Brick, J., Office of Internal Revenue
New York, (New York)
To (James Alphonsus McMaster)
(New York, New York)
Brick asks McMaster to please report at the former's office and file application for a license under the excise laws of the United States. Transaction of any business without a license will subject McMaster to a penalty of three times the amount of the License Tax.
N.B. Wholesale and retail dealers are required to state the amount of their annual sales.
I-1-m Printed notice, unsigned.
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1pp. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 1
Clerouin, Father (Victor)
West Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Clerouin plans to leave the diocese at the end of the month or later. If Odin considers it suitable to give him a replacement before his departure, he can cede to him all his furnishings. A reply should be addressed to the Fathers at Baton Rouge.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to.
1
1863 Sep 1
Buteux, Father (Louis) S(tanislaus)
Paris, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Buteux encloses (no enclosure) a letter for his bishop (Bishop William Henry Elder) which he asks Odin to forward with all the speed possible. (Thomas) Layton thinks that postal communications now exist between New Orleans and Natchez.
A.L.S. (French)
On the same paper:
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1853 Sep 12
Layton, Tho(ma)s
Le Mans, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
At Buteux's request Layton sends the enclosed (no enclosure) letter to be forwarded to Elder. In Paris, Mrs. Layton and he were kindly received and entertained by Miss Avarde in consequence of (Odin's) letter of recommendation. He came to Le Mans to seek repose and seclusion during his sojourn in France. The Catholic associations of Le Mans are very interesting. He has seen Bishop (Charles John) Fil(l)ion who requested to be remember ed to (Odin). He finds there the Motherhouse of the Congregation of the Holy Cross. Father ^(Basil Anthony Moreau, (C.S.C.) and all his religious have been exceedingly affectionate and kind to his family. Their General Chapter has just concluded. The former Bishop of Toronto, Bishop (Armand Francois Maurice de) Charbonnel, now a Capuchin, preached the retreat. Layton thinks Charbonnel said he was from Lyons and that he was well acquainted with Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc. He asked to be remembered particularly to Fathers (Stephen) Rousselon and (Napoleon Joseph) Perché. Layton has seen much to console him as regards the Motherhouse of the religious who have charge of the Catholic orphan boys in (Odin's) diocese. Layton hopes to be back in N(ew) Orleans by the middle of November, and, he trusts, with improved health which will be offered to (Odin), to be employed for the benefit of the boys in St. Mary's (Orphan) Asylum. Father (Patrick F.) Sheil, (C.S.C.) must have suffered for want of money, for by this time the director of St. Mary's must owe his society a large amount. Layton forgot to tell (Odin) on leaving that the Le(d)ger of the Southern Bank showed the exact state of two payments made by him, as treasurer, to Sheil. The payments were entered to the debit of St. Mary's. Although it is Layton's intention to return to N(ew) Orleans, the disposition he will make of his family is still undetermined.
VI-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 1
Hendricken, Father Thomas F.
Waterbury, Conn(ecticut)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of Hartford)
(Providence, Rhode Island)
He encloses the reports of the Waterbury College boys. That of Moran does not look favorable but Moran is one of the smartest boys from the place and will do well if he perseveres. Fitzpatrick and P. Lawlor go to Baltimore this year. Fitzpatrick is almost dependent and will require indulgence on expenses. He was born in the British provinces and belongs to a pious and interesting family, Lawlor may need help because he has one brother in college and another may go. He has spoken to McFarland about Lawlor at Middletown.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1863 Sep 1
Shea, John Gilmary
New York, (New York)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Publication of the Catholic Almanac, interrupted for the last three years, is about to resume and Shea solicits a return of Odin's diocese for it. If forwarded by October 1, Shea will deem it a great favor.
(Notation on the back by Odin):
St. Theresa's (Female Orphan Asylum), Sister Servant Sister Ann de Sales, (S.C.), 380 (?) St. Elizabeth's (House of Industry), Sister Angelica, (S.C.), 240; St. Vincent's (Infant) Asylum, Sister Mary Aida, 80; St. Simeons (Select School), Sister Mary Margaret, (S.C.) 200; Charity Hospital, Sister Regina (Smith, S.C.); Hotel Dieu, Sister Theresa Francis (Sheridan, S.C.).
VI-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.
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1863 Sep 2
Bellanger, C.M., Father (F.)
(Convent, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.)
