Rappe, Amadeus, Bishop of Cleveland
(Cleveland, Ohio)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Rappe thanks Purcell for his kindness and he and the congregation of Liverpool appreciate his trouble. He is to visit Berea and after the ceremony will visit Laporte, a short distance from Grafton Station. If Rappe had known he could see Purcell at Liverpool, he would have postponed his visit but it was announced by letter before Purcell received the request of Father Dolweek. If he had known, Rappe would have begged him to visit Cleveland from Liverpool. He says their dean is Father (A.) Caron, who is very sick. He asks Purcell's prayers for Caron.
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1863 Nov 1
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
(Auburn, Virginia)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Ned has just received the bill for commissary stores for his mess and it amounted to $75.50. If his mother has not sent his things he wishes she would send him a substantial table cloth white or otherwise. He scolds Sal for not writing more frequently. The cars have just passed there today running from Warrenton Junction (Virginia) to Warrenton (Virginia). He advises Sal to get a map of Virginia at her earliest opportunity so that she may see where they march to and from. Ned inquires concerning the "Army and Navy Journal" and tells her that if the family neither takes it nor will exchange with it, he plans to subscribe to it himself as it is a very good magazine. The "Washington Chronicle" puts Ned in print every month. Henry is published as on the court martial with General Hays for president of it. Henry is the only sensible and live one on the board. He learns from his mother that Sal is at Judge White's. Ned asks what is the news of the Pennsylvania Medical Department. He wishes Sal to give the enclosed to his mother and to write to him as soon as possible.
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1863 Nov 1
Miller, Rutger B.
Utica, (New York)
To James Alphonsus McMaster
(New York, New York)
Since McMaster has sought his advice, Miller makes some suggestions. So long as present conditions persist the national and state governments will remain in a revolutionary state. On the other hand, if a union of mind in a recognized code of ethical principles could be once obtained appropriate political relationships would necessarily result. If they disregard or ignore this essential preliminary procedure it is to attempt at construction without a plan or to build upon quicksand. It is useless to make political documents in such a way as to make it impossible to change them, for political ideas change with the year. The British government owes its permanency to the wise and prudent exercise of the power of adaptation. In this country, south of a certain degree of latitude, slavery is a moral and religious institution; north of that degree it is a covenant with hell. Miller wonders if the moral and religious harmonizes perfectly with the supposed useful standard of ethics. England, however, established African slavery in their American colonies upon the score of utility. Supposing slavery no longer useful to them they abolished it but upon further observation and experiment they found slave labor to be the basis of their wealth. Now they stand ready to sanction its continuance as a useful and necessary institution, without bothering about theology, metaphysics, or consistency. The adoption of utility as the criterion of right and wrong, is due to common honesty that they use as a practical rule of conduct. Miller wishes to regulate and establish a uniform rule of naturalization, of bankruptcies, and to fix the unit of money and the standards of weights and measures. He makes a final plea for an ethical hierarchy in the absence of an ecclesiastical hierarchy.
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1863 Nov 3
(Beers), J(ulia)
Litchfield, (Connecticut)
To (Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley
Newark, New Jersey)
They must have passed each other in the cars between Hartford and New York. As (Beers) was on her way to Fordham for a few days visit she met a priest who said (Bayley) had gone to consecrate a church and preach at a consecration. Emma (Craig) was completely worn out after her Father's death. Julia Clinch came out and spent 2 or 3 days with them there. (Bayley)'s cousin William Seton (3) with his son and daughter dined with them also and Mrs. Hassard. The St. Johns(?) live very pleasantly on the Ridge near the Harlaem River. (Beers) came back to Litchfield quite recruited. She left Emma there, for she could not leave her mother alone long. Her Father has left a most extraordinary will. His property was not large, but he disposed of it in such a way as to leave them much straitened. (Beers) will be left homeless if she outlives her mother. The idolized grandchildren were left beggars. St. Michael's Church, which received most of the property, relinquished a portion of it for the benefit of these grandchildren during their lifetime. Their little church gets on slowly. Only the foundation is laid, but everything is ready to begin in the Spring. (Beers) has just received a letter from Mrs. (Mary D.) Nesmith, as long and affectionate as in olden times.
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1863 Nov 3
Miller, Rut(ger) B.
Utica, (New York)
To James Alphonsus McMaster
(New York, New York)
McMaster's letter to Miller's son encourages him to hope that their "sick man" may survive the crisis of his malady which is an infirmity of mind rather than body. This "sick man" they refer to is the world of politics generally. Miller says it is considered impertinent of anyone to pretend to understand astronomy, physiology, medicine, or law without having studied these sciences. Yet, every one feels himself adept in the science of politics. The governing class insist that they alone are capable of judging correctly. The governed also have an idea as to how politics should be handled. The governing class are by their position entirely incapable of an elevated and exact opinion upon general politics because the more they are absorbed in practice, the less they are able to theorize. The governed, on the other hand, assume that every man has an instinctive aptitude and inspired gift of the legislative faculty considering him equally as competent to run the machine as his neighbor. The governed will be the first to understand that when political science shall be elevated to the rank of the exact sciences, it will then be indispensably necessary, in order to understand it, to have studied. The same confidence they now accord to the exact sciences will then be reposed in their political faculty. Miller claims that political art, like every other art, has its corresponding science, which is essential to the statesman. The country has a military academy at West Point and a naval school at New Port but where is the academy for political science argues Miller. Politics is the sum total of all the sciences and the most difficult. He wishes to have politics elevated to an exact science with a positive basis and the same harmony will result as in mathematics, astronomy, etc.
