniot, Father J.M.
Aix-les-Bains, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He has just finished a letter addressed to Father (Stephen) Rousselon announcing that he received the 744 francs of his annuity forwarded by Paul (Rousselon), his nephew. He sees that Rousselon was able to exchange his annuity only at a very high price. It is truly a consolation for him and Felix ( ) to receive news of Odin. Odin left a large trail of apostolic light everywhere he passed. Bonniot regrets that his health does not permit him to go to end his days with Odin. Louisiana is the land of his dearest affections. The pastor of Aix, as well as his assistants, ask Bonniot to present their respects. Mr. Davit, especially, recalls the services Odin rendered him at Lyons. The Duvernays, Odin's hosts, miss him and send their respects. Odin's Negro, when they meet him, speaks of Odin with a very sincere brightening of the heart, Bonniot lets Felix express his own sentiments: Among the superiors he has had, Felix cannot see any who has touched his heart more deeply. Fortunate are those whom Odin took with him.
P.S. Bonniot believes that if Odin consults Doctor Barnabit, at Biloxi, he will obtain notable relief.
VI-2-g L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to.
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1863 Jul 17
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
(Pleasant Valley, Maryland)
To (Sara Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
They are to march at 4 A.M. tomorrow over the Potomac and Shenandoah. He acknowledges the receipt of her letter today. Dick (Kipling) had better get in this Corps. She is to tell him to be sure not to get into any reduced Regiment as he cannot then be mustered into service. Let him get a 1st Lieutenants commission if he can. It will be a long time before this march ends. He has been working steadily from morning till night. He asks for some more postage stamps. He has just sent home a box with Henry's buffalo robe, and his dressing gown, etc. He asks to be informed of their safe arrival and sends his love to his mother.
I-5-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 17
Schreiner, Father Lawrence
Muskegon, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
The people in the town of Wright would prefer that the priest should own the parish house, for then he would take better care of it. If the priest is, after a year, taken away, the people would want back half of the money. The people in Berlin, (Michigan) are a "curious kind of saints." They never support him, nor the church, never fetch him to the church, won't remain after Mass when asked to, never sent their children to catechism, although he asked them - "in a word they never care about my words." In the Decree of the Councils Schreiner finds nothing to prove him wrong in regard to the horse. Without proper support from the people, the priest would die from hunger. And Schreiner thinks the pious Berlin congregation would do that. Schreiner encloses $4 for the Propagation of the Faith.
III-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 18
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
Headquarters Second Army Corps
to (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
They are near Hillsboro, (Virginia) now in London Valley, (Virginia). There is nothing new. He has just received a paper from his mother and he hates to see the mail sorted and not get a letter. He sends his love to his mother and promises to write again soon. He tells Sal her last letter was very nice and urges her to write again.
I-5-i A.L.S. 1pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 18
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick), Virginia Side
Headquarters Second Army Corps
to (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Lieutenant French, Commissary of Musters in the Third Division, has most unexpectedly got cured and returned. His brother had assured Ned that French did not intend to return here and that he could safely have another appointed in his place. This will cut Dick (Kipling) out of that place but it will do him no harm to get a commission. He can accept it now or wait for months if he cares. If he does accept he can do company duty for awhile. If Dick's commission is in a regiment numbering less than 493 men, it will do him no good, because he cannot be mustered into service upon it. If the Regiment has over 493 men but less than 806, he can be mustered in any grade that is any commission except that of Second Lieutenant or Colonel. Finally, if the regiment has over 806 men, he can be mustered on any commission. Consequently, if he gets a commission in any regiment in this army, he had better send Ned word, before he does anything about it. Ned intends to make way with Lieutenant Wilson in the first division before long. They started at 4 this morning and by now Ned feels very tired. Lt. Col. Walker, A.A. General of this Corps, has a good chance to be promoted out of his present position. If Henry (Brownson) were well he could easily get the place. Ned has half a notion to try for it if Ned is induced to vacate not because of the rank but because of the office. He asks Sal to tell Dick (Kipling) the substance of this letter insofar as it concerns him,
I-5-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 18
Timon, John, Bishop of
Buffalo, (New York)
To Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland of Hartford
(Providence, Rhode Island)
They propose to dedicate St. Joseph Cathedral on August 30 and ask the presence of McFarland.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.