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Bellanger thanks (Odin) for hastening to reply. (The ^Marists) will take charge of Jefferson College and will not refuse acceptable conditions. Bellanger will make the arrangements but he fears to approach those gentlemen without their knowing that he does so in (Odin's) name. Father (J.M.) Gautherin, (S.M.) was very flattered by (Odin's) remembrance. They both send their respects to (Odin). Father Rousselon and Father Chalon.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 3
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
Morrisville, Virginia
to (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Ned tells Sal that her letter of the 31st did him a lot of good. He had been trying to induce folks to send him to New York on business but Seth did not see it. There is no color designated for staff officer's badges and the gold are decidedly the more distinguished. Henry (Brownson's) is an elegant one and has no other objection than the comparative rustiness of his castor. Mary Smith must have been a queer girl, if she does not know better. If the society of a certain Mr. Whales proves more interesting to her than writing to him, he will wish that he had been drafted to the North West. In regard to the Secesh females, Ned has never spoken of them as anything more than common folks, not ladies. They have no other patriotism than hatred to Yankees. Ned tells of his estimation of Dela ( ). The other day he went to see the young lady he refused a guard to and politely made the same offer. She accepted his offer and said that only recently she had been out riding with one of our officers. Miss Secesh has never ridden on Ned's horses. He recalls what ladies in Elizabeth (New Jersey) he has asked out to ride. He is very much obliged to Mrs. Curtis. He thinks the man he has mentioned as "Whales" should be called "Wheeler." He hopes her doctor will volunteer as a temporary surgeon for the wounded the next fight. He has been dying for something to do the last four days. All the officers except three have gone off on reconnaissance leaving him with nothing to do. They are to return tomorrow. He asks Sal to tell Henry (Brownson) there is no chance of a fight before the middle of next month or November 1. He advises Henry strongly against hurrying back until he is well. He likewise asks Sal to tell Mrs. Curtis that he will try to observe her request of not getting wounded by referring it to Gen. R. E. Lee, Commander of the Confederate forces. Ned wonders who the Mary Somebody is that is married and inquires as to whom she married. He wishes to be remembered to Gen. Fremont. He shall keep clear from all Secesh not under guard. He had half a notion to get away for a day or two. But it is no go. He doubts if Meade will admit the old request 10 days to get married unless by exception in the case of surgeons.
I-5-i A.L.S. pp.. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 3
Durst, Father A(ugust)
Detroit, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
St. Anthony's, Hamtramck is out of debt. The picnic took in $560; the parish had $300 indebtedness. The church needs a new roof. He regrets the mention of picnic in his report since the word has come to mean a reunion "of all bad, mean girls" of the city. How long have the Canadians been better than the Germans? Yet their picnics are approved but the Germans are scoffed at. Is it because they are Germans? He hopes Lefevere will be their defender against evil tongues.
III-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 3
Raymond, Father G(ilbert)
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Raymond hopes to see (Odin) in a few days. He seeks a dispensation for Raphael Hollier, married before a judge to his sister-in-law, Miss Roy. Both are Catholics. The wife is a good Catholic except for this. Raymond needs to have his powers as vicar-forane explained. Father (Ange Marie Felix) Jan just wrote to him about a case which embarrasses Jan very much, concerning a colleague (Father Charles Brun?) of his district. A change is absolutely necessary (at Opelousas). Father (Clement) Rigol(l)et cannot live there; Raymond needs another. It would also be good if (Odin) could do something for Villeplate and Calcassieu. Two ladies who came from Ohio to help the convent as assistant mistresses are returning and bear Raymond's letter. Two French lay novices, who arrived only May 10, wish to leave with them. They are unruly and it would be good for (Odin) to have nothing to do with them. Two professed choir (Ursulines) also wish to leave. One, Sister Ste. Hyacinthe, (R.U.), has generously renounced her plan until she gets all the permissions. Another, Sister St. Vincent, (R.U.), Raymond believes, wrote to (Odin) for permission. She would be better far than near. If she leaves she will not be received at Cincinnati. She is very inferior to Ste. Hyacinthe.
(P.S.) He asks (Odin) to have Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell's letter mailed.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1863 Sep 3
Reader
Albany, (New York)
To Ja(me)s A(lphonsus) McMaster
N(ew) Y(ork, New York)
The writer of this letter wishes to be informed, through the columns of the "Freeman's Journal," where he can find the speech of Alexa(nder) H. Stephens before the Georgia Convention, which assembled in May, 1861. He thanks McMaster for a possible answer.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1863 Sep 3
Salite, Father, Vicar General
Tulle, Corrèze, France
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Salite wishes to use (Odin's) chancellor (Father Gabriel Chalon) as an intermediary to forward the enclosed (no enclosure) letter. A respectable family is anxious about two members living in (Odin's) diocese. Salite is particularly desirous of receiving a letter from Father Moufren(?) whom he considers a friend.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 4
Woodlock, Father Barth(olomew)
Dublin, (Ireland)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The Bishops of Ireland, assisted by several of their brethren, solemnly laid the first stone of their new (Catholic) University (of Ireland) in July 1863. The distress last year and other circumstances hindered the prosecution of the work. They held a general meeting last month and directed Woodlock to write (Odin) and the other prelates of America and Australia to ask aid. If (Odin) approves, they will send a collector again. (Odin) may be aware of the great interest which ^(Pope Pius IX takes in this institution. For nearly 16 years the Pope has frequently recommended the Bishops of Ireland to found a Catholic University. He sees the importance of having such a leaven in this great Empire as may hinder it from becoming altogether Protestant and Latitudinarian. The work of raising Ireland to the position she deserves as a great Catholic nation cannot be achieved without a University. He hopes to be able to send several copies of the view of the proposed buildings and he asks that they be distributed among (Odin's) clergy. If (Odin) approved, he would ask him to authorize the foundation of a committee for collecting funds. Within the last year a large sum was collected in this way for the relief of distress in Ireland. The expense of the new buildings will be over 100,000 pounds sterling. The portion they are now commencing will cost 27,000 pounds.
VI-2-g A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 5
Chambige, Father F.
Bardstown, K(entuck)y
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Chambige says that the four seminarians Purcell sent to St. Thomas, (Bardstown) gave arrived safely. John Sullivan is a good young man, although he is a little self-conceited. St. Thomas' opens today with 26 students. Chambige asks Purcell's prayers.
II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1863 Sep 5
De la Croix, Father C(yril?)