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1863 Nov 4
Cappon, Father J(ohn)
Niles, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Cappon has $429 for the purchase of a house in St. Joseph, (Michigan) and hopes for $500 in the collection at his next visit there. Cappon trusts a priest will be sent at Lefevere's earliest convenience. The people there have presented Cappon a house and lot for $900. Cappon suggests that Lefevere advance $400. Cappon will continue to collect to pay for the loan, and should a priest be settled there, the borrowed money would be returned in a very short time. As many in St. Joseph are Germans and all in Bainbrige a German-speaking priest is desirable. A young man in Ireland would like to study to be a priest in the Detroit Diocese. His parents, due to hard times in Ireland, are unable to provide him with means. This young man has contacted Cappon because Cappon has spoken in all his missions of the American College (Louvain).
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1863 Nov 5
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
(Auburn, Virginia)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
He is sorry to learn that Sal expects him to go home at Thanksgiving. He will not be able to make it. About Christmas time, he intends to get a leave somehow. Ned tells Sal that Blanche promised to exchange photographs with him. He tells Sal to remind Het that both she and Mrs. White have agreed to send him a photograph of the whole family. He hopes Sal will get something respectable from Marion Elwood's publisher. He also trusts that his Father (Orestes A. Brownson, Sr.) will get his "Review" out of Sadlier's hands as soon as possible. He wishes to know more about Sal's new book. If Henry (Brownson) gets a place with Hays he may secure for himself a very high and powerful position in New York. Ned hates to see Henry (Brownson) in the rank of a mere captain and believes that through Kelly and Stevens of Pennsylvania he can easily get a commission in some Pennsylvania Regiment. If he were Henry he would have a Colonel's commission mighty soon. He inquires as to Judge White's chances of being elected. Ned asks Sal to have Mrs. White tell Frank that he can recollect no such colonel as Frank mentioned. Ned wrote to Frank in June but no answer has ever come back. He wonders what has become of Het (White's) lover. Ned likewise says that the Judge is unwise if he does not get enough soldiers home to vote him in. Ned supposes that Fremont is as dead as a herring politically. He may yet be resurrected as Governor of New York, perhaps. He tells Sal to remember him to the General, Mrs. Fremont or Jessie, the younger. He inquires if there are any developments about the fair. He hopes she will get curiosities to her heart's content. If they get to Richmond by that time Ned will endeavor to plunder as extensively as possible for her. He inquires about some friends. They accept the hardships of a soldier's life. Ironically enough, yesterday at dinner they were reduced to roast beef and two large mutton pies. He speaks of other meals. They have to get up in the cold frosty morning about 8 o'clock and a patient nigger or submissive soldier builds a rousing fire in front of the tent. Every night Ned is required to make a report to the Adjutant General of the Army. He sends his love to his mother.
P.S. His mother had written him sometime since that the Pennsylvania Medical Department had been at the house. He is anxious to hear more about the young man and tells Sal that if she won't tell him he shall be forced to hire one of Brady's boys or girls to inform him. I-5-i A.L.S. 10pp. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 6
Parisot, O.M.I., Father P(eter) F.
Brownsville, (Texas)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
This is the third time he has written since the beginning of the war. Probably his letters have been lost. In the last there was a list of books for the Convent (of the Ursulines) of San Antonio, with a note from Bishop (Claude Mary) Dubuis, (C.M.) asking for (Odin) to pay the bill presented by T(homas) O'Donnell for the same books. The newspapers and the bearer of this letter will tell (Odin) of their misfortunes.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1863 Nov 6
Purcell, J(ohn) B(aptist), Archbishop of
Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Lieutenant Colonel D. W. Shannon, of the 5th Florida Cavalry, wrote to Purcell two months ago from the military prison, Johnson's Island, Lake Eire, Ohio, to request a loan of $40. Purcell has his letter in which he promises to repay them to Odin and another acknowledging their receipt. He asks Odin to keep them for him. It is a source of no little consolation for Purcell to have been in a way to comfort prisoners and sick and wounded soldiers, from the South as well as from the North. A very worthy priest, Father (D.J.) Cogan, recently arrived from Ireland where he was ordained for Little Rock, is staying at Cincinnati until he can ask the administrator if he thinks it safe and expedient. They had news of recent hard fighting at Pine Bluff. Father (F.) Marion, whom Purcell loved and respected, continues to write him most insulting letters, one of which he forwarded to Father (Stephen) Rousselon. In his last, dated October 20, 1863, New York, he intimates that Purcell's brother is a thief and liar. A box which was to have been taken to Marion to New Orleans was left in Purcell's parlor. It was called for as hundreds of such boxes are in the course of the year and because it has not reached him, after threatening Purcell with a lawsuit, calling his brother a thief or liar, he asks Purcell to pay all or half of his loss. Purcell regretted its loss, especially as it contained a chalice which once belonged to Marion's uncle. He wishes Marion had come that way from New York as he had intended. No definite news yet from Rome about the see of Baltimore.
VI-2-g A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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(18)63 Nov 6
Raymond, Father G(ilbert)
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Raymond has sent (Odin) several letters since his arrival but fears (Odin) did not receive them. He writes English, as the Generals, through whose hands it will pass, may not know French. He will try to send it by flag of truce. He gave (Odin's) letter to Father (Clement) Rigol(l)et and told him he was ready to settle with him, allowing $300 a year for his salary and $1 for each Mass. It was (Odin's) decision. Rigol(l)et was not satisfied. Raymond sis sorry he was instrumental in getting Rigol(l)et reinstated. A petty school-master, who got the votes about Villeplatte to be a petty judge, drew a petition to (Odin) asking him to appoint Rigol(l)et for Villeplatte. The best informed persons refused to sign it; the others did through ignorance, some through interest. He has begun a sort of schism, as (Odin) has one in New Orleans. Although Raymond told him he was relieved from all duties Rigol(l)et has gone to Bois Mallett without telling Raymond anything and has installed himself as parish priest. He is walking in the footsteps of Father (Claude Pascal Maistre) Le Maitre. It if giving scandal. Raymond was at Grand Coteau this afternoon to consult the (Jesuits). They advised him to write to Rigol(l)et and deprive him in (Odin's) name of all his powers. He will do it tomorrow, though with regret. He is afraid Rigol(l)et will laugh at it. This case excepted, everything else goes on as well as can be expected.