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1863 Jul 19
Francisca, Sister, St. Clara Convent
Cincinnati, Ohio
to Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
The Sisters of the Poor of St. Francis have been invited by Father J. Meyer (Jacob Mayer) of St. Joseph's Church, Hesse Cass in the diocese of Fort Wayne (Indiana) to establish a house of their order. Permission is grated them by Bishop (John H. Lüers) of Fort Wayne and they enclose Lüers' letter to Purcell and ask him for his Pontifical blessing for the order.
II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1863 Jul 19
Healy, Father James A.
Boston, (Massachusetts)
To Bishop (Francis Patrick McFarland) of Hartford
(Providence, Rhode Island)
Healy apologizes for not calling on McFarland when he was in Boston but says he was confined to his house by business and illness. He wishes McFarland to set a day to give Confirmation at the orphan asylum. The Sisters called to ask him but found he had already departed for Worcester. They ask that the date be soon because some of the girls are leaving on vacation or permanently. He regrets giving the occasion for this second journey to Boston.
I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 20
Bapst, S.J., Father John
Boston, (Massachusetts)
To Bishop (Francis P. McFarland of Hartford)
(Providence, Rhode Island)
He sent by express the ordination letters of the eleven scholastics who were lately promoted to the priesthood, and asks that they be sent back after they are signed and sealed.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 21
Purcell, J(ohn) B(aptist), Archbishop of Cincinnati
Portsmouth, Ohio
to Cardinal Alex(an)dro Barnabo Prefect, S. Congre De Fide Propaganda
Rome, Italy
He thanks his eminence for his letters concerning the Society of the Sacred Hearts, the action of the Holy See on the petition of the Bishops of the province for faculties to give academic degrees to the students of Saint Mary's Seminary of the Mountain near Cincinnati, and concerning the omission of the moneys to be sent to Rome (Peter's Pence). He is actually visiting his diocese along the Ohio River and presumes to write about the successor of (Archbishop Francis Patrick Kenrick) of Baltimore. Kenrick had left the names of three Maryland priests, Father (Henry B.) Coskery, vicar general, Father (Thomas) Foley, both of the Cathedral and Father (Oliver L.) Jenkins, Sulpician superior of St. Charles Seminary. All are Americans and have the requisite character and learning. The Synod of this province propose the name of Bishop John Martin Spalding of Louisville to take (Kenrick's) place. The Cardinal is fully informed of the eminent qualifications of this man as bishop and priest since he is an alumnus of the Propaganda.
II-5-h A.L.S. (Probably first draft) Latin 4pp. 16mo.
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1863 Jul 22
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
Paris (Virginia)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
They have been on the march since noon when they left Bloomfield, (Virginia) passing near Upperville, (Virginia) just in the mouth of Ashley's Gap, (Virginia). Last year he went through Upperville, (Virginia) but generally took different roads. Bloomfield is the only ground he has really gone over twice. It was pleasant to remember the houses he had stopped at before. Old Widow Thompson's house looked so natural. Ned believes they will go to Warrenton, (Virginia) and wait there for their men of the draft. He wants to dine at Miss Vowles' again. They are holding Ashley's Gap now. He wishes they could get a week's rest for he wants to get his reports made out. He has all the Adjutant General's business on his hands now, besides his own. He fears that Sal has been sick as he does not hear from her lately. Ned tried everywhere at Bloomfield to get a buggy but could not find one. Ned has lost all his handkerchiefs but three and all his towels but one due to the carelessness of Everby. He wants more postage stamps. He has just received orders requiring him to make out weekly reports to the Governors of the States. He has not drawn his pay for May or June and by the end of July he shall have about $300 due him. He asks them to write more frequently. The Second Corps took 32 battle flags at Gettysburg, (Pennsylvania). He tells Sal that she and his mother are to use his home banking fund anytime they choose. He sends his love to his mother.
I-5-i A.L.S. pp.. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 23
Alleau, Father Th.