Ghent, (Belgium)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
De la Croix has just received from (Adolphe) Certes of Paris the authorization to satisfy Odin's draft of July 8 for 1750 francs. He has taken steps to establish the foundation for three masses per month in perpetuity in his convent of the Josephine (Sisters of St. Joseph) with the authorization of the Bishop. The diocese of New Orleans being discharged of this obligation, it begins for them in September, 1863.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 5
Deynoodt, Father Louis
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop J(ohn Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Deynoodt was called last night to give all the rites to Father (James Ignatius) Mullon. In his presence and the members of his family he declared that all the sacerdotal ornaments and his chalice were to be (Odin's) property for the use of St. Patrick's and to Deynoodt he gave his oil and stocks and ritual. He expressed an earnest desire to be buried in St. Patrick's. Deynoodt thinks it would be a great consolation if Odin could give him a call. Deynoodt is busy up to the top of his head.
VI-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 5
Sheehan, Father M(ichael), St. Peter's Church
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sheehan received a note from Father (J.) Coste confirming the statement in Sheehan's note of the 4th respecting the marriage of John Tague and Ellen Moran. Coste states he applied to the parish priest for permission to marry them. Sheehan was not aware that the parish priest of the cathedral had the privilege to grant permission to his vicar to administer matrimony to Irish Catholics of St. Peter's. Neither Coste nor the p(arish) p(riest) took the time to satisfy themselves as to the place of residence. Sheehan thinks the Sacrament of Matrimony is freely administered at the cathedral. It now rests with (Odin) to maintain the regulations of his diocese. Irish Catholics have been denied matrimony at (St. Peter's) because they did not reside within the limits which (Odin) had assigned, and for the maintenance of discipline Father (Cornelius) Moynihan was willing to endure the displeasure of several persons.
VI-2-g A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 6
Coste, Father J.
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (Constantine) Maenhaut authorized Coste to bless the marriage of John Tague and Ellen Moran because the latter, accompanied by a person Coste knows as a good Christian, declared that she lived in the square of the city. Coste went yesterday to see Father (Michael) Sheehan whom he had difficulty in convincing that he was innocent. He encloses the copy of the letter he wrote to Sheehan. Sheehan told him that Father (Cornelius) Moynihan has been at Rome since the beginning of August. Sheehan also told him that there had been a change in boundaries in favor of (St. Peter's) parish, both for marriages and funerals. He had it in his power, he told Coste, to protest to the authorities about a burial they had made lately. Coste got him to postpone this affair himself with Coste against every kind of interment which he styled a disgusting practice, saying "It is a regular trade." They parted on good terms.
A.L.S. (French)
Enclosure:
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1863 Sep 4
Coste, Father J., St. Louis Cathedral
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To (Father Michael Sheehan
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Copy: Sheehan's) letter to the Archbishop has just been handed to Coste. He did marry John Tague and Ellen Moran, but not without inquiring about their domicile. They told him that Moran was living in their district. In conscience, he applied to the parish priest for a permission to marry them. He is very particular about the domicile; so are the other priests of (the St. Louis Cathedral).
A.L.S. 1p.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French and English) 3pp. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 8
Porche, Ruth
Houma, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The conduct of Father (Francis) Tasset is very dis-edifying. Many Catholics are so scandalized that confession to him is deemed a reproach. A lady is soon to be confined of an illegitimate child said to be his. Most of his love making took place in writing some of which Porche still has. A young lady who kept the Catholic school was persecuted until she was forced to dismiss her school. Porche asks that (Odin) give them a pious old priest. She cannot understand French and would be thankful for a priest who would sometimes preach in English.
P.S. She sends this as she understands a petition is about to be made out by the ladies to send to him, which would be a scandalous affair.
VI-2-g A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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18663 Sep 9
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
Morrisville, Virginia)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
( ) Massachusetts
Ned scolds Sal good naturedly about being away from home so long. He is delighted to hear of Henry Brownson's success with (Charles) Sumner and asks to be remembered to the latter gentleman and especially and particularly to General Fremont. Mrs. Curtis is very kind. Likewise Ned wishes to be remembered to Alice ( ). He asks if Sal ever meets Leach, Sr. Ned tells Sal that if she has been to Chelsea and if she has, to remember him to Sissy Rogers and some other female there whose name he can't recall. He asks her what Henry expects from Sumner. He tells Sal in jest that he has been promised a Brigadier Generalcy. He has just politely fired one of his assistants. Ned asks if there is any chance of Fremont getting a command. He asks once more to be remembered to Mrs. Curtis and Miss Smith.
P.S. He is expecting something remarkable in her next letter. He tells her to ask Mr. Sumner when this army is going to move.
I-5-i A.L.S. 5pp. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 9
Daniel, Father
Quimper, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Aymard) Bizien and (John Charles) Férec, their old seminarians, who are now (Odin's), obtained their exeats from the bishop a month ago and have been with their families, the first at Carhair and the second at Crozon awaiting the order to leave. Daniel is writing the pastor of Crozon to tell his young parishioner to hold himself ready.
P.S. Yesterday he sent Bishop (Renatus Nicholaus) Sergeant the letter enclosed in (Odin's) letter.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 9
Scott, George
St. Roch, Quebec, Canada
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Having learned lately that a regiment was stationed at New Orleans and that a young man, Francis Scott, had shot and killed his sergeant and they had then shot Scott, and having a son who left Quebec several months ago and not having any news of him, they ask (Odin) to gather some information. They wonder if Scott received all the last sacraments. His true name was David Xavier Scott, born at Quebec.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 16mo.