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(1863) Nov 6
Raymond, Father G(ilbert)
(Opelousas, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Father (Clement) Rigol(l)et, absent for 8 days, returned this morning. Raymond fears a schism such as Odin already has. Rigol(l)et has installed himself at a Negro's in the country, made himself pastor of Bois Mallett, took the chalice and vestments from Villeplatte for himself. A schoolmaster, who is also a judge at Villeplatte, has drawn up a petition to have Rigol(l)et for pastor. The people have made themselves masters of the church and vestments, and have disposed of them. The Federals have left Opelousas. Some one is leaving for Morganza in a moment and perhaps this will reach Odin. Rigol(l)et does not wish to rely on Odin's decision for a settlement. $300 for a salary will not suffice. Raymond has feared this result; he told Father (Joseph) Anthonioz, (S.J.), who believed that Rigol(l)et had too much faith for that. Raymond believes that he will use the powers Odin gave him and write Rigol(l)et that he can no longer say Mass or practice the holy ministry at Opelousas and that he should refer to Odin. The roads are open for New Orleans.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 7
Van Erp, Father F(rancis) J.
Hudson, Michigan
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Van Erp encloses $7.10, the collection for the seminary. The addition to the church is completed and there is no debt. It seats as many as Grand Rapids and is full every Sunday. He begs leave to continue to use his church vestments occasionally as he gave them to the church and everyone knows they are his. The church is provided with all necessities by the Altar Society which is flourishing. He also begs leave to depart from the tariff and conform to his neighbors, Adrian and Hillsdale. The people are too poor and enforcing it would cause dissatisfaction.
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1863 Nov 8
St. Claire of Jesus, (V.I.), Sister Mary
Brownsville, (Texas)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(The Sisters of the Incarnate Word) cannot let the opportunity of Sister St. Ambroise, (R.U.)'s going pass without presenting (Odin) their respects. For two years they have been unable to communicate either with him or their Sisters in France. They think the taking of (Brownsville) by the Federals will lift the obstacles. The week of All Saints has been for them the most disastrous since they have been in America. They would not have escaped death if God had not caused repentance in the heart of one of those who had helped prepare that infernal mine and who revealed the danger in time for it to be avoided. Matamoros is in a pitiful state. Cortinas, it is said, has been its dictator and governor for three days. Their Mother Superior is unable to write at this time because of an illness in the right arm. They have eleven choir sisters, one lay sister, and three nuns in attendance at the turning box. On September 1 they lost the youngest of the Sisters, (Sister Euphémie, V.I.), whom Bishop (Claude Mary) Dubuis, (C.M.) brought them. For a long time they have not received any news of (Philip Rotchford) Rotchfort. They would like to know the state of their small deposit with him. The number of pupils was so high this year that they did not know where to lodge them, but now there remain only three.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to.
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1863 Nov 9
(Brownson, Edward P.) Ned
Camp near Brandy Station, V(irgini)a
to (Orestes A. Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Ned is obliged for his Father's letter, the first he received since he entered the field. Ned is delighted at what Brownson had to say of Hays, and at what Brownson wrote to Henry about him, but Brownson omitted one of Hays' great characteristics in referring to him unparalleled selfishness. Ned would under no consideration live in Washington. Ned supposes that Brownson means by his reference to Henry's appointment on the General Staff, his appointment as Brigadier General. That is the only General Staff appointment obtainable for him now, unless the promotion to a Majority in his present Department, which Messrs. Sumner and Wilson can easily obtain, if Brownson cares to press it through them. If they have any difficulty about getting Henry his Brigadier General position, Ned believes that it could be easily settled by getting him a colonelcy in a State Regiment. Many regiments are so depleted that they have no field officers higher than a major. The 69th Pennsylvania Volunteers are this way. Henry has a Colonels commission open to him which he cannot be mustered and take his rank before spring. And with his commission now Sumner and Wilson should be able to get Henry what he wants from the President. Henry should never have submitted to his present position in the volunteers except for his friendship for Hays. Hays rode up to Gettysburg only after all was over. Ned had just had time to show General Caldwell the positions on the Union's right and center Divisions when Hays rode up; then Ned showed them to him and volunteered to be his Adjutant General. These duties Ned performed for six weeks and is still waiting for a word or look of thanks. So Hays is not a fit man to serve under in all respects. Ned is glad that his Father is reconciled to his entrance into the army. No step in Ned's life has ever been so long and fully considered. Coming from New York to Elizabeth in April 1861 he first formed the wish to volunteer. When Ned arrived at home he found his work necessary to his Father and said nothing of his wish. For a year he waited and resolved to go when he could conscientiously believe that the need for being his Father's secretary was over; then he could, with his Father's permission, be off. Ned believes that his Father is no longer displeased with the change in his life from the civil to the military line. Certainly Brownson would not be if he could see how much the military life has benefitted Ned. Ned hopes that Brownson will not discontinue the Review soon. It is very popular among the officers.
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1863 Nov 9
Slidell, Mathilde
Paris, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Having written so recently by way of Father (Th.) Alleau, Slidell does not know how to excuse intruding on his time again. She asks a service similar to that which (Odin) rendered her son (Alfred) last summer. She is a Louisianan and, despite her forced stay in Paris, she is still part of (Odin's) flock. Not knowing how many years she will have to spend in Europe, she would like to have the baptismal certificates of her three daughters. Caroline, who is now thirteen and a half, was baptized in New Orleans by Father (Claude Anthony) Tholomier, but Mathilde and Rosine, her two older daughters were baptized by Father (Ve. Modeste) Mina, at St. John Baptist. It is only through (Odin) that she can get these certificates without which one cannot travel in Europe. Mr. Fauconnet will forward them through Aimé Roger, formerly French consul at New Orleans.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 10
Dubreul, S.S., Father J(osep)h Paul
(Baltimore, Maryland)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
The advice McFarland gave Kessler was the same Dubreul would have given when Kessler spoke of his previous study of theology. While he should attend all the classes, he can dispose of his time which would not be necessary for the classes. When they are satisfied about his knowledge of theology they will have to decide about his ordination. Only two of McFarland's students, McCartey and J. Smith, will be ready for ordination at the end of the year. Mr. McCartey will be ordained subdeacon at the first opportunity and to deacon when there is some occasion to have a sufficient number of officers for solemn festivals.