St. Brieuc, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Odin's) letter of May 5 reached Alleau on July 15. It appeared that Father (Thomas A.?) Rebours, who was charred with it, paused at St. Brieuc with difficulty. It is said that he is now at Nantes from where he will return only at the beginning of October. Alleau regrets not being able to speak to him about (Odin's) diocese. What (Odin) tells him of New Orleans is very afflicting; the latest news makes them hope for a solid peace. Alleau is going to try to recover his health by October. His plans have not changed. Nothing is changed in France since (Odin's) trip. The election which agitated the country for several weeks has not caused a tear or a drop of blood. The French people have not shown great enthusiasm for the taking of Mexico. Opinion is more preoccupied with Poland and the war which desolates the states of America.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 23
Miller, John George Bishop of
Münster, (Germany)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell)
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Dismissorial letter for Henry Stukenborg, theological student of the diocese of Münster, formerly bound to that diocese so that he can join the archdiocese of Cincinnati in which the bishop says he is not bound by any ecclesiastical censure. It is numbered no. 3293.
D.S. and sealed (Latin) 1p. 8vo.
(The following was apparently enclosed)
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(1863) (July 23)
Müller, John George, Bishop of
Münster, (Germany)
To (Mr. Henry Stukenborg)
of (Münster, Germany)
(Stukenborg's) letter including the one of Jan. 2 have been shown to him. He is greatly pleased that (Stukenborg) has been accepted by the Bishop of Cincinnati. (Müller) is convinced that he will always show himself worthy of the favor of his new bishop and perform properly the duties of his calling. While he would like to keep him in the diocese of Münster, he realized that it is the will of God that draws him to another land. It remains then for him only to wish him the blessing of God which will not be wanting if he seeks the glory of God. He asks to be recommended to the Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell) and his vicar general. He encloses the dismissorial letter.
II-5-b L.S. (Latin) 2pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 24
De Armas, Octave
Spring Hill, (Alabama)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C,M,)
New Orl(eans, Louisiana)
If Father (Louis) Curioz, (S.J.) or Father (Constantine) Maenhaut have communicated to Odin the letters which they should have received from de Armas, Odin has seen that his wife and he, despite all the inexpressible difficulties of their exile, are well enough. They have experienced almost universal kindness, especially on the part of the clergy and, more particularly, the Jesuits. They are living at a small farm a mile from the college. He sends his respects to Fathers Rousselon, Chalon, the Jesuits, Maenhaut and his assistants, and the clergy in general at the head of which he places his old friend and experienced champion of the Church, Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché.
P.S. He sees E(dward?) Bermudez every day and A. Pitot from time to time. He asks Odin to forward the enclosed (no enclosure) letter to his old address, by the sacristan or by Auguste.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 24
Healy, Father James A.
Boston, (Massachusetts)
To Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland of Hartford
(Providence, Rhode Island)
They will be happy to have McFarland come on Tuesday next and Healy has written to Father (Hugh) Carmody to say that the day suits them. An absence of a day and a half prevented such an answer as the time required.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 24
Southron, ( )
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To James Alphonsus McMaster)
(New York, New York)
Southron is a regular reader of McMaster's "Freeman's Journal." He buys the copies there rather than have the "Journal" sent to him through the mail as all such things are watched in N(ew) O(rleans). Southron received the last publication of the "Freeman's Journal" on the 11 inst. He noticed at that time that McMaster's N(ew) O(rleans) correspondent wrote as if he knew something of the existence of the document a printed copy of which with the names of the executive committee of the association Southron now encloses to McMaster. He tells McMaster that the names which are marked with a dash designate those who were originally the most active and zealous in the cause. But when the U(nited) S(tates) forces had no sooner taken possession of N(ew) O(rleans) than they showed the white feather and began to look out for fat offices by taking Butler's oath of allegiance and making abolition speeches. Most of them succeeded admirably and now hold office under the federal government from Congressmen down to city police. Southron asks that if McMaster publishes the enclosed document he omit the names not marked with a dash. He would like to see the names of the turn-coats appear at the bottom of a printed page of the document in order that the government might know how reliable their officials are in New Orleans. But Southron adds that these same men would doubtless find some excuse for their actions of the past and begin to find some other new and easy way to make a fortune.