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1863 Sep 10
(Hughes), John, Archbishop of
New York, (New York)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
After an absence of six weeks through his diocese and elsewhere in search of health which he has not found. (Hughes) arrived at New York and found (Odin's) letter of (August) 13. The admirable and fatherly letters of (Pope Pius IX) to (Odin) and (Hughes) command all reverence and respect. (Hughes) has just written to Bishop (Richard Vincent Whelan) of Wheeling to say that he would deem it inexpedient for any prelate or priest in the country to make any public comment at the present time on the text or wording of that document unless it should be attacked by the enemies of the Faith. They all pray for peace but he fears any public reference on their part as Catholics would, at this moment, do more harm than good.
VI-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1863 Sep 14
(Elder), William Henry, Bishop of
Natchez, Mississippi
to Archbishop John B(aptist) Purcell
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Dr. (Henry S.) Hewit, a Catholic surgeon in General Grant's army, told (Elder) last month he would write to Purcell suggesting that some religious be sent to Vicksburg and other places to take care of colored orphans. (Elder) approved this action. (Elder) asks Purcell to send some priests for the Negroes. He has taken care of many baptisms and deaths but there are only two priests in Natchez (Elder) and the pastor. There is only one priest at Vicksburg and many Negroes die before the priests can see them. They are disposed to religious services and instructions but (Elder) needs more priests to take care of them. There are only 14 priests in the diocese. Father Basil Elia asked to go to Vicksburg to care for the great numbers who were dying without a priest. (Elder) gave him permission and Elin died of dysentery soon after he arrived in the camp. Two more priests have died. (Elder) asks Purcell to send priests if he can. Purcell may communicate to other bishops but (Elder) asks him not to publish this letter in the papers.
(Part of final page has been cut out. Note on back in Purcell's hand: part of a letter referring) to the care of Negroes, the Nashville Cathedral, and Bishop (James) W(helan); also to Bishop (John Bernard) Fitzpatrick.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.
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(18)63 Sep 15
Anonymous
(St. James, Louisiana?)
To Archbishop John Mary Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He must reveal a most deplorable abuse of which he has been an eye-witness. Father (Charles) Brun, pastor of St. James, indulges in drink. He does not know if it is public. His conduct was noticed by the young men over whom he had charge. For information he should refer to Theodore Forrest, his teacher, who had to pick him up in front of his class in the presence of all his students.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 15
Clark, James
Hamilton, (New York)
To Ja(me)s Alphonsus McMaster
(New York, New York)
Clark sends McMaster a copy of the pamphlet he desired the other day. He begs McMaster to disregard the flattering annotations appended by the young friend from whom Clark obtained the copy. The article was originally written in the fall of 1861 for mention in the county paper but the editor was too timid to print it. In the early part of 1862, however, Clark published it in its present form. He promises to send McMaster a copy of the Hamilton times Telegraph as soon as it is ready.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1pp. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 15
Gendziorowski, Father Antonius
Rome, (Italy)
To Archbishop ^(John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana
In 1849 after the end of the insurrection in Poland he and others, to save their lives from Russian domination, fled to America. He was received in New Orleans by Archbishop (Anthony Blanc) who permitted him to advance in the diocesan seminary to minor orders and sub diaconate and diaconate which he received from (Blanc). Then with (Blanc's) permission he joined the archdiocese of Sante Fé for ordination. One month later he started with Archbishop (John) Lamy for the missions but when he was told by a Polish priest that the Mexicans were savages he refused to go with Lamy. Despite this he was granted a letter of recommendation by Blanc. Desiring to go back to Poland, at the Baltimore Council, he asked the Archbishop of New Orleans for a letter in Latin. He has lost the original and French and Polish copies of this letter. He can swear under oath that he had this letter from Archbishop (Blanc). He writes a copy of the certificate of his ordination dated December 5, 1850. Without the documents desired he cannot function as a priest. If the Archbishop will send the documents as soon as possible he promises to serve faithfully until death.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (Latin) 4pp. 4to.
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1863 Sep 15
Hune, W( ) G.
Clarksville, Tennessee
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster
New York, (New York)
He asks for McMaster's autograph, knowing that McMaster will appreciate the spirit that prompts him to ask it.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1863 Sep 16
Laufhuber, S.J., Father George
New Haven, (Connecticut)
To Bishop Fr(ancis P.) McFarland of Hartford
(Providence, Rhode Island)
Since he is in New Haven he spends 3 or 4 hours each day visiting German Catholic families. At the present time he has the names of 94 families and would not be astounded if the number would reach 150, half of them mixed marriages. He will send the Bishop their conditions but now he wishes the Bishop's advice. Of these families there are 100 or at least 50 between the ages 1 and 10 who are not baptized or baptized by a Protestant minister. When he visited them the mother promised to bring the children in for baptism but in nearly all cases they did not come. If he had baptized them in their parents house he would have baptized 30 but instead he has baptized only three of 1, 4, and 8 years of age. He asks whether he should visit the families again and baptize the children in the parents' houses.
P.S. He asks that the answer he sent in care of Father E. O'Brien, St. Mary's Church.
I-1-b A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.