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1863 Nov 10
McNeirny, Father F(ranci)s
New York, (New York)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
McNeirny sent McFarland the faculties by yesterday's mail and hopes he has received them. In No. 3 there is a reference to a decree of 1858 printed by Archbishop (John Hughes) and McNeirny sends a copy which he will find in the papers.
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1863 Nov 11
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
(Auburn, Virginia)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
He chides Sal for not having written. He describes his present residence in a royal old Virginia mansion with a grand staircase and verandah outside, etc. This house was formerly Ewell's Headquarters there the Headquarters of the Rebel Second Corps. He has just been downstairs to supper in the kitchen. Ned claims to have the best room in the house. Livermore and he were in at the first grab and they took good care to attend to the order requiring equal distribution of furniture. The old papers of the family who lived here are scattered around they are documents of the last two centuries. Then Sal could see what war actually is. They have been having jolly fires out of the old gentleman's rack, though General Warren has stopped burning them now. Ned likes to see old Virginia houses torn upside down. The enemy have never been so taken by surprise as in the past movements of this army. He sends his love to his mother and encloses some documents for Sal. He asks Sal to write more frequently. He does not know how soon he may be turned out to give the place for a hospital.
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1863 Nov 14
Dubreul, S.S., Father J(oseph) Paul, Seminary of St. S(ulpice)
Balt(imor)e, (Maryland)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
To reply to (Odin's) letter of September 16 which young J(osep)h Gallen brought him on October 7, Dubreul waited to be able to tell positively what they could do for Gallen. Dubreul had him examined by two of their priests who believed that he could pursue the philosophy course. Gallen needed a more complete preparation, Dubreul sent him to St. Ch(arl)es, where he is at present. Despite the sad state of the country, they have a larger community than ever and an excellent spirit. Since September 15, 57 theologians or philosophers entered the G(rand) Seminary, and St. Charles (College) received about 100 pupils. Last June, 5 students defended their public theses with much distinction for their baccalaureate. They, with several others, are preparing for their theological exams. He encloses (no enclosure) a note for Father (Gilbert) Raymond. They still do not have an Archbishop and they are to consider it at Rome only after vacation. He believes (Odin) received the letter he wrote on this matter last July.
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1863 Nov 14
McCloskey, Father William
Rome, (Italy)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Acknowledges Purcell's letter of October. Father Daniel O'Regan leaves Rome in a few days to join Purcell. Purcell's visit two years ago to Anagni had its fruits. The people, six hundred, had just returned with Bishop Pagliasi from a pilgrimage to Subiaco and Vicovaro. Six hundred more were to start the following day. Pagliasi asked to be remembered to Purcell. Dr. (Silo) Chatard has joined McCloskey's group as Vice-Rector. McCloskey asks Purcell to put notice of this in the Telegraph. The See of Baltimore will probably remain vacant for a time due to the impossibility of communicating with the Southern Bishops. Bishop (Martin J.) Spalding is the most prominent candidate. Father (Daniel) O'Regan can tell Purcell about the College. The Bishop (John McCloskey) of Albany sails on the 21st from Liverpool to be home December 8th. Bishop (John) Fitzpatrick will sail in about two months. Madame Bontonslinn sends her regards to Purcell. Madame Hines has gone to Ireland on account of her health. Madame Scully returned to Rome in September. Mr. Richter is well and a good student. Father (Michael A.) Corrigan) has been ordained and goes next year to Bishop (James R.) Bayley's Seminary. His brother will be here next week. McCloskey asks if Purcell has heard of Sullivan of the Philadelphia diocese, who lost his mind in Rome last year. His friends, Protestants, ask about him often. Mr. Kirby is well and Dr. Smith. McCloskey sends his regards to several friends, and says that Purcell may expect O'Regan about December 20th.
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1863 Nov 15
Pius IX, Pope
(Rome, Papal States)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Pius IX tells Purcell that he cannot be ignorant of the efforts made by the Archbishop of New York(John Hughes) and the Archbishop of (New Orleans John M. Odin) to bring about the cessation of the internecine war in America. The other bishops must join their efforts to that of these two for this purpose. The North is not so well disposed as the South for this purpose and consequently the bishops must unite their efforts with those of the Archbishop of New York to attain this. For the rest he imparts his apostolic benediction.
II-5-b A.L.S. (Photostat) (Italian) 1p. 8vo.
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1863 Nov 16
Bigler, W(illia)m
Clearfield, P(ennsylvani)a
to J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He was not at home when McMaster's letter of (Nov.) 6th arrived or else he would have visited him at once. At present he cannot leave home for some weeks. He is anxious to learn more of the subject matter of McMaster's letter. He has yielded his own views on party policy to those of his more moderate brethren. They made a splendid contest in the State and were only defeated by the vote of the soldiers sent from the Army. Fairly treated, they would have carried the State. The soldiers' vote far outnumbers Canlin's majority, as conceded by the Abolition presses. His purpose in visiting New York and Albany was to secure cooperation with the democracy of all the states, to determine upon some common standpoint. The effort was not so successful as it should have been. His only knowledge of the mode of operation McMaster proposes is what he infers from the columns of his paper and he has no doubt it is consistent with the welfare of the country and the honor of the Democratic Party. He shall visit New York as soon as possible, and asks McMaster to send him his views by letter and Bigler shall treat them as strictly confidential whether he agrees with them or not.