I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1863 Jul 26
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
3 miles from Warrenton Junction, (Virginia)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
He just sent her a letter he wrote at Paris (Virginia). He received today two from her of the 17th and 20th insts. They have marched from White Plains (Virginia) today. It was a 20 mile march. He did not stay at Warrenton (Virginia) but did see Miss Vowles who is living out of town now. Lt. Eckels went with him and Miss Vowles was very glad to see him. They were on the march at 8 A.M. today Sunday and two pretty, young females with their hair brushed properly for so early in the morning walked up to General and asked for a guard to protect them against stragglers. They all had permission to volunteer but no one spoke. Finally, Lieut. Wetmore accepted. The latter has not yet arrived. Ned was up at 5 A.M. today and will be up around 10 A.M. tomorrow. General Meade is a great man because he is more ambitious than Hooker or than McClellan's friends for McClellan. He is impetuous and will fight. He is far ahead of Pope in fight. The conscripts are coming and that will mean no rest for Ned. They will stay there (near Warrenton Junction, Virginia) tomorrow or perhaps longer. Lieut. French is going to battery. He thanks Sal for the stamps. He wonders if the box which he directed to "Dr. B(rownson Sr.)" has arrived. Ned sends his love and promises to write to his mother. Ned has seen Szabad. Eckels will send a Cortede V.
I-5-1 A.L.S. pp.. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 27
Andres, Father Francis Maria
Coshocton, (Ohio)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
Mr. Baier, one of the best men of the congregation of St. Ann, offered him a house and garden not far from the church; he does not want any payment for the use of it. With Purcell's permission, Andres will remain in St. Ann and try again all the means for the spiritual welfare of those congregations. Without that house he was in the necessity of asking for another place. He hopes also to get a school and teacher for Coshocton and Wills-Creek. The congregation of St. Ann is willing to enlarge the church.
II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 28
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
Headquarters Second Army Corps
to (Sara Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
He has been busy all day and hopes to get to bed early. This morning he approved Lieut. French's application to be relieved as Ass't Commissar of Musters,. French is to be ordered to a battery. This will leave a vacancy which Ned is glad of both because their New Jersey friend (Dick Kipling) can have his place if he has any success with the Governor of New York and because Ned has had to do all of French's work for him. He wishes Sal to write him on how Dick's prospects appear. If they are not good he asks to know so that somebody else may be appointed. Business is just getting straightened out. There is much contraband news that he is not permitted to state and also certain important movements which he previously had predicted are now brewing. If he weren't so busy with work he would like to visit his old friends around Warrenton, (Virginia). When at Manassas Gap (Virginia) he did not get to see his earliest Secesch acquaintance. Ned feels Lee must make another raid before he gets to Fort Royal. Jesse's (Healy) horse is a regular rack of bones and a clumsy brute. "Tommy" is as limber as greased lightning. He is beginning now to see clearly both sides of his business. At first he was sure to get his mustering signed by General Hays's order and his papers forwarded by himself. Ned's clerks now have separate offices. Each make out many papers to sign. French has just sent in his report. Ned's three commissaries have to report daily. He wonders how Henry (Brownson) is getting on. Lieut. King has Cushing's Battery; he had sent Lieut. McCrea Henry's transfer papers by mistake. He asks Sal to please give Henry Curtis's papers. He sends his love to his mother. Ned has to send off official letters at the rate of about four a day so he is in need of more stamps. He has nothing more to say so he will close and asks Sal to write oftener than she has been.
P.S. He is expecting an answer by every mail. The Catholic Telegraph has become a splendid paper. He asks Sal to tell Father (Orestes A. Brownson, Sr.) that they are getting up to the ideas they agreed upon last summer.
I-5-i A.L.S. pp.. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 28
McCaffrey, Father John, Mt. St. Mary's College
(Emmitsburg, Maryland)
To Bishop (Francis P. McFarland of Hartford)
(Providence, Rhode Island)
McCaffrey had (McFarland)'s letter of July 20 and the one in which he explains his effort to get to the commencement. Thank God they are quiet and secure after watching passing armies and one of the great battles of the war. As to McFarland's seminarians, the youngest failed to complete the course. He does not expect or wish to return. He, J.F., must go back two years in his cave and work steadily. McCabe and Rogers give much satisfaction. McCabe has been so full of youthful spirit that McCaffrey has not wished him promoted to sacred orders. He has fine talent and McCaffrey intended to recommend him for promotion until he received McFarland's letter. They also intend to recommend Rogers for orders. The complaints that McFarland has heard are not new; the Director of the seminary and Professor of Theology have had too much to do. He has obtained for the coming year a graduate of Propaganda. He hopes the cause of complaint will be removed.