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1863 Sep 17
Allgayer, Father Ferd(inand)
Grand Rapids, (Michigan)
Allgayer has been told that (Kindekens) is sick and unable to attend sick-calls. This is the 5th service within 10 days; last week (Kindekens) sent two sick calls from Father (Lawrence) Schreiner's mission. Allgayer, reflecting on how Kindekens has several times acted toward him, commences to believe that Kindekens considers him only his assistant and is trying to exercise jurisdiction over him. Allgayer has been on 10 sick calls for Kindekens to only one by Kindekens for him. If Kindekens thinks Allgayer incapable, why not inform the bishop. Otherwise Kindekens is asked to refrain from all interference in Allgayer's parish, unless the Bishop has so instructed him. In the future, unless Allgayer consents, Kindekens must respect Allgayer's jurisdiction, unless the cases are unforeseen. Kindekens should not forget that he is but Allgayer's neighboring priest or master unless the Bishop has appointed him for that.
III-2-j A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 17
Butler, James
New York, (New York)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Butler solicits admission into (Odin's) diocese just after landing from Queenstown, Ireland. He hopes (Odin) will forward him as much as will defray his traveling expense and in return he will not only make himself useful to (Odin), but he will refund the same. He has completed his studies and on last Pentecost was ordained deacon. Enclosed (Odin) will find his exeat. The following is a copy of his testimonials from the Superior of the College: "Butler is a deacon of the diocese of Cork, has been a student of St. Patrick's College, Maynooth for the last seven years, and has been marked with that gravity and piety so necessary for the ecclesiastic. He is of no ordinary talents." Butler would prefer settling in the South as he has several friends and neighbors in the ministry there, among them Bishop John Quinlan of Mobile, Alabama.
(P.S.) (Odin) should direct to Father Leopold R. Petsch, C.SS.R., superior of the Redemptorist Convent, New York.
A.L.S. 4pp.
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1863 Aug 2
Delany, William, Bishop of
Cork, (Ireland)
To James Butler
(Cork, Ireland)
Delany grants Butler his exeat. ^(Notation in English on back, apparently by (Odin): Exeat of James Butler who never came to N(ew) Orleans.
A.D.S. (Latin) 2pp.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (English and Latin) pp.. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 19
Giraud, Father J.M., St. Tam(m)any
(Mandeville, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Giraud sends (Odin) a little report of their trip. They arrived on Friday. Wednesday, the day of departure, they were stopped at "halfway house" by officers. Their schooner was not in order. As it was late and (John B.) Bellaclas was tired they went to the Hotel Dieu. The (Sisters of Charity) gave them hospitality. They set out on the lake again at two o'clock. A custom officer found that the permit Giraud had for the provisions was not signed by the required authorities. The custom officer said that, Mr. Bullit not being there, it would be necessary to wait until the next day which would inconvenience the schooner's captain too much, so he told them to leave. At about six o'clock they were opposite Bayou Lacombe; at night they anchored three miles from Bayou Bonfouca. Finally on Friday at 9 o'clock they were at Anatole Cousin's who awaited Giraud impatiently. They are happy to learn that Giraud is spending the winter there. The following Monday they came to Mandeville and on Tuesday Giraud took Bellaclas to Covington. Mr. and Mrs. ^(John Roche leave everything to (Odin). Bellaclas will teach their son, it is all they wish. Bilious fevers and sore throats are the dominant illnesses. It is fortunate that Giraud brought medicines. His health is still excellent. He hopes they can soon say as much for Bellaclas.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 19
Onahan, W(illiam)
Chicago, (Illinois)
To James A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
When it was learned that McMaster was in Ohio, Onahan was authorized to invite him to Chicago to lecture for the Young Men's Invincible Club, a Democratic organization to which Onahan has referred in his letters to the Freeman's (Journal). Before they could find out from Sam Medary of the Crisis, just where McMaster was, they heard that he had already started for New York. They still would like to have him in Chicago, and if McMaster would like to travel this way again, he would find many warm friends in the neighboring cities such as Milwaukee, Davenport, and others that would make his visit both pleasant and profitable.
P.S. Kennedy O'Brien of La Salle, Ill(inois) has received only three papers since his subscription was sent in May. Onahan asks McMaster to look to this. A young man from Holyoke, Mass(achusetts), who introduces himself as a Mr. Quinn, claims friendship with McMaster. If this is true, such a fact would secure friends for Quinn here.
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1863 Sep 20
Gautherin, S.M., Father J.M., St. Michael
(Convent, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (F.) Bellanger, S.M. has asked Gautherin to tell (Odin) of the arrangements for the 40 hours. The most suitable days would be Sunday the 27th to Tuesday the 29th of September, day of the dedication of St. Michael's. Not having an occasion to write (Odin) sooner, as Bellanger completed the retreat that he was preaching to the Religious (of the Sacred Heart) only yesterday, Bellanger announced the 40 Hours for the days indicated. Madame (A.) Shannon, (R.S.C.) having spoken to (Odin) about the exposition in the chapel of the convent, Gautherin holds to the arrangements she had proposed. ^(Louis Chassé of Bellanger's native area has been very tired; Bellanger would deem it a pleasure if (Odin) would consent to receive him for several weeks at St. Michael's where his health could be perhaps improved.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 20
Lamy, John B., Bishop of Santa Fe
Santa Fe, N(ew) M(exico)
to Archbishop John (Baptist) Purcell
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
A few days ago he returned from Colorado Territory where he found Father (Joseph P.) Machebeuf unable to walk from a serious accident. He will get well but he has not been able to say Mass for three months. The parish of Denver (Colorado) is increasing. The brick church was dedicated on the second Sunday of August. Machebeuf also has a large congregation at Central City. There are more Catholics there than in Denver on account of the mines. There is no church at Central City but they have purchased a large house. Lamy blessed another new church on Purgatory River. On the Huerfano river there will be two or three churches built. Most of the settlers are Mexicans. There are about 500 children attending school in Santa Fe.