I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 16
Bowen, Brig(adier) General James
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Provost Marshals of Parishes will cause the President's proclamation, designating the last Thursday of this month as a day of thanksgiving and prayers, to be published in newspapers and will serve copies of the same on clergymen with the request that they open their churches for public worship of the designated day.
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Enclosure:
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1863 Oct 3
Lincoln, Abraham
Washington, (District of Columbia)
Lincoln invites his fellow citizens to observe the last Thursday of November as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. (The French translation of this proclamation is printed on the same page). W(illiam) H. Seward, Secretary of State.
Printed D.
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(Copies from the Archdiocesan Archives of New Orleans)
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1863 Nov 16
Ménard, Father Ch(arle)s M.
Thibodeaux, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Ménard received (Odin's) letter of the 13th relative to the churches of Bayou Boeuf and (Chacahoula) Chikahoula. The priest's house at Bayou Boeuf has been partly destroyed by the soldiers. Ménard contacted General (Henry W.) Birge at Thibodeaux, who promised to write to the officer at Bayou Boeuf to stop those depredations if there were still time. The church being about two miles from the station makes it difficult to serve the other localities along the railroad. The position of (Chacahoula) appears much superior. The population is at least as numerous. It would be easier to settle there; Ménard was offered a house in the neighborhood of the church. When (Odin) judges it wise to name a pastor for Bayou Boeuf, a residence will be necessary and even then Ménard thinks he would be better situated at Brashear City, serving Bayou Boeuf as a mission. At present the pastor could reside at Bayou Boeuf only a half mile from the church with Mr. Delluky. As for the young priest (Father Peter M.F. Letilly) whom (Odin) plans to send, Ménard does not doubt that with a little good will and prudence he will succeed easily with these simple but good people. It will be a pleasure for Ménard to assist him. Dubreul would prefer that (Letilly) be named pastor of the localities he will serve.
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1863 Nov 16
Raymond, Father G(ilbert)
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Raymond has written four times since his arrival. Fearing they have not arrived, he writes again. In his last he said that Father (Clement) Rigol(l)et) seemed to wish to create a schism like that at New Orleans. Rigol(l)et had left the house, lodged himself with a mulatto at Bois Mallett, and begun to make himself an independent pastor. Raymond told him to consider himself discharged from his duties. To prevent anyone stealing the chalice, and to nip in the bud any ministry without a mission, Raymond brought the chalice to Opelousas. Rigol(l)et took the altar stone, the missal, and vestments, and the Villeplatte chalice so that he had all he needed to say Mass. Raymond went to Grand Coteau to consult the Jesuits who highly approved (Odin's) decision. According to their advice, he wrote Rigollet that in view of (Odin's) letter and his own conduct he should consider himself deprived of all powers, even that to say Mass. Raymond will close the churches if necessary. Raymond told him that (Odin) had decided upon $300 per year salary and $1 for Masses and services, but he decides otherwise. Their receipts are all in Confederate money which he absolutely refuses to accept. An adventurer who has spent several years without saying Mass mocks everything. The good Lord wished to teach Raymond not to interest himself in such people. In regard to the petition sent (Odin), it was composed by one of Rigol(l)et's companions and hawked about for signatures. (Odin) should send the two young priests quickly.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 4to.
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1863 Nov 17
Denavit, Father
Lyons, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
They read (Odin's) letter of October, and are pained by the unfortunate state of (Odin's) diocese and all America. Denavit wrote (Odin) several months ago, but apparently he has not received it. He also wrote Bishop (Claude Mary) Dubuis, (C.M.) several times, but he believes he did not receive them. They saw Father (Augustine) Gaudet, O.M.I. who is chaplain of the Sisters at Brownsville, who had left Texas in June. He, Dubuis, and Fathers Buffard, Savoie. And (John Anthony) Forest, had a good trip. Gaudet was to leave recently by a State ship going to Mexico and from there he will return to Brownsville. He did not wish to take charge of any letters for Louisiana, not knowing how to forward them. If they find any good vocations, they will save some for (Odin). As long as there is a war, he does not think their young men will want to go to America. They have not received any news of their nine seminarians whom Dubuis left at Bouligny. The Superior (Father Duplay) received (Odin's) letter. (Duplay) charged Denavit to tell (Odin) that when he thought conditions favorable for sending some missionaries it would be necessary for him to come to France and make an appearance at the seminary. This year they have 230 seminarians. Thus their gift to Dubuis of eleven students has not impoverished them.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to.
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1863 Nov 17
Tappert, Father Henry
Vienna, Austria
to Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
He has become a member of the Capuchin Order. Advanced in years he cannot hope to be able to discharge the functions of the holy ministry in America for many additional years. He has always desired to finish his life as a religious. As a last favor he asks Purcell to send him his dimissorials.
II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1863 Nov 18
DeNeve, Father J(ohn) V.G.
Louvain, (Belgium)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
DeNeve received McFarland's letter of September 30 but delayed because he could not answer some of the questions. Cooney and Mulholland have arrived. They are good but compared to the boys they are very deficient in Latin and since they did not know a word of French and theology is taught in that language at the university, he thought best to send them to another place. They attend lectures in St. Nicholas where they read logic in Latin, have an opportunity to speak French in recreation, and are taken care of by his personal friends, the superior and professors. Young Byrne did not arrive. If he has lived with his uncle and is haughty, DeNeve asks McFarland to advise him not to come. He hopes to send McFarland a priest that he needs for the Canadians and Germans. Providence sent him a deacon who speaks those languages and he thinks he should send him to Providence. He may meet some opposition of the parents who do not know that he intended to dedicate himself to the American missions. He has power from Rome for ordinations of such subjects as are adopted by an American prelate. McFarland should see that he has in writing the power of adopting those properly released from their dioceses so that he might give them exeats and promote them to ordination when advisable. As it is good to make sure of good preparation he intends to keep the young man through the scholastic year. Father (Florimond) DeBruycker ought to work for two this year. The young man pays his own way and will be moved by arguments that plead for the diocese. The pension of Cooney and Mulholland will be charged to McFarland. There is a difference in the accounts of prelates patrons. He has on his accounts $5250 paid by others and only $5000 by Hartford. He asks McFarland to send a draft for the $250.