I-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.
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1863 Jul 28
Murray, Father Pat(rick) Bernard
Beaver-Island, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefev(e)re
Detroit, (Michigan)
He thanks Lefevere for having received him for a few moments, being repulsed in the Church of the Holy Trinity. He encloses a letter which justice compelled him to write to Father Peters.
A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
Enclosure:
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1863 Jul 28
Murray, Father (Patrick Bernard)
Beaver-Island, (Michigan)
To Father (Francis) J( ) Peters
(Detroit, Michigan)
Murray defends himself from the accusations of Peters contained in his letter to Bishop Frederic Baraga. (Murray in quoting Peters' letter uses red ink). In it Murray is suspected of indulging in strong drinks. When Mrs. Smith handed Peters a note he told her "Father Murray is (a) nuisance to the Church and the Bishop does not want him to collect in Detroit." Lefevere had given Murray permission to collect in Holy Trinity but Murray will not use it. But on request he will give a lecture about the 1st of October in Detroit. Murray expresses surprise at Peters' words, especially from a pastor of Holy Trinity.
A.L.S. Copy 2pp. 8vo.
III-2-j A.L.S., A.L.S. Copy 3pp. 12mo. & 8vo.
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1863 Jul 29
Allgayer, Father Ferd(inand)
Grand Rapids, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Father (Martin) Marco has arrived there last Sunday. He goes around distributing, as he pretends, relics of the Holy Sepulchre and medals while he makes people believe he took himself in Rome and Jerusalem. He paid a visit to Father ( ) Kindekens and Allgayer. Allgayer fears the criticism of Protestants will harm the Church. Allgayer says Marco himself told him he was only in Rome and not in Jerusalem.
III-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 29
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick), Headquarters Second Army Corps
(Warrenton Junction, Virginia)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Sal's letter of the 26th came so fast that he hardly dares hope for another to follow for a day or two. He assures Sal that it was more pleasant than an oasis in the Sahara. He has become nearly crazy with musters, circulars, reports, etc. No one can complain of Ned for delay in his work. He has had six clerks steadily at work and part of the evening a seventh. Sal tells him so much of Elizabeth (New Jersey) that he almost wishes he could take a run home. He had a case of "presentiments" at Sharpsburg, Maryland when they thought they should fight Lee. A Lieutenant came to be mustered and had gone to great lengths to get his papers all straight because he wanted to die an officer. Ned could, if he desired, obtain a position as Major or Lieut. Colonel in Frank White's old Regiment. The position will undoubtedly be filled with conscripts. Ned would accept no such place anyway since it would require him to forfeit his present position in the regular army. If he were Henry (Brownson) it would be different for he would not lose his Lieutenancy. If Major Hopper gets filled up, Ned does not expect much difficulty in finding place for a friend or two. He may now offer the position of sutter's clerk to Howell. He supposes Dick Kipling is not likely to get a commission now. It takes a Brownson to carry these intrigues through. As soon as (Lieut.) French is relieved Ned will get a good successor as soon as possible and bang away at him on the mustering question. He would get Wilson relieved if he had a good man ready instead. He wishes he could manage to get a ride up to Warrenton (Virginia) just to take his mind off his work. Besides Lucy Vowles used to have good dinners and Ned intends to try them again as soon as he gets his reports in.
I-5-i A.L. 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Jul 30
Killborn, C(aptain) W., Provost Marshal, Parish of Orleans
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop John M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Killborn is directed by Brigadier General (James) Bowen to forward the accompanying (no enclosure) copies of the President's (Abraham Lincoln) Proclamation for a National Thanksgiving with the request that he cause it to be distributed among the priests and Bishops.
VI-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.
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