II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.
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1863 Sep 21
Cauvin, Father D. André, St. Bernard
Terre aux Boeufs, (Louisiana)
Cauvin's health does not permit him to remain in the parish any longer. The rent for some church lands and the money for the pews for the last three years being due to him, as well as almost all fees, he wished to delay until the new year, hoping to collect a part of these debts; he foresees that it would be in vain. He needs money to pay his debts and for his trip. If (Odin) sends his replacement, the latter could charge himself with his debts and in return Cauvin would cede all his furniture to him.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 8vo.
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1863 Sep 22
Schreiner, Father Lawrence
Berlin, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
In his last letter, not yet answered, Schreiner made complaint against Father (Joseph) Kindekens for having interfered with the jurisdiction of his mission. Further experience at Berlin shows that he will never be able to induce the members of the mission to comply with their duties toward their pastor if Kindekens supports their opposition. Four months ago he informed Kindekens that he had appointed Father (Ferdinand) Allgayer to attend the cases of necessity in his mission yet Kindekens answers calls for baptisms in his missions. He told Schreiner that he was about to expose Father Marko (Martin M. Marco) for baptizing a child of his mission. Kindekens had said when Schreiner left his house "you will have to feel(?) in your mission for having written such a letter to the bishop against me." Lefevere may show this letter to Kindekens.
III_2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 23
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
(Morrisville, Virginia)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
He asks Sal to send him immediately an accurate description of her lots and his and tell whether they are in Janesville, Wisconsin or Minnesota. Henry is very kind to drink Ned's health. Ned wonders what post Henry (Brownson) will have when with Rosecrans. He doesn't believe Rosecrans is whipped. The Rebels say no more than they have taken 20 cannons and 2550 men and are driving Rosecrans. Ned's army detachment is able to read all the South's signal telegram's and read the despatch they sent out the other day about Rosecrans. This, however, must not be told. The war will never be given up. He asks Sal if Miss Joslin has a brother who is Lieutenant Colonel of a Massachusetts Regiment. If so he knows him and likewise tells Sal that Capt. Bolt must be an estimable gentleman. He considers his pictures remarkably well taken and tells Sal to ask Dela ( ) if those horses don't look exactly as if they wanted some female Yankee to get on and ride? It was a dreadfully hot day when the pictures were taken and the flies bothered the horses excessively. He was photographed in both cases unexpectedly. The white-nosed horse in the picture is named Tommy. "Boots" has gone to a corral. Ned wonders if Henry (Brownson) has received the receipts for him and also the certificate of Capt. Fisher. He was up Cedar Mount yesterday and saw the smoke of the guns in the Cavalry fight, twelve or fifteen miles off, rising up far above the trees below. He requests her to tell his mother that his boots have just arrived. He is very much obliged for the nuts and raisins. He wishes a pair of small woolen stockings for the winter. He sends his compliments to his female Elizabeth friends. He could beat Frank White's Secesh suit all hollow. He asks Sal to write soon and to remember Janesville, (Wisconsin).
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1863 Sep 24
Allgayer, (Father) Ferdinand
Grand Rapids, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Allgayer acknowledges Lefevere's letter of the 16th in which Lefevere decrees that no divine service should be hereafter held in the churches of Byron and Salem. Allgayer asks about the disposition of the vestments in these two stations. Father Joseph Kindekens baptizes children of Allgayer's territory of Salem without permission. These folks are obstinate leaders of the rebellion and well known to Kindekens. They did not first come to see Allgayer because they have not made their Easter duty and so cannot act as sponsors. Kindekens refused just a week before, such folks from Father (Henry) Never's Mission for two reasons: they did not belong to Kindekens' mission, and they had not made their Easter duty. The consequence of such cases is that people consider Church rules as the private, prejudices and unjust laws of an individual priest, conceive an aversion against their pastor, and are justified and encouraged in their opposition. Kindekens is accused of transgressions of the rule of burying impractical Catholics who die without the sacraments without consulting the bishop. Allgayer refers to Lefevere's letter of Feb. 21, 1862, appointing him pastor of St. Mary's, Alpine, Byran, Dore, and Salem, adding to this document privately that all German-speaking Catholics in the whole region also belong to his mission, except those of Father Marco's Mission and his successors. There is no mention in this document of any jurisdiction of St. Andrew's pastor over St. Mary's and its mission. Kindekens seems to believe he has full jurisdiction over all Grand Rapids. Allgayer asks for boundary lines. Allgayer refers to his letter to Kindekens but no answer has as yet been received. Allgayer's school children go to the Irish school (St. Andrew's) and his own school is endangered by such a practice. Otherwise his parish is doing well.
III-2-j A.L.S. 12pp. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 24
Baasen, John F.
Milwaukee, Wisc(onsin)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Baasen addresses to Odin a letter for his son, Father John Baptiste Baasen, with the request of transmitting it to the Bishop of Mobile, if possible. He left it open for Odin's inspection; it is in French for he does not know English. There is no address on it because he does not know w(h)ere he is. Last he heard, he was pastor in Pensacola.