P.S. The important mission of Bishop (John McCloskey) of Albany will succeed he has no doubt.
I-1-b A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.
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1863 Nov 18
De Preiter, Father C(harles) L.
Wyandotte, (Michigan)
to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere
Detroit, Mich(igan)
On last Sunday, Nov. 15, there was a meeting in the church of Wyandotte to talk up the building of a Catholic school in that village. It was stated that neither the bishop nor the pastor had anything to do with it. De Preiter told the meeting very kindly that it was against the rule of the diocese. De Preiter asks Lefevere what rule he is to follow in the matter so he can instruct the people the following Sunday.
III-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 18
Francais, Father (N.)
Charenton, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, L(ouisiana)
Deprived of the means to succeed in the ministry, Francais must leave St. Mary's parish soon. He is often sick. Last week he was at Pat(t)ersonville for four days saying Mass every day. He gave Communion to 30 persons and administered to three sick. He has deprived himself of saying Mass during the week in order to have wine for Sunday. He asks (Odin) to have pity on him and send him a confrere.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 18
McCloskey, L.
New York (City), (New York)
To (Orestes A. Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
A friend of McCloskey's sister is held prisoner in Ft. Mc Henry. Brownson is asked to procure a pass so that she may see him. The only ones who have power to issue passes are Secretary Staunton and Colonel Hoffman. His name is Dr. Brown, a surgeon of the rebel army attached to Booksdale's Brigade who was captured at Gettysburg.
P.S. It is important to hurry as the prisoners may be exchanged any day.
I-4-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 18
Trecy, Father J(eremiah) F.
Nashville, (Tennessee)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Sister Anthony has told Trecy of her desire to build a hospital and asks his cooperation. Every friend of Major-General (William S.) Rosecrans' is being relieved if they are in position and especially if they are Catholic. The ones who were most intimate with him are now against him. His officers are rewarded it seems for being faithless to him. Major-General Vagley is against him and Vagley's friends are now Rosecrans' enemies. The same is true of Major-General Ruseau. Major-General Stanley has been relieved of his command and assigned to a Division of the Infantry. Trecy was assigned to this post (Chaplain of the 4th U.S. Cavalry) and cannot leave unless he resigns. He encloses a list clipped from the Nashville Dispatch of those who fell before Rosecrans.
II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 19
Boutwell, E( ) B,
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
To J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He understands that W( ) H. Hurlbert is an editor of the New York World and he desires to say that although Hurlbert is a very good writer, he is not a Democrat and supported Fremont in 1856. He is an anti-slavery man, and has a brother who is a General in the Abolition Army. He was in prison with Boutwell in Richmond in 1861 and went South at the time of the secession to get an appointment in the Confederate Government.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 20
Bellanger, S.M., Father (F.)
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(The Marists) experienced real pleasure in the visit of Father (J.M.) Giraud, their old companion on the voyage; Bellanger could not let him leave without sending their respects to (Odin). (Odin) does not know that Madame (A.) Shannon, (R.S.C.) is still at Grand Coteau. It appears that she plans nothing more than their having lodging and food at the Convent (of the Religious of the Sacred Heart). Some time ago he received a letter from their Motherhouse announcing their intention to send some assistance in the Fall. As to the college, the situation is still the same. Someone has come to tell him that Father (Charles) Brun is very embarrassed by the departure of (Theodore) For(r)est(?).
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 20
Duggan, James, Bishop of Chicago
Chicago, (Illinois)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Duggan has just returned to Chicago, after an absence of two weeks. He is sorry he cannot go to Cincinnati because he is too busy. But he hopes to visit Purcell at his first opportunity. He sends his regards to Bishop Rosecrans, Father Edward Purcell, and Father Collins.
II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 21
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
(Auburn, Virginia)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
He apologizes for not having answered sooner. He is glad to learn that Sal made the little cravat which he is wearing. He has just been reading Edward Everett's speech. It is the worthy production of that miserable humbug. According to Ned he has always been the wishy-washy "compromise" man of 1861 who knew the Rebel schemes yet wishes to retain them in power. Captain McGee told Ned that the "governor had ordered "Frank" on and he hoped that he and "F" would manage to get along together. Captain McGee is a fine fellow and he and Ned have always been great friends. Ned drinks but seldom. However, he frequently keeps whisky (Commissary) on hand. Ned thinks he will be able to stand the rigorous army life down in Virginia until Christmas time when he wishes to have Dr. Orestes A. Brownson, Sr. show reason to the Secretary of War why he should grant Ned a 20 days leave. He asks Sal how her story is progressing. Ned is homesick as he has never been so long away from home at one time. Nevertheless, he is content to shuffle along and make the best of it until Christmas.
I-5-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 21
McCloskey, Father W(illia)m
Rome, (Italy)
To Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
When this letter reaches Purcell, Father (Daniel) O'Regan will probably have arrived at New York. He knows nothing of the sad loss of the wing of the seminary with its chapel and relics. Soon after his ordination O'Regan suffered an attack of epilepsy while saying Mass. The effects continued for several weeks and McCloskey made him take several trips to the seashore. O'Regan was anxious about spending the time and money after Purcell giving him 13 years. O'Regan is an excellent priest and devoted to Purcell.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 23
Alleau, Father Th.
New York, (New York)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Alleau arrived on November 21 after a long and difficult trip of 18 days. He must rest for several days before leaving for New Orleans. If he could go by train and by boat on the Mississippi, he would prefer to do so. He hopes to arrive several days after this letter. (Thomas) Layton, whom he saw at Paris, should be at N(ew) Orleans now. Alleau is staying with Father (Annet) Lafont, (S.P.M.), pastor of the Church of St. Vincent de Paul. He also found there Brother Charles, who was at St. Brieuc when (Odin) was there. New York City is very calm. Everything is expensive but the war enriches a crowd of people who do not wish it to end. He is without news of France except for the speech of Emperor (Napoleon III) who leaves everything to fear and desire, for he does not attack frankly any of the great questions which preoccupy the world.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 23
Arrington, Mrs. L.L., St. Mary's Academy, Notre Dame
St. Joseph County, Ind(iana)
To O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
The writer's subscription is enclosed and she informs Brownson that she began reading the Review by pure accident and being struck by the deep sincerity and earnestness of Brownson, she has never failed in reading her Review. She had lost her childhood faith, yet was a restless seeker. The problem of existence pressed upon her. After years of seeking, she became convinced of an authoritative church the Catholic Church. She was easily swayed to the Episcopal because she felt it to be a true branch. Upon coming back to the North, she again ran into the Review. Its theology was the perfection of reason. She continued to read it without realizing the strong influence which was being exerted upon her. With all the exterior satisfaction with the Episcopalian church, her heart was yet unsatisfied. The natural repugnance of the human heart still restrained her. She lost what imperfect faith she had, began discarding until she was engulfed in a whirlpool of Pantheism from which there seemed no escape. She will not bother Brownson by relating all the convulsions through which she went, but hopes to soon, by the Grace of God, confess them openly before men. Like a strong swimmer, Brownson has breasted the treacherous waves of the dark sea of doubt, has reached the heart of them, and has made known to the world his findings. For this, the present generation owes Brownson a deep debt of gratitude. She is at present residing at the Academy as a lady boarder.
I-4-b A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.
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1863 Nov 23
Gerdes, F.H.
New York (City), (New York)
To O(restes) A. Brownson
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
Gerdes' mother, Mrs. Cummings, died in her sleep on the 19th, which death was probably due to a rush of blood to her brain. The funeral took place on Saturday, the 21st. Brownson has manifested kind feelings and attachment for their family.
I-4-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1863 Nov 23
Hewit, Dr. (Henry) S.
Nashville, Tenn.
To Orestes A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Henri goes to the Front tomorrow. He called on the Archbishop of Cincinnati (John Baptist Purcell) and was kindly received. They spoke highly of Brownson. When he called on Bishop (Martin John) Spalding who was absent, he met his brother "Big Ben" Spalding. Ben spoke abusively of Brownson. After rebuking him, Hewit refused a supper invitation, and left. A heavy rain fell which might hinder the movements but nevertheless an attack will be made.
I-4-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 24
Ceuppens, Father (Francis X.)
Donaldsonville, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
On arriving at Donaldson on Thursday morning, Father (Charles) Boglioli, (C.M.) took Ceuppens to New River where they stayed at Mr. Hébert's and said Mass in the chapel the next day. The chapel is very dilapidated. They found an unoccupied house some distance from the chapel. During the day they went to the prairie where they were equally well received. Saturday, they returned to Donaldson. At the beginning of this week he made a collection in the neighborhood because in each of the two chapels there was only one vestment. Tomorrow they will be taken to the Donaldson Ferry and will go to install themselves at New River.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1863 Nov 24
Lesne, Marie
Lyons, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lesne thanks (Odin) for his letter. The picture that he painted of New Orleans augmented her fears for her brother (James Lesne). A letter from him received by her mother eight days ago informs her that one of Marie's brothers, who lives at St. Louis, has not yet sent his power of attorney. She fears that poverty has caused this delay. If the power of attorney has not arrived, she would be obliged if (Odin) would advance the money to her brother; they address their letters to Hyacinthe Lesne, St. Louis. One of the members of the family of Dr. Emery, one of their most estimable doctors, has disappeared. It is thought that he went to America. He is Augustin Vossenat, born near Grenoble. He enlisted in the G(rand') G(ard)e of the line, and left his regiment in 1848. If (Odin) has heard anything of him, she would be obliged if he would let her know. Her mother and sisters thank him.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 24
Shepard, H(enry) M.
Chicago, Ill(inoic)
To William J. Onahan
Chicago, Ill(inoic)
Shepard acknowledges receipt of Onahan's note. He regrets the condition of their halls. The Board of Managers resolved last Saturday evening to invite (James A.) McMaster to lecture provided a suitable hall could be obtained. Shepard is most anxious to have McMaster appear before the Association and asks Onahan to lend his assistance if he has any suggestions. If there is a possibility of McMaster remaining until after the middle of December, Shepard should be only too glad because perhaps then the Metropolitan Hall might be obtainable.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1pp. 8vo.
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1863 Nov 25
Berthaud, Father F(rancis)
Paris, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Today Berthaud is making all the arrangements to become a religious of the Benedictines. If he left New Orleans it was not as a cowardly deserter without reflection. The primary motive for his decision was in prior facts. During the year which preceded his first departure he had been deeply affected by the acts of some confreres who were jealous of the temporary position which he occupied at St. Augustine's. Upon his arrival, he believed they had succeeded in hurting him in (Odin's) mind. Today he hopes to find a life of rest and peace. It is a great change but he needs to find and appreciate God.
P.S. He asks to be remembered to Fathers Rousselon and Perché. He has only one difficulty in offering his sacrifice to God, that is that he can no longer be useful to his old parents but on this trip he brought them only shattered health and his own poverty.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (Florence) 3pp. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 25
Brummer, Father J(ohn) W.