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1863 Sep 24
Delany, William, Bishop of Cork
Cork, (Ireland)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Delany acknowledges Purcell's letter. He immediately communicated with the Christian Brothers but they say it is impossible to undertake what Purcell asks. Delany could not obtain their aid for a poor-school in his parish, which is also the parish of their monastery. They were originally monks of the Presentation Order, under the authority of the Bishop, but now they are severed from this. Cork community has always done well in educating boys and recognize the Ordinary as Superior of their Congregation. Delany suggests starting an order something like the Presentation monks and perhaps later they would be approved by Rome. There are, however, far too few priests in Cork for the work. Delany send his regards to the Superioress of the Mercy Convent in Cincinnati.
II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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(1863) Sep 24
Fitzgerald Father Edward
Columbus, (Ohio)
To Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Father Edward (Purcell) wrote Fitzgerald about Emile Martin and Fitzgerald furnished Martin with hat, pants, handkerchiefs, prayer book, and with prayer books and beads for other Catholic prisoners. He regrets that he is not permitted to visit the prisoners, the general in command there referring him to General (Ambrose E.) Burnside. He wonders if Purcell would procure him a general permission from Departmental Headquarters at Cincinnati. When Purcell's last letter inviting him to accompany him in his visit to the Army of the Cumberland reached Columbus, Fitzgerald was in retreat with Father (John B.) Duffy, (C..SS.R.) at Cleveland. Joseph has not yet got his commission but probably will today.
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1863 Sep 25
Purcell, J(ohn) B(aptist), Archbishop of
Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, ^(C.M.
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
It will be a consolation to Mrs. Martin to learn from this letter that her wishes with regard to her son had been complied with. Purcell will endeavor to obtain permission for Fitzgerald to visit the prisoners.
A.L.S. 1p.
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1863 Sep 25
Hendricken, Father Thomas F.
Waterbury, Conn(ecticut)
To Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland of Hartford
(Providence, Rhode Island)
Hendricken's health is so poor that he cannot think of going to the retreat this time. He would gladly go if he were able. Three weeks ago he gave a little mission to the youth of the parish which exhausted him and he has not left his room since. He is better and hopes to be mending. Fathers (James) Campbell and (Michael B.) Rodden will leave for Providence Monday morning. He is deeply satisfied with Father Rodden and wishes to have him with him, not for four months but as long as the Bishop can spare him.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 25
Turgis, Father I(sidore) F(rancis)
Mobile, (Alabama)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Turgis arrived today from Richmond, Charleston, Augusta, etc. His trip took 25 days. At Charleston he visited all the garrisons. He confessed 182. His health is good although weakened by fatigue. The mission is very prosperous, but the missionaries are lacking. He asks to be remembered to the Ladies of New Orleans and recommended to the prayers of Fathers Rousselon, Perché and Chalon.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 28
Alleau, Father Th.
St. Brieuc, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Odin's) letter of September 1 arrived. Alleau's health has been better for several weeks. The difficulties and misfortunes of which (Odin's) country is a victim can neither discourage nor stop Alleau. He will do his best to leave about November 15. He does not know where Father (Thomas A.?) Rebours is. He is writing him today to find out and ask the time of his departure; however, if Rebours delays. Alleau will not wait.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 26
Brownson, William I.
Austin, N(evada) T(erritory)
To O(restes) A. Brownson
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
This letter will be handed to Brownson by Henry Duncan at the request of William. From Duncan Brownson could get information about that part of the country. Any help which Brownson may extend will be appreciated by William.
I-4-g A.L.S. (Photostat) Odiorne collection) 1p. 8vo.
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1863 Sep 27
Dunn, Father F.J.
Zanesville, (Ohio)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He asks for a dispensation for a Catholic girl to marry a Protestant and sends $5 for dispensing with the banns. Dunn does not know what is required of him each year to give to the diocese, and asks that he be kept posted in regard to the collection.
II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 28
Clarkson, C. Asher
(Marshall Saline Co., Mo.)
To (Orestes A. Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Clarkson asks Brownson if he has received the manuscript sent a month ago. He would like Brownson's opinion on it. It was for publication.
I-4-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1863 Sep 28
Preston, Father T(homas) S.
New York, (New York)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of Hartford)
(Providence, Rhode Island)
The annual collection for Dr. (Silliman) Ives has come round and Archbishop (John Hughes) wishes Preston to notify McFarland so he can remit at his convenience. Heretofore McFarland has given $20.
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1863 Sep 29
DeNeve, Father J(ohn)
Louvain, (Belgium)
To Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere
(Detroit, Michigan)
He hastens to express gratitude for the letter, in conjunction with other American Bishops (on the American College of Louvain) which Lefevere has addressed to Cardinal (Alexander) Barnabo. DeNeve has need of this permission from Rome to quiet his conscience. Barnabo has not foreseen the difficulty in which DeNeve finds himself. Barnabo wrote DeNeve the letter, a copy of which, marked No. 1, DeNeve encloses. DeNeve answered to explain the exceptional position in which he is, as also the rector of All Hallows with the subjects that they adopt. DeNeve encloses a copy of his letter of June 15; in Barnabo's letter of September 14, enclosure No. 2, he grants what DeNeve desires. Barnabo does not speak of the requests of their Bishops, but when Lefevere goes next year to Rome, he can speak to Barnabo about them. More than 30 new men have applied; the great need is more room. DeNeve intends to write Bishop (Martin John) Spalding about enlarging the seminary and the aid needed from America; he asks Lefevere's opinion also. Fathers (Francis) Van Erp and (Cornelius) Moutard visited DeNeve; two priests, Fathers (Aloysius) Bleyenbergh and (Joseph) Van Waterschoot, destined for Detroit, were with them; they will bring their exeat. The Bishop of Breda and DeNeve did not oblige them to come to the American College as their diocese has means to use them. Father (Francis) Van Der Bom accompanied them; he desires to go to Kentucky, but instructions received from Spalding about priests a little older, advised that he go to Sault-Ste. Marie. Up to now Bishop (Frederic) Baraga has not been a patron of the College. He has greater need than anyone. DeNeve's reason for sending Van Der Bom to Sault-Ste. Marie is to help this illustrious neighbor and to do all he can to furnish good priests to all Michigan. However, DeNeve has given Van Der Bom a choice; should he choose Detroit, his expenses will be assigned to Lefevere next year. On Friday Bishops (John) McCloskey and (John Bernard) Fitzpatrick visited DeNeve.