St. Joseph's (Ohio)
To (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell)
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Brummer has decided to write out his difficulties so that he can be more clear and (Purcell) can more easily answer. He is sorry that he has caused Purcell any difficulty the day previous. He has told his complaints to no one but his confessor. As to his requiring special food and special service, he insists that he never had any notion of requiring meat on Friday. He did have a special permission regarding the use of lard and bacon during Lent but did not long use it. As to drinking he has not been drunk, but the doctors have told him that exercise and diet are the best for his health and he has tried to follow their advice. He explains Father S's other complaints about eating, coffee, oysters, late meals. He complains of some of the suppers that he has not eaten. This treatment has made him unable to sing high mass which Father S. had to do for him. He feels that this treatment is not proper. He has said nothing about Father S., except to say that he was a good moral priest but there are some things he could say. He will accept (Purcell's) judgment in the matter and hopes to serve the Sacred Heart.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. 1p. 16to.
Note: Father S. is probably Father Engbert Stehle.
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1863 Nov 25
Wood, James F., Bishop of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
To Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Father (Maurice) Howard presents himself asking for a mission. As he does not give sufficient reasons for leaving his diocese, Wood asks for information concerning him.
II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 26
Meline, James F.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
to (Orestes A. Brownson)
(Elizabeth), New Jersey
Meline gives the names of three men interested in the Review: Major General John Pope, U.S.A.,Major J.F. Meline, U.S.A., and Brigadier General G.C.H. Smith, U.S.A..
He also encloses a check for five dollars.
I-4-b A.L.S. 1pg. 8vo.
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1863 Nov 27
Hewit, Dr. H(enry) S.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
to Orestes A. Brownson
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Brownson is asked to give commendation to General Grant in the January Number of the Review. Bragg is smashed. Grant is "the man." After the battle Grant said, "I am proud Bragg did not hold his position."
I-4-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
1863 Nov 27
Taschereau, J.J.
Quebec, (Canada)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Taschereau is certain Odin will recall several companions of his trip from Leghorn to Rome in the summer of 1862. The five Canadians from Quebec and Montreal have not forgotten the good and saintly bishop of New Orleans. Mr. And Mrs. Delisle of Montreal and Judge Taschereau of Quebec, with his wife and daughter, are these five persons. His relative and friend, Charles Pelletris(?), a young businessman from Quebec, is leaving for Havana where his doctor advises him to spend the Canadian winter. Taschereau asks Odin's assistance for him. He is a devout Catholic, the Father of a family; his wife is the sister of Taschereau's wife. The return to Canada was most happy; it could not be otherwise, Pope (Pius IX) had wished them a happy return. Mr. and Mrs. Delisle's trip did not end as happily, for arriving at Quebec they learned of the death of one of their sons, aged 20. Taschereau's family has been augmented by the birth of a son, now 6 months old. However, his wife learned at sea of the death of her grandfather and last January death took one of her sister, aged 21. They brought to Quebec the palm branch which Cardinal (Alexander) Barnabo gave his wife. That given to Mrs. Delisle was lost for several days but finally found in perfect condition. Mr Delisle gave them the crosses, the relics and their certifications upon his arrival at Quebec.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 7pp. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 28
Brummer, Father J(ohn) W.
St. Joseph's, (Ohio)
To (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell)
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Brummer is sorry to see that Purcell was pained by what he said about a work of the Sacred Heart. He did not intend to lecture the Archbishop. He occasionally finds children wandering in the streets during school hours who are Irish or Catholic and he thought they should be in school. But there would be difficulty getting them into school. He denies that he had any base motive in making his suggestion to the Archbishop. As to the charges he made against Father S., he made them in the presence of the Sacred Heart. It may have been better to suffer in silence, but he cannot see that Father S.'s complaints are all good. He accepts the decision of the Archbishop but suggests that a priest more congenial to the views of Father S. should be sent to live with him, and that the Archbishop send him elsewhere. What he said was to show that he had not provoked the fuss. Since Purcell has placed the blame all on one side he hopes that Purcell will pardon the violent words he used against him. He regrets having had a quarrel with his superior.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 22
Letilly, Father P(eter) M.F.
Chacahoula, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Letilly seeks dispensations for Xavier Giroir and Miss L. Giroir, children of two brothers, because they intend to marry on December 3. Upon his arrival from Bayou Boeuf at Mr. Brand's, with whom he boards, he learned that Mr. Bourgeois had come looking for him to tell him of his desire to marry Miss M.; they are children of a brother and sister. He wishes to marry on December 30. Letilly thanks (Odin) for the place he has given him. He is very content. This week he went to Bayou Boeuf where he had 7 baptisms and 16 Easter duties. The priests house at B(ayou) B(oeuf) has been used to make tents and a hospital. He leaves this evening to see a sick person at Brascher (Brashear) City, 15 or 18 miles from Chacahoula.
VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1863 Nov 30
Dwenger, (C.PP.S.), Father J.W.
Columbus, (Ohio)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Dwenger says two people in Wapakoneta each gave $100 for the altar and crucifix. Father (Andrew) Herbstrit received the money two years ago but used it for other purposes. Dwenger asks Purcell's views on the society called Druids. Many priests absolve them but he wishes to know what Purcell thinks. Father (Frederick H.) Volm is doing well in Freiburg but his health is bad. He is consumptive and cannot preach for weeks at a time. Dwenger believes the people are suffering since he can hear but few confessions. Dwenger is giving a mission in the German church here and will remain in Wapakoneta until December 8. He asks Purcell to please answer.
II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 30
Murray, George S.
Dublin, (Ireland)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Murray received the note on the other side a few days past but (Doyle) thinks Murray can receive this money for her without obtaining the papers duly perfected which he sent to Odin. The note not having any address he thought it best to enclose it to (Odin) with a view to getting the law forms for her the small sum due on her Father's property. He should remit it to Madam Thomassin, (R.S.C.), Superior of the Sacred Heart at Glasneven.
VI-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1863 Nov 30
Purcell, Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist)
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
To the Editor of the New York Tablet
(New York, New York)
Purcell requests that the paper sent to Joseph McKenzie be discontinued as it was intended for his sister who now lives out of town. This is no reflection on the merits of the paper.
I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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