P.S. Lefevere's bill at the college for students, 1862-63.
A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
Enclosure: No. 1
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1863 May 30
Barnabo, Cardinal Al(expander)
(Rome, Italy)
To Father John DeNeve
Louvain, (Belgium)
With delight Barnabo has read DeNeve's letter of April 15, describing the flourishing state of the Louvain (American) College established for the Missions of North America, and the advantages already gained, as well as for the future. However he has received letters from many bishops who, declaring that under DeNeve's direction the College has prospered, ask some favors of the Holy See and that the faculty be given him, as rector of the College and to his successors, of granting students of said college leave from their own bishops' dimissorial letters and testimonials, by which the same students would be able to be secured by the Archbishop of Mechlin or by some other bishop delegated by the same Archbishop to be promoted to tonsure and Orders. However, just what the bishops mean is not clear, and for what reason they ask this faculty, for if the rector for the bishops is appointed with the authority of Vicar General in what pertains to the College, it would appear that he has power to enroll from dioceses, student who for sake of the Missions leave their own clergy and to give these dimissorial letters for Orders. Nevertheless, if it be clear to DeNeve it would be well to show the reason of the request as soon as possible. Barnabo will refer the petition to the Pope. In the meantime all good fortune.
A.L.S. Copy (Latin) 2pp. 8vo.
Enclosure: No. 2
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1863 Jun 15
DeNeve, Father J(ohn)
Louvain, (Belgium)
To Cardinal (Alexander Barnabo)
(Rome, Italy)
His Eminence's letter of May 3 has given DeNeve just hope to obtain certain faculties earnestly wished for to make easier the running of the American College. The reasons of the American bishops for faculties are considered by DeNeve as quite serious. There are grave problems for bishops and students for orders, whether for bishops of origin and American bishops to whom these future priests are destined; questions of dimissorials, domiciles, benefices, titles. DeNeve would solve these problems if the Holy See would grant him, as rector, the necessary faculties.
A.L.S. (Latin) 2pp. 8vo.
Enclosure: No. 3
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1863 Sep 14
Barnabo, Cardinal Al(expander)
Rome, (Italy)
To Father John DeNeve
Louvain, (Belgium)
Barnabo refers to DeNeve's difficulties as regards dimissorial letters for his students, as expressed in his letter of June 15. Barnabo took the matter to the Holy Father in his audience of August 9; the Pope graciously assented that the students of the (American) College with DeNeve's dimissorial letters could be promoted to Orders outside of canonical time and without observing the interstices, and at the same time also grant the aforesaid students faculties, by which they can be admitted to Sacred Orders under the title of the Missions; also that he has power for the priests who prepare in the said College for Missions, to substitute the title of the Missions since they cannot retain the title of Benefice or "Cappellaniae" or Patrimony attention should be paid to all that is contained in the Rescript which Barnabo transmitted to DeNeve. As to the rest, the Holy See thinks he should follow what is observed in all colleges, that in every case recourse should be had to the Holy See for reading forbidden books. As to a youth born of heretical parents, a dispensation from irregularity is needed before being raised to ecclesiastical status; Barnabo sees nothing to prevent it unless DeNeve wishes in his letters to ask the Holy See.
A.L.S. (Latin) 1p. 8vo.
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1863 Sep 30
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
(Morrisville, Virginia)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Ned tells her that he had been expecting her letter yesterday. He has not had any photographs of her, and he lost Sal's picture along with the one Dela had given him, at Gettysburg. He asks for another picture of Dela. They have had a celebration there today and Gen. Warren was given a sword. Szobad was there also and Ned thinks he shall get his picture for Sal yet. Livermore and Ned induced Szobad to believe himself very happy and retire to the cars to sleep. Capt. Livermore is Chief of Ambulances. Ned has not seen Judge White's decision and wonders if he or his wife wrote and inspired it. Sal may give Henry (Brownson) any photograph with the exception of Capt. Potter. He promised Blanche an exchange of pictures. He asks about the western lands. He wonders what his female friends in Elizabeth (New Jersey) say about the picture. He asks when Henry goes to join Rosecrans. He wrote to one of his assistant commissaries telling him that any request he might make to be relieved would, of course, be granted. Since then he has been doing better work. Capt. Livermore has just been in. He and Ned tent together on the march. They have no leaves of absence now and he says he has not before been away from home so long since the beginning of the war. He sends his love to his mother.
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1863 Sept 30
Chambige, Father F(rancis)
Louisville, (Kentucky)
To (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He testifies that Father (Thomas J.) Boulger has made an eight day retreat at St. Thomas' and has made a solemn promise to abstain from liquor. Boulger has edified them with his ecclesiastical conduct.
II